For low-income women in HRM, paying bills often takes priority. Rent, heat and groceries take precedence over hygiene products like shampoo, razors and menstrual products. It’s not ideal, but it’s necessary. When Haligonians donate to community groups, they often don’t think of those items either. “We buy the soup, and the boxed mac and cheese, […]
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In Good Company
The good folks at the Bryony House women and children’s shelter are organizing a fundraising event called In Good Company tonight. The evening will feature Ryan MacGrath, Norma MacDonald, Ria Mae, Heather Green and Lindsay Duncan singing songs, telling stories and collaborating on a song or two. Artist Sharon Hodgson will also be doing live painting and auctioning off the fruits of her labour at the end of the night. Tickets are $15 and the show begins at 8pm at the Company House.
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Introducing: Girl U Want
Conflict of interest alert: Oh hey, remember that girl DJ night thing I mentioned awhile back? Well it is happening THIS TUESDAY, HOLY FUCKING SHIT! It’s called Girl U Want. Come and party with me and a bunch of cool girls while we play our favorite songs. You will hear everything from Motown to electro to hip-hop to garage to whatever you want to dance to. It will be really fun. Boys and girls of all persuasions are welcome. It’s $3 and starts at 10pm, and all the money will be going to Bryony House shelter for women and