In September 1949, a luxurious pleasure cruise aboard the SS Noronic turned into a horrific midnight catastrophe while docked in Toronto. In this episode, Meghan uncovers the chilling details of one of Canada’s deadliest maritime disasters. From shocking systemic failures and missing safety protocols to a frantic midnight evacuation, we explore how a floating hotel became an inescapable firetrap—and why accountability remains a haunting question.
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