Jan 17-23, 2013

News + Opinion

• News

  This week at city council

  January 14 meeting: A new council dynamic threatens to break the old boys' club.

  By Tim Bousquet

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Dig this: the new Roots is open

  A fancy concept shop, one block from its old location

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 18, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Leno jokes about Jost

  That's what you get for naming your wine 4Skins

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 18, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Twisted Muse is on the move

  The boutique has a new home on Birmingham

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 18, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Check out the Halifax Biz Awards Finalists

  Halifax Chamber of Commerce picks the best of 'em

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 20, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Send a Local Love Note

  I love really good ideas, and I want everyone to know it

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 21, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Avondale Sky gets fired up

  Saturday afternoon road trip anyone?

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 23, 2013
• Shoptalk

  Return of the Taj

  A grand opening for the Grand Taj (AKA the Taj Mahal)

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 21, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Cheers to Bridge Brewing Company

  Two new beers in town? I'll drink to that.

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 22, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  Full Steam ahead

  This Guysborough-based, organic coffee is the product of the week

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 24, 2013

  
• Shoptalk

  E-Pin Grill House to close

  A sad Facebook announcement from the Barrington Street resto

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 23, 2013

  
• Opinion

  Street art: my conversation with the city

  JJ Steeves is the artist behind the ubiquitous Stray Kittie posters.

  By JJ Steeves

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Opinion

  Mailbag January 17, 2013

  These are the letters and comments from the print edition

  Jan 17, 2013

  

Arts + Music

• Arts & Culture

  Perchance to dream

  The Bus Stop Theatre has shifted to a co-op structure, offering memberships for supporters and a chance for the much-loved venue to thrive.

  By Adria Young

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Family Ties

  The Extra Curricular Art Club's debut photography show The Ties That Bind deconstructs family in diverse ways.

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Strawberries in January

  Lions Den Theatre will leave you with a smile on your face.

  By Kate Watson

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Far Cry 3

  Windows, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 (Ubisoft)

  By Justin Hartling

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  V/H/S

  Directed by Adam Wingard, David Bruckner, Ti West, Glenn McQuaid, Joe Swanberg, Radio Silence (Magnolia)

  By Shannon Fay

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  (You) Set Me on Fire

  By Mariko Tamaki (