- The Coast
- Posts
- The Nova Scotia government wants the Khyber building back as much as you do
The Nova Scotia government wants the Khyber building back as much as you do
And Nova Scotia's updated COVID numbers
Alyssa Goulart
April 10, 2023
PRESENTED BY
Good morning friend,
It’s the Monday after a long weekend. The worst kind of Monday in my opinion. However, there is a bright side. The sun is shining and the temperature is reaching double digits today. Do you think the spring weather is finally here to stay? Let me know below.
Whether it is or not, I hope you find time in your schedule to enjoy the semi-warm weather (I know I will be) and get your hands on some discounted Easter treats!
Is the spring weather finally here to stay? |
KHYBER FOREVER
The Nova Scotia government wants the Khyber building back as much as you do
When The Coast reaches Emily Davidson, president of the Turret Arts Space Society, by phone, it feels impossibly soon: It’s been less than a month since our last interview, on the heels of the federal government announcing a $200,000 investment in the organization’s vision of transforming the long-shuttered Khyber building (a historic site on Barrington Street) into a fully accessible arts and culture hub. Once the site of the city’s first gay bar, and later a thriving music venue that launched the likes of Joel Plaskett, the building’s been shuttered since 2014 due to code violations and asbestos.
For about a decade now, Davidson’s been doing her bit to help make sure the building isn’t lost to history, joining the Turret Arts Space Society to recast the long-vacant manse as part art gallery, part performance venue, part meeting space for various cultural organizations and more.
Now, it seems the province is joining in the cause: On March 27, a press release announced Tim Houston’s government would be giving $200,000 to the Turret Arts Space Society, money that the release says will be used for “building remediation and design.
Need to know
☀️ Today's weather: Sunny with a high of 13C and a low of 2C.
🚧 Larry Uteck BLVD from Brookline Drive to Bluewater Road will be closed starting Apr. 10 at 9am until Apr. 23 until 4pm.
🚧 South Armcrescent Street from Quinpool Road to First Street will be closed from Apr. 10 at 7pm until Apr. 11 at 7pm.
🗣 The HRM wants to hear your thoughts on the development proposal for the area between City of Lakes Business Park and Dartmouth Crossing. Share your feedback here before Apr. 14.
🚨 A province-wide warrant has been issued for Mitchen Mannette in connection with a Dartmouth shooting that occurred last Wednesday. Read more here.
TOGETHER WITH HALIFACT
Check out HalifACT’s latest community update
HalifACT is one of the most ambitious climate action movements in Canada. The HalifACT community update provides a snapshot of the Halifax Regional Municipality’s ongoing efforts to advance the goals set out in their long-term climate action plan.
Commitment to climate action means continuing to adapt and prepare for the impacts of climate change while protecting the natural environment and looking for ways to enhance resiliency through green energy. HalifACT is already taking action by transitioning to electric buses and fleet vehicles, retrofitting municipal buildings for energy efficiency, and investing in emergency preparedness, storm water protection and food security.
Learn more about recent efforts, as well as opportunities to get engaged and take meaningful steps to support HalifACT.
In other news
🚗 CBC spoke to Halifax business owner Philip Holman, who owns World Tea House, about the new paid metered parking on Saturdays. Listen to his concerns surrounding the change here.
💉 The WHO and Canadian health officials are no longer recommending COVID-19 boosters for people of medium to low risk for the time being.
🏥 Nova Scotia has purchased a $38.5 million piece of land next to Dartmouth General Hospital. This will most likely be used to carry out the government's plan of adding a new emergency department to the hospital that was announced last year.
🚨 A man is facing charges and being accused of a hate crime following a confrontation in front of a public library involving a woman wearing a hijab.
📱The HRM is rolling out a new digital bids & tender platform on May 1. Virtual training sessions will be offered on Apr. 14 from 1pm-3pm.
👋 Halifax’s first female sports anchor, Colleen Jones, has announced her retirement. Read more here.
🧑⚕️ Dr. Gus Grant, the Nova Scotia doctor accused of prescribing thousands of Americans Ozempic, has had his license suspended by Nova Scotia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons.
🩻 The Province is partnering with the Michener Institute of Education at the University Health Network to bring Nova Scotians a new online learning option for medical laboratory technologists.
🏒 Halifax Lawyer and minor league hockey coach, Dean Smith, has been named a finalist for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SALTSCAPES
Step into the pages of Saltscapes magazine at Saltscapes East Coast Expo and experience the best the East Coast has to offer at the Halifax Exhibition Centre! Interactive demonstrations, food and beverage sampling, music, cultural entertainment, and much more.
Friday, Apr. 21: 11am-8pm
Saturday, Apr. 22: 10am-7pm
Sunday, Apr. 23: 10am-4pm
COVID
Weekly COVID deaths, cases, data in Nova Scotia (Apr 6 update)
Nova Scotia’s new COVID data has been released and the numbers are up. Check out the new stats at thecoast.ca.
Subscribe to Coast Insider to read the rest.
Become a paying subscriber of Coast Insider to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content.
Already a paying subscriber? Sign In
Join the conversation