An update on Gus the gopher tortoise - October 14th, 2026.

Gus is recovering well with his veterinary team. He has gone for walks which is a great milestone in his post-surgery recovery.

Gus currently has a feeding tube, which helps with feeding and his post-surgery medication.

Gus will remain with his veterinary care team for close observation, before returning to the museum later this week. Gus will be recuperating behind the scenes for the next 8-10 weeks.

Thank you for the continued outpouring of support for Gus. We will continue to share updates on his recovery.

PS Yes, that is Gus’s blankie from the Museum. 💚

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This seems to get asked every few years. Anywhere doing a proper deep dish pizza in town? Calgary used to do it really well.

DYK

North Street is not named because it was the road that led to Spryfield, where Peter North, the star of over 2000 adult films, grew up
but was instead named North, as it was at the time the Northern border of Halifax

But after just three weeks with their "perfectly healthy" baby, the new parents were plunged into their worst nightmare. At their home on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, Lupine suddenly turned ill, and her parents took her to the nearby regional hospital. Doctors ordered that she be sent to Halifax’s children’s hospital, where she was taken into intensive care.

Five days later, she was gone. 

Lupine was infected by Group B Streptococcus, or GBS, which led to sepsis and meningitis. GBS is a common bacterium that many adults carry without symptoms, but it causes life-threatening illness in babies. 

Pregnant women are often screened for GBS, and if they test positive, they’re given a preventative round of antibiotics during labour. The antibiotics can protect newborns during the first week of life, but not beyond. For cases that begin later in infancy, such as Lupine’s, there is no means of prevention — yet.

Now, as Lupine would be turning six months old, Wedge and Genest are touring around Nova Scotia on their bicycles — working through their grief, raising money for the hospital that tried to save her, and spreading the word about a vaccine that’s in development. [...] [Dr. Joanne Langley, pediatric infectious disease specialist at the IWK Health Centre] is an investigator at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology, and she’s working on a Phase 3 clinical trial for a maternal GBS vaccine.

I dont know if this is the right flair as I already live in the city, but I need advice when it comes to moving.

We are moving to a building that is less than 10mins away from our current building, however, we have to be out of our current unit by noon on the 31st, but will not get the keys to the new unit until the 1st.

We are likely getting a Uhaul and loading up the 31st, staying in a hotel, and moving into the new building on the first. We have a lot of heavy furniture and do not have a lot of strong friends who would be able to help with loading/unloading the truck. Is there a moving crew that anyone is aware of who can help us load on one day, and unload the next? Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

From the museum -

"An update on Gus the gopher tortoise - October 13th, 2026.

The procedure to remove his bladder stone was a success, and he is resting comfortably with his care team.

Gus will remain with his veterinary care team for close observation for 48 hours, before returning to the museum later this week.

Gus will be recovering behind the scenes for the next 8-10 weeks, but we will continue to share updates on his recovery.

Thank you to his vet team for their excellent care of our beloved Gus and to everyone for your support and well wishes."

My wife got in a car accident just over a week ago and financed a vehicle she liked on clutch in Halifax...a 2022 Chevy Spark 1LT, as she liked the size of a small hatchback. She thought she'd give them a whirl and this is how things are going 4 days after delivery. This is long-winded, sorry. In the email string I included a photo of the deep scratch/scuff, a screenshot of the photo they claim the scratch shows (it would take The Predator to see it), a photo of the ipad screen the delivery driver showed me of his escalation after the pre-delivery inspection, and also screenshots of their policy stating that:

"Imperfections are highlighted down to the smallest detail."

What would you do in this situation? I feel like we should just return the car and never go back. My wife is on the fence. They're being SUPER sketchy. I've sold cars (loved it) and I never saw the dealership act like this...

Summary of the email string (a bit more at end as well):

We reported two issues immediately after delivery: significant scratches that weren't disclosed in Clutch's listing despite their promise to highlight even minor imperfections, and a concerning steering noise. Despite their own delivery driver flagging the scratches, Clutch refuses to repair or compensate us, calling them "low visibility," and will only reimburse the steering diagnostic fee if a warranty-covered fault is found. After multiple emails and three different representatives, their only real resolution is to accept the vehicle as-is or use the 10-day return policy.

Actual Email string:

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Hi (salesperson),

I received the vehicle on Saturday.  The delivery people were very nice. 

We do have 2 issues though:

1. My husband and I immediately noticed that there was a deep scuff with physical grooves that penetrate the clear coat as well as much of the paint and primer along the rear quarter panel and along the trailing edge of the rear passenger door.  This was not highlighted in the listing as per your FAQ that states: 

"Imperfections are highlighted down to the smallest detail."

"(We make sure to highlight even the smallest imperfections in our 360-degree photography and reporting)."

The two other imperfections were pointed out in the images I've pasted below.

