The sinking of the Titanic has resonated now for 100 years in the consciousness of Canadians. The grief, wonder, and curiosity the disaster continues to inspire has been the impetus for countless literary works. While the majority of these are factual or biographical, significant imaginative works of poetry and prose have been produced, works that [...]
On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s voyage and demise, we revisit the history of the magnificent ship, named for the Titans, the god-giants of Greek mythology.
Halifax’s role in the aftermath of the Titanic’s sinking has been described as the great ship’s undertaker. It was the closest port with railway and steamship connections to the U.S.
Fatality reports were created for the 328 bodies recovered from the Titanic. From third-class passengers to millionaires, the reports are a window into the lives of the ship’s passengers.
As a librarian, I can attest that reference publications like The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada (EMC) are, if anything, all that much more important in the online era. The “born digital” generation, which has little experience with the traditional library, seems disinclined to spend time exploring print collections. But there is strong interest in [...]
Quand Helmut Kallmann fit paraître A History of Music in Canada 1534-1914 en 1960, aucun ouvrage aussi complet ni aussi minutieusement documenté n’avait jamais été publié sur ce sujet, que ce soit en anglais ou en français. Quand je lui demandai ce qu’il comptait faire pour se surpasser, Helmut Kallmann me répondit que ses réflexions [...]
The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada celebrates 30 years of researching, collecting, and publishing uniquely Canadian music. Happy Anniversary!
A man walks on stage and settles awkwardly into a chair, hunches over and reaches for the piano. With the first note he is transformed, now more angel than gargoyle.
I interviewed Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot over the phone for 20 minutes in April 2010. Jealous? You should be! It was as unforgettable encounter. The Set-Up I had the chance to see Gordon Lightfoot in concert at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, April 2010. As a grad student at the University of Toronto, I [...]
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, Editor Jennifer Higgs waxes poetic about singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer.
