Halifax Q&A

I'm looking for a place to sit and talk with a friend, not a bar or restaurant, but somewhere comfortable to catch up for an hour or two. We ended up back at my apartment, but she wanted to get out of the house. I'm wondering if there are any places like that in Halifax.

I was at a park in my neighborhood and noticed a field divided into 2x2 25m squares. I've seen kids playing soccer there, but I'm not sure what sport uses this layout.

I've noticed that only the Nestle Halloween boxes of Smarties, Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp, and one other variety are available at the local grocery stores I've visited, but not the seasonal Mars, Twix, or Snickers bars. The shelves are not even fully stocked, with no tags on the products.

I've been tracking the numbers in Timberlea and got about 75 so far, but I miss the annual count that used to be recorded.

I recently moved to Nova Scotia and have my health card number, but haven’t received my physical card yet. I was previously prescribed Xanax by my doctor overseas, but I’ve run out and am struggling without it. I don’t have a family doctor here yet, and virtual healthcare providers haven’t been able to help.

I'll be visiting Halifax next week on the Norwegian Breakaway and I'm looking for trading card game stores near the port, specifically for Pokémon singles and sealed items. I won't have much time in the city, so a location close to the port would be ideal.

I was driving down Robie for the first time in a few weeks and noticed a bunch of houses and the Indian grocery store were all boarded off between North and Almon Street. Anyone know why?

I saw some kids selling chocolates outside the NSLC and they asked me to e-transfer. I'm not sure if I should be concerned about a scam.

I've been reading that the CUPE unions' last day of bargaining is tomorrow, and I'm wondering if that means the strike will start on Monday. I've also heard that a 48-hour strike notice rule requires a written acknowledgement by the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, which must be received and processed during normal departmental business hours.

My fiancé is sending me away this weekend on a much-needed night alone, and I'm looking for a room with a big bath tub in a nice hotel, like a Marriott or Hilton brand.

I'm looking for a new home and want to find a reliable builder in Bedford or Lower Sackville. I've heard mixed things about the industry, but I'm hoping to find someone who does quality work. Can anyone recommend a good builder or give me some advice on how to find one?

I loved the energy of Nocturne last night, but I missed a few stops. What were some of the standout installations for you?

I was driving home from work and saw a bunch of police cars on the highway and in the Sackville area.

I've been looking for a pole studio in Halifax where I can just drop in and dance on my own, without having to sign up for a class.

I'm concerned about the new One patient, one record system in Nova Scotia's health records. As someone with a lengthy mental health record, I'm worried that doctors dealing with my physical health will access my mental health history and potentially discriminate against me because of it. This has already happened to me and I was called paranoid when I brought the issue to my mental health team.

My son's pre-primary teacher was let go due to low enrolment numbers across the HRCE, and then asked to sub for the same position the following day. I'm shocked by the lack of forethought and care in this situation, and I'm not sure who to contact to report this.

I've been with Bell postpaid for over a year, but I just noticed they increased my rate from $40 to $46 without notifying me. I'm looking for a new plan with transparent pricing. I only need calling, SMS, and data for one phone.

I've had bloodwork done numerous times in the last six months as I've been trying to conceive / experienced pregnancy loss. Ever since YourHealthNS changed to displaying bloodwork results 24h after they are available to your provider, I find my results are usually there within a few days of me having the blood drawn (sometimes sooner). I had bloodwork done last Tuesday (a week now) at the Woodlawn medical blood collection site … and it’s still visible not on YHNS. Has anyone ever experienced a delay like this? (I am stressed because this was my first set of labs with HCG to confirm a pregnancy after my first positive home test since my miscarriage).

I've been looking to make my own poutine from time to time for awhile now but I haven't been able to find the cheese curds needed. Does anyone know where I can get some in the Dartmouth area?

My partner and I are thinking of booking a stay in mid-November for two nights, and I’m curious what the atmosphere is like. What’s the nightlife like there? Is it pretty quiet, or is there much going on? Would we be better off heading downtown to find a lively pub or somewhere with a good atmosphere?