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Cornwallis statue comes down

Crews remove statue of Halifax founder on Wednesday

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caption The statue is being lifted off
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caption Workers plan to remove the Cornwallis statue on Wednesday.
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Workers are taking down the statue of Edward Cornwallis, a day after regional council voted to remove it immediately.

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Crews started working on the statue in Cornwallis Park on Wednesday morning. By 1 p.m. the name plate was removed.

caption Crews are working.
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caption Crews are setting up the platform.
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caption The crane is ready.
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caption The scaffolding has been set up.
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caption The last glance at this statue.
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caption Crews make a final check before moving.
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caption The statue is tied down.
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caption Crews bind the statue.
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caption Crews are securing the statue.
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caption People witness this moment.
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caption Crews cut the base of the statue.
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caption The statue is being lifted off
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caption The statue is in the air.
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caption The empty base without the Edward Cornwallis statue on it.
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