Vol. 17, No. 2
Non-existent crosswalk lines around Dartmouth High School.
By Patrol Superintendent Laportno
Second World Naked Bike Ride one hard ass demo
How many Haligonians will participate in the World Naked Bike Ride as it flaps through Halifax?
By Erica Butler
Who is premier Darrell Dexter?
By Stephen Kimber
Mosher: Halifax will be next financial capital, "instead of Singapore"
You hear the darndest things at city council.
By Tim Bousquet
Darrell Dexter on the campaign trail: photo essay
New Democratic Leader Darrell Dexter campaigning in Kentville during the Apple Blossom Festival.
By Scott Munn
Andrew Younger wins; Jim Smith, Debbie Hum, Steve Streatch lose
Councillors running for provincial office do poorly
Seven human rights complaints involve HRM or its employees
Halifax police department and fire department have multiple compaints filed against them. Also: a complaint filed against adult at Citadel High.
SoundMarket Opens Studios
Former home of Buckley’s will still serve music community
By Carsten Knox
Cunard Express opens
New north end café super-convenient (for lazy Coast employees)
Major Kernels News
Popcorn seller down with new mall locale
Major Tom News
Kick Ass Shoes now carries the charitable footwear from Toms
Happy Hounds Opens
A new dog daycare arrives in the north end
Biz Bounce Arrives
The Halifax business community gets a chance to talk
Vittorio’s barber shop moves north
Vittorio’s barber shop is moving from Queen, across from the Port of Wines, over to the old bus terminal at Almon and Robie.
Former Value Village building site for Harbourview Weekend Market
Harbourview Weekend Market will open July 11. There are over 200 spaces available.
Plastic bag lobby wants to stay disposable
It doesn’t take a Beverly Hillbilly to see through the plastics industry's "research" on cloth bag dangers.
By Lezlie Lowe
Expert: Halifax sewage plant decision violates freedom of information laws
The public has a right to see report, says Darce Fardy
By Darce Fardy
Thibodeau's poetry searches for the exquisite
One, Serge Patrice Thibodeau (Goose Lane), translated by by Jo-Anne Elder.
By Sean Flinn
Money talks for indie filmmakers
Bottle collecting and 50/50 draws: local filmmakers get creative raising money for their movie projects.
By Hillary Titley
Drag Me to Hell a return to form
Drag Me to Hell is a return to the energetic horror-comic style Sam Raimi helped innovate.
By Mark Palermo
Up all about the journey
Up tells us adventures with loved ones are more important than adventure for adventure's sake.
Wendy and Lucy
Directed by Kelly Reichardt (Mongrel Media)
By Lindsay McCarney
Steven Bowers' month-long Carleton residency
And a new EP on the way!
By Tara Thorne
Theatre Review: Shakespeare on Trial
Equal parts laughter and learning
By Kate Watson
Dal architecture students build and destroy
Look for models from the Intensive Structures Workshop happening all around the school this week.
By Sue Carter Flinn
Matt Mays to play Seahorse gig June 19
Sellouts are uncurable, so get those tix now
Dutch Mason Blues Fest announces line-up
Tix on sale tomorrow
More bands added to Virgin Fest
In-Flight Safety + Handsome Furs!
Is that an Ann Pocket you're wearing, or...
NSCAD jewellery grad shows her new collection at Anna Leonowens
Spontaneous singing on the ferry, Monday night
From the brilliant mind that brought you ferry dancing.
N-Glazzy MJ-bee goes live
Or: New Glasgow Music Jubilee line-up announced!
Hunter Hayes cancels Halifax dates
Sad face!
Brotha! Lost actor Henry Ian Cusick in Halifax
Desmond gets off the island for new PBS movie on Charles Darwin.
Halifax Pride receives Hallmark status from city
Community is overwhelmed by official acknowledgement of the festival's importance to the city.
Buy a print, help a young artist this Friday night
Artist Charlotte Wilson-Hammond auctions off work in support of Talent Trust
Live Gig: Cirque de Soliel
Cirque de Soliel, Wednesday, May 27, 8:15pm, at The Metro Centre.
By Team Coast
Reading Classified's Self Explanatory
The hip-hop artist may have a major record deal but Classified keeps it humble for his hometown show.
By Angelina Chapin
Ceti Alpha
Telemetry (independent)
Patrick Watson
Wooden Arms (Secret City Records)
By Dave Hayden
Mastodon
Crack The Skye (Reprise)
Eminem
Relapse (Aftermath)
By Trevor Savory
Malajube's third
Labyrinthes
By Laura Kenins
It's my mom's birthday
By Joey Comeau
True Story
By Mike Holmes
Local brewers battle for best bitter
Homebrewers gather to celebrate the first ever winner of the Ultimate Brew-off, sponsored by the Noble Grape and Garrison Brewery.
By Craig Pinhey
Say no to short-term engagements
The fact he brought up marriage only eight months into a relationship and you didn't laugh in his face automatically disqualifies you from marriage.
By Dan Savage
Bathing beauty: check out art at SeaDog’s
The spa and sauna gets steamy for *Audio Bathhouse*, a night of audio and video installations.
Restoring an unsung hero: How eelgrass is making its comeback in Nova Scotia
By Alison Auld, Climate Story Network
Halifax poised to pass budget focused on the future
By Matt Stickland
Atlantic Canada’s largest queer arts festival returns to Halifax
By Martin Bauman
Every big show coming to Halifax (and beyond) in 2024
