Tensions could be high as a protest calling for a statue of Edward Cornwallis to be toppled is scheduled for today. The event called ‘Removing Cornwallis’ was advertised on Facebook with hundreds of people pledging to to take part in the protest against Halifax’s controversial historic founder. Cornwallis founded Halifax in 1749 and later issued a bounty on Mi’kmaq scalps. Halifax police say they will be monitoring the event.
Category: Amherst
Search Resumes for Missing Kayaker in Cape Breton
The search for a missing Cape Breton Kayaker is expected to resume today. 32-year-old Jason McGrath was last seen leaving Cape George, Antigonish County last Sunday. Two days later his kayak and lifejacket were found near Judique Interval, Inverness County. An extensive air-ground and sea search failed to find McGrath and was suspended Thursday night. A search will resume today with the assistance of the RCMP’s underwater recovery team.