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Halifax Begins To Remove Controversial Cornwallis Statue From Local Park

Halifax Removes Controversial Cornwallis Statue From Local Park

January 31, 2018 Bill Taylor

A statue of Halifax’s controversial military founder Edward Cornwallis has been removed from the park that also bears his name. Halifax council voted 12-4 on Tuesday to “temporarily” remove the bronze statue and put it [Read More…]

Edward Cornwallis statue defaced in Halifax

May 13, 2016 Canadify Staff

He’s controversial, he’s been dead for more than 250 years, and he’s the founder of Halifax. He’s also immortalized in bronze, and has streets and parks named in his honour. But Edward Cornwallis’ legacy as [Read More…]