Did you hear about this? Your new Halifax stamp is here
Some good morning, buddy — this is Halifax, and we have stories. And sometimes, my son, those stories get put right on a stamp. You know, you’re licking a stamp to send a card to your auntie in Truro, and there it is: a piece of Halifax history, sticking right to the envelope. Canada Post just put out a new stamp in their "Places of Pride" series, and guess what? It’s celebrating The Turret, our old legendary lesbian and gay club. Now, if you know anything about Halifax, you know this isn't just about a building; it's about a whole era of our city.
### Why The Turret Matters
The Turret, for those who might not remember or who are new to our fair city, was a fixture. It wasn't just a bar; it was a home, a meeting place, a sanctuary for the 2SLGBTQ+ community for decades. We’re talking about a place that opened its doors way back in the 1970s on Gottingen Street and kept them open through so much change, until it eventually closed in 2005. Think about the stories those walls could tell, the music that was played, the friendships forged. It’s some good to see it recognized, you know? It's a reminder of how far we've come, and how important those spaces were, especially in a city that’s always had a bit of a quiet rebellious streak.
* This stamp isn't just pretty paper; it’s a nod to: * Halifax's deep and vibrant 2SLGBTQ+ history. * The community leaders and pioneers who built those spaces. * Our city's long-standing tradition of acceptance and, sometimes, quiet defiance.
It’s easy to forget, with all the new glass towers going up along the waterfront, the rich, complicated history that makes this city what it is. But this stamp, it’s a little piece of that history, traveling through the mail system, reminding everyone that Halifax has always been a place for all sorts of people to find their people. That's some good, my son.
Some good morning, buddy — this is Halifax, and we have stories. Keith and the crew will be laughing about this on the show, catch them live at mornings.live.