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Civil registration of deaths in Nova Scotia began in 1864, continued to 1877, then lapsed until 1908, when the province resumed record-keeping. Registrations for 1864-1877 are incomplete. There are two registers for the city of Halifax 1890-1908. Since 1 October 1908, the records have been...

Civil registration of births in Nova Scotia began in 1864, continued to 1877, then lapsed until 1908, when the province resumed record-keeping. Registrations for 1864-1877 are incomplete. Since 1 October 1908 the records have been maintained without interruption.

Enhanced birth registrations 1920 data which resulted from Transcribe Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Archives’ collaborative online workspace where the public can participate in enhancing access to archival collections documenting over 300 years of Nova Scotia history, people, and culture.

Enhanced death registrations 1970 data which resulted from Transcribe Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Archives’ collaborative online workspace where the public can participate in enhancing access to archival collections documenting over 300 years of Nova Scotia history, people, and culture.

Enhanced marriage registrations 1945-1946 data which resulted from Transcribe Nova Scotia, it is the Nova Scotia Archives’ collaborative online workspace where the public can participate in enhancing access to archival collections documenting over 300 years of Nova Scotia history, people, and...

The Government of Nova Scotia helps identify, protect and preserve built heritage throughout the province. The Heritage Property Program was created to assist Nova Scotians to better understand the heritage values of our unique properties and to better preserve these heritage assets. It is an...

Festival and Community Event Development Program Quantitative Research Study was conducted with the festival and events organizers and CCH in order to assess input on the new application process and recent changes to the program.