We here at Halifax Live are delighted that Ottawa is moving forward with funding for the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights.  Although we suspect that Winnipeggers would rather have their hockey team back, we never the less congratulate the citizens of that fair city on their new cultural attraction.

One thing that puzzles us however is why American architect  Antoine Predock chose to model the new building on the Pickelhaube, the Prussian designed helmet worn by German soldiers up until the middle of the first World War.

Update #1 added Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 9 pm. 

Update #2 added Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 10 pm.  

Updates can be found at end of article.

Following the announcement in early March issued by Menu Pet Foods concerning a massive recall of wet cat and dog food because of the presence of toxins in the food, other pet food suppliers are also recalling specific brands on a voluntary or precautionary basis. Because the list of recalled pet food is expanding on an almost daily basis, confusion prevails in pet owners throughout North America.

HalifaxLive.com in an effort to supply the latest information in one place has put together the list of currently recalled pet food brands as of Tuesday, April 3. 2007. If more pet food brands are added to the recall list, HalifaxLive will update accordingly.

Dartmouth resident Holly Slaunwhite, already in mourning over the sudden and tragic death of her six year-old cat, 'Mummie' last week is today saying goodbye to another animal companion. 'Pinkie' is an adult domesticated rat who was adopted by Ms. Slaunwhite in 2004, an unusual choice for the self-professed 26 year-old cat-person but a decision that she has never regretted.

Today Pinkie is dying and in an effort to minimize the rat's obvious suffering, Slaunwhite will have her euthanized. Less than seven days ago, Mummie the cat was suffering in the same manner. When rushed to the Vet for treatment, Slaunwhite had no idea that Mummie would not be returning home again.

**UPDATE # 2**

The province of Nova Scotia apologized to the Mayor and Halifax Regional councillors after the province's announcement of withdrawl from the bidding to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was released earlier than expected.

**UPDATE**

Unconfirmed reports coming from City Hall are indicating that Halifax Regional Council had not been informed by the Province of Nova Scotia of their intent to withdraw support from the Commonwealth Game bid process. Several councillors, upon learning about a news release posted on the province's website, abruptly left chambers in protest.

MORE TO COME.. 

The province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality have withdrawn their support from the bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor Peter Kelly and Barry Barnett, NS Minister of Health Promotion and Protection made the announcment in a news conference in Halifax today.