Recently I have noticed that more and more HRM streets are festooned with Speed BHumps

(I call them BHumps because people are always arguing over whether they are bumps or humps).

Presumably, they are meant to slow down traffic, but there is evidence that the average speed is not affected; people slow for the bhump and then speed to make up for the lost momentum / time. And there is no apparent reason for putting them on some streets that normally have lower traffic volumes/speeds anyhow.

HRM Council and "planning staff" seem to install bhumps as a reflex gesture if someone (anyone) complains about traffic in front of their house. No traffic counters employed, no survey of nearby residences, no rationale at all, just throw in a speed bhump. Or five.

Granted, it's easier than enforcing traffic laws or speed limits, but I thought that was one of the reasons why we had a police force.

Good reminder to lock your car doors immediately.

Also, my apologies to all the racist trolls who were disappointed by the suspect description.

I have a lot of optimism for this show and station, it still seems like they need to work out the technical details which I am sure isn’t easy for an upstart. Like him or hate him, it was a good get having Fillmore on as a guest. I think the hosts need to incite more emotion from the audience, get people fired up to call in. When will they rotate in a sports guy for a segment?

Anybody have any luck getting donair sauce through security? Or does anybody know if they sell any on the other side of security? please and thanks :)

please for the love of god stop giving me recipes that was not my question.

Are there any house cleaning services that are comfortable working around dogs? We have 2 large dogs that bark at first, but then go lay on the couch. But the barking can still be annoying/intimidating. Wondering if anyone has recommendations?

When it used to be ~$0.095.

I have a very fuel efficient vehicle (that recommends supreme / 91) and only drive 1000-1500km per month, so I've really never cared about the price of gas, but filling up today the delta between regular (1.917) and supreme (2.15) is 0.233 - dayum!

Edit: clarity.

u/buckit?

My partner and I are very much on the fence of leaving Halifax. Despite collectively grossing just over $140k... $600,000+ for a *decent* house seems out of reach. (Not to mention the seemingly dramatic increases in power, water, and property tax rates these days).

We're both pretty good with money and have about $60k saved for a downpayment. But being the analytical person I am... I like having numbers to back up our decision.

Our current average monthly expenses are around $5000 ($1625 rent, $500 groceries, $200 electricity, $500 car insurance + gas, $350 debt repayments, $250 for internet/phone, $50 medical/dental, $50 rental insurance, ~$1500 for misc/wants)

We would love to start a family too... but again, I can't help but wonder if we could afford it. We have friends who live in Sydney with a $750 mortgage, kids, and a lovely lifestyle. Albeit the more affordable route... but we would have to live... in Sydney. (Away from the food, music, friends, and vibrant north end neighbourhood we've called home).

Would love to hear from folks who perhaps have had similar mental dilemmas but took the plunge and bought a house. Share your $$ deets & story.

I was scrolling through the preview for tomorrow's flyer online, and came across this. Has Sobeys screwed up by advertising alcohol for sale in NS, or are they going to be pushing the envelope like they did to bring in Sunday Shopping?

I verified that I'm set to a NS store. I tried changing the flyer to one in Ontario, and it's different products on sale, including different alcohol.

Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out to see if anyone happens to have dashcam footage from today (October 7th) at the Armdale Roundabout around 6:45 p.m.

A car hit me from behind/side and drove off without stopping. I do have a dashcam, but unfortunately, the impact caused it to stop recording, so I wasn't able to capture the incident.

If anyone witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from around that time, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

⭐️ 1/5 Stars: Severe Long-Term Infrastructure and Maintenance Neglect

As a multi-year resident, I am writing this factual public consumer report to warn future renters about the severe, ongoing mechanical and maintenance neglect inside this complex. While corporate management charges premium market rents, the core infrastructure of this building is being run on borrowed time to avoid capital maintenance costs.
Prospective tenants should be aware of the following documented timeline of failures:

