Since the onset of chronic pain when I entered my 30s, walking to the bus stop meant suffering before I even got on the bus. I became a client of Access-A-Bus for the second time this spring. I needed a better way to manage my schedule without unnecessary fatigue, and after hearing more positive reviews, […]
Carrie Gilbert
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Safer and accessible seating needed on Halifax Transit buses
When I see those blue plastic bus seats, I know I’m in for a stressful ride. Ever since Halifax Transit introduced them last year, they’ve added yet another awkward complication I’m forced to confront en route to my destination. The seats are extremely slippery and difficult to stay on, and I’ve fallen off them more […]
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Resigned to isolation in an inaccessible city
As a person living with cerebral palsy, the concern of accessibility is always on my mind. I take the time to map out my routes and watch the weather, hoping that I will be able to take a bus and make that commitment I planned weeks ago. When winter arrives, I brace myself. It still […]
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Iced iced baby
Can you share a few pointers on how couples can decide on a design that suits their day? When searching for inspiration for your wedding cake design, there are a number of things that can be helpful. Things such as wedding colours, decor, flowers, the overall theme, venue, even the dress can all help with […]
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Jamie & Matt
Jamie Randell and Matt Kallio found love online in 2007. At the time, Jamie was living St. John’s and Matthew in Wolfville, but after two years of chatting long-distance, they finally met in 2009, relocating to Halifax soon after. “As cliche as it sounds,” says Jamie, “I knew from that moment, he was the one […]
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Thanh & Jon
Thanh Phung and Jon Johannsson’s worlds collided when they were still teenagers. After he moved to her small town from Iceland, the pair—then high school seniors—got to know each through the school musical they were both involved in. Thanh ended up in the hospital later that year, and was touched by how much Jon was […]
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Some of the best Halifax burgers are in Copenhagen
[Image-1] We hope you’re making the most out of Burger Week, Halifax. There’s nothing like the flavours of your own city to satisfy your appetite. Imagine if you could enjoy the taste of home internationally. Peter Ahn and Ulrich Dehler have achieved just that by creating the Halifax Burger restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark. Inspired while […]
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Where is Halifax putting all this snow?
[Image-1] Well Halifax, we’ve been hit yet again this week. The moment you think it’s all shifting to clear skies and warmer days, our faithful fiend winter rears her ugly head. Although today is the first day of spring, many have thrown up their hands and given up on seeing that green grass anytime soon. […]
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Sidewalk conditions remain icy, dangerous and unacceptable
[Image-1] The amount of snowfall this winter has been hard on all of us. I have cerebral palsy, and have had to work from home multiple days to avoid injury. When you have existing balance problems, ice isn’t just slippery—it’s disastrous. Think doing the shuffle without control. There are many of us in Nova Scotia […]
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Best of Halifax Weddings Awards
Best Caterer GOLD Kitchen Door Catering SILVER Certainly Cinnamon BRONZE Scanway Catering Kitchen Door is sure to bring you the right ingredients to make your dream menu a reality—especially the local ones. Chef and owner Patty Howard says, "Kitchen Door Catering has become known for our unique menus, customized to each couple. We really try […]