Island Notables

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Island History Notable: Shanon Sinn enlightens history with haunting stories

Author Shanon Sinn discusses the history of Halloween on the Island, what lessons ghost stories can teach us, and old-timey sensationalist writers.

Oct 29, 2022 •

Island History Notable: Lia Tarle connects the past and present

We sit down with Curator and Collections Manager Lia Tarle at the Cumberland Museum and Archives.

Jun 29, 2022 •

Island History Notable: Christine Meutzner reveals a forgotten community

Nanaimo Archives Manager, Christine Meutzner discusses researching Wellington's Black community, Nanaimo's edge, and archiving the pandemic

Jun 29, 2022 •

Island History Notable: Dalys Barney unearths mysteries from the past

We discuss finding old bottles and all the places called Wellington

Jun 10, 2022 •

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