On October 6, a dead Minke whale washed ashore on Martinique Beach. This followed close on the heels of the discovery of a dead fin whale in New Brunswick. In other countries, such a discovery would prompt authorities to conduct an investigation to determine, among other things, cause of death. A notification would be sent […]
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Coast cover a disappointment
I am writing in regards to the cover of the latest issue of The Coast (October 1, 2009). While I understand the financial pressures of running a print publication in this day and age, and the siren song of any extra advertising dollars that can be found, the cover of this week’s Coast was just too much. A wrap-around ad for beer (no matter how beloved by some) cheapens the newspaper that Haligonians have come to love. It is gauche, unnecessary and, furthermore, detracts from the one truly pure editorial space. I will be deeply saddened if this practice continues.—Jen
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Downtown Halifax is TOO underdeveloped?
Save downtown Halifax! Send in the high rises! More Scotia Squares! More Aliant buildings! Lots more office towers—they add so much to the street life and block out those pesky bits of sidewalk where the sun still shines and the outdoor cafes flourish. And the wind tunnels they create…sublime. Away with Historic Properties (it’s OLD) […]
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Foraging is great, but be careful of the sorrel!
I was pleased to read the article “City diner” by Lezlie Lowe (The Lowe Files, September 24), as foraging for edible plants has always been a part of my life since I was very young. I agree completely with everything that Jen Stotland had to say. I think more people should embrace this practice and […]
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Police don’t support bike rally
I was at the Critical Mass bicycle rally last Friday when a police van interceded and picked two people to assign fines in the $100 range. The whole incident reeked of arbitrary and unneccesary use of power. One officer asked me if I would be angry if I were driving home and found 60 bicycles […]
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Don’t deny sexuality
I must respond to Jean Macle’s letter “Bill Forbes’ obit humiliating” (Letters, September 17). I hope that even though Ms. Macle is only an occasional Coast reader, one of her friends will bring it to her attention. The fact that Bill Forbes (“Farwell to Forbes” by Alison Lang, July 30) was gay is not an […]
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The Hub Project: A wonderful idea
It was with great hope that I read about The Hub project—30 or so young professionals and entrepreneurs of one sort or another, located in one of the historic buildings in Halifax’s core (1673 Barrington Street). I think this was initiated by a young visionary, without the benefit of planners and large developers. It would […]
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Low tuition a good thing!
Two weeks ago, Tim Bousquet wrote that reducing tuition fees “would be good for our young people, and good for our economy”(“Lower tuition rates,” September 3). We need only look to our neighbours in Newfoundland and Labrador to see how true this statement really is. Students in Newfoundland pay half as much for a university […]
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Bill Forbes obituary humiliating
I do not often read your publication but I learned that you recently published a tribute to Bill Forbes (“Farewell to Forbes” by Alison Lang, July 30). I have been following the glowing tributes to this wonderful actor since his days with Mermaid Theatre 25 years ago. Did you have to add humiliation to his […]
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The Irony Generation
Just wanted to comment on the piece by Tara Thorne in the Back to School Guide (“Ironic, man,” September 3). That was hands down one of the best opinion pieces I have ever read—sad, funny, honest and regrettably all too true. I was actually a little shocked that The Coast even ran it. After all, […]
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The Cost of Power
After reading Chris Benjamin’s story (“Breaking wind,” September 10) I felt compelled to comment on several sides of the wind power argument. As an electrical engineer working for a consulting firm directly involved in many of the operational and planned wind energy projects in Nova Scotia, I have experienced the polarization of public opinion regarding […]
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Tax Reform information available
Tim Bousquet’s recent editorial on Tax Reform (“Taxing problems,” August 13) uses strong language but is short on substance and facts. Regional council appointed seven citizens and six councillors from across the region to review the “foundations” of the property tax system and to conduct public consultations. Its meetings are public and extensive information is […]