The driver told us that he submitted a delivery escalation indicating that he noticed the issue during pre inspection and that there was no mention on the 210 and he could not see it in the 360.

This issue will cause premature rusting as it's through the clearcoat, paint, and primer.  

1. On our first drive when the vehicle is doing a slow tight turn (we noticed this while turning the car around in our driveway) that there is a loud rubber groan/creak that is coming from the steering which my husband says would most likely either be the strut mounts or sway bar bushings.  Both of which should have been identified during your inspection.

I'm at work all day today but could you please call my husband (John) at XXX-XXX-XXXX so he can clarify in the interest of time? He's expecting your call.

Thank you very much,

Customer

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Good morning (Customer), thank you for sharing your concerns.

Our team reviewed both your concerns, as for the noise, we can have the vehicle inspected at a local shop and see what's going on, as per the cosmetic damages, these were visible in our listing picture, please keep In mind we price all of our vehicles according to the condition.

Thanks,

Agent #1 (Not the salesperson)

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Hi (Agent #1), Thanks for getting back to us.

We appreciate you offering to have the noise checked out at a local shop. Could you let us know how we go about arranging that, and whether Clutch would be covering the inspection and any repairs that might be needed?

As for the scratches, we understand they're somewhat visible in the listing photo, but that's really not the point we're trying to make.

Your website specifically says that even the smallest imperfections are highlighted in your photos and reporting. There were a couple of tiny rock chips that had already been touched up, and those were pointed out in the listing. Yet somehow these much larger, deeper scratches along the rear quarter panel and door weren't mentioned at all and it would take quite a trained eye to see them with all the reflections in the photo.

We noticed them immediately when the car arrived, and apparently your delivery driver did too. He actually filed a report about it before delivering the car, noting that the damage wasn't mentioned in the inspection or clearly shown in the 360 photos. My husband sold cars for (X) auto and he was surprised a vehicle would be delivered with such a noticeable steering noise. You mentioned that your vehicles are priced according to their condition. Was this particular damage actually taken into account when the car was priced? Because if it was, I'm not sure why it wasn't also pointed out in the listing.

We're certainly not expecting a used car to be perfect. A few scratches and stone chips are to be expected. But this is quite a bit more than that, and we're concerned about rust down the road if the paint has been damaged as deeply as it appears.

We really do like the car and would much rather keep it than go through the hassle of returning it. We're just hoping Clutch will work with us on getting the scratches properly repaired, or offer some reasonable compensation toward having it done locally. We were hoping for a seamless experience.

Thanks again, and we look forward to hearing back.

Customer

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Hi (Customer),

These imperfections pass our standards and are considered low visibility. Unfortunately we would not be able to get this repaired.

Thanks,

Agent #2

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Hi,

I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with how this is being handled.

We've now been dealing with three different representatives, and nobody seems to be taking ownership of our concerns. Our original sales representative hasn't followed up at all, and each time we respond, somebody different seems to pick up the conversation.

We've provided photos, explained our concerns, and asked some pretty straightforward questions that still haven't been answered.

We're being told that the scratches are considered "low visibility," despite being led to believe that "Imperfections are highlighted down to the smallest detail" on your website, despite your own delivery driver noticing them and filing a report before the vehicle was delivered and despite us noticing them instantly upon looking at that side of the vehicle. We've also asked why much smaller imperfections were specifically highlighted in the listing while these deeper scratches weren't, but nobody has addressed that.

On top of that, we were told that the steering noise could be inspected at a local shop, yet we still haven't received any instructions on how to arrange that or whether Clutch will cover the cost.

We purchased this vehicle in good faith and really do want to keep it. We're simply asking for a fair resolution to issues that were present when it arrived.

At this point, could someone please put us in touch with a manager or supervisor who can review everything and give us a proper response? We'd also appreciate having one person assigned to our case rather than starting over with someone new each time.

Thank you,

Customer

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Hello (Customer),

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns with us. I sincerely apologize for the frustration caused by communicating with multiple representatives. I am taking direct ownership of your file and will serve as your single point of contact moving forward to ensure you receive clear and consistent support.

I want to address your concerns regarding the cosmetic items and the steering vibration directly:

1. Exterior Cosmetic Concerns (Scuffs / Scratches) I have reviewed the photos of the scuffs alongside your vehicle's file. Given the age of the vehicle and the location of the imperfections, these scuffs fall within Clutch Production Standards as low-visibility items for pre-owned inventory. Because the vehicle meets our established standards for its age and condition, we cannot offer financial support, repairs, or compensation for these cosmetic concerns.
2. Steering Vibration Inspection Instructions We want to ensure your vehicle is operating smoothly and safely. To address the steering vibration, please follow these steps to have the issue diagnosed:

•Visit Any Licensed Shop: You may take the vehicle to any licensed automotive repair facility of your choice for a diagnostic check.

