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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 ADTLast 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 Facebook Bargain

By King's Investigative Workshop

Hali the road train makes a turn on the Halifax waterfront in 2017.

TourismHali the road train to return for a second year

Operators of the $140,000 tourism venture will ask HRM for funding again

Common Roots Urban Farm isn't busy in the winter months, but hundreds of gardeners use it in the summer.

Community gardenCommon Roots urban farm needs a new home

Group to hold public meeting Wednesday to discuss move from Halifax Infirmary

By Olivia Malley

A heritage conservation district designation would preserve the integrity of the historic neighbourhood of Schmidtville.

HistorySchmidtville heritage designation process moves forward

Council to decide on designation for 'charming little enclave' south of Spring Garden Road

By Dominique Amit

Eric Jonsson keeps white leghorn chickens in his yard.

FoodHRM considering new rules for backyard chickens

Municipal staff to prepare a report into allowing egg-laying hens in all zones

By Lucia Helder

Gabbie Douglas, a second-year student at Dalhousie University, wonders how she will afford her tuition this fall.

StudentsAnother tuition increase recommended for Dalhousie University

Budget committee calls for 3% increase in tuition fees, cuts to faculty

By Ellery Platts

Justine Gelevan, development manager for Feed Nova Scotia, says Burger Week has been a major contributor to the organization.

Hunger'Perfect match': Feed Nova Scotia welcomes Burger Week

More than $67,000 was raised for the food bank network last year

By Jakob Postlewaite

Hockey on the Halifax Oval volunteer Tyler Reynolds designed this image of what they'd like to see.

ActivitiesGroup pushes for rink in the middle of the Oval

Hockey on the Halifax Oval says there's ample room in the space for a rink and other activities

By Julia Mountenay