Tales of Our Village

Exploring Atlantic Canada’s history through stories of newspapers, remarkable people and forgotten events

The Cape Breton News

More than a newspaper, The Cape Breton News became a communications hub for early Sydney.

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Military blockhouses protected our early settlers in Atlantic Canada.

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A New Brunswick invention changes wash day for women around the world.

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The quiet work that shaped Newfoundland”s homes

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The oldest saltwater ferry service in North America