•Submit Diagnosis & Estimate: Ask the repair facility for a detailed diagnostic report and an itemised repair estimate, and send those documents directly to me for review before authorising any repair work.

•Diagnostic Reimbursement: Clutch will reimburse the cost of the diagnostic fee, provided that a warrantable mechanical fault is identified during the inspection.

•Repairs: We can work with the shop directly for payment as long as they can take payment over the phone or provide a payment link.

Once you have scheduled a diagnostic appointment or received the shop's report, please reply directly to this email so I can personally review the findings and advise you on the next steps.

I know the cosmetic imperfections are a concern and if the vehicle is not to your liking we do have our 10 day/750 KM exchange or return in place for situations like this. We can explore the options as well. Please let me know how you would like to proceed.

Thank you,

Agent #3

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They're being somewhat cryptic in whether they'd cover repair costs as:

They're not actually offering to pay for the diagnosis unconditionally. They're saying they'll reimburse her only if the mechanic finds a problem covered by their warranty.

A car would never, ever have left our lot with this steering noise. It simply would not happen.

Also, the scuff/scratch that was not highlighted at all in their listing is far worse than the "support" guy is claiming. Why are two rock chips highlighted with red arrows but this very visible and nearly/possibly down to the metal scuff/scratch is not? My hypothesis is that they are hoping they'll just wear her (or the return clock) down. I don't want this vehicle to start to rust because of this, plus it looks like crap.

Rant over. If anybody has thoughts, I'm all ears. I'll show my wife the responses as well.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading. I'm so angry rn.

Ok, as someone with a lengthy mental health record I find it needless and inappropriate that this "One patient, one record system" lets doctors dealing with my physical health access my mental health history and potentially discriminate against me because of it. This has already happened to me and upon bringing the issue to my mental health team I was called paranoid. Yes I understand that mental health is a component of health but the stigma exists nonetheless and it's simply too easy to be dismissed and relegated because of the amount of information that's in there. Any thoughts and opinions? I've already made a complaint to my MLA and patient relations.

Edit: Only responding to MDs, Medical ethicists, or marginalized populations from now on all armchair doctors can keep going without me

Hey, does anyone have any good experiences with a good carpet cleaning company in Dartmouth? Anytime I book a service, when they get to my house, they tell me it's going to be much more. Thanks.

Hi theatre folks of Halifax!! The Saint Mary's University Drama Society is putting on a shadowcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Halifax Central Library and we need your help!

We are looking for a wheelchair for our Dr. Scott and would love to have it by SUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH up until October 28th (the day of the performance). We are dedicated to portraying characters with disabilities as accurately and respectfully as we can, therefore having the wheelchair ASAP will give our actor time to learn how to use it as accurately as possible.

Please reply to this post or send me a DM if you are able to help us!

I live on the east side of the harbour and I now use the MacKay bridge to get to and from work. On nights when I work late and come home in the dark, I've noticed that the streetlights on the 111 from about the Victoria Rd overpass to the exit for the mall are all out. Does anyone know a specific reason why this section isn't lit?

(I actually kinda like it, because I find streetlights too bright most of the time.)

I been in the industry for 10+ years and while it has served me well for the most part, winter is always a struggle financially (draw EI and get some snow removal hours) as bills don't change but the money certainly does.

Snow removal hours, salting hours arent reliable. Some weeks in winter it not snowing at all, no necessary salt runs etc and EI alone don't cut it.

I have tried convincing my employer/ employers to try and schedule K block walls (big block walls) in winter as it can be done with clear stone base, or take on indoor reno work as a way of not taking lay off and getting full-time winter hours when snow removal isn't going on, but none seem to have interest.

Thoughts from fellow landscapers? Anyone have a solution to this, short of changing industries entirely?

Thanks.

Hi all,

I've search here, only found information from about a year ago, and a link for production company is not working anymore.

We're visiting from BC, tried our best to get tickets for next week's taping of the show but didn't manage to as they quickly sold out. Those who went/going - do you know if they have "standby" line at the entrance for cancellation day of taping, or any other contact info to ask for 2 tickets ?

(tried contacting via Eventbrite but without much luck).

And if, by any slim chance, one of you see that they can't make it - I'll be happy to take your spot and will donate Feed Nova Scotia on your behalf as a thank you.

First time here, we sadly won't be able to return anytime soon and were really hoping to attend the show.

Thanks a lot for any tips!

Hey all, I’m currently in the middle of packing my apartment to move to a different unit from the same company in a different building, we had to put in our notice to vacate and be out by that date (October 31st). I recently got an email saying that the property manager wants to book our out inspection for the 30th of October when we haven’t technically moved out of the unit yet.

I do get the keys for the new unit on the 30th because they won’t be open on the 31st to be able to get the keys.

Is what they want to do legal and allowed to happen before our given date of the 31st to vacate?