Via Nova Scotia Premier’s Office statement:
A special tree received a heartfelt farewell today, Nov. 16. The 45-foot white spruce is a thank-you gift to the people of Boston for their immediate support following the Halifax Explosion of 1917.
“Nova Scotia will never forget those who were lost and injured as a result of the explosion, and the support from the people of Boston,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “This year’s Tree for Boston is dedicated to health-care workers, honouring both the 1917 response and those taking care of us on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are thankful for the compassion and kindness shown in times of need.”
Quick Facts:
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2020 marks the 103rd anniversary of the Halifax Explosion
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the explosion occurred on Dec. 6, 1917 when the Norwegian vessel SS Imo collided with the SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship laden with high explosives, in the Halifax Harbour
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2,000 people were killed and 9,000 more were injured as a result of the explosion
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the tree will be transported from Halifax to Portland, Maine, on a container vessel, then Portland to Boston, Massachusetts
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Heather and Tony Sampson, who live in Dundee, Richmond Co., donated this year’s tree
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the 45-foot white spruce tree is from Grande Anse, Richmond Co.
Consul Wiktowy joined @StephenMcNeil, Minister Lohnes-Croft, and folks from Eimskip shipping to bid the @TreeforBoston a safe journey by land and sea to its final destination @CityOfBoston! pic.twitter.com/XKvWt29AY0
— USConsulateHalifax (@usconshalifax) November 16, 2020
The @TreeforBoston received a heartfelt farewell today as it embarks on its journey to @CityofBoston – this time by sea: https://t.co/Wdr6cvJNJT
You can watch the tree’s journey by following #TreeforBoston on social media. pic.twitter.com/jqnxTuOXhm
— Stephen McNeil (@StephenMcNeil) November 16, 2020
I received a heartfelt farewell today, November 16.
Due to the #COVID19 pandemic, Nova Scotia is partnering with @portofhalifax, @Eimskip and PSA Halifax to transport the tree on a container vessel: https://t.co/QC3uNrPAVH @usconshalifax #sendoff #thankful #HalifaxExplosion
1/2 pic.twitter.com/xvR5ooYTw0— Tree for Boston (@TreeforBoston) November 16, 2020
Today, November 12, was the Tree-Cutting Ceremony at the property of Heather and Tony Sampson in Grande Anse, @Mun_Richmond.@nsccstrait @NSCCNews @NSLandsForestry #TreeforBoston #Thankful
1/2 pic.twitter.com/28uQoKBfnE— Tree for Boston (@TreeforBoston) November 12, 2020
Why Nova Scotia gives Boston its Christmas tree for free every year: https://t.co/TCqaoK0uwS pic.twitter.com/tIlLi19vFI
— Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) November 20, 2015
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