Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary

• Following the Halifax Explosion, Monctonians answered the call for help

  When two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour on Dec.r 6, 1917., it sparked a massive explosion that killed almost 2,000 people, wounded 9,000 and left 25,000 homeless.

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  Dec 6, 2017
  
• All the events available for Haligonians to commemorate the Halifax Explosion

  Halifax will mark the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion on Wednesday and ceremonies and memorial services are set to be held throughout the municipality. 

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  Dec 5, 2017
  
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• New exhibit at Army Museum commemorates Halifax Explosion centennial

  A watchman’s clock - frozen at the time of the Halifax Explosion - is one of the items on display.

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  Nov 30, 2017
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• Hydrostone shop offers black ribbons to mark Halifax Explosion anniversary

  The florist shop is located in the historic hydrostone neighbourhood, which was rebuilt following the Halifax Explosion after all of the buildings were destroyed. 

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  Nov 24, 2017
• Canada Post stamp commemorating Halifax Explosion centennial unveiled

  The stamp was designed to show the moments before and after the disaster.

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  Nov 6, 2017
• City seeks living survivors of the Halifax Explosion

  Halifax is issuing a call for an extremely specific kind of centenarian - one who survived the massive blast that ripped through the city 100 years ago.

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  Apr 19, 2017
• New time capsule in the works for Halifax Explosion anniversary

  The capsule is supposed to be opened in 2067.

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  Mar 16, 2017