Cnib was founded during ww1 as a means of support primarily because of the halifax explosion when 500 people went blind from looking out their windows watching those two ships burn in the harbour. H undreds of survivors had eye injuries because they had been standing at windows watching the harbor when the ss mont blanc exploded and had been hit by flying glass. The halifax explosion claimed thousands of lives, but it also altered the lives of hundreds of others, many of whom lost their sight in the blast. Cnib library introduces talking books on cassettes. Nov 30, 2017 a centurys worth of historical accounts, novels and documentaries, plus a tv miniseries, have told and retold the story. Cnib is a nationwide, communitybased, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all canadians. The first place to look is lacs thematic guide, halifax explosion. Cnib exhibit chronicles the evolution of technology for blind readers in the past 150 years. Halifax explosion causes eye injuries and blindness from. It is not what any place on earth would want to be famous for, but. The book is displayed at the entrance to the museums halifax explosion exhibit halifax wrecked. V ery soon after the explosion, a boston banker received a message on the private banking telegraph from an american in halifax organize a relief train and send word to wolfville and windsor towns near halifax to round up all doctors, nurses, and red cross supplies possible to obtain. A fire caused by the collision ignited explosives aboard the montblanc, causing the largest humanmade explosion prior to the development of nuclear weapons. Surviving the blast that shook a nation was published by altitude in 2003.
How braille, screen readers and other technology changed the. Davidson was born in halifax in 1915, a time when the city was bustling with the war effort. The calamity occurred when the french ship montblanc, loaded with high explosives, collided with the norwegian vessel imo at the entrance to the narrows in. Dec 02, 2017 new books remember the great halifax explosion. Was the explosion a disaster triggered by simple human error. In response to rising blindness rates caused by the halifax explosion and veterans returning home from world war i, cnib is founded and incorporated by a group of seven canadian men several veterans and blind men among them all of whom were members of the board of the canadian free library for the blind founded in 1906.
Ships of the halifax explosion maritime museum of the. Inside the halifax explosion tickets ticket halifax. Located in the historic properties, a lovely restored. The explosion of a munitions ship in the harbour of halifax, nova scotia in 1917 was the largest manmade explosion until the detonation of the atomic bomb in 1945. One of the things that halifax is probably most famous for, unfortunately, is an event that we know today as the halifax explosion.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. How the largest massblinding in canadian history birthed cnib. Blinded by halifax explosion, dad just charged along. The halifax explosion taught canada important lessons on living with blindness. The cnib didnt start until 1918, but was formed in the forge of the 1917 halifax explosion. West, levi 212 grafton street, halifax, nova scotia 28. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Excellent and detailed account of the halifax explosion and highlights many of the lives of some citizens there. For those who dont know the story, this was an unprecedented explosion caused by two ships that collided, as one tried to navigate into the harbor and the other tried navigating out. It started as an idea of former halifax mayor and chair of the halifax foundation, edmund morris.
Halifax explosions blinded victims remembered wise advice. Medical relief trains from the united states from one. Tides of honour and the blue tattoo september 14, 2015 a few months ago, i read a book called black snow, a love story set during wwi and the halifax explosion. How the halifax explosion led to the creation of the cnib ctv news. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
It was the largest explosion in history until the first abomb test in the 1940s. Sep 14, 2015 two more books about the halifax explosion. Founded in 1918, the cnib foundation is a nonprofit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. Inside the halifax explosion is a dramatic, educational and emotive experience that explores littletold stories of the events of dec 6, 1917 it is a day that has become synonymous with tales of heroism, survival and of how a community fought against the disaster and the elements. Watch cnib and halifax explosion video online, on globalnews. The overall medical response to the halifax explosion included 322 medical doctors, 52 from the halifax area and 96 from the united states. It collected braille books and shared them with other blind readers. Heres what you need to know about the halifax explosion.
Kitz 4 times halifax explosion by graham metson 3 times too many to mourn by james mahar 3 times burden of desire harvest book by robert macneil 3 times miracles and mysteries. We learn more about how the halifax explosion served as a catalyst for the formation of the cnib. The book was presented to the museum in 2002 by the halifax foundation. It killed over 2000 people and flattened much of halifax and the town of dartmouth across the bay. The authors profile locations in both halifax and dartmouth that were affected by the explosion, looking at the role of the explosion in the. The former united memorial church was erected in the north end of halifax in 1921 to memorialize victims of the halifax explosion and the president of the heritage trust of nova scotia andrew. Halifax relief committee requests information from persons who sustained eye injuries in the explosion. Jan 17, 2019 guides to records about the halifax explosion. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Dec 05, 2017 black snow is a love story set during the halifax explosion. Sweet surrender wellness added a new photo at cnib. New books remember the great halifax explosion the star. The halifax explosion levelled much of the city, but it also publicized the need for. Jefferson, rearadmiral bertram chambers, garry shutlak. On the 100th anniversary of the halifax explosion, two new books. Like many of you, vision loss rehabilitation canada has been monitoring the potential impact of covid19 and actively preparing to meet the demands of the evolving situation. Cnib foundation charity profile donate online canadahelps. Cnib provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss. Vision loss rehabilitation canada suspends inperson services until further notice. How the halifax explosion led to the creation of the cnib. Halifax explosion commemoration event art exhibit opening and panel on the morning of december 6, 1917, the ss montblanc, heavily loaded with explosives, collided with the ss imo.
