Nov 22-28, 2012

News + Opinion

• News

  Tantallon Transitions

  Transition St. Margarets Bay prepares for the tough times ahead.

  By Chris Benjamin

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  On the cover: New Restaurants 2012

  With Ace Burger Company, Edible Matters, Jincheng Chinese Cuisine, blogger bites and more.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Paint the town red, white and local

  Two dollar egg nog lattes? Take THAT Black Friday.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  RANS' besto restos

  Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia Awards winners are...

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Ain't no party like a jewellery party

  ToriXO invites you to buy some bling-bling for your sweet thing

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Gimme some Grimsmo

  The first in a series of profiles on local businesses.

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  The Chickenburger flies the coop

  The sky is falling on the Queen Street location of the popular diner.

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Weekend food tip: backdoor burritos

  Cantina Mexicana is cooking late night, and will even deliver to your lazy ass

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Better Than Her blooms

  A new ladies boutique finds a home in Spring Garden Place

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 27, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Ropa Vieja pops up

  Neighbourhood shopping, vintage tag popping

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 28, 2012
• Shoptalk

  Taste of Nova Scotia for the win

  The Taste of NS Prestige Awards went like this...

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 27, 2012

  
• Shoptalk

  Knit pick: Dartmouth Yarns

  A profile of the sweet. new shop bringing fibre art lovers to downtown Dartmouth

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 29, 2012

  
• Opinion

  Culled

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Opinion

  Missing Cousin's

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Opinion

  Eye on the mayor

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Opinion

  Dexter’s SAP deal: For saps?

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Opinion

  Correction: November 22, 2012

  Nov 22, 2012
• Environment

  Mobile home

  The Morris House is moving again; its saviours hope it will be a green, affordable home for nine young people.

  By Chris Benjamin

  Nov 22, 2012

  

Arts + Music

• Arts & Culture

  Bradley Cooper’s Silver Linings challenge

  Instead of relaxing, the star “hit the jackpot” with his edgy role in Silver Linings Playbook.

  By Tara Thorne

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Just Breathe

  Roxanne Smith's exhibit Breathe Normally memorializes everyday moments.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Say yes to ConsentFest

  ConsentFest 2012 will challenge rape culture more than rage-screaming into your pillow will.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Comedic Dee-light

  Gerry Dee brings his stand up show Life After Teaching to the Cohn.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Thermae Romae (Volume 1)

  by Mari Yamazaki (Yen)

  By Lissa Pattillo

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Everything Under the Sun

  by David Suzuki and Ian Hanington (Greystone/David Suzuki Foundation)

  By Dorian Geiger

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner

  PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, iOS (Telltale)

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Halo 4

  Xbox 360 (343 Industries)

  By Justin Hartling

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Life of Pi

  Lee does Martel justice with his magical adaptation

  By Molly Segal

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Rise of the Guardians

  Decently charming, enchanting enough

  By Jacob Boon

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Arts & Culture

  Red Dawn

  Won't someone consider the sexy action stars?

  By Jacob Boon

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  This Is What Happens Next

  The ordinary becomes extraordinary in this one-man show

  By Kate Watson

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Music

  Acres and Acres play with wide open spaces

  Release show for the new Truth and Sky album is at the same church where the band recorded its subtle debut

  By Matthew Ritchie

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Lone Cloud blends Mi’kmaq tradition and modern style

  Alan Syliboy’s band releases We Are Medicine Men

  By Adria Young

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Sound and vision

  Music, art and literature come together with the Fool’s Errand zine launch featuring Chief Thundercloud and Troy Richter

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  A Fine Balance

  Grassmarket finds space between joy and grief on the new album You Are for the Ocean.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Improv Club

  PANOS hits the mark on its unplanned but great album.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Grassmarket

  You are the Ocean (Independent)

  By Doug Taylor

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Rain Over St. Ambrose

  Truth for News (Acadian Embassy)

  By Doug Taylor

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Jay Mayne

  Chop Trees Over Everything (independent)

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Crystal Castles

  III (Fiction/Polydor)

  By Jeff Lawton

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  Mixtape mania

  Give a Big American Macy's Thanks for Ryan Hemsworth

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  More Marquee

  And pizza? Click through to see

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Music

  BYE LOCALS!

  halifaxlocals.com shuts down Saturday. I'm saying goodbye in the most internetty way possible.

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Music

  See it all this Saturday at Sad Rad

  All ages! With Cher Hann, Paul Doucette, Weirdo Click, Mike O'Neill, Heaven For Real, Kyle Haire

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 23, 2012

  
• Music

  Open spaces

  Atlantic Minds Wide Open film festival fosters community and mental wellness

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 28, 2012

  
• Music

  This is what Xzibit's tour van looks like

  On the streets of an unnamed Atlantic province.

  By Stephanie Johns

  Nov 28, 2012

  
• Comics

  True Story by Michelle Yorke

  By Mike Holmes

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Comics

  Hey You Guys

  By Paul Hammond

  Nov 22, 2012

  

Food + Drink

• Food

  Top 3 restauants of 2012: Ace Burger Company

  Brooklyn Warehouse's kid sister wins big with simple burgers that are as unpretentious as they are delicious.

  By Melissa Buote

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  The Watchlist

  They’re too new to judge, but these restos are on our radar.

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  Top 3 of 2012: Edible Matters

  Hammonds Plains hits the jackpot with this community-focused, local-inspired homestyle kitchen.

  By Melissa Buote

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  Top 3 of 2012: Jincheng Chinese Cuisine

  This one chef operation turns up the heat downtown with freshly-chopped, family-run, real Sichuan.

  By Melissa Buote

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  Burger’s the word

  With Ace, Cheese Curds, Flip and Relish sizzling in four corners of the city, it’s safe to say 2012 was the year of the gourmet burger.

  By Melissa Buote

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  Developing story

  From subtle spruce-ups to full renovations, a dose of newness can revitalize a restaurant.

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Food

  Blogger bites

  Some of the city’s top food fanatics take a minute away from their blogs to dig into the year in dining out.

  By Halifax Food Bloggers

  Nov 22, 2012

  

Lifestyle

• Free Will Astrology

  Free Will Astrology

  Choose responsibly, Gemini

  By Rob Brezsny

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Savage Love

  A swift kick to the senses

  Is my old boss asking me to kick him in the groin a sexual thing? Also: Do I betray my poly beliefs for the girl I love?

  By Dan Savage

  Nov 22, 2012

  
• Weddings

  Winchester's and Felicity Bridal make it offical

  Two of Halifax's top bridal shops join forces

  By Allison Saunders

  Nov 22, 2012