New Horizons Baptist Church

• Pastor in N.S. Black church reflects on fighting her good fight, as retirement nears

  In 2007, Rev. Rhonda Britton came to Halifax's New Horizons — then called Cornwallis Street Baptist Church — becoming the first woman senior pastor at the historic institution.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2024
  
• New Horizons Baptist Church holds first Easter service since $3.8 million renovation

  The New Horizons Baptist Church in Halifax held its first Easter service on Sunday since undergoing $3.8 million in renovations that began in 2018.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2023
  
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• ‘Saying goodbye to a legacy’: Laura Daye, N.S. matriarch and widow of Buddy Daye, dies at 90

  Laura Daye, a valued community member, matriarch, and the widow of professional boxer and African Nova Scotian activist Delmore 'Buddy' Daye, passed away on Monday.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021
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• ‘Long overdue’: Ottawa will apologize for racist treatment of all-Black First World War battalion

  More than 600 members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion were prevented from serving in combat roles because of the colour of their skin.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2021
• ‘More communication’: Halifax’s African Nova Scotian community responds to overdose prevention site

  Many concerns were raised by residents who felt like their voices weren't part of the consultation process.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
• Halifax officials, African Nova Scotians join church service with street check report on the horizon

  The event, held to mark the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, was held with the knowledge that a report on street checks is due later this month

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2019
• Halifax church drops Cornwallis name, now known as New Horizons Baptist Church

  First established in 1832, the membership of the church  voted to adopt a new name this Sunday: the New Horizons Baptist Church.

  Canada

  May 7, 2018