A world renowned Nova Scotia fossil collector has passed away. Don Reid’s collection of Joggins area fossils that he began collecting back in the 1930’s is credited with helping the area become a world heritage site in 2008. Reid was also an Order of Nova Scotia recipient. A funeral for Reid is scheduled for this Thursday in Amherst.
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Security Forum Wraps Up in Halifax
Canada’s defence minister will wrap up the Halifax International Security Forum today with a cross-cultural fitness session. Harjit Sajjan will lead participants on a five-kilometre run this morning. Later, Sajjan and the forum’s president will hold a press conference bringing the three-day convention to a close. For eight years, the forum has attracted leaders from around the world to discuss pressing foreign policy issues.