Halifax crane

• Weld failure caused 2019 collapse of Halifax construction crane during storm: report

  The collapse of a 68-tonne construction crane in Halifax during post-tropical storm Dorian was the result of a weld failure in the lower portions of the tower

  Canada

  Apr 22
• Halifax building renamed after the collapsed crane from hurricane Dorian

  A Halifax apartment building that became a headline in 2019 after a construction crane toppled over it in the aftermath of hurricane Dorian, has been renamed ahead of its opening.

  Canada

  Mar 9
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• 1 year later and report into Halifax crane collapse still not complete

  Since Sept. 7, 2019, the day that the crane came down as a result of 120 km/h winds, the Nova Scotia government has remained tight-lipped on its investigation into the crane's collapse.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2020
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• Business owners ‘frustrated’ by silence on Dorian crane collapse, as repairs begin on damaged building

  Some South Park Street business owners say a new road closure is adding to their frustration and financial loss since the hurricane Dorian crane collapse.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2020
• South Park Street to be closed 1 week for hurricane Dorian repairs

  The street will be closed from Clyde Street to Spring Garden Road, starting Sunday, July 5 until Monday, July 13.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2020
• Arrival of Eastern Canada’s largest ship-to-shore crane marks final stages of PSA Halifax expansion

  The newest piece of equipment will be the fifth SPPX crane at PSA Halifax and will allow the terminal to service two mega container vessels concurrently.

  Economy

  Jun 29, 2020
• Nova Scotia ministers, officials still using personal email accounts despite warning

  Documents released through access to information show at least two ministers and the premier's chief of staff are still using personal email accounts at work.

  Politics

  Jan 30, 2020
• Nova Scotians affected by hurricane Dorian can now apply for assistance

  Dorian made landfall in Nova Scotia on Sept. 7 causing widespread power outages and damage, including the toppling of a large construction crane in Halifax.

  Environment

  Jan 8, 2020
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• Removing crane downed in Halifax during Dorian cost $2 million: minister

  The crane collapsed on Sept. 7 amid powerful gusts from Dorian as it roared into the city.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
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• N.S. government lifts localized state of emergency following removal of crane

  "Our main objective was to remove the crane as safely as possible so businesses and residents could get their lives back to normal."

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2019