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Thorndean Heritage Limited
Corporate body · 1975 (Probable) -

Thorndean Heritage Limited was founded in 1975, as a small, self-managed condominium association with the dual aim of administration of the living arrangements of the shareholder-tenants and preservation of Thorndean House, a provincially and municipally registered Heritage Property (as of 12/11/1981). Thorndean is located at 5680-82 Inglis Street in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia and is recognized for its Georgian architectural features and the historical life of its early owners.

Thorndean was built in 1835 for John Tremaine, a merchant and Loyalist who came to Halifax in 1785 to escape the American Revolution. Tremaine sold the house to James Forman, who was the first cashier at the Bank of Nova Scotia. In 1870 Forman was discovered to have embezzled over $300,000 from the bank during the twenty-five years he worked there. To repay the bank Forman signed over Thorndean and all its contents to be auctioned. The estate was purchased by John S. Maclean, a Halifax merchant and ship owner, and at the time the president of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

Early occupants/company officers were Mr. James R. Lotz, President; Ms. Margaret Jordan as Vice-President, Dr. J. Patricia Beresford as Secretary, and Mr. David Miller as Treasurer.Built in 1835 by James Forman, Thorndean House underwent major renovations in 2010. Mrs. Patricia Lotz has conducted research into the history of Thorndean House.

Tidal Power Corporation
Corporate body · 1970-2001

The TIdal Power Corporation was incorporated by act of the Nova Scotia Legislature to promote the development of tidal power, to undertake studies related to tidal power, and to enter into agreements "respecting the construction, planning, engineering or undertakings relating to the development and use of tidal power, or relating to the generation, distribution and sale of electric energy." (NS Statutes, 1970-71, Chapter 21). Although administratively a separate entity the Corporation was a successor to earlier bodies created primarily to study the potential of Fundy tidal power such as the Atlantic Tidal Power Programming Board and the Tidal Power Review Board. The Corporation had a close relationship with the Government of Nova Scotia and a cabinet minister was usually chair of the Corporation's board. The Corporation's main activity was the construction of the Annapolis Royal Generating Station which is a 20 megawatt power plant that opened in 1984. The Corporation had engaged Nova Scotia Power, also at that time a Crown corporation of the government of Nova Scotia, to construct the plant. Although the Tidal Power Corporation continued to exist as a promoter of tidal energy and the owner of the generating station its main purpose was completed and the generating station was transferred to Nova Scotia Power in October of 1986. In 1991 the Tidal Power Corporation was eliminated through amendments to the Public Service Act.

T.M. Power Drug Store
Corporate body

T.M. Power’s Drug Store was established circa 1873 on Argyle Street by Mr. Thomas M. Power (August 10, 1851-June 11, 1934). A new location was opened on December 1, 1897 at the corner of Barrington Street at Lockman Street (present day North Street) across from the Intercolonial Railway Station and close to the naval dockyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tourism Halifax Committee
Corporate body · [198?] - 1996?

The Tourism Halifax Committee was responsible for operating the Halifax Visitors and Convention Bureau and, in general, promoting tourism in the City. It studied issues and made recommendations to Council on matters relating to tourism, acting as an information resource to tourism staff, and cooperating with businesses and other agencies concerned with tourism.

In 1996 Tourism Halifax became part of the Halifax Regional Municipality's Tourism, Culture & Heritage Department. In April 2002 that function merged with the Greater Halifax Conventions & Meetings Bureau to become Destination Halifax, the dedicated tourism marketing organization of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Tower Road School
Corporate body · August 30, 1875 - 1999

Tower Road School (TRS) first opened on August 30, 1875 at the intersection of Tower Road and Inglis Street in the South End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first school house was a small wooden building and initially educated elementary-aged children in the general vicinity of the school, an area of upper-class economic status with families of Western European descent. In 1912 a larger, brick building was constructed adjacent to the original school and classes were transferred to this site on December 18. In the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917, displaced students from North End schools which had suffered extensive damage were temporarily transferred to TRS. Beginning in the 1930s the student body became more diversified with the addition of pupils from across Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. This diversity became a key focus of the school’s identity and curriculum. The first record of the TRS Home and School Association (HSA, the predecessor of the TRS Parent Teacher Association) dates from 1944. The HSA raised funds and organized sports teams for both male and female students. The HSA also actively pushed for higher standards of road safety around TRS and infrastructure repairs of the TRS building and grounds. By the 1970s, the HSA had become less active. The earliest record of the reformation of the HSA into the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) dates to 1972. By the 1980s, the PTA had once again become an active part of the TRS community by organizing various fund raisers and special events. In 1993 the Halifax School Board considered closing TRS, as the school building was deemed obsolete to the point of being irreparable. While the PTA was active in opposing such closure efforts, the School Board ultimately decided to close the school permanently in 1999. Upon its closure in 2000, the TRS building was sold to the Halifax Grammar School (HGS) and made part of the HGS campus. Students enrolled at the time continued their studies at Inglis Street Elementary School, formerly St. Francis School.

Corporate body · 1889 - present

The Town of Antigonish was incorporated as recorded in the following proclamation…‘the inhabitants of Antigonish, in the County of Antigonish, have, by a vote of 88 to 85 taken on 31 of December 1888, elected to incorporate said Town under Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1888, as appears by the official return of the Sheriff of said County to the Provincial Secretary dated the 31st of December aforesaid’. A proclamation of Incorporation is executed by the provincial government on January 9, 1889. The first meeting of the Antigonish Town Council was held February 11th, 1889.

Corporate body · 1980-1996

The first recreation centre in Bedford, Nova Scotia was built in 1973, prior to the town's incorporation, and operated by the Bedford Service Commission. The Bedford Service Commission was formed in 1953 when the ratepayers association, fire commissioners, and street lighting commissioners amalgamated. Each ratepayer was a voting member of the Service Commission, and councilors were elected every two years. In 1980, the Town of Bedford was incorporated. The Town divided its services into municipal organizations, such as the Bedford Police Department, the Bedford Tourist Bureau, and the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department was responsible for the upkeep of all parks and green areas, and for the maintenance of the arena and recreation centre. Upon the amalgamation of the Town of Bedford into the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996, the Parks and Recreation Department ceased operation. Its responsibilities were transferred to the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Town of North Sydney
Corporate body

The Town of North Sydney, Nova Scotia was incorporated in 1885 and in that year the first town officials were elected and the former area of North Sydney was divided into four wards. From 1885 until 1968 wardens (later mayors) and councillors were elected for two year terms. Since 1968, officials were elected for three year terms. The first council met at the North Sydney Court House and the rules adopted were modeled on those used by the Town of Pictou, N. S. In 1946 Council acquired a permanent residence in the Town Hall. Responsiblities of the Town included education, policing, roads, property assessment, water, fire department, licensing and community health. Committees, drawn from Council members, were selected to over-see each of these areas. The Town of North Sydney was disincorporated in 1995 when it joined the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Corporate body · 1885-

The Town of North Sydney, Nova Scotia was incorporated in 1885 and in that year the first town officials were elected and the former area of North Sydney was divided into four wards. From 1885 until 1968 wardens (later mayors) and councillors were elected for two year terms. Since 1968, officials were elected for three year terms. The first council met at the North Sydney Court House and the rules adopted were modeled on those used by the Town of Pictou, N. S. In 1946 Council acquired a permanent residence in the Town Hall. Responsiblities of the Town included education, policing, roads, property assessment, water, fire department, licensing and community health. Committees, drawn from Council members, were selected to over-see each of these areas. The Town of North Sydney was disincorporated in 1995 when it joined the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.