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Spring 1999 Florian Bail/Werner Holzer: The First 100 Days. A commentary on the new German government from a German and Canadian point of view. Ian A. McLaren: Sable Island: Past, Present, and Future. The Island's mythic, historic and ecological significance is good reason to place its future into responsible hands: the Preservation Trust facing complex decisions before the public will be allowed controlled access. German as a Foreign Language: Key to Career Advancement and Cultural Enrichment by Klaus Krischok of the Goethe-Institut Montreal. Terrence M. Punch, German & Swiss Founders of Halifax: 1749. The City of Halifax celebrates the 250th anniversary of its foundation. Swiss and German settlers - the so-called 'Foreign Protestants' - were among the first arrivals with Cornwallis in 1749. A list of names is included. Karen Knop/Ralph Glass, Our Wedding at the Little Dutch Church. Five years after the City's foundation, this 'Little Dutch Church' (German, Lutheran) was built. Today it is the second-oldest building in Halifax. International Travel with Pets. An exchange of correspondence between a globe trotting dog and British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. As a result, the restrictive quarantine laws of Britain are now under review. Florian Bail: The Bookcase - Review of recently published books on Germany or German themes. A new Encyclopedia of Modern Germany, by Dieter K. Buse and Jürgen C. Doerr, historians at Laurentian and St. Thomas University respectively. Ed Harris: Taxation of International Electronic Commerce. Revenue Canada is concerned that this new commerce may escape its reach. Entertainment, Fun, Riddles Business & Trade Directory Winter 1998-99 Florian Bail: A Commentary on German Elections 1998Noel Knockwood: The Sacred Seven Prayer Dr. Inge Aach: Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Her extraordinary accomplishments as visionary, theologian, healer, reformer, composer, poet, illustrator and scientist. Matthew Dick: Visit to a New World: Sweatlodge with friends of the Cape Breton Eskasoni Mi'kmaq. Paul Huber: Halifax's Historic Little Dutch Church. A complex restoration saves the second-oldest building in halifax from further deterioration. Elizabeth Mann Borgese: Meeting at a Crossroads. Terrence M. Punch: Germans and Swiss deported in 1758. Captain R. M. Sweeney: The Levee, a Nova Scotian New Year's Tradition. Information, Dates, Events Dan Calda: Flowers for your Winter Garden. Florian Bail: The Bookcase - Review of recently published books on Germany or German themes. Ed Harris: The Canada-Austria Income Tax Convention. Dr. Paul B. Huber: Investment Column on Volatile Investment Markets. Entertainment, Fun, Riddles Business & Trade Directory
Fall 1998 Indian Summer's Mystery can be Explained Lunenburg German (or so-called Lunenburg "Dutch") recalled Serial novel "Ans dunkle Ufer", summarized in English Introducing the Money Tree: A new column on Investment An Immigration Lawyer explains Conditions governing Divorce for Immigrants Review of German Books from a North American Perspective Nova Scotia Climate and your Garden
Summer 1998 Wild Orchids in Cape Breton: View them en route from your car or in the wild forest or swamps. Chanterelles are Gold from the Forest: The abundance of Nova Scotia's chanterelles are the envy of Europe... A Building Project by German Developers on the Shores of Nova Scotia: A windfall for developers - a tragedy for local workers Finding your Ancestors: Terrence Punch describes another rich source for the search of your roots Taxing Business: Here in Canada and Abroad
Spring 1998 Outdoors Nova Scotia in Spring: Discover Nova Scotia's Natural Treasures in Spring How to Get to Know Your Ancestors: Part II Odenwald Vintner of Halifax and Lunenburg: A personal story of one of the first settlers of Nova Scotia Computer Pros: Canada Needs You - Few Questions Asked: Immigration made easy for Computer Professionals Income Tax Return Time: Agreement between Canada and Germany
Winter 1997/98 Christmas in Lunenburg County: Many descendants of the original settlers who were relocated from Halifax in 1753, live in this area and continue celebrating Christmas reminiscent of the old country. One of the descendants, David Conrad, relates the traditional customs. How to get to know your Ancestors: An introduction to family seeking by the well-known genealogist Terrence Punch, (Resident Genealogist for CBC Radio, Maritime Provinces) from the perspective of a person of German descent. This series will be continued. Winter Recreation in Nova Scotia: How to enjoy the long winter months in Nova Scotia's great outdoors is described by the author of "Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia" (1995), Michael Haynes. Solid Waste Management in Nova Scotia: Separating green, white or brown glasses, tin cans from plastic, organic waste from paper, is a daily routine in Germany where protection of the environment is everybody's business. How Nova Scotia is catching up fast to Germany's recycling standards is described by the Executive Director of "Clean Nova Scotia", Meinhard Doelle. The European Union from a German Perspective: Former Chief Editor if the German Daily "Frankfurter Rundschau", Werner Holzer, gave a public lecture, analysing the present debate on scope and depth of the European Union, a topic which receives little attention in the local or national media in Canada. Revenue Canada Delays Foreign Asset Reports. Ed Harris, a highly repsected international tax lawyer with Daley, Black and Moreira, contributes regularly to the "Nova Scotian Messenger." His articles are normally regarding hints for investors/taxpayers in Germany, Switzerland and Canada. Organic Gardening is a challenge in the poor soil of Nova Scotia: Pesticides and artificial fertilizers are commonly used in Nova Scotian gardens. How to wean them for long-term health by using organic matter is explained by Dan Calda, senior gardening specialist with Seabright Greenhouses.
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Fall 1997 Focus on Berlin: A special photo documentary Halifax in the 1750's: First German and Swiss settlers occupying the North suburb of Halifax. German expressions survive in Lunenburg: "He's out of his heissel" Canada - Switzerland Tax Convention How to protect your seaside garden against Canadian winter damage
Summer 1997 "A Right Fine Wessel!" Lunenburgers "can still find amusement in the richness of words or phrases native to their own local dialect," writes German descendant David Conrad. Canada's Immigration Selection Criteria Germany fifty years ago: The Marshall Plan
Spring 1997: Tree Ring Analysis: Determining the Age of the First Lutheran Church in Halifax Extended Shopping Hours in Germany: German consumers are expecting better service Arriving in Canada: Meat, cheese, fruits and plants to be left at the gates to Canada. Why? asks a biologist Income Tax time
Winter 1996/97 Tree Ring Analysis: First German Church in Nova Scotia, built in 1754 and the discovery of remains Immigration: Clarifying Residence Terminology Nova Scotia for Sale: Should Prime Real Estate be Sold to the Biggest Bidder? "Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust." Former Federal Republic's President Richard Weizsäcker's comments on Daniel Jonah Goldhagen's book
Fall 1996 Unique archeological site: The Little "Dutch" Church Winter may be killing your garden plants in Nova Scotia: how to protect them is explained by gardening expert Dan Calda Germans can get tax benefit from making charitable gifts in Canada Immigrant Investor Program under Serious Review After School Program in German for Children in Halifax
Summer 1996 Tax Tips on Double Taxation in Germany and Canada Selecting Entrepreneurs to Immigrate to Canada "Foreign Protestants" - Who were they? Where to find Chanterelles ("Pfifferlinge") in Nova Scotia |
