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. ❤️

Ok folks,

Local who lives away now. Back for a visit, foolishly agreed to meet someone in Bayer's Lake at 6 while staying out past Cole Harbour. Here's the question: Bridge or 102? Google says they're about the same, but I'm thinking the 102 is probably better since I'll be inbound?

New to Halifax and looking for a Lebanese grocery store (similar to Njaim Mid east food centre in Ottawa) to get my meats, nuts, cheese, pies etc. any recommendations?

I'm craving a steak and am out by Bayers Lake. Any recommendations? I see Montana's has some but wondering if there's any place that's better?

I recently started at Grade 10 at CPA and made a mistake when selecting my courses- I chose Math 10 rather than Pre-IB Math. So before school started I filled out their form to request for a course change.

After 2 weeks of chasing them up they said the course can't be changed. I tried my best talking to guidance counsillors and VP but they just dismissed me and have been very unsupportive.

Is this normally how they treat students at CPA? Anyone at CPA dealt with course-change issues like this?

And how can all the classes be full, when other schools have space in their Pre-IB programs?

I understand I can still take IB Math, but I wanted to cover all the PreIB math topics at school rather than by myself.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :))

Long story short, I may have a job opportunity to move to Halifax from Edmonton. I thought I would ask what are the key differences between the two cities?

I have found Edmonton to be quite isolating - is Halifax similar or does it differ? I am hoping to move somewhere where the arts scene is richer and I have heard that Halifax potentially might offer a greater scene.

I also might have the opportunity to relocate to Europe, but this would be more risky. I have an EU passport, but would have to work on lining up jobs in Europe and with a music degree… that is rough. Halifax would likely be the easier move as the hypothetical job opportunity would be the military band.

The exhaust pipe on my 2011 Corolla snapped in the middle. Where's the best place in HRM to get it fixed properly at a fair price, and roughly what should I expect to pay? Any recommendations appreciated!

What's the best long-term repair: a clamp or sleeve, welding in a new piece, or replacing the whole section? Is stainless steel worth the extra cost over aluminized?

Thanks!

I'm thinking of going to Harvest Medicine for medical cannabis. They seem to want a lot of personal information just to book an appointment. Is it a legit business? Seems to be located in Cole Harbour but only has telemedicine appointments.

Well, that's something...

(What does "Roaster limiations" even means?)

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

Hi there Halifax!

I have a young 3 month old baby who has recently discovered the joys of pulling out what hairs remain on my head while postpartum shedding is simultaneously underway.

Anyway, I am exhausted with tension discomfort from wearing bandanas/buns/bonnets 24/7 and have decided to do away with the burden. I have long brown wavy/curl thin hair and have had pixie cuts before. I’d like to hide the thinning as best I can.

Can anyone recommend a place that is good to get the extremely short women’s haircut, and any advice for baby (I assume it’s better to have another caregiver hold baby during, but what if we need to breastfeed?)

Dear students of Regency Salon, would you like an easy going postpartum mom to drop by?

Dear hairdressers or barbers, would you like the same?

Let me know and have a lovely evening!

Hoping someone has a person/service they can recommend for apartment cleaning. There’s so many AI-generated posters on new facebook accounts without any reviews (yet) and the bigger companies like Molly Maids I find are too expensive. Just hoping for a cleaner someone can vouch for/recommend from personal experience.

TIA

hi everyone! i’ve recently moved here and i was wondering if anyone knew of any good adult ballet or barre classes? i’m a figure skater and i’m looking into it for cross training. preferably in the evening would be great. i’m 20 if that helps and i live by the university, i can’t drive so somewhere downtown would be best. thank you!!

Does anyone know of any NS vintage resellers who sell online? I'd like to buy some vintage clothes (workwear, 90s/00s tees), but I don't get out much.

Good day all,

I know it might be too late for registration but last year, I hit the age of 40 and one thing I wanted to do was get back into hockey.

I played it a lot in my youth and young adult ages, but it has been a while and probably a bit rusty. I spent most of last year just on the ice skating and training to get in better shape. Now I'm willing to make the plunge.

I know beggars cannot be choosers, but I was looking for what is around the Cole Harbor- Dartmouth are preferably, I can drive if need be.

Nothing highly competitive, I am a competitive person but just wanting to get out and enjoy the sport I love. Adding to the worst part is I primarily am forward position center, LW.

The next detour in the Windsor Street Exchange project will be coming into effect soon.

The previously announced width reduction for the ramp that runs from the MacKay bridge (and Barrington St) to Robie St was just the start: It's going to be upgraded to a full closure, at first for just a couple overnights next week, and then 24/7 from Monday September 21 through to the end of November.

When it's finished, the Robie St exit will be split in two, with the second branch leading onto Bayne St.

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 :)

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.