The family of Cecelia Coolen gathered to pay their final respects to the woman who is believed to be the last survivor of the Halifax Explosion and called it “destiny.” Coolen died Sunday and was buried Friday at service held…
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Passing of Halifax Explosion survivor
December 6 2019 4:49pm A Halifax woman who was just nine days old when the Halifax Explosion occurred recently passed away. As Jesse Thomas explains, the anniversary of the explosion on Friday served as an opportunity to remember her. ‘…
Nova Scotia marks anniversary of catastrophic Halifax Explosion 102 years ago
Friday marks the 102nd anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. On December 6, 1917, the cargo ships SS Imo and SS Mont Blanc collided in the harbour, starting a fire on Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc was full of explosives and as…
Woman who was 10-days-old when Halifax Explosion Occured Passes Away
December 6 2019 6:55am Cecilia Coolen, who was just 10-days-old when the Halifax Explosion occurred, passed away last week in Halifax at the age of 102. Her grandchildren will spread her ashes today in Hubbards, NS on the 102nd anniversary…
‘Anastasia’ stars Taylor Quick and Jake Levy
December 5 2019 9:43am Actors Taylor Quick and Jake Levy talk about the new play ‘Anastasia’ premiering at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…
Family secrets revealed in new play, ‘Winter’s Daughter,’ performed at Segal Centre
Gino Chiarella knows something about his mother that he didn’t tell anybody for years. “It’s a secret,” he smiled. “I kept it.” Related News That secret will come to light in a play titled Winter’s Daughter, put on by Table…
New Segal Centre production focuses on one Montreal family’s history
An Italian Montreal barber whose mother was a child of the First World War, made a surprising discovery about her true heritage, while on a trip to Italy to visit his grandparents. Global’s Phil Carpenter has this sneak peak of…
New apartment building on 124 Street reuses pieces of old building’s history
November 22 2019 7:09pm A piece of Edmonton’s past is once again on display as part of a new apartment complex on Edmonton’s 124 Street. Vinesh Pratap explains how it’s being pieced back together. ‘ }); } else { var…
The Bahamian super food with a special health benefit
November 21 2019 10:46am Liem Vu explores the signature dishes and drinks of The Bahamas – including one with a special benefit to your health. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” )…
Mo Rocca on his new book
November 20 2019 11:05am Mo Rocca discusses his new book ‘Mobituaries’ which gives some of history’s biggest names a sendoff they truly deserve. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var…