Unusual Lawren Harris painting showing in Nova Scotia to mark William Davis centenary

Cape Breton honours William Davis, Symbol of miner's struggle

A few hundred people came together in New Waterford to mark the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. The family of William Davis shared stories, and vowed to keep the memory of a man who fought for workers rights alive for years to come. Kyle Moore was there.

Unusual Lawren Harris painting showing in Nova Scotia to mark William Davis centenary

Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay was painted during the 1925 miners’ strike and represents the last time Harris, who is renowned for his northern landscapes, painted an urban industrial scene