Seals at Point Pleasant Park
I saw these seals recently on the Hen and Chickens shoal off Point Pleasant Park at low tide. The one on the right needs a daybed and a smoking jacket.
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So how was Day 1?
Did you get lost looking for a class? Make a new friend? Get stuck in traffic? Run into someone you didn't expect to see today? Any other surprises?
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PSA: Find your classrooms before classes start!
Welcome to Halifax/Dal!
On my first day at Dal, many years ago, I got on the wrong bus and went from Woodlawn to MSVU before finally going to Dal, and then had trouble finding the right classroom.
Learn from my mistakes, and find all of the rooms this weekend, before classes start!
Also, check out the tunnels from the Killam Library to the LSC. If you have classes in the Killam, chemistry building, MacDonald building, Chase, or LSC, you'll appreciate those routes when it's raining or cold!
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"We captured a single day in Nova Scotia in 1993"
"What was it like in Nova Scotia in the 1990s? We'll show you. On March 12, 1993, CBC captured the sights and sounds of a single day in Nova Scotia. Our cameras went all over the province to record the day. We also asked audience members to send in their own photos and videos. What you’re about to see are some of the moments picked from hundreds recorded on a single day. It’s a celebration of our unique province. Recognize anybody in this video?"
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Firing of blank rounds at His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard
FYI -- Noises!
"📢 Public Service Announcement 📢
Firing of blank rounds at His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard
Residents and visitors in the vicinity of His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Halifax are to be advised that members of the Canadian Forces Base Halifax Naval Display Team will be firing blank ammunition rounds toward the Halifax Harbour on Monday, August 17, for practice and on Tuesday, August 18, during a Change of Command ceremony. Safety teams will monitor and control these activities, and any inconvenience is regretted."
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The SkyHawks dropped in to Shearwater today
The SkyHawks (Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team) parachuted into Shearwater as part of the Highway for Heroes Nova Scotia Tribute Ride this morning. I was about 4.5 km away, on the other side of the harbour, but I was happy with some of the photos I took. I'd like to see other photos from people who were closer, too!
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Some wildlife photos from the Halifax Public Gardens
I took these photos in the Halifax Public Gardens recently. A female ruby-throated hummingbird, an eastern painted turtle, a red-eared slider, and two blue damselflies.
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Birds spotted around Halifax (plus a bonus turtle)
Here are some photos I took in Halifax in the past couple of weeks, featuring a Double-Crested Cormorant, a Northern Flicker, an Eastern Painted Turtle, a Downy Woodpecker, a Song Sparrow (with some insects for lunch), and a Cedar Waxwing!
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Elm tree seeds all over Halifax
I saw so many of these seeds flying everywhere in Halifax today, and gathering on sidewalks and cars. If you, like me, were wondering what kind of tree they were from, it's an American Elm. The seed is also called a samara (plural "samarae"), like the little green maple 'helicopters' (which were also plentiful today).
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Transom windows with address numbers
It used to be common for houses in Halifax to have a transom window above the front door, and many houses had their civic address number painted on the glass. Some houses still have these, and some of them still have the old number, from before the change to a (mostly) 4-digit grid system in the 1950s-1960s (See https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/municipal-archives/source-guides/civic-address-history for more info about that. )
I've see houses with them on Robie, South Park, Coburg, Carleton, Preston, and Pepperell.
If you know of some I might have missed, I'd like to hear about them! (Feel free to DM)
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Sullivan's Pond gosling update
I saw the goslings at Sullivan's Pond today, and was surprised by how big they are now -- larger than the nearby mallards already! It's great to see that all seven survived!
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Record-breaking $9.1 million raised during 42nd annual IWK Telethon
Thanks to everyone who donated, volunteered, performed last night, or spread the word!
The patient stories were definitely moving!
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Photos from the Halifax Public Gardens
This weekend I took some photos at the Public Gardens -- a juvenile cormorant, common grackles, and a mallard duckling. I saw a mother duck with two ducklings, and another one with three.
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The IWK Telethon starts soon!
Under an hour to go!
"Mark your calendars! The IWK Foundation’s biggest fundraising event—the IWK Telethon for Children—kicks off with a special entertainment-filled broadcast on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tune in to enjoy live performances by Neon Dreams, Funk Unit, Ian Janes, Amelia Parker, Declan and Ryker Power, Joce Reyome, Reeny Smith, Wolf Castle and Kim Dunn as musical director!
The IWK Telethon broadcast returns on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This cherished Maritime tradition will air live on CTV Atlantic, sharing inspirational and heartwarming stories from IWK families across our region.
The Telethon offers a powerful glimpse into the specialized care your IWK provides to countless children and families every day. These stories highlight the life-changing impact of donor generosity—and remind us why support for the IWK is so essential.
This emotion-filled live broadcast will also shine a spotlight on longtime IWK community supporters, celebrating the meaningful and unforgettable ways they help make world-class care possible for Maritime families."
-- https://iwkfoundation.org/ways-to-give/iwk-telethon
Update:
It can be streamed online at the following URL starting at 7pm (despite the '2025' in the URL):
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/live/2025/12/04/42nd-annual-iwk-telethon-for-children/
Previous info:
CTV will be streaming the shows at https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/
I will give a more direct link if I can find one!
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Two turtles and a squirrel
These were some of the non-avian animals at the Halifax Public Gardens this weekend! A red-eared slider enjoying the sun, an eastern painted turtle (which I first saw there a year and four days ago), and a red squirrel looking for a snack.
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Birds of the Halifax Public Gardens
Here are some of the birds that were in the Halifax Public Gardens this weekend -- a song sparrow, mallards (with ducklings!), a yellow-rumped warbler, Canada geese, a gray catbird, and a mourning dove!
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Vincent Coleman ferry returns to service on May 19
"Posted: May 15, 2026 - 3:42 pm
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Vincent Coleman ferry will return to service at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. The Alderney ferry will then operate on its usual schedule of every 15 minutes on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The Vincent Coleman has been out of service since January due to a steering system issue that required specialized replacement parts and it returns to service following successful testing and sea trials.
The Craig Blake ferry continues to undergo scheduled inspections, as well as a significant repair, and will not be available for service until later this year.
Updates on the Craig Blake will be provided in future public service announcements, on the Halifax Transit service disruptions webpage and on Halifax Transit and municipal social media platforms.
The municipality thanks residents for their patience during this service impact."
-- https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/vincent-coleman-ferry-returns-service-may-19
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PSA - parking bans and street closures this weekend for the Bluenose Marathon
Just a heads up -- the Bluenose Marathon races are happening this upcoming weekend, and there will be parking bans and street closures on Saturday and Sunday in parts of the Halifax peninsula and Dartmouth. Details here:
https://bluenosemarathon.com/events/parking-bans-street-closures/
The Macdonald bridge will be closed to vehicles on Sunday from 7:30am to noon, so you may need to give yourself extra time to take the MacKay. Buses will also detour to the MacKay and will likely take longer than normal. The ferry may be a better alternative!
To all the runners, you've got this, and have fun! And kudos to all of the organisers, volunteers, and cheering spectators!
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