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The Naval Centenial:Parades, proclamation mark 100th anniversary of navy Navy celebrates centennial by restoring historic insignia We’re proud of our namesakeSteep staircase leads to seafarers’ talesHatches finally open for women Why a small loop of gold braid means so much to our navy Port News:CN, Halifax port and terminal operators

Group spreads word on navy’s ‘big day’ – Naval centennial May 4 with events all summer Celebrating Canada’s navy’s centennial Black Pearl comes to Port of HalifaxContainer shipper CMA CGM is upgrading to a weekly service at the Port of Halifax. Princess plans more cruises to Canada and New England

Port Traffic Improves:Figures point to port’s recovery Halifax breakbulk cargo up 30.3 percentPort’s pulse takes turn for the better Halifax Container Throughput Climbs 41.4 Percent Shipping Lobster by Ship:New way to ship lobster And Some History:Pictures wisely chosen for Wartime HalifaxFairmiles took on important role of coastal patrol, some were

Super-size container ships will stop in Halifax New Service to Halifax – Nine post-Panamax vessels are part of the newly enhanced service. The vessels are part of a vessel-sharing arrangement with Mitsui O.S.K (MOL). and Shipping Lines Open New US – Asia Container Route In May No-name boats did yeoman’s

Microburst hit sailing school tall ship: expert Creditors still high and dry – Caledonia attracts interest, but no buyer

Georges Island opening delayed No fast ferry this year HRM has other transit priorities for 2010-2011 Survey: Harbour cleanup top environmental concern Canadian frigate like a floating city, but sailors miss comforts of home Stowaway report calls for security updates

(ok well 2 weeks worth this week) ZIM Luandafresh from the builders visited halifax this past week. HMCS Halifax returns from Haiti Cyclone testing comes to Halifax Sea King replacement placed on deck of HMCS Montreal Investment in Halifax Shipyard Will Create New Jobs

Toronto’s Lusitania model bound for Halifax Locked In for GrowthWith New Panama Canal Locks Opening Soon,right now only Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C., and Halifax, Nova Scotia, have the 50-foot-plus channel depth to accommodate the 12,500-TEU ships that will be able to transit the new locks Montreal, Halifax Turn the CornerThe