Bacons the great halifax explosion trace the reverberations of the deadly disaster. Dont lose track of time with our wide array of accessible timepieces for men and women. Thats how the library evolved into the cnib, she says. Find everything you need to know about cnib on yellowpages. A goodreads search for halifax explosion returns more than 40 titles. The following lists include the major vessels involved or affected in the explosion. Dec 04, 2017 watch cnib and halifax explosion video online, on globalnews. The halifax explosion was the largest manmade explosion prior to the atomic bomb.
A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism bacon, john u. Blinded by halifax explosion, dad just charged along the. Halifax explosion commemoration event art exhibit opening. The halifax explosion was the largest manmade explosion prior to the atomic bomb being dropped on hiroshima, with an equivalent force of roughly 2. The book contains the names, ages, residential address at the time of explosion and burial location of all 1,951 people lost in the explosion. Fiction about the halifax explosion disaster that occurred in 1917 and killed 2,000 people. The halifax explosion still reverberates the globe and mail. The ship responsible for the ensuing explosion which caused the deaths of over.
The halifax explosion was the greatest nonnuclear detonation in history, killing 2,000 people and obliterating homes and businesses over a large swath of the city. The halifax explosion is a fresh, revealing account that finally answers questions that have lingered for a century. Vessels were loading cargo, awaiting convoys, or under repair. Halifax explosion book of remembrance beside the name of each victim is listed the age and local residential addresses at the time of the explosion, in addition to their burial sites. The calamity occurred when the french ship montblanc, loaded with high explosives, collided with the norwegian vessel imo at the entrance to the narrows in halifax harbour on december 6. The montblanc was fully loaded with wartime explosives and the collision caused a fire on board ignited her cargo and caused a cataclysmic explosion that devastated the city. Items purchased online will be directly shipped to you.
General history halifax explosion titanic images of our past series stories. Bacon, a gripping narrative history of the largest manmade detonation prior to hiroshima. The author relates the circumstances of the accident that caused the explosion, as well as the recovery efforts and subsequent inquiry into the event. It features book shops in halifax, halifax town centre and hebden bridge, and includes maps and photos of halifax bookshops who offer books, best selling books, cheap books and childrens books. We understand that this is a change from the previous shop cnib experience and we apologize for the temporary inconvenience this may cause. The 1917 halifax explosion is wellknown as the biggest humanmade explosion in the preatomic era, but it was also the largest massblinding in canadian history and played a crucial role in the founding of the canadian national institute for the blind cnib. Black snow is a love story set during the halifax explosion. There is a halifax explosion book of remembrance on display at the maritime museum of the atlantic. Nov 06, 2017 how the halifax explosion led to the creation of the cnib ctv atlantic published monday, november 6, 2017 2. The halifax explosion and the road to recovery by janet f. Mar 25, 2020 vision loss rehabilitation canada suspends inperson services until further notice.
Bacon is the author of the national bestseller the great halifax explosion and four bestselling books about college football, including three and out. Her articles on gardening, travel, and the arts have appeared in a variety of publications. Not time to explain details but list of casualties is enormous. Selected vessels have links to images and more information. How the halifax explosion led to the creation of the cnib ctv atlantic published monday, november 6, 2017 2. Halifax explosion library and archives canada blog. Library and archives canada lac holds various records that tell part of the story of the halifax explosion, its aftermath, and the relief work and investigations following the disaster. Cnib and halifax explosion watch news videos online. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the vera orsini, at 18002654127. Halifax harbour was crowded with wartime shipping on december 6, 1917.
A french ship carrying explosives collides with a norweigan ship resulting in 2,000 killed and 9,000 injured. July 10 halifax, ns, canada sweet surrender wellness added a new photo at cnib. Book shops halifax welcome to the directory of halifax book shops and recommended bookshops in halifax. Africville, campbell road, halifax, nova scotia 45 19171206. One of many tragic outcomes of the halifax explosion of 1917 was its impact on eyesight. The 1917 halifax explosion is wellknown as the biggest.
December 1917 is a photographic guide to the halifax explosion by noted local historians janet kitz and joan payzant. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism. A centurys worth of historical accounts, novels and documentaries, plus a tv miniseries, have told and retold the story. Rich in fact and shocking images, the story sets a blistering pace following one mans search through a ruined city for the love of his life as he confronts the wreckage of his past. Nov 21, 2017 this is the unforgettable story told in john u. Cnib nova scotiaprince edward island posts facebook. The author relates the circumstances of the accident that caused the explosion, as well as the recovery efforts and. Browse our talking, tactile and highvisibility clocks and watches. Thanks cnib halifax along with shelley berry adams and jennifer mcneil for having me. In response to rising blindness rates caused by the halifax explosion and veterans returning home from. The halifax explosion and the cnib the canadian encyclopedia. Halifax explosion books tagged halifax explosion librarything.
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