Dalhousie

American  

[dal-hoo-zee, -hau-] / dælˈhu zi, -ˈhaʊ- /

noun

1. George Ramsay, Earl of, 1770–1838, British general: governor of the Canadian colonies 1819–28.

2. James Andrew Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of, 1812–60, British statesman: viceroy of India 1848–56.

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Dalhousie British  

/ dælˈhaʊzɪ /

noun

1. 9th Earl of , title of George Ramsay. 1770–1838, British general; governor of the British colonies in Canada (1819–28)

2. his son, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of , title of James Andrew Broun Ramsay. 1812–60, British statesman: governor general of India (1848–56)

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Dalhousie

Dalhousie University law professor Robert Currie told AFP that Law's prosecutors were closely watching a separate case before the Supreme Court, hoping Canada's top judges would offer clarity on the issue.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Lori Turnbull, a political scientist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, said the prime minister’s message appeared to be tailored for his American audience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

But Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Canada, warned today's high prices are likely to inform future decisions, comparing the dynamic to the "tide".

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

He dropped out of Dalhousie University in Halifax to pursue an acting career and became an announcer for CBC.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

This name was afterwards changed to "Port Dalhousie," in honour of Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General at the time the first canal was constructed.

From A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River by Barlow Cumberland

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