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Book Excerpt—”Aftershock: The Halifax Explosion and the Persecution of Pilot Francis Mackey”

On December 6, 1917, harbour pilot Francis Mackey was guiding Mont Blanc, a French munitions ship, into Bedford Basin to join a convoy across the Atlantic when it was rammed by Belgian Relief vessel Imo. The resulting massive explosion destroyed Halifax’s North End and left at least 2,000 people dead, including pilot William Hayes aboard Imo. […]

By Janet Maybee 4 December 2015 Share this story

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City Life History The Backstory

Small community, big celebration

Often overshadowed by that other December holiday, Hanukkah celebrations are vibrant in Halifax Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah may have a bit more glitz and glamour these days, but th [...]

By Katie Ingram Nov 25, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: COVID kills 10 more, Desmond Inquiry report delayed, Pictou comedian returns home, Symphony Nova Scotia performs in Lunenburg

Plus: Treat the problem, not the symptoms — the real solution to shoplifting COVID-19 has killed 10 more Nova Scotians, according to the latest weekly update from provincial health off [...]

By Trevor J. Adams Nov 25, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: Para Hockey Cup returns to Bridgewater, Antigonish awaits consolidation approval, SPCA offers help to pet owners, COVID counts climb

Plus: The year of living dangerously — looking back at a tumultuous 2022 and ahead to a brighter 2023 The Para Hockey World Cup, initially slated for 2020 and cancelled twice due to COVID-19, re [...]

By Trevor J. Adams Nov 24, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: Helping boys develop healthy masculinity, police say missing man was murdered, restaurateurs battle soaring food prices, COVID update

Plus: Local craft-drink ideas to keep everyone on your holiday list in good spirits A project aimed at helping school-aged boys develop healthy masculinity is set to get about $1 million in [...]

By Trevor J. Adams Nov 23, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: 'Historic levels of illness' says IWK top doc, school workers celebrate successful strike, Inverness Co. credit union faces uncertainty

Plus: It’s been a daunting few years for Nova Scotia’s live theatre scene, and the drama isn’t over The IWK Health Centre is jammed with sick children — "historic levels of illness," accor [...]

By Trevor J. Adams Nov 18, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: 27 COVID deaths in October, feds promise $1.8M for wind-energy project, Pictou rugby club marks 50 years

Plus: Turning to local food options as corporate grocery profits soar COVID-19 killed 27 Nova Scotians in October, according to the provincial government's monthly update. That's a dip in the deat [...]

By Trevor J. Adams Nov 17, 2022

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Blog The Roundup

Roundup: Ukraine-support group nominated for award, experts urge COVID 'vigilance,' potential South Shore airport buyer backs out, Fraser touts lofty immigration goal

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By Trevor J. Adams Nov 16, 2022

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Food Food & Drink The Flavour

Local love for the holidays

Advice to keep your dining money in your community Shopping local offers all kinds of perks, including endless food and drink possibilities. By doing your holiday food spending at home, y [...]

By Colleen Thompson Nov 15, 2022