Nova Scotia

The 2008 financial crisis was caused by an excessive corporate appetite for profit by the United States. When one of the largest banks in the United States fell into bankruptcy, fear spread globally. Starting in the nineteenth century, Canada and the United States took contrasting paths. The United States allowed a difficult system to develop, with more small and less stable banks. Canada, however, set up a concentrated banking system that controlled mortgage lending and investment banking under…

interference with a woman 's body and thus a violation of her security of the person (News, 2013). 1989, the Supreme Court rules that a man has no legal right to veto a woman 's abortion decision (News, 2013). 1995, provincial and federal rulings force Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to allow private abortion clinics (News, 2013). As of today abortions are available to all women in Canada and are paid for under the free health care that Canada provides for all of its…

William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759 as the only son of Robert Wilberforce and Elizabeth Bird. His father was a wealthy merchant. As young child he was mostly unwell and had poor eyesight. He gained his early education from Hull Grammar School. His father’s died in 1768. Wilberforce was put under the care of his uncle and aunt under whose influence he leaned towards evangelicalism. He returned to Hull in 1771, where he resumed his studies. The religious passion lessened as he involved…

1776-77 Developments New Jersey Loyalist military units saw action in New Jersey and surrounding states. Lieutenant Colonel John Morris and the 300 men of his 2nd Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers provided artillery support for the British beginning in November 1776. They learned artillery skills on the job. Morris competed enthusiastically for recruits near his home in Monmouth County. They saw action near New Brunswick, Sandy Hook and eventually New York to supplement British forces.…

After fighting in the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), Britain was left with an immense debt on their shoulders (Chapter 4). It was up to George Grenville to help reduce this debt and save England from a disastrous future (Chapter 4). His plans were set into motion when parliament passed acts that they hoped would raise money to pay off the debt (Chapter 4). However, they did not foresee that these actions would lead to the American Revolution. Although the change in British imperial policy…

Upon first glance into the exciting and vibrant world of craft beer these days it may seem to some that women do not play much of a role at all, besides as props in ads. This could not be further from the truth, currently there are women all over the world working within every facet of the beer industry. Whether it be sommeliers, sales reps, hop farmers, or even head brewster at some of the oldest and most historic breweries or some of the newest ground breaking ones. Brewster is…

Dearest sister, I am glad to have finally heard from you, hearing of you through mothers letters wasn’t enough and Im sure she has kept you from many of the harsh details of my writing. Sincerest apologies for my delay in response as I seldom have the time to sit and write. I hope that Liz is doing well and winning her fight against her leukimia, send her my best wishes. Say hello to everyone. I am writing to you now in the dead of night. Im in the trenches aquainted by my brother soldiers, and…

This means that WestJet must continue to stay ahead of the best that they can as competition can easily come to beat them. These competitor companies include; CanJet an airline based out of Enfield, Nova Scotia and charters between Canada and the United States just like WestJet (Shoaib 2009). Sunwing airline is also based out of Canada and they are known most famously for their connection to providing vacation flights to destinations such as the Caribbean…

Alexander Graham Bell was an inventive man who changed the future with everything that he invented. He was a man who started out with teaching the deaf how to communicate. He didn’t just randomly start inventing things. Alexander Graham Bell revolutionized the world with his telephone, schools for the deaf, his other inventions, his integrity as a man and with his family, even though he did not always receive the credit he was due. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, and…

1744 to 1748 and was known as the fight between France and Great Britain for ownership of North America after the death of Emperor Charles VI. One great event of the battle was the capture of Louisburg. Louisburg is located on Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, Canada. The fort was thought to be impenetrable, but was captured by New England. The siege took a total of six weeks, ending in the raise of the British flag over Louisburg. Although the English had their victory, it didn’t last long. To…