HALIFAX — Almost a century after the Halifax Explosion flattened much of the city’s north end and killed nearly 2,000 people, a shipyard expansion has obliterated the blast’s ground zero and ...

The Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower at Fort Needham in Halifax. (The Canadian Press)She remembers going with her family to the city's Common, where they met up with her father.

The massive explosion on December 6, 1917 was one of the worst accidents of the entire war. ... Today the disaster is commemorated by the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower (above).

The daughter of a survivor of the Halifax Explosion says families touched by the tragedy need a greater role in the city's memorial service. Marilyn Elliott's father, Eric Davidson, was blinded ...

Dozens of mourners gathered in Halifax to remember the children who died on Dec. 6, 1917 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. HALIFAX — They ...

Memorial service honours Halifax Explosion victims A memorial service was held to mark the 101st anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. Laura Brown has more. Video.

But our city can also glean lessons from the Halifax Explosion — especially about the dangers of scapegoating in a time of crisis. The example of Francis Mackey, the Halifax mariner who was ...

Three people have been rushed to hospital after a huge explosion and fire tore through six homes in Halifax last night. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the ...

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Somber ceremonies are taking place in Halifax to mark 100 years since the Canadian port city on the Atlantic coast was devastated by a wartime blast that killed ...