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[Image-1] Hello people of Halifax. I hope you are having a great day, unless you are the person who stole my bike last night. Let’s back it up actually. Not only did you steal my bike, but you actually went to the trouble of removing the pole that was firmly in the ground so you…
People that complain about the heat piss me off. Are they effin’ for real? We had maybe 9 snowstorms this past winter! It can go to 50c for all I care…come on global meltdown. —thanks for angst
Over the last two days, HRM workers have been planting 52 new street trees along Jubilee Road in the south end. It’s all thanks to the Urban Forest Master Plan, which adopted by Regional Council in 2012. That sylvan blueprint is behind the city’s current goal to increase the number of trees planted in HRM…
To the five guys who revved their bike engines at me as I was walking home alone at 3am; fuck you and learn some respect. Way to make a girl feel comfortable. —Mandy Grim Reaper
[Image-1] No matter how far I go, no matter how long I’m gone, this city never fails to welcome me with open arms and an abundance of love. This past week has been too short! Thank you for the breakfast dates, the red wine at midnight, the Jazz Festival dance parties, the walks along the…
[Image-1] My hard-earned dollars have to be stretched and pulled to cover just the basics, so when I have a little extra I desire to go somewhere where my presence matters and is appreciated for both my time and money. No, I am not in the popular group of socials often applauded in your establishment; rather…
To those who cut people off in the crosswalks; to those who leave raw meat in the chip aisle to rot; to those who call me an “ugly bitch” when I turn down your advances; to those who leave their dogs in hot cars; to those who treat the world like their personal trash cans;…
[Image-1] Is it just me, or were you giving off vibes? I know being unprofessional in any way would jeopardize your career. I’m dying to run into you. I told you what park I like to run in. You should meet me there sometime. I like first thing in the morning. I’ll be there Saturday.…
A quick rip out to Antigonish for one of the summer’s most anticipated events reminds us that Evolve Festival’s charm comes from its community.
Five artists representing five different mediums are in the running for the prestigious award, a place in history and $25,000.
[Image-1] 1 Epic troll Peter Kelly is back in the news, this time after conducting an external review of Charlottetown city council’s pay for some reason. The non-tendered review was conducted by Westlock, Alberta’s most famous CAO after the PEI city’s government “reached out to numerous people in the Charlottetown area to do the review,…
When I hear bike bells in the summer I still crane my neck hoping to see a Dickie Dee rip around the corner in my direction, but it’s usually for naught. Until recently, when Susan Patterson’s handmade popsicle wagon Bells Ice Pops rolled its way onto Halifax and Dartmouth’s streets. Patterson rekindled her love for…
[Image-1] To the Halifax name idiots how does an area larger than PEI is one single place .Give me a F______king break ,Sheet Harbour is not Halifax Nova Scotia just like Dartmouth is Dartmouth Nova Scotia . Halifax has too much of an ego and logo of it makes look like a North Korea except…
If riding my bike inconveniences you, you still don’t have the right to endanger my life. Ask the last two people I had fined. —Nightmare Cyclist
I can tell by now that you are interested.. can’t you tell by now that I am not? If there ever was a chance at me being even remotely attracted to you , it died when I saw you were too cowardly/shy/much of a pussy to ask me where the light roast coffee beans were…
[Image-1] A regional municipality divided against itself cannot stand. But that’s exactly what HRM is dealing with as a chorus of Dartmouth citizens raise their voices and take to the Internet in protest against some flags and a couple signs. Dartmouth—a former city across the harbour that Matt Mays sung about—has always been one of…
1 Way to be a buzzkill, HRM. The Macdonald Bridge is now closed on Friday evenings (starting this weekend) due to the Big Lift. Previously the massive re-decking project was previously only closing the harbour bridge Sunday through Thursday, from 7pm to 5:30am. Now bridge traffic will be cut off six nights a week for…
to a certain popular downtown music festival-what are you thinking charging .50 cents for a plastic cup? —l.m.
