N.S. school 'deeply sorry' for asking service members not to wear uniforms at Remembrance Day ceremony

An elementary school in the Halifax area has backed away from a request that service members not wear uniforms to the school's Remembrance Day ceremony.

An elementary school in the Halifax area has backed away from a request that service members not wear uniforms to the school's Remembrance Day ceremony.

In a newsletter sent to families last week, Sackville Heights Elementary in Middle Sackville, N.S., said it recognizes the importance of Nov. 11, and invited members of the armed forces to attend.

"We recognize and celebrate the diverse makeup of our school community, and in being responsive to our students, we warmly invite any service members who would like to attend,” said the school in the note.

“To maintain a welcoming environment for all, we kindly request that service members wear civilian clothing."

No other explanation was offered.

The decision did not sit well with many people online, including Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative leader.

Tim Houston said in a post on X Thursday evening, “the leaders at this school are disgracing themselves while demeaning the people who protect our country.”