Halifax Explosion

• Former home of Nova Scotia’s first Black doctor granted heritage status

  Clement Ligoure, originally from Trinidad, was the first Black doctor in Nova Scotia and an unsung hero of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.

  Canada

  Jan 24
  
• Animated short ‘The Flying Sailor’ about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom

  The Flying Sailor, made by Calgary-based animators Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis, is nominated for best animated short. The film is based on a story about the Halifax explosion.

  Entertainment

  Jan 24
  
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• From dressing up to pickle hunts — Canadians enjoy these funny customs during holidays

  Across the nation, Canada is home to a number of unique holiday traditions — whether it be dressing up in disguise or drinking chicken liquor.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2022
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• Halifax Explosion remembered by 3 generations of family

  The 105th memorial service of the Halifax Explosion took place on Tuesday at Fort Needham Memorial Park.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• ‘Meant to be’: N.S. family says an honour to donate 2022 Tree for Boston

  The Tree for Boston is Nova Scotia’s annual thank you to the Massachusettes city for sending medical personnel and supplies within hours of the Halifax Explosion in 1917.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• After a century of silence, historic bells will ring again at Halifax City Hall

  Two massive bells were expected to be reinstalled today inside the clock tower at Halifax City Hall -- including one that was likely damaged by the Halifax Explosion in 1917.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2021
• Nova Scotia’s latest Tree for Boston is a 48-foot white spruce

  'We will never forget the kindness the people of Boston showed Nova Scotia following the tragedy of the Halifax Explosion.'

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
• Despite ceremony cancellation, residents find way to mark Halifax Explosion anniversary

  “With such a small crowd here (on Sunday), to be able to hear the ship's horns in the harbour, and to actually hear the cannon, the bells ringing."

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2020
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• Coronavirus: 103rd memorial service for the Halifax Explosion cancelled

  There will be no large gathering and no memorial ceremony on the anniversary of the historic blast in Halifax Harbour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2020
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• Halifax to offer free 15-min. parking in December, municipal holiday events cancelled

  The HRM announced on Thursday that many of its regular seasonal events will look different this year, if they're not entirely cancelled.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2020