Africville

• Late Africville activist Eddie Carvery’s trailer removed, family wants it back

  His family says the removal of his trailer was unfair and there was no correspondence from the Africville Heritage Trust about the decision.

  Canada

  Apr 6
  
• Africville’s ‘eternal flame’ Eddie Carvery and the legacy he leaves behind

  Eddie Carvery, a 79-year-old activist has died after years of health issues. Carvery refused to leave the land of the former Africville site, a legacy that continues to this day.

  Canada

  Feb 17
  
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• Africville descendants show support for longtime protester Eddie Carvery

  Former Africville residents and their descendants are rallying behind longtime protester Eddie Carvery, who recently received a parking ticket for his trailer.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2025
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• N.S. offering $150,000 for info on shooting that left 5 injured at Africville reunion

  Department of Justice officials say the July 27, 2024, shooting that left five people injured has been added to the major unsolved crimes reward program.

  Crime

  Apr 2, 2025
• Former Africville residents and descendants receive global recognition

  Former residents and descendants of Africville in Halifax are finally receiving global recognition for their significant contribution to Canadian history.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2024
• Community members call for action and solidarity in wake of Africville shooting

  Community members are calling for action and solidarity in the wake of the Africville shooting in Halifax that sent five people to hospital.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2024
• ‘The bullet is in her spine:’ Teen girl shot at Africville reunion faces long recovery

  The teenager was hit by a bullet as she held a toddler and was taken to hospital, her cousin said. Police have said four other people were also taken to hospital.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2024
• ‘We’re over words now’: Advocate demands action in wake of Africville shooting

  Quentrel Provo says Halifax Regional Police need to do more to address gun violence. His comments come after five bystanders were hit by gunfire at the Africville reunion.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2024
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• Africville reunion: Witness describes shooting as ‘warzone,’ community groups unite

  A former resident of Africville is 'livid' about the gunfire that left five bystanders injured and put her grandchildren in danger. She is not alone as community groups unite.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2024
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• 5 people shot after gunfire exchanged at Africville reunion in Halifax

  Five people were shot, including one believed to have life-threatening injuries, after two men exchanged gunfire in a crowd at Africville Reunion in Halifax, police said.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2024