A Halifax elementary school has retracted its request that veterans and active military members refrain from wearing their uniforms during the school’s Remembrance Day services.
Sackville Heights Elementary School, located 25 minutes from Canada’s largest military base CFB Halifax, made the request in its November newsletter.
“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,” the newsletter reads. “To maintain a welcoming environment for all, we kindly request that service members wear civilian clothing.”
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party Leader and incumbent Premier Tim Houston criticized the school’s decision….