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“I’m willing to let go of what I have so I can grow something that I don’t quite have yet.” That’s what Fred Connors told us yesterday upon announcing that after 11 years on Agricola and North Streets, FRED. would be moving out of its current salon-cafe location at the end of September. Don’t cry for your hair prematurely, though. It’s merely part of the business’ evolution, says Connors. A smaller, salon-focussed FRED. will open nearby on Agricola Street, at a TBA location. Read about it here.
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Councillor Reg Rankin had his drunk driving charges dropped yesterday in court. The Timberlea-Beechville-Clayton Park West representative had pleaded not guilty after being arrested for impaired driving in March of last year when a car struck his house. He apparently failed a breathalyzer, and subsequently took a two-month long, paid leave of absence. Rankin had taken a previous leave of absence several years ago for professional help and medical treatment.
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Taylor Samson is still missing, and the 22-year-old Dalhousie University student’s family and friends are growing increasingly concerned. Samson has been missing since Sunday evening when he left his South Street home without car, keys or wallet. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
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The Prismatic Arts Festival kicks off tonight at 7 at Alderney Landing, and our big guide to the big multi-arts multi-cultural happening comes out tomorrow to help you navigate the weekend’s offerings. One extra tip we should mention is that for the first time, you can get to Prismatic’s Dartmouth waterfront headquarters by water taxi. Find out if you’re ready to ride the waves with our video report (below).
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That meeting between the province and Nova Scotia’s government employee unions wasn’t just a casual luncheon amongst friends.
“The unions representing more than 50,000 Nova Scotia government employees say the province plans on mandating that all future labour agreements be at least five years in length and that there will no new money to spend on labour—the latter point being a claim the province is denying.
On Tuesday afternoon, the province’s new finance minister, Randy Delorey, met with union leaders to deliver its initial demands for collective bargaining as the province heads into negotiation with every teacher, nurse and civil servant in the province.
“I think we’re still in shock, quite honestly,” said Joan Jessome, the president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union.”
Nova Scotia, making Amazon look like a more attractive place to work.
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The new film tax credit system could mean the end of celebrity sightings of Tom Selleck downtown. Also, Haven is cancelled, which has less to do with the province’s tax credits and much more to do with a Syfy channel original series somehow lasting five seasons.
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Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources couldn’t help the injured bird Sydney-resident Donald MacDonald found lying on the road “because gulls are a federal responsibility.” Now you know.
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In just three years the Park Avenue Community Oven has proven to be an instrumental part of the Dartmouth community, and Leighton Dillman Park. And yesterday PACO got some great news—it received a $25,000 grant from TD’s Friends of the Environment Foundation. The moola will help the organization make big strides towards an urban orchard, which will bring more plants, trees and edibles to the park, as well as assist with fixing some damage that the oven has incurred over the years.
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If Prismatic’s opening gala doesn’t grab you, try Danny Michel at The Carleton.
Catch a ride with one (or both) of Halifax’s water taxis.
This article appears in Aug 20-26, 2015.