HALIFAX, April 11 — A century after its sinking the Titanic
haunts this Canadian port where some 150 victims are buried, but
has helped spur a tourist boom as it readies to commemorate the
sombre anniversary. The Titanic is everywhere here. The flags of
the ship’s owner, the now defunct White Star Line, are draped
across the city’s streets on the 100th anniversary of one of the
worst nautical disasters in history. Models and photos of the
ship adorn store windows, as artists, historians, researchers,
local authorities and naval museums in Halifax ready to
commemorate the sinking. “It will be commemoration, not
celebration,” underscored Kyla Friel, spokeswoman for the Nova
Scotia culture ministry, which is helping to coordinate events
including a candlelight vigil and a moment of silence to mark
the time when the liner began sending distress calls. “Our goal
is to help Nova Scotians and visitors make a connection with
Halifax’s very historic role” in the days following the
disaster, she added. There are plans