Halloween

Culture

Oh no – It’s Halloween!

October 27, 2011, By Myriam Fontaine

How I hate Halloween! I remember, when my sons were young, all my efforts to maintain a positive attitude on that day. I could have awarded myself every César, Oscar and Co. for such amazing performances. And yet…

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Au Fil Des Mots, Français

Oh non, l’Halloween! Coeurs sensibles s’abstenir.

October 27, 2011, Par Myriam Fontaine

Comme je déteste l’Halloween ! Je me souviens de mes efforts, lorsque mes fils étaient jeunes, pour arriver à avoir une certaine contenance durant cette journée. J’aurais pu me mériter tous les Césars, Oscars et cie tellement ma performance était remarquable. Et pourtant…

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History

A Field Guide to Ghost Hunting in Victoria

October 26, 2011, By James Roxby Stewart
The Empress Hotel Victoria

A ghost hunter reveals the ins and outs of tracking the living dead in historic Victoria, B.C.

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History

Legends & Mysteries from Canada’s North

October 26, 2011, By Lauren Oostveen
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The Canadian north has captivated storytellers for hundreds of years with its mystery and beauty. In celebration of Halloween, enjoy a sampling of legends from the north.

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History

Ghost Stories from Nova Scotia

October 25, 2011, By Lauren Oostveen
Nova Scotia Ghost Stories

Take a tour of Nova Scotia’s ghost stories from Halifax resident and history champion Lauren Oostveen, who connects Canadians with their past at the Nova Scotia Archives.

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Music, Music Mondays

Music Mondays: Halloween Songs

October 24, 2011, By Cody Alan Gregory
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Get ready for some spooky Canadian tunes about zombies, ghosts, monsters and a supergroup collaboration that asks, “Do They Know It’s Halloween?” curated by musician Cody Alan Gregory.

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