Show Notes
In early Saint John, most years saw an equal number of Protestants and Catholics coming to the city. In the second half of the 1840s, increasing numbers of Catholic immigrants, fleeing the Famine in Ireland, arrived in distress. During ‘Black 47,’ more than 100 vessels brought Irish emigrants to New Brunswick. A record number died at sea enroute to Saint John, in quarantine on Partridge Island, in the alms house, or at an emigrant hospital/sheds on shore. Children who lost one or both p...
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On October 10, 2026, prepare to be mystified as Mark and Valerie hit the stage for our first live show/recording. We will take you on a journey through Harry Houdini's trip to Saint John in 1896. As a relatively unknown magician at the time, Houdini had little impact on Saint John; but Saint John had a life changing impact on Houdini. Venue: The Write Cup Bookstore Cafe - 1 Market Square Time: 7pm - 8:30pm, Saturday, October 10th Admission is free but seat are limited. Come early and bring yo...
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