Clayton Park gets a bum rap. It’s true that the neighbourhood began as the epitome of the 1970s-style soulless suburb, and then grew as an apartment complex free-for-all, with no decent plans for parks or transportation. Cue: Joel Plaskett’s “Drunk Teenagers.” But the area has evolved wonderfully, with the library/Canada Games Centre/Mainland Common complex putting […]
Bianca Müller
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The ShopTalk Guided Tour: Quinpool Road
It’s time for Quinfest! The celebration of all things Quinpool Road is this Saturday, September 15, 11am-3pm. The fun includes a reptile zoo, clowns, carnival games, face-painting, kite-flying and science booths. Most of the street’s restaurants are offering free samples from noon to 2pm. And at 1pm there’s a free concert, with Razzmatazz For Kids […]
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You too can run for election
City elections are in October, but for anyone with thinking of running for council, now is the time to get started. Councillor Lorelei Nicoll attended special candidate workshops for women before being elected in Cole Harbour in 2008. “Focus on where you want to see change the most,” she says. Nicoll was already involved in […]
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Carly Maicher comes out of hiding
Never heard of Carly Maicher? We hadn’t either. Perhaps that’s because she’s been squirrelled away on New Brunswick’s Grand Manan Island for the last few years writing songs. Originally from Winnipeg, Maicher only meant to hide away for a few weeks, but wound up spending three years living the lonely island dream. Her love of […]