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Cornwallis
Cornwallis statue comes down
Crews remove statue of Halifax founder on Wednesday
By Signal Staff
3 min read
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The statue is being lifted off Julie Lawrence
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Workers plan to remove the Cornwallis statue on Wednesday. Julie Lawrence
Workers are taking down the statue of Edward Cornwallis, a day after regional council voted to remove it immediately. Related stories
Crews started working on the statue in Cornwallis Park on Wednesday morning. By 1 p.m. the name plate was removed.
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Crews are working. Julie Lawrence
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Crews are setting up the platform. Julie Lawrence
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The crane is ready. Julie Lawrence
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The scaffolding has been set up. Julie Lawrence
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The last glance at this statue. Julie Lawrence
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Crews make a final check before moving. Julie Lawrence
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The statue is tied down. Julie Lawrence
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Crews bind the statue. Julie Lawrence
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Crews are securing the statue. Julie Lawrence
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People witness this moment. Julie Lawrence
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Crews cut the base of the statue. Julie Lawrence
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The statue is being lifted off Julie Lawrence
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The statue is in the air. Julie Lawrence
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The empty base without the Edward Cornwallis statue on it. Julie Lawrence
