Historical Figures

• Countries seek ‘new history’ as figures are re-examined after George Floyd’s death

  Scholars are divided over whether the campaign amounts to erasing history or updating it.

  World

  Jun 12, 2020
  
• A Churchill-quoting astronaut vs. a political correctness juggernaut

  We do not need to trash great figures of history because of their human failings, Charles Adler says.

  Commentary

  Oct 9, 2018
  
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• Most Halifax residents still oppose removing Cornwallis name from public infrastructure: poll

  The survey, conducted by Corporate Research Associates (CRA), found 56 per cent of respondents disagreed with removing Cornwallis' name.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2017
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• Halifax Regional Council moves forward with expert panel to assess Cornwallis commemoration

  On Tuesday the council voted 15-2 to to launch an eight-person special committee to advise the city on how it will commemorate Edward Cornwallis.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2017
• A closer look at famous figures honoured in Sask. and their checkered past

  Not everybody is happy about some of the historical people that schools and statues are honouring.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2017