Maritimers mark Remembrance Day under grey, rainy skies
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Thousands of Maritimers turned out in wet weather Monday to remember those who have served, and continue to serve, in Canada's armed forces for Remembrance Day.
Thousands of Maritimers turned out in wet weather Monday to remember those who have served, and continue to serve, in Canada's armed forces for Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day services were held across the region, though some moved indoors due to rain. The service in Eastern Passage, N.S., which is home to many military members from 12 Wing Shearwater, was among those moved inside to the local legion.
All schools and government offices and many businesses are closed across the region. A list of closures can be found here.
The leaders of Nova Scotia's top political parties have also paused their election campaigning for the day.
Despite steady rain and strong winds, several hundred people attended a Remembrance Day ceremony at Halifax’s Grand Parade.
This marks the first year the service returned to Grand Parade. Royal Canadian Legion members were forced to relocate last year’s ceremony to a location in Dartmouth, N.S., because a homeless tent encampment was occupying the ceremony space.
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