Desmond's story went largely untold for a half-century, but in recent years she has been featured on a stamp, and her name graces a Halifax harbour ferry.

Barrington Street between Duffus and Richmond streets was closed for much of Tuesday as crews inspected the building for hot spots and investigated the fire’s cause.

Halifax Regional Police say they were called to the stabbing on Richmond Street at 4:30 a.m.

When officers arrived, they learned someone had sprayed bear spray, and a 21 year old man had a small cut on his hand.

“We started the Snowsuit Fund to equip young people, head to toe, with the articles they need to play in the snow.”

All three are scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court on Friday to face the charges.

"The social determinants of health point to a higher rate of food insecurity based on lower income rates, immigrants, marginalized communities."

The $1.2-million loan was announced Wednesday by the fund's independent board of directors.

Colton William Chappell has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, suffocating to overcome resistance, forcible confinement and sexual assault.

Police say several officers as well as a canine unit searched the area but were unable to locate anything.