Halifax Protest
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Man acquitted of assaulting officer with water bottle at Halifax housing protestA judge has found a man not guilty of assaulting a police officer during a Halifax housing protest in 2021, which saw hundreds try to prevent the demolition of homeless shelters.CanadaJun 9
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Trial of demonstrator involved in 2021 Halifax housing protest hears from policeThe trial of a 26-year-old woman who allegedly assaulted police as municipal workers removed temporary housing for the homeless is underway in Halifax provincial court.CanadaMay 2
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‘Say no to gender segregation’: Halifax rally held in solidarity with IraniansCanada’s minister of immigration said at the Halifax rally the federal government will do anything it can to 'hold the (Iranian) regime accountable.'CanadaOct 22, 2022
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Nova Scotians protest low wages, rising living costs as legislature’s spring sitting beginsDozens of people gathered outside the Nova Scotia legislature early Thursday afternoon to protest rising living costs, low wages and poverty in the province.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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Halifax police planning for a ‘large disruption’ ahead of anti-mandate protestHalifax Regional Police are advising people to avoid downtown on Saturday as a protest against COVID-19 mandates is expected to cause traffic delays.CanadaFeb 11, 2022
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Citizen’s complaint filed over Halifax police’s use of force, sprays during protestA private citizen has launched a formal complaint on the police tactics used as they clashed with protesters during the destruction of a small shelter for the homeless this summer.CanadaOct 18, 2021
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Advocacy group challenging Nova Scotia’s ban on protesting public health ordersThe association's director of fundamental freedoms says the injunction bans all protests in the province, including socially distanced demonstrations.CanadaMay 28, 2021
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Halifax community rallies in support of Indian farmers amid new agriculture lawsIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed new legislation earlier this year that farmers say could lead to the end of small farms.CanadaDec 3, 2020
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Hundreds gathered at Halifax Waterfront to stand in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fishersIn 1999 the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed a treaty right to hunt, fish and gather in pursuit of a moderate living, also known as Marshalls decision.Sep 26, 2020
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‘There’s still a lot to do,’ says Halifax activist on Stop the Violence DayQuentrel Provo is the founder of 'Stop the Violence, Spread the Love', an initiative that advocates for peace, ending gun violence and improving the lives of Black youth in Halifax.EducationJun 10, 2020
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