All the neighbourhoods within walking distance
Jamie Simpson sorts out ropes high above an Agricola Street backyard.
These pictures were taken Saturday afternoon.
A helper on the ground helps lower branches cut by the forester, seen here two-thirds of the way up the tree.
No cherry picking going on here.
HALIFAX — A fresh garden plot has appeared on the south side of the fountain in the middle of the Halifax Common. The gardener has planted three flowers and a multi-coloured sign with a message that could be interpreted as anti-Black Eyed Peas. 
Do any readers know who authored the sign? Was it put up in a splash of publicity, or in the dark of night?
HALIFAX – Sizzling Mediterranean food and free admission. Lebanese Festival organizers have those two aces up their sleeves when competing with Paul McCartney for an audience this weekend.
It’s the ninth year of the event, which attracts many volunteers from Halifax’s Lebanese community.
“We’ve all been here since the beginning of the festival,” said Lorendo, pictured above between Caroline, on left, and Ramza. The three were tending to a grill full of chich taouk and kafta Friday afternoon, just before the onslaught of the after-work crowd.
Kid activities, live music, folk dancing and a raffle are other reasons to attend the festival, which runs until Sunday night at the Olympic Centre at 2304 Hunter Street.
North and Agricola 