A damaged waterfront and downed trees (video, 7 photos)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Sep 7, 2019 10:47:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Waves crash up through the boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront during Dorian's visit:

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