Peggy’s Cove
‘Iconic’ photo of hockey players at Peggy’s Cove helps to feed Nova Scotians
One of the most popular Canadian photographs of the year was the driving force behind the fundraiser. Continue reading
Hockey at Peggy’s Cove lighthouse: Photograph becomes instantly iconic
A Halifax photographer has engineered an iconic Atlantic Canadian winter scene: A pick-up hockey game set against the backdrop of Peggy’s Cove at sunset. Continue reading
Family members, first responders honoured at service marking Swissair Flight 111 20th anniversary
Many were unable to hold back tears during an emotional service honouring the 229 people who died 20 years ago aboard Swissair Flight 111. Continue reading
Man attempts to move SUV blocking traffic at Peggy’s Cove, injures 2 people: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP say a man attempted to move an SUV that was impeding traffic at Peggy’s Cove, only for the vehicle to roll down an incline and injure two people. Continue reading
‘He would have loved this place’: Why one Swissair family member returns year after year
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
Claire Mortimer’s father and his wife were on board Swissair Flight 111 when it crashed into the sea on Sept. 2, 1998. She has returned to Nova Scotia every year since. Continue reading
‘It’s affected me the most in my career’: First responders reflect on Swissair Flight 111 tragedy
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
As the days wore on, the grief magnified. The stress was so severe, some were asked to be relieved from duty in the days following the tragedy. Continue reading
Former N.S. medical examiner reflects on Swissair Flight 111 tragedy 20 years later
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
All 229 people on Swissair Flight 111 died, and only one body was intact and identifiable. Continue reading
A grieving mother’s gift to a Swissair reporter
“Nancy thanked me for the stories I’d written,” recalls Richard Dooley. She called them “her lifeline.” Continue reading
Reporter’s Notebook: How reporters told the story of Swissair Flight 111
Richard Dooley reflects on the moments directly after the Swissair Flight 111 crash and the stories he created afterwards. Continue reading
‘Suddenly it became real to me’: Writing the book on the Swissair crash
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
For the better part of a year following the crash, Stephen Kimber focused on a new project, “Flight 111: A year in the life of a tragedy.” Continue reading