“Adam’s fall” Matthieu Aikins’ award-winning feature on suicides from the Macdonald Bridge is a heartbreaking read even now, a decade after its publication. A year after Aikins’ story was printed, the bridge commission finally decided to install safety barriers along the old bridge to prevent future deaths. Seals of approval One of the most-read stories […]
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[image-1] What’s wrong? Collapsing stone pillar, St. Matthew’s United Church. Who’s responsible? Dora McGrath, 423-9209. Remarks Reader Ronwyn Damora sent this photo of the collapsing stone work at the foot of Spring Garden Road, between the church and the Maritime Centre. McGrath said it started collapsing about a week ago. The church operates on a shoestring budget, and is trying to figure out how to pay to get the stone work fixed. If anyone has the expertise to offer up, please give her a call. Send your favourite municipal malfunction to onpatrol@thecoast.ca, or call 422-6278 ext. 113.
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What’s wrong? Storm damage at Terrence Bay lighthouse. Who’s responsible? Chris Mills, Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society. REMARKS A reader sent this photo of the torn-up lighthouse. The lighthouse preservation people tell us this jewel is often the victim of surging seas, and in past years the Coast Guard, which still maintains the structure, has […]
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What’s wrong? Christmas tree lights still on Bishop’s Landing fountain. Who’s responsible? Scott Layton, manager of Bishop’s Landing, 423-7527. REMARKS A reader tweeted us this photo Saturday, as Hali temps topped 20 degrees, when a hot, fountain-worthy summer seemed imminent. Well, you’ll have to wait a bit longer, says Layton. The Christmas lights were kept […]
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Missing pedestrian light
What’s wrong? Missing pedestrian light, Isleville and Young streets. Who’s responsible? Vaughn Perrin, HRM traffic analyst, crosswalks, 490-4822. REMARKS A reader tips us to this crosswalk: there’s a helpful push-button for pedestrians but, very unhelpfully, the button isn’t attached to an actual light. Perrin says the light was taken out when one of the poles […]
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Asphalt sidewalk replacements don’t measure up.
What’s wrong? Asphalt sidewalk replacements don’t measure up. Who’s responsible? Bryan Robarts, Right of Way department, 490-4000. REMARKS In early fall, the laying of natural gas pipe cut up the corner of Coburg and Oxford, which was patched with asphalt. Local residents fear that the concrete sidewalk won’t be replaced properly. Robarts insists work will […]
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No “stop” hand at Cunard crosswalk
What’s wrong? No “stop” hand at Cunard crosswalk. Who’s responsible? Ken Reashor, god of traffic, 490-6637. REMARKS Should you cross? Should you stop? Should you proceed with caution? Who can tell? The hand on the crosswalk light at the intersection of Cunard and North Park streets won’t be of any help, since it doesn’t flash […]
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Half-missing NSLC sign, Quinpool Road.
What’s wrong? Half-missing NSLC sign, Quinpool Road. Who’s responsible? Rick Perkins, NSLC spokesperson. REMARKS In an ironic case of biting the hand that feeds, some drunk evidently tore the top half off this sign. Now how’re ya gonna know where to go to get the fuel for your next vandalism spree, wise guy? Perkins says […]
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Year Zero on Lake Banook.
What’s wrong? Year Zero on Lake Banook. Who’s responsible? Anne Wambolt, coordinator of sport and community events, 490-4096 REMARKS A reader told us the brand new sign “has a Y2K problem”—it wasn’t properly displaying the year. We called Wambolt, who immediately worked some computer magic right there in her Burnside office, and just like that, […]
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What’s wrong? Dead wreaths commemorating Halifax Explosion victims.
What’s wrong? Dead wreaths commemorating Halifax Explosion victims. Who’s responsible? Brian Phelan, parks and open-spaces supervisor, 490-4867. Remarks: Every December 6, a collection of local dignitaries appears at Fort Needham Park to pay respects to those killed in the Halifax Explosion by laying wreaths at the base of the Memorial Bell Tower. Every winter those […]