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[q12]

Originally Posted by counterfactual

Uh. Without Tim Bousquet, and his dogged investigation into the corrupt estate deadlines of our former mayor, we would still have Peter Kelly.

Getting rid of Peter Kelley is worth FIVE keys to the city.

[pblaauw]

Originally Posted by bluenoser

Not exactly development-related, though it could have an impact on how some Haligonians feel about development in general.

I don't think that's him writing. Too much cheerfulness and optimism.

[Dmajackson]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

Would it be in this area - http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=rf90kj9...0street%2C%20halifax%2C%20ns&form=LMLTCC east of Windsor Street? I am just wondering if one of the old buildings was torn down and rebuilt or was it built on a vacant lot?

I had a quick look going by today. It's directly across from Maxwell Avenue on the parking lot in the picture. The buildings to the north and south are both still there.

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by q12

You're going to facepalm turfing Peter Kelly from office?

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

It's as if they took one of their stock store designs from a place like Bayers Lake and dropped it onto this lot without any consideration of the fact that it fronted on a street.

You're right, that does look odd in this location. You'd think they could have made some interesting use of that street frontage for window displays or something...

[OldDartmouthMark]

Originally Posted by counterfactual

Uh. Without Tim Bousquet, and his dogged investigation into the corrupt estate deadlines of our former mayor, we would still have Peter Kelly.

Getting rid of Peter Kelley is worth FIVE keys to the city.

You're giving him way too much credit. I don't think Kelly would have lasted another term regardless of Bousquet's activities.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

You're giving him way too much credit. I don't think Kelly would have lasted another term regardless of Bousquet's activities.

I agree. Bousquet was widely seen as a highly slanted source and had very little credibility. For Halifax, his departure is addition by subtraction.

[Hali87]

I'm excited to see who the new editor will be. Could be a real game changer.

[halifaxboyns]

Did TB leave the coast?

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

You're giving him way too much credit. I don't think Kelly would have lasted another term regardless of Bousquet's activities.

I think you're underestimating the encumbent advantage. People in Halifax don't like change. Let's be honest.

Before last election, everyone was talking like Council was going to be wiped out entirely and a whole new slate of Councillers would come in. Well, that didn't happen. Still have Hendsbee, Adams, Karsten, McCloskey, and the rest of the career Counciller hasbeen crew, of which Peter Kelly was the leader.

He may have not have been re-elected, but it was definitely not a certainty.

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by Hali87

I'm excited to see who the new editor will be. Could be a real game changer.

Someone needs to investigate the Sprawl Lobby and follow the money in this town...

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

I agree. Bousquet was widely seen as a highly slanted source and had very little credibility. For Halifax, his departure is addition by subtraction.

There's no question he didn't like Peter Kelly. But it was Bousquet's investigation that was a turning point. Bousquet also received national recognition for his work.

I know Bousquet is not popular around here, but give credit where it is due. He broke that story big, and it's the only thing-- after scandal after scandal-- that put a thankful nail in the coffin on Peter Kelly's political career.

The federal conservative party was even leaking stories about drafting Kelly as an MP candidate for Halifax. That got shelved after the story...

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by counterfactual

Someone needs to investigate the Sprawl Lobby and follow the money in this town...

The real scoop would be to check out the bike lane lobby and figure out who's bankrolling them.

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

The real scoop would be to check out the bike lane lobby and figure out who's bankrolling them.

You mean the Dalhousie Student Union? Not much money in that lobby, I don't think.

Now, the housing associations, on the other hand...

[someone123]

Originally Posted by Hali87

I'm excited to see who the new editor will be. Could be a real game changer.

Yeah, The Coast could be really great. They need to focus on a positive vision for the city though, not just criticism.

[xanaxanax]

I joked about some sort of monument being built on Gorges Island on here before and now a 10+ story statue is planing on being built out in the middle of nowhere on some cliff in cape Brenton for Canada's 150 http://o.canada.com/news/mother-canada-statue-409028/ Personally I think Gorges Island would be better suited for such a thing however silly it is, the island is the same size as liberty island.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

I had a quick look going by today. It's directly across from Maxwell Avenue on the parking lot in the picture. The buildings to the north and south are both still there.

Thanks for the information. That block will look quite different once the armoury starts.

[counterfactual]

Originally Posted by xanaxanax

I joked about some sort of monument being built on Gorges Island on here before and now a 10+ story statue is planing on being built out in the middle of nowhere on some cliff in cape Brenton for Canada's 150 http://o.canada.com/news/mother-canada-statue-409028/ Personally I think Gorges Island would be better suited for such a thing however silly it is, the island is the same size as liberty island.

well, *of course* the people in the town are complaining about it. You definitely don't want something different in town. Definitely don't want something to bring tourism dollars. Definitely don't want "come from aways" bothering everyone.

Why put it at Green Cove? What's the war significance of it? I actually agree-- George's Island, given its role in the war of 1812, would make much more sense.

It might draw some unusual comparisons with the statute of liberty, but who cares. Put it somewhere, where people will appreciate it, and the need to honour the Canadian military.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by counterfactual

well, *of course* the people in the town are complaining about it. You definitely don't want something different in town. Definitely don't want something to bring tourism dollars. Definitely don't want "come from aways" bothering everyone.

Why put it at Green Cove? What's the war significance of it? I actually agree-- George's Island, given its role in the war of 1812, would make much more sense.

It might draw some unusual comparisons with the statute of liberty, but who cares. Put it somewhere, where people will appreciate it, and the need to honour the Canadian military.

I mostly agree, somewhere on the Halifax Harbour would be the best location but I don't think George's Island should be built on (I would like to see George's Island preserved and opened to the public since it seems to be an impressive fortification). How about Point Pleasant Park (no sarcasm intended)?

It looks quite impressive to me, although I am not sure what era that dress style is from. It would certainly get a lot more traffic in the Halifax area than in Cape Breton (however, Cape Breton is a beautiful part of Canada and I have lived there).

(source: http://o.canada.com/news/mother-canada-statue-409028/ )

[xanaxanax]

Well I think it would fit nicely on George's Island with a restaurant and bring loads more people to the Island but Point Pleasant Park would work nicely as well or McNabs Island, they are all places that would benefit a lot from a influx of tourists. I think the idea as a whole is completely stupid but if we're going to do something stupid can't we be a little smart about it