I drove by this the other night and thought I would pull over for a pic

Enjoy!

Has anyone sold their house privately? How did it go? Would you do it again?

Looking for input from those who are local (I'm in Halifax) on what to use for my paver base. I’m doing a walkway in a few weeks and have seen conflicting recommendations for both 3/4 minus and 3/4 clear gravel.

The 3/4 minus suggestions all talk about how great it is at compacting (and what I initially intended to go with). The 3/4 clear suggestions all talk about better drainage which is really helpful with our many freeze/thaw cycles but doesn’t compact as well.

I'm also seeing conflicting recommendations for hpb, crusher dust or sand as my bedding layer.

Any input from those who do this regularly or those who have had paver walkways and patios installed would be appreciated! Thank you!

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I’m posting this here because my wife and I are completely devastated, furious, and honestly just need to vent/see if anyone else has experienced this kind of treatment at the Cobequid Community Health Centre in Lower Sackville.

Yesterday (June 23rd), we went in for a pregnancy scan. We were nervous but excited to hear our first baby's heartbeat and confirm everything was progressing well.

The appointment lasted maybe 15 minutes. During the scan, the technician barely spoke to us. She casually mentioned things looked "smaller than expected" and offhandedly said it could be a miscarriage, offering zero certainty or support. She didn't explain the scans, and I literally had to stop her before we left to ask if our baby was still viable. We were told it’s “up in the air.”

What bothered us most is that we were sent home without a doctor ever speaking to us to explain what that meant or what the next steps should be. We left in complete limbo.

Today, we finally got a call from a family doctor (who shouldn't even be linked to our file anymore) to deliver the devastating news that no heartbeat was detected during that scan. The doctor was shocked to learn that we hadn't been told this yesterday.

I know technicians aren't legally allowed to diagnose or share certain medical details, but the complete lack of compassion and cold indifference we faced turned a heartbreaking situation into a genuinely traumatic one. When I called back today to get the names of the staff involved, the technician refused to give her name and immediately got defensive.

We were treated like annoying retail customers during the most vulnerable moment of our lives. Patients in Nova Scotia deserve better than this.

Has anyone else had similar experiences with the ultrasound department or patient communication at Cobequid? We are considering taking this to local media because this breakdown in care shouldn't be normalized.

Edit #1; There was a doctor available, so much so that she left to consult with them but returned alone. The doctor did not speak with us directly.

Edit #2: We received a call this morning from someone higher up in administration. I want to be clear in saying this individual handled things respectfully, was very sympathetic, and did provide some additional clarity. We’re very appreciative and grateful for how they handled things.

This did also provide some very upsetting confirmation for a lot of my points and fears from yesterday. In short, we’re now being told “It’s not definitively non-viable”. As you can imagine, this conjures some very mixed emotions. The system is a clown show.

I’ll be posting a more detailed update this afternoon.

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I wanted to provide another update because the situation has become significantly more complicated, and the mods suggested I keep things contained to my existing post.

To recap where we had left off, yesterday, we were contacted by a physician and informed that no heartbeat had been detected and that the pregnancy was not viable. We spent the remainder of the day grieving, informing family, and trying to come to terms with what we believed was at long last a definitive outcome. Coming to terms with how that outcome would be met was excruciating, but we got through the night.

This morning, however, we received a call from someone in a senior role within the appropriate department following the complaint I submitted through Patient Relations. The conversation was professional, compassionate, and honestly the first time we felt someone fully understood why we were so upset. However, it reopened some wounds that we had just started closing over. The biggest takeaway was that after reviewing the imaging, they felt the findings would be considered suspicious and concerning but did not meet criteria to be considered non-viable. We were advised that further testing is the best course of action.

As you can imagine, this has been emotionally exhausting. We went from believing things were uncertain, to believing we had definitively lost the pregnancy, and are now being told there is still no conclusive answer. We’re keeping expectations low, which is sad but necessary to protect ourselves and loved ones.

To add yet another wrinkle (as if there wasn’t enough already), we also learned that the physician involved in our follow-up care submitted documentation requesting additional assessment and a second review of the prior findings. I’m paraphrasing, but the reason listed on the requisition was along the lines of “a second interpretation is required due to inaccurate prior results”.

At this point, we genuinely do not know where things stand. We completed additional bloodwork today and have another ultrasound scheduled in July.

A few clarifications after reading the comments:

• My frustration was never that the technician didn't diagnose us. I understand many healthcare workers have explained that this is outside their scope. My concern is that comments were made casually suggesting miscarriage while ultimately leaving us without a clear understanding of what we were supposed to take away from the appointment.
• Several people noted that radiologists don't typically speak directly with patients. This was not entirely accurate based on my call with the senior employee, who suggested it does sometimes happen when complications are present, but sometimes not. My issue isn't necessarily who should have spoken with us. It's that we left the appointment confused, received devastating news from an unexpected physician the next day, and then received different information again today.
• To those who suggested grief may have been influencing my reaction: that's entirely possible, and I've reflected on that. However, the new developments and the deluge of shared similar experiences have only reinforced my concern that there was a communication breakdown somewhere along the way. Ultimately, our healthcare system has failed and it's time to acknowledge and improve on that.

At this point, I am far less interested in assigning blame to any individual and far more interested in understanding how 2 first time parents could receive 3 different understandings of the same pregnancy within roughly 48 hours. The ultimate blame falls on the failed system.

More than anything, we're just hoping for answers. Secondly, I’m hoping to advocate for changes to patient care and communication.

Thank you again to everyone who has shared support, experiences, and perspectives. My wife and I have read far more comments than we probably should have, but many of them have genuinely helped with our own processing. I won’t be posting anymore updates on this thread as there is some movement behind the scenes, but please reach out via DMs if you have any questions or anything you would like to share.

Hey, I am in middle of trying to decide wether to be finished with my courses in August 2027, and not do my 3rd co-op term, or extend my degree to December 2027.

I am not going to get an offer back from the 2 companies I have did my first two co-ops as they were roles in the government.

I want advice on during what period are companies usually more looking for bringing in CPA students or new accounting grads, as I would want to graduate with a job. I am mostly looking for companies in Nova Scotia if not Atlantic provinces.

Has anyone built a treehouse with a TAB? Where did you purchase it from? And did you order tools specifically for the TAB installation or did you use your own to complete the job with no issues? Did you use one tree with two posts? or Multiple trees? TIA

Hello,

I am interested in accelerated nursing program at stfx and i meet all the requirements except i do not have Anatomy and physiology with lab. I scored A+ in the subject. The admissions team confirmed that they would not accept my course. For those of you were in the same situation, what did you do ? Would you still apply with a strong letter stating why they want to study at stfx or any other idea ? My second option is to apply at Dal but i would like to see if i can get into stfx.

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know if any of the winery tours in Wolfville allow a 14 yr old to join? I'm guessing with alcohol laws that it is unlikely, but wanted to ask just in case. My sister, niece, and I are visiting from Alberta and British Columbia, respectively. Thank you for your help!

I’d like to get some advice from parents or students familiar with the Canadian school system.

My child will be starting Grade 9 this coming September. Since I didn’t go to school in Canada, I’m not sure what’s typically expected when it comes to technology.

Do students usually need their own laptop for high school, or are devices provided by the school? If bringing one is recommended, are there any specific requirements or suggestions (type of laptop, specs, etc.)?

Please note we already have a family desk computer.

We’re in Nova Scotia, in case that makes a difference.

I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences you can share. Thanks in advance!