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Thankful for family and friends

Haligonians reflect on what Thanksgiving Day means to them

By Jessica Caparini

October 10, 2016, 11:35 am ASTLast Updated: October 10, 2016, 2:42 pm

In Canada, thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October. — In Canada, thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October. Jessica Caparini

This Thanksgiving weekend, The Signal asked people what they are thankful for.

Here are some of their answers:

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The Halifax Nordic Ski club offers access to six parks across the municipality. Lorenzo Caterini hopes the grass trail at Oakfield will lead to a longer season.

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By Benjamin Elliott

“First and foremost, we want to make sure that the children are safe,” said Sean François, parent and coach with Basketball Nova Scotia and the Cole Harbour Rockets. François acknowledges background checks can be time-consuming, but they are necessary.

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