HALIFAX, NS – A four-metre high concrete arch has been officially unveiled as Nova Scotia’s first monument dedicated to peace officers killed in the line of duty.

HALIFAX -- The design for a unique monument that pays tribute to women -- a first for the city of Halifax -- is expected to be unveiled today during a ceremony at city hall.

The first monument, "The Last Steps Memorial Arch," was installed last year on the Halifax waterfront. It pays tribute to the departure from Pier 2 of 350,000 soldiers who boarded ships bound for ...