Comments on No Ordinary Rollercoaster: Union Jane puts The Chronicle Herald in its place

The story they did was kind of ridiculous. Especia...

2008-05-12T20:44:00.000-03:00

The story they did was kind of ridiculous. Especially this part:

"Two business people in the mall believe the robber is a local panhandler.

Don Whitt, who operates the Calendar Club wagon near the bank entrance, was outside having a smoke when the robbery occurred.

"The first thing I saw was a security guard went running past me and fell down," said Mr. Whitt."

For one, I was the security guard that fell down. I was sitting in the holding room in the basement with my supervisor, checking our emails, when Chris (the security guard who was in line at the bank) calls over the radio that there is a robbery at the Scotiabank. So Donnie and I run out into the loading bay and out the loading bay doors, and that is where I tripped. I didn't know who ran up to me and asked me if I was okay, but it was Don Whitman, the Calendar kiosk guy. I mean, I understand that's the only thing he saw, but I have NO IDEA why the reporters would put that in the paper. The next day when I came in to work, everyone is like "who is the one that fell down?" So now it's a running joke. Although I don't mind. It's kind of funny... I'm known to walk into walls and such. :)

On top of all that, the calendar kiosk guy, and the crystal kiosk girl were brand new in the mall at the time and they have NO IDEA who is a pan handler or not. Kurt Hann was NOT a known panhandler in Halifax. We pretty much know the faces and names of most of the panhandlers that come in and out of the mall. Mr. Hann was not one of them. We found out later that he was on parole in Newfoundland. And despite what the crystal kiosk girl said, Mr. Hann was not an "older man with white hair." He had darker greyish hair.

Basically, The Chronicle Herald just put a bunch of speculatory information in their article. Why? I have no idea. Something to fill the paper with, I suppose.

Anyways... back to my story. After I got up from tripping and falling, Donnie and I caught up with Chris on Barrington St. where we followed Mr. Hann. He was carrying a duffle bag and started waving his knife at us. Then we followed him across the street behind the Trade Mart on the east roadway (by the Atcan self-storage door). That's when the cops arrived and one of the officers hopped over the fence, and told Mr. Hann to drop the knife. He refused at first, but when the officer pulled out his gun and pointed it at Mr. Hann, then he complied.

Now, get this... this is the funniest part. We heard from some of the officers that when they took Mr. Hann in to the station, and asked him why he didn't drop the knife until the officer pulled out his gun.

Mr. Hann replied: "That was a gun? I thought it was a TASER!"

For you, Shannon, anything. By the way, that tingl...

2008-02-21T22:22:00.000-04:00

For you, Shannon, anything. By the way, that tingle can probably get cleared up with antibiotics.

One thing to say:Union Jane = Excellent addition t...

2008-02-21T11:18:00.000-04:00

One thing to say:

Union Jane = Excellent addition to NOR

I won't lie, Ben. I get excited whenever new NOR pops up in my RSS, but there is a special tingle when I see the title start with Union Jane. Keep her coming. ;)

I'd like to think it's a misguided publicity stunt...

2008-02-20T14:28:00.000-04:00

I'd like to think it's a misguided publicity stunt for Scotia Square:

One of our many colourful patrons at Downtown Halifax's largest shopping centre tried to bring a bit of excitement into the lives of shoppers today as he made use of many of our hip and exciting stores.

Sipping on a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from the NSLC, excellent for dinner at our very own sushi restaurant, and wielding a knife purchased at the Everything For A Dollar Store, he enjoyed the convenience of the Scotia Bank and the pleasantries of our security.

While making his escape, he browsed the city's premier faux-crystal vendor and the work-out supplement booth before leaving to explore the rest of Barrington Street's many offerings.

Join us on Duke Street every day for many such exciting events and fabulous shopping!

Scotia Square...like no other.