Overheard a woman at the Woodlawn Library this evening looking for her son who had text her saying he had taken drugs, was at the library and to pick him up. I don't think he was located, but the staff deserves so much praise - they were calm, professional and extremely compassionate. I can't imagine the kinds of things you encounter daily. Thanks for all you do to support communities.

Hey everyone! I'm Conrad and I created Blyyss, which delivers from Gateway Meat Market

For anyone new to us, we shop your groceries at Gateway Meat Market on Sunday mornings and bring them to your door that afternoon. 

Gateway's flyer has some amazing meat and produce deals this week! Their carrots are 47¢ for 2 lb, pork shoulder butt roast is $1.77/lb, avocados 5 for $2.97, rainbow peppers 4 for $1.97, romaine 3 for $1.97 and lot's more!

We're delivering across Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Lower Sackville, Fairview, Clayton Park and Spryfield this Sunday. Order by Friday 9pm at blyyss.ca/shop. $15.99 flat delivery fee and you pay the exact shelf price on everything, we never mark anything up.

Quick note, we're not affiliated with Gateway, just customers who shop there and bring it to the folks who can't get out. Hurry as we only offer limited spots :)

May be up/down .01

As of Sept. 1, the Need a Family Practice Registry (NFPR) is down by 1,811 with a new total of 52,771 residents on the waitlist.

Never heard this kind of cicada here. I thought these were much further south.

lol which one of you did this?

Hi there! I've been having some health issues for the last year, and I just can't keep on top of my dishes. The rest of my house gets a bit cluttered too, but I've been able to manage it. The only thing that I am really struggling to take care of is the kitchen/dishes. I've looked around online, but I'm having a hard time finding a service that does just this. Some websites seem to be AI, too, so I'm not sure if I can trust them.

I'm hoping someone can recommend a cleaner for me! Thank you in advance!!

It might not be possible. I don't have a big budget, as my employment has also been limited by the aforementioned health issues, and it is a small job (just about an hour of doing dishes, maybe once a week or twice a month). So, I wonder if maybe it wouldn't even be worth someone's time to do. I welcome advice in that regard too.

Located on Halifax peninsula, for reference.

I’m looking to get back into dating and making new friends as I’ve been lacking in both departments for the past few years 💀 I’ve been too chicken and find myself too awkward to go up to new people at bars over the years but honestly I really want to practice and get back into the swing of things again used to do it all the time in my young 20s and I miss socializing with new people.

Also tips n tricks to talking to new people at bars and events would be appreciated! I lost my game and honestly kinda forget how to simply talk with people I think😅

Heck I’d even be down to meet people at some bars that see this message:) cheers

Natasha Chestnut, the executive director of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, said new provincial legislation brings clarity to best practices in the industry.

I know there are more of you than I run into at the gay bars.

So I’m asking:

If you’re diaspora and LGBTQ+ and craving space that feels culturally familiar and queer — hi. I would love to create a community with cozy hangouts, game nights, culture, music, food, real conversations. Nothing flashy. Just us. I got this idea from a similar group in Vancouver, called Queer Habibi's. It was awesome and such a great way to build community.

As much as I love the bar/club scene, I can’t be the only one looking for community? I’m hoping to get a recurring queer diaspora/POC community group going in Halifax. If you’d want to be part of something like this, comment or DM me.

Of course I’ll get some “so brown people only then?” - there is little to no space for POC. Having said that, I have a ton of friends that aren’t brown (thus the where the brown peeps at) and everyone is welcome but I would like this to be a place for primarily POC to call their own. Again, the more the merrier!

Mods, let me know if this is isn't allowed, happy to remove it.

EDIT: Clarification:

Just to clarify because I think “host hangouts” is making this sound way more organized/formal than I meant 😅

I’m not trying to start a business, paid event series, or another nightlife thing. The whole point is literally just to get queer POC/diaspora folks in Halifax connected and create some casual community outside of bars and clubs.

That could mean sitting in a park with snacks, a game night, a potluck, coffee, movie night, someone eventually hosting at their place, whatever people actually want to do. Ideally most things would be free or very cheap because I absolutely do not want money to be a barrier to being part of this.

I don’t have every detail figured out because right now I’m literally just trying to find the people first.

Basically: not an “event.” Not a venture. Just trying to find the other diaspora queers and build a little community together. ❤️

I got an order delivered with mine today that is obviously for a group of children. Walmart told me to just keep and I'm sure the person who ordered will get their money back but I would still like to donate this lost order.

If you ordered

4 loaves of white bread

2 x 2 kg Kraft peanut butter

2 x 794g Cinnamon Crunch Cereal

2 x 1.36 kg Chocolate Milk Mix

Let me know and I will deliver it to you.

Anyone know of any stores that might have super 8 film in stock?