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Halifax Explosion — 100th anniversary today, Book of Remembrance, mapping the victims’ homes

The Halifax Citadel’s cannon will fire a few hours early this morning. At 9:04:35 a.m., the cannon’s boom will mark the moment the Halifax Explosion forever changed the city 100 years ago. After the cannon is fired, the city hall’s tower bell, church … Continue reading

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This week’s crème de la crème — December 2, 2017

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan Update by Sherri on CanadaGenWeb’s Cemetery Update. Quebec mortality rate under the French regime by Bertrand and François Desjardins on Généalogie Québec. Find Ancestors in … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia Archives unveils photos of buildings damaged by 1917 Halifax Explosion

In honour of the 100-year anniversary of the Halifax explosion, the Nova Scotia Archives has prepared an online exhibit showcasing some never before seen photos of the damage caused to buildings in the surrounding area. The exhibit holds 123 photos … Continue reading

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Diaries shed light on history on two Canadian coasts

Two old diaries have appeared in opposite ends of Canada — one from British Columbia on the west coast and the other from Nova Scotia in the east, and both are an important addition to the country’s historical records. In … Continue reading

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This week’s crème de la crème — February 11, 2017

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs The Other Directories: Society Blue Books by Jane E. MacNamara on Where the story takes me. Browsing the 1666 Quebec Census and Exploring the lives of First Nations’ Ancestors Through Investigations of … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia Archives marks Halifax Explosion anniversary with more online content

The Nova Scotia Archives is commemorating the 98th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion with new digital content added to its existing online exhibit. Personal narratives, first-hand survivor accounts, observations made by visitors in the days following, and photographs are included … Continue reading

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Launch of book about 1917 Halifax Explosion

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will hold a book launch exactly 98 years and 2 days after a massive explosion, caused by two ships colliding, destroyed Halifax’s north end and left nearly 2,000 people dead and 9,000 injured. The … Continue reading

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