Former Coast news editor Tim Bousquet joins us to talk about the day the sewage treatment plant failed and what lessons were learned at city hall. Then we get into HRM By Design and Tim’s early days live-tweeting council. Plus Paul McCartney comes to town for what’s sure to be a successful concert, chef Ray […]
Public Gardens
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Horatio the swan’s last song
Halloween brought a nasty surprise to the Public Gardens. Gardens staff found their swan, Horatio, dead on the morning of November 1. Horatio is remembered for his cantankerous disposition. “He was crazy and mean,” says gardener Tracy Jessen, who was often attacked by the swan while feeding him. “He could definitely draw blood.” This is […]
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Best Public Space
The Victorian green space remains a gorgeous retreat within the city, from the magnificent wrought iron of the gate at Spring Garden and South Park to the geese, ducks and swans floating through the gentle waterways. Through the summer’s warmer days it’s a popular spot for wedding photos, though we know people who like to […]
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Sloane wants more garden time
Halifax councillor Dawn Sloane wants the Public Gardens to be more public. At Tuesday’s council meeting she asked that the city consider lengthening the season for the park. “I understand it can’t be open when there’s three feet of snow on the path,” she says. “But there’s no reason we can’t keep it open until […]
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Momma’s death: fowl play or old age?
A prominent figure is missing from the Public Gardens. Mother Goose, called “Momma” by her friends, passed away this week under mysterious circumstances. Momma was over 20 years old, which in goose years made her a senior citizen. Though she may have died of old age, Police and Gardens staff haven’t ruled out foul play. […]
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Criminal lawn-sitter
To the editor, When I return home from travelling, I find myself feeling bittersweet. The usual shift from adventure to work, routines, bills, blah. This time seemed different—I came home from a vacation in Amsterdam to a sunny day in Halifax. People were on the streets, shops had their doors open, bodies were actually sitting […]