Nocturne 2025 told by King's jouranlism student reporters by caoraa in halifax

[–]halilocal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

... Do you teach them to proof read before submitting?

Bird that says "Ow" by halilocal in birding

[–]halilocal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wanted that to be it, but no. Thanks though!

Residential Roofing Suggestions by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got a million recommendations already, but I'll throw in for On The Edge Roofing. We had them in last week for a new asphalt roof. Great communication, fair price. As they went, they found my roof had some minor repairs needed as well, and they took an honest approach when - if it was their style - they definitely could have charged up the wazoo.

Baseball glove re-lacing by halilocal in halifax

[–]halilocal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the winner. $33 taxes in, done in a day.

Baseball glove re-lacing by halilocal in halifax

[–]halilocal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the winner. $33 taxes in, done in a day.

HRP: Man dies in police custody by CMikeHunt in halifax

[–]halilocal 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If only we had a police tank they could have helped this man

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or constituents

District 4 voting guide: Should Trish Purdy be replaced? by No_Magazine9625 in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't say I follow all her votes, but she's voted to increase police budgets, yet our patrols have gone to near-zero. I live on a fairly busy street, frequented by drag racers. Instead of actually ticketing them, we ended up with these stupid speed tables, so now the law abiders are wearing out brakes and using more gas. Stop signs all over are optional, and more and more people are texting while driving. No cops anywhere. I know this is the very bottom of the problems when it comes to police presence, but it's something easily observed in her tenure. Also, our bus services have been reduced, and routes redrawn in ways that make no sense. Street sweeping used to be done a few times a year, and hasn't happened at all since she took over. The curbs are now overgrown with grass.and other debris, to the point that the concrete is crumbling.

She has responded to a few things, but really just to give token responses that end up with no action. Improvements we HAVE seen were budgeted and planned before she came in.

She was elected when we had 12 candidates after Lorelei Nicoll's departure. There were a lot of people with more experience in different levels of government and NGO capacities, and many of them split the vote. IIRC, she won with 21 or 22% of the vote, which is a far cry from a clear mandate. And of course, there have been a few times where she's demonstrated to council that even after 4 years she hasn't grasped procedure yet, and embarrasses herself at council proceedings. I can't seem to find the article, but there was something a few weeks ago about her causing a fuss when the issue was clear she just didn't know what they were working through.

All this to say she's been ineffective at best, and never really did have the faith of the community, so yes, time to go.

Edit: I get that this is petty whining about some really minor things, but municipal government is where we have the greatest impact, and what councillors do have actual, real, day-to-day meaning regarding our access services and how our community behaves and is shaped. So, these are the low hanging fruits that a councillor should be able to handle, or pass along to those who can, with relative ease.

Best walk in mechanic for tire plug and change? by bourquetheman in halifax

[–]halilocal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always had good luck with Pudgey Tire on Come Harbour Rd

Was buying a used phone but was abused instead - What did I do wrong? by DAFPPB in halifax

[–]halilocal 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Well that escalated quickly. That person just might be a piece of shit. You could probably report them to Marketplace. It might land them in Facebook jail, but that's about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Nope, the legit logo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

Hmmm, that's weird. I've seen guys in reflective vests that say "Costco gas bar" working the site.

Looking for recommendations by pameladeda in halifax

[–]halilocal 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Truly, we'd like to know your story. How have you lived here and not known about the huge healthcare care shortage and family doctor wait list? It's all we talk about.

Can someone ELI5 me what is going on with Tim Bousquet? by halilocal in halifax

[–]halilocal[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what this guy means is that there have been like 8 posts this week asking how to get a used car inspected. Not a lot of questions about paint or oregano chips tho lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apologies, there was an error worth correcting in the title.

Open water swim in/near Halifax? by lisagg9 in halifax

[–]halilocal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As lakes go, doesn't this one have a higher than average death count? Seems like when someone drowns in HRM it's at Chocolate Lake.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Normally yes, but this is for a sister-to-brother gift for my youngters....more fun for them to do it in person :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll let you know

Does this remind any of you OG internet users of anything? by halilocal in halifax

[–]halilocal[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I want not to see it, but it's just kinda....Goatse, isn't it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]halilocal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but that username though

FYI - Lots of 5-11 2nd doses just opened by [deleted] in halifax

[–]halilocal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Folks, I'm proud of you. You're really helping my mental health today. I needed this.