Davis Day Ceremonies, Today

by Bobby NockJune 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Today is Davis Day.

93 years ago today, William Davis was shot and killed by company police during a protest by striking miners near New Waterford.

Many other miners were injured in the confrontation.

Davis Day ceremonies will get underway at 10:00 this morning at Calvin United Church in New Waterford.

A wreath laying ceremony will follow at Davis Square on Plummer Avenue.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

View all posts by Bobby Nock →