Halifax Explosion Centennial

• ‘He’s a genuine hero’: Railway dispatcher Vince Coleman’s grandson marks Halifax Explosion anniversary

  "He did the right thing and it's very powerful to see that and to think that's part of your family." 

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2017
  
• Nova Scotia capital commemorates catastrophic Halifax Explosion 100 years ago

  A large crowd turned out in cold rain at the Fort Needham memorial site.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2017
  
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• Journalists key in sparking relief efforts after Halifax Explosion: researchers

  The massive explosion that devastated Halifax 100 years ago tested all who survived, including a handful of reporters who were the first to get news of the unfolding disaster to the world.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 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. 

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2017
• Halifax Explosion Christmas tree prepared for journey to Boston from Cape Breton

  The 100th anniversary tree is a 45-year-old, 16-metre white spruce in Blues Mills, about 38 kilometres from Baddeck in Cape Breton.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2017
• Canada Post stamp commemorating Halifax Explosion centennial unveiled

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

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2017