[image-1] Without a notice on the door, or workers to be seen, Shoptalk is assuming the Maritime Campus Store (6238 Quinpool Road, 423-6523) is closing. The owners, however, have not confirmed this, but the phone hasn’t been answered in days and the store remains unvisited.
Amber Young
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SMU women’s hockey is back
[image-1] It was a big victory for the Saint Mary’s University women’s hockey team Tuesday, after the board of governors decided to save the Huskies from the chopping block. The initial March 18 decision was to cut the team all together. But after hundreds of supporters raised voices and sent emails protesting SMU’s judgment, president Colin Dodds announced the school would pause its decision. National support for the team has been overwhelming, with big hockey names Hayley Wickenheiser, Cassie Campbell, and Troy and Tina Crosby backing the woman up. The other teams in the league also sent letters to Saint
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Jordi Bonet Explosion memorial is in pieces
[image-1] In 1966, a sculpture created by renowned Canadian artist Jordi Bonet was placed at the North Memorial Library. The statue was a tribute to those who died in the Halifax Explosion. But in 2005 the city deemed the statue a “public safety risk,” and it was taken apart and stored; the statue then sustained further damage and some parts went missing, including a cast bronze doll that represents the child victims of The Explosion. Recently, The Halifax Explosion Memorial Sculpture Committee has revived its interest in the sculpture. “Ideally, the remaining pieces must be gathered in one place, inventoried,
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*What’s wrong: Dangerous stairs, Agricola and Sebastian Streets.
Who’s responsible? City recreation department. Remarks: A reader says the stairway has been deteriorating for some time, to the point that broken nails and wood are sticking out from its steps, and it’s become extremely dangerous. Asked about the stairs, officials at first didn’t know if they were a city or school board problem, but upon investigation the city sheepishly claimed ownership, and said they’d remove the wood and concrete and replace them with grass. Which is probably a good idea since the stairs don’t lead to anywhere.
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Trains in Halifax, but not for Halifax
With some talk of commuter light-rail along the Bedford Hwy, some Haligonians have been wondering what these new locomotives are doing sitting on the tracks at the end of the rail cut on port lands. But don’t get too excited. The five-unit choo choo that has been spotted at the south end terminal is en […]
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Susies times two
Susie’s Shortbreads is excited to have opened a new location in Bayer’s Lake Park. (218 Chain Lake Drive, 406-7075) The store offers delicious cookies and decorative cupcakes. Join owner TJ Peach and her team in their Grand Opening celebration on March 26, starting at 11am. The first 50 costumers will receive a free gift with […]
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Hair Factory comes to Halifax
[image-1] Hair Factory (1475 Lower Water Street, 492-5343) is new to Nova Scotia. With two successful locations in St. Johns, NL, owner Dale Abbott decided to open a new one downtown Halifax. “It seemed a natural progression to expand off the island to Halifax as many of our ex-patrons call this beautiful province their home,” says Abbott. It opened on March 22. Hair Factory offers a variety of services from haircuts and styles to make-up and waxing. It boasts award winning stylists and leading edge techniques. For more information visit the website, thehairfactory.ca or look Hair Factory up on Facebook.
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SMU cancels women’s hockey, then un-cancels it
In an attempt to save $120,000, the athletic department at Saint Mary’s University made an abrupt financial decision to cut the woman’s hockey team last Friday, but then put that decision on hold in the face of protest. The tipping point might have been the hundreds of supporters who showed up at a rally Monday […]
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Long Weekends off
Long Weekends is gaining ground fast. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Noel Macdonald, drummer Adam Hartling and bass player Devin Peck, the band recorded its first EP, Warmer Weather, at Echo Chamber just a month after getting together and released it earlier this month. “We didn’t want to start playing shows until our music came out.” “It […]
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Barley whines
Beer prices are going up, but there’s a made-at-home solution. Amber Young reports. Reports suggest it won’t be long before beer drinkers should start to worry about increasing barley costs. Due to dismal crops and gas prices, the price of grain is on the rise, which leaves beer drinkers torn between buying their favourites and […]
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Urban Primitives opens
Newfoundland sisters Paula Gill-Gallant and Pamela Hudson are opening a store in Dartmouth dedicated to country signs. Their hand-painted designs include sayings such as, “I love you to the moon and back.” They’ll be available from the March 15 opening at Urban Primitives (109 Ilsley Avenue, 466-7746). For more information, check them out on Facebook. […]
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Ray’s Haus European Café and Bistro to open
[image-1] We’ve discovered a new German inspired coffee shop will be opening at 5599 Fenwick. Ray’s Haus European Café and Bistro will open its doors sometime within the next two weeks. Owners Evan MacEachern and Ray Sharpe decided to open because, “You can’t get a good cup of coffee in Halifax,” says MacEachern. With that in mind, you should expect nothing less than the most delicious coffee. It boasts a cozy, home-like atmosphere, with warm colours and soft music. As well, Ray’s Haus has a deli that with nitrate free meat and organic foods. You can also buy goodies, baked