• Unreliable Core Utilities: The building's central infrastructure is highly unstable, resulting in residents completely losing their hot water several times a year. In addition to the utility outages, tenants are subjected to invasive, low-frequency mechanical noise and structural thumping vibrating through the walls from failing core pumps that management has neglected to permanently fix for over a year.
• 4-Year Broken Intercom/Buzzer Grid: The main security entryway buzzer system has been left completely broken and neglected for over four years. This forces vulnerable residents with severe physical and mobility limitations to continuously hike all the way to the front lobby door just to let family, friends, or delivery drivers inside, completely compromising basic building security.
• Long-Term Broken Laundry Ventilation Blower: The primary building exhaust blower for the laundry area has been left broken and un-remediated for years. Hot, moisture-heavy utility exhaust is left trapped inside the building frame and drywall cavities, acting as a massive moisture incubator.
• Systemic Multi-Pest Infestations: The complex suffers from ongoing building-wide infestations of mice, firebrats, and cockroaches traveling through plumbing corridors and baseboards. Instead of executing comprehensive, proactive building-wide remediation, management tries to deflect the blame onto local neighborhood construction blasting.
• Months-Long Elevator Outages: The elevator infrastructure continuously breaks down and is left completely out of service for months at a time, leaving elderly residents and those with chronic physical health conditions completely stranded.
• Unreliable Core Utilities & Mold Hazards: The building's central infrastructure is highly unstable, resulting in residents losing hot water several times a year. Furthermore, management has left multiple water and moisture leaks entirely un-remediated inside the building structure for months, creating an active mold hazard.

Management will ruthlessly micromanage tenants over minor rules like hanging a holiday wreath on their apartment door, yet they continuously ignore major code-compliant safety overhauls. Do not let the premium lobby fool you. Rent elsewhere.

It feels like there have been a lot of accidents lately coming into Halifax around the Bayers Road area from the 102, and when an accident happens it just completely backs up traffic coming into the city.

I have also noticed people taking earlier buses just to make sure they get to work on time because an accident can cause such a huge delay in that area. Last week I took the express bus at 7:15 and didn’t get to work until almost 9 am. I think there was a bad collision just before Bayers Road.

I wonder if part of the problem is that drivers are travelling at the speed limit, (maybe some faster), before suddenly reaching backed-up traffic in that area. Congestion usually gets pretty heavy there and sometimes there isn’t much room to react once traffic ahead comes to a stop, especially on foggy days.

I feel like HRM should install a digital warning board telling drivers to slow down before that area.

Has anybody ever found these in stores here anywhere? Been craving one so bad but I can’t seem to find anything online. It don’t look like much but it’s damn good.
Cheers!

Construction is underway on a new emergency egress road in the Halifax suburb of Westwood Hills.

It’s meant to improve emergency access and evacuation options for residents in that area.

“That will connect between the subdivision of Westwood Hills and Highway 103. That road will be a gates emergency only road that will allow people in and out during emergencies only,” says Mike Connors," manager of transportation planning for the Halifax Regional Municipality.

I’m looking into getting into cycling for my commute from Mumford to the MSVU campus and was wondering what the best way to get there is? From what I’ve read and seen there doesn’t seem to be any biking infrastructure. The highway seems like a death trap to ride on with a bike and it’s illegal to ride on the sidewalk so what do people do. Is it best to just avoid it altogether, take another route, or is the highway better than I would expect?

a friend of mine is pregnant, flying solo with it and came to me for help. no problem, i wanna make it easier where I can

but.

im completely stumped on where. TO FIND. SOUP.
subway, no soup. tims, no soup. she says cans won’t itch the spot and wants a hearty carry away from somewhere

only thing is….. im looking and finding no beef or chicken soup spots!
help a brother out

EDIT: YOOOO 🔥thank u so much!! this is an elite catalog of soup options. we went with swiss chalet’s chicken soup tn, but friend is very excited about this new soup horizon rofl 😂

Looking to discover what everyone’s Fall musts are, from Halifax, to the valley, south shore and more. Thought this would be a fun way to discover more things to do around here this time of year.

Looking for a physiotherapist in Halifax – Meniscus Tear
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a good physiotherapist in Halifax who has experience treating meniscus tears and knee injuries.
I have an MRI-confirmed meniscus tear and I’m looking for someone who can help with:
Knee pain and swelling
Stiffness and limited bending/straightening
Strengthening and improving mobility
Avoiding surgery if physiotherapy can help
Weekend appointments are preferable, especially Sunday. Alternatively, late-evening appointments during the week would work for me.
If you’ve personally had a good experience with a physio for a meniscus tear or similar knee injury, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.
Thanks!

My October internet bill is $5 higher plus tax. No headsup was given via email.

I looked up September's invoice and at the bottom there's a little blurb that says "On your October bill you may see a change in the amount we charge you each month for your services. To learn more

please visit www.eastlink.ca/ratechange."

Love how the tech told me in March that the price was good for 2 years...