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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM2LEX_notre-dame-cathedral-basilica-basilique-cathedrale-notre-dame_-.html
English: . First planned as a parish church in 1839, Notre-Dame was transformed as it achieved the status of cathedral for the new Catholic Diocese of Bytown in 1847, mother church of the Archdiocese of Ottawa, and basilica in 1879. With bell towers, twin …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM2LLM_honore-mercier_-.html
Français: . Cet habile avocat, orateur, journaliste et homme d'État commencé sa carrière ici, à Saint-Hyacinthe. Élu à la Chambre des communes en 1872, Honoré Mercier devient député à l'Assemblée législative…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM2LNA_thinkers-lodge_-.html
English: . In 1957, at the height of the Cold War, the first Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs took place in this serene setting. Hosted by philanthropist Cyrus Eaton, top-level scientists from both sides of the Iron Curtain met to discuss th…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM2LRO_john-william-ritchie_-.html
English: . A gifted lawyer, legislator, and judge, this Father of Confederation helped pave the way for Nova Scotia's reluctant entry into the new Dominion. He was a member of this colony's legislature and served as solicitor general (1864-1867) before act…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM2LSS_william-henry-chase_-.html
English: . A native of Kings County, Chase made his fortune as a shipper of potatoes and apples, warehouse developer and speculator in Annapolis Valley fruits. Active in the Nova Scotia Fruit Grower's Association, he initiated apple shipments direct from P…