(L-R) Premier McNeil, Travis Wolfe, Eric Nickerson, Shane Bernard, Nevada Francis (accepted on behalf of father Liam Bernard) and Chair of the Medal of Bravery Advisory Committee, Hugh Laurence. Photo by Communications Nova Scotia

Four heroes were honoured with a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony held on, Nov. 8, at the Province House in Halifax.

The Medal of Bravery is awarded each year to people who have risked their life protecting the life or property of others.

“These acts of bravery remind us of the good in the world,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “The people being honoured today displayed selfless courage and chose the well-being of others over their own. Their bravery is an inspiration and we are deeply grateful for their actions.”

This year’s recipients are Shane Bernard and Liam Bernard, both of Waycobah, Inverness Co., Eric Nickerson, Clark’s Harbour, Shelburne Co., and Trav ...

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