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Life
Barter, trade and borrow
Places and people all over Halifax are finding new ways to add value to their lives without spending money.
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There are tons of places to rent gear around the city for free - learn more in our full show. Caora McKenna
Haligonians can barter, trade and borrow their way to a winter adventure, cooking lesson, or new furniture. From snowshoes to skates, cooking and art classes, tents, camping stoves, hammers and drills — Halifax is bursting with businesses and programs making it easier to share skills and stuff.
Here’s an interactive map of locations in HRM where you can borrow equipment for free:
This piece was part of the Signal radio workshop show. Listen to the full show here:
Catch the regular broadcast of The Signal Radio Show every Friday at 11:00 a.m. on CKDU.
