A scholarly history of the Halifax Relief Commission after the Halifax Explosion of 1917.

This book uncovers the shocking full story of the July 6, 2013 oil train catastrophe that killed 47 people — why it happened, how it happened, and why it can happen again.

An extensively illustrated short account of the moments before and after the largest man-made explosion to date, all in the bustling harbour city of Halifax

Be it nursemaid, cabaret dancer or ex-soldier, Rob Rondeau weaves together the unique and compelling stories of ten people sharing one common thread -- they were all on board the Titanic, destination Canada.

A gripping account of the events of explosion in Halifax harbour, and stories of the heroes and survivors coping with the devastation.

The unpredictable forces of nature have long been the cause of terrible disasters on sea and land, and in the air. Other disasters have been the result of human error. But all disasters have one thing in common - the tragic loss of life, bravery in the face of danger, and heroic rescue attempts. This collection tells the stories of some of Canada's worst disasters and, as a result, some of the country's most daring rescues

The extremes of Canadian weather -- from tornadoes to snowstorms -- in a country with vast geographical and climatic variations