May 16-22, 2019

Vol. 26, No. 51

This week’s issue is definitely one to read in the newspaper version if possible. Find it, ditch your devices and settle in to our cover story about why you need a hobby. Spending time on doing something just for fun is an investment in future you.

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City

HRP and RCMP say ‘not yet’ to Board of Police Commissioners apology request

To do so now would be “disingenuous”

By Caora McKenna
May 16, 2019
City

Council to explore making open street events more affordable

A staff report on ways to reduce costs to come

By Jennifer Cruickshank
May 16, 2019
City

Flyer foes fear not, new by-law getting closer

Council approves first reading of by-law to cut down on flyer litter

By Caora McKenna
May 16, 2019
News

After a nine-month search, Dal's new president starts in eight months

Dr. Deep Saini will be coming from the University of Canberra to take command at Dalhousie.

By Jennifer Cruickshank
May 17, 2019
News

Florida man comes all the way to Nova Scotia to yell at Emera

And warn that what comes after coal could still be bad.

By Kaila Jefferd-Moore
May 17, 2019
News

Eight plus-a-penthouse storey building plans approved for Robie, Cunard and Compton Street block

One more development squeaks in before the centre plan

By Caora McKenna
May 22, 2019
Opinion

Ramadan supports unavailable for prisoners in Burnside

“These people don’t care about my religion.”

By Masuma Khan
May 15, 2019
Opinion

Letters to the editor, May 16, 2019

This is the letter from this week's print edition.

May 16, 2019

Arts & Culture

Visual arts review: The Captive Rain Forest

Ford Doolittle turns the ecosystem inside Biosphere 2 into thoughtful, dynamic photographs.

By Mollie Cronin
May 16, 2019
Arts & Culture

Visit with The Realistic Joneses

KAZAN CO-OP's production of Will Eno's comedic drama hilariously plods through everyday life, just hoping to connect.

By Tara Thorne
May 16, 2019
Arts & Culture

Why getting a hobby is a perfect form of punk rock rebellion

For a life less monetized, you can fight burnout and the demands of capitalism by spending time on yourself.

By Morgan Mullin
May 16, 2019
Arts & Culture

Film review: The Hustle

Hathaway and Wilson go for the grift in new comedy.

By Tara Thorne
May 16, 2019
Arts & Culture

Theatre review: Little Thing, Big Thing

Neptune remounts Donal O'Kelly's warped two-hander.

By Carey Bray
May 16, 2019
Arts & Culture

Reclaiming your time

Find the fun in being distinctly mediocre with one of these amateur-friendly, all-levels activities that’ll help give you a life outside of your job.

By Morgan Mullin
May 16, 2019
Music

Have a memorable Memorial Cup kickoff weekend with these Sure Things

By Morgan Mullin
May 16, 2019
Music

First Aid Kit cancels all summer dates, including Halifax

Noooooooo

By Tara Thorne
May 21, 2019
Comics

Art Brat Comics

By Mollie Cronin
May 16, 2019

Food

Where I Work: Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Cafe

Why Helen Zhao is on cloud nine making sweets influenced by both Asian and French baking.

By Hal Atwood
May 16, 2019
Food

A toast to our ocean playground: the best three Tidal Bays of 2018

Jessica Emin picks her favourites from the latest vintage of our appellation wine.

By Jessica Emin
May 16, 2019

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Recover your personal treasures, Aquarius

By Rob Brezsny
May 16, 2019
Savage Love

Decent disclosure

A lesson on herpes: The statistics, the social stigma and the responsbility of telling sexual partners.

By Dan Savage
May 16, 2019

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