[Image-1] Unbelievable- I still hear how about how incredibly mean you are to your team- the ones who work their tails off and truly care about people. The one person who can do something about it chooses not to. Non action is going to result in losing the people who you were so lucky to…
[Image-1] 1 Everyone still hates the Liberals’ budget. Three months after introducing unwelcome austerity cuts, the Nova Scotian budget is still being criticized by local non-profit groups. The Deafness Advocacy Association Nova Scotia will cease to exist within a year, says the group’s executive director—all because of losing a $34,200 annual grant from the province.…
Yes, I can tell by now that you are interested. You can’t tell by now that I am NOT? That will not change and the thought of you touching me with even a 10 foot pole has me cringing. Please, get over this little crush and know that it will never, ever happen. —ever
[Image-1] Holy shit! A sixteen year old that just got his driver’s licence, 199km in a 100km zone. I hope to hell you’re not back on the road anytime before you get an old age pension. I hope your parents are proud of you. Probably couldn’t smack the stupid out of you. —Happy Motorist
Saturday July 4th my husband and I decided to take a cruise and whilst driving on Oxford we approached the Quinpol intersection. There is clearly two lanes for both sides of traffic. Both lanes, give you the option to go straight. You can go left in the left lane and right in the right lane…
[Image-1] Forget the summer heat, the municipality’s winter operations superintendent is asking council to spend some cold hard cash on four snow clearing tenders. The contracts for snow and ice removal in several HRM communities will be discussed by the Audit and Finance committee on Wednesday, along with an accompanying staff report by winter operations’…
Ratinaud French Cuisine (2082 Gottingen Street) opened at the tail end of 2011, as Frédéric Tandy’s one man show. After almost four years of growth and expansion, including numerous staff additions, a partner (recently Tandy reacquired full ownership), several sausages, a veritable chorus of cheeses, and 2013’s launch of a limited-seating restaurant program, The Kitchen…
[Image-1] Nova Scotia’s global reputation is “virtually non-existent” according to a recent government report. Co-authored by Ray Ivany, the report recommends doubling the number of companies exporting in the next 10 years to combat that ignorance and sell the world on Nova Scotia. The Liberal government also just announced its new Export Growth Program, to…
1Stephen McNeil isn’t too happy with Eastlink, after the telecommunications provider announced plans to throttle Internet usage by rural customers. “We are running out of patience, quite frankly, as a government, with what we believe is inadequate service,” the Premier told reporters yesterday. Eastlink had signed a service contract in 2007 to provide high-speed everywhere…
Name: Catherine Allan and Andrew O’Brien Age: 26 and 30 Occupation: Musicians (Fortunate Ones) Spotted: Crystal Crescent Beach Wearing: Catherine: dress, “Papillon”, purchased at Take the Plunge; cowboy boots, Montreal; earrings, Claire’s Andrew: shirts, RW & Co; pants, American Eagle; shoes, Fluevogs How would you describe your style? Catherine: Sometimes bohemian like the look here…
[Image-1] Halifax has finally found a replacement for dearly retired Greg Keefe, announcing today it has hired former Capital Health vice-president Amanda Whitewood as HRM’s new chief financial officer. Whitewood will take over the position of director finance/ICT and CFO starting on July 27. For the last several years Whitewood served as CFO and vice…
Craig Flinn’s restaurant family is growing. This September he’ll welcome another bundle of food and drink joy, Temple Bar, Cocktails and Kitchen, to 1533 Barrington Street, the former home of J&R Grimsmo—which is conveniently one door down from both his other establishments, Chives Canadian Bistro and 2 Doors Down. The idea sprouted when Flinn’s landlord…
1 Evolve Festival kicks off today in the Antigonish-ish area of our beautiful province, and you probably haven’t even packed yet, have you? You were planning doing that after work, weren’t you? Luckily enough, our pal Adria Young has compiled a cheat sheet for festival packing that’ll help you avoid stinking, starving and having to…
[Image-1] Bikeway planning in the Halifax region sometimes rolls on smoothly, but getting an actual path built in this town can be a bumpy experience. Blueprints are drawn, the public is consulted, plans might get tweaked, projects are approved, anti-cycling outrage is duly noted, project cash is earmarked—and then bike trails are occasionally subject to…
[Image-1] The sun is setting on Solar City’s leadership, but departing Halifax staffer Richard MacLellan says not to worry: The city’s award-winning energy program continues unabated. For the moment, MacLellan is Halifax’s manager of energy and the environment. Soon he’ll be leaving the city behind and taking a position as CAO for Queens County. MacLellan…
[Image-1] Late last month, Trade Centre Ltd. announced 30 events have been confirmed for the new Halifax Convention Centre when it opens in 2017. What they won’t say is who’s coming. “Out of respect for our clients, we leave the timing of their event announcement to their discretion,” says TCL spokesperson Rachel Potter over email.…
Maritime murder mystery abounds at Ship’s Company Theatre with a month-long run of Habit of Murder.
Adjust attitudes I read “Tourist de force” by Melissa Buote (June 25) with high hopes for a positive take on the local food Nova Scotia has to offer the tourist in our province. Then I got to the part that describes an interaction between a couple of visitors and an employee of Ryer Lobsters. The…
And now for something a little more sobering for your summer, here’s Wim Wenders with The Salt of the Earth, a stunning retrospective of the life and career of the Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, who began his career shooting the working class all over the world, then moved into war zones and the environment. A…
Petrie’s Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre (1505 Barrington Street) announced yesterday via Facebook, and its website, that the business was closing due to financial problems. Jim Petrie who’s been the owner and director behind the Feast since 1989, has written and produced over 50 musical shows, putting countless local actors on stage, during the dinner theatre’s…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) When novelist John Irving begins a new book, his first task is to write the last line of the last page. Then he writes the second-to-last line. He continues to work backwards for a while until he has a clear understanding of the way his story will end. Right…
Jonny’s Cookhouse and Ice Cream Shop is likely a familiar site to anybody who includes capybaras and maras in their summer schedule with a visit to the Oaklawn Farm Zoo in Aylesford. A small bungalow with a broad porch, it’s only about 10 minutes from the zoo, on the Evangeline Trail. With decor that is…
Q I entered into a civil union with another woman in Vermont in 2000. My ex and I were together until 2003, when we decided to go our separate ways. It is now 2015, and my new partner (who happens to be male) and I are expecting a baby and talking about getting married. We…
[Image-1] Last week, the Coast published an article by Michael Wood, entitled “Why I celebrate Canada Day with all my heart.” This article was in response to Killa Atencio’s article, “Why I choose not to celebrate Canada Day.” The Coast offers Halifax great event listings, horoscopes and sometimes supports important investigative journalism. But there is…
