Halifax Politics...you'll be hearing a lot about this in the future...

We have a municipal election coming up in October and you know what, Halifax?



WE DESERVE BETTER!!

That's right, Halifax.  We deserve better.  We deserve politicians that have a vision, not just go along with the status quo.  We deserve people with a drive, not just someone that is there for the ride.  We deserve diversity, not just the usual career politician.  We deserve change, not the same shit we've had time after time.  And I think we've got a glimmer of hope.  We're going to get there, Halifax.  I KNOW it.

Do you know how I know it? Because we are finally seeing some REAL candidates emerge for this election in October.  Today local blogger, commentator, musician and instructor Waye Mason announced he'll be running on Pennunisular Halifax in October.  THERE IS HOPE! 

Now, I'm not saying run out and vote for Waye - you vote for whoever you want - but what I am saying is we're not just stuck with the career Peter Kellys, or the well I'll vote for X because they've been there for so long.  We're not stuck with whackjobs or people who aren't serious...REAL candidates are emerging.  Waye is just one.  Mike Savage is another.  We have REAL options now Halifax.  So get out there, get involved, learn what your politicians platforms are and for Jebus' sake get your ass out there and VOTE.

Wills and Kate are coming to play!

Now, I know some Canadians are against the monarchy but I am not one of them.  I love the idea of queens and kings and princes and princesses.  Maybe it's the eight year old little girl in me but I can't help it.  It's wonderful! I loved watching the "Royal Wedding".  And yes, she had a nice dress.  Personally, I liked her second one better. Anyhoar, I love the idea that Kate is commoner and William is not.  I love that their story is real ;the jealously, the break up, the school romance...eeeeee!!

I am so excited that William and Kate will get to see our beautiful country...although they're missing my province....And it makes me all girly and giggly to think that our lovely elder monarch, Queen Elizabeth (God, Bless Her!), was here last summer!  So in honour of Wills and Kate, and maybe to try to entice them here(I know you read my blog, Kate.  I got the "anonymous" note;) ) here are the top five things to see/do in the Maritimes (In my opinion):

5) See the Fundy Tides - highest in the world!
4) Cape Spear, Signal Hill and George Street,  Newfoundland
3) Anne of Green Gables/Lucy Maude Montgomery's house in PEI
2) Visit beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
1) Historic downtown Halifax - the Citadel, Waterfront, Point Pleasant Park...I could go on...

What you need to know about...

Halifax, Nova Scotia!


I thought since I was going on vacation for a few days and abandoning you, dear reader, that I would give you some more information about where I'm from.  So here goes the basics, and not so basics, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This is Halifax, NS.  We're the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city on Canada's East Coast.  We have a population of 398,000 in the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality) and account for almost 40% of Nova Scotia's total population.

We have several sightseeing attractions such as Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, the Halifax Citadel, our old town clock and our famous waterfront (we have the third deepest harbour in the WORLD!).

We also have several post secondary schools such as Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent University and Nova Scotia Community College (to name just a few!).  


We have 3 sister cities:

•   Hakodate, Japan. We both have star forts.
•  Campeche, Mexico We're both "a capital of a state" and is "a city of similar size to Halifax on or near the coast having rich historical tradition".
•  Norfolk, Virginia Our economies both "depends heavily on the presence of the Armed Forces, and both cities are very proud of their military history".

Halifax is a great city and a love the people here.  We're just as friendly as you'd imagine East Coast Canadians to be; we'll invite you over for a drink, to watch the hockey game or give you a lift if you need it.  We love tourists (even if they can't drive) and like to think we're a "big city".  We're really a small town feel in a growing city.  The economy is picking up, jobs are available, crime is low and we have frequent concerts on the Commons (KISS, The Black Eyed Peas, Paul McCartney...).  Halifax really is a great place to be!

For more information you can go to halifax.ca

Cut off from the world

In the instant it takes for a rainstorm to start your life can be changed.  This is the thought that resonates in my head when I listen to CBC about our latest weather disaster: Meat Cove.  Meat Cove is a rural fishing village on the Northern tip of Cape Breton island in Nova Scotia.  With a population of less than 100, I can imagine it's a peaceful place with lots of tourists (aiming for the hikes to Pollet's Cove) and a laid back feeling.  But when the residents woke up this morning I wonder if they knew what had transpired the night before.  Did they know that the only bridge into town had been washed away...

(Image courtesy of CBC.ca)

Or did they know that the tourists would be trapped because the local wharves were out?  Did they know that the peaceful village was about to be turned upside down?  I don't know.  I can only imagine the thoughts that would race through your head when you see your picturesque small town become cut off from civilization.  Luckily, no one was hurt and people appear in good spirits. 

The Department of Transportation and EMO (Emergency Measures Office) are on their way with engineers to asses the damages done to the bridge at Meat Cove but it could take time before residents and tourists are allowed to use the bridge.  For now reports tell me that the residents are getting along well, with a local restaurant offering free meals and tourists soon to be ferried across, but everyone please keep the residents of Meat Cove in your thoughts.  I know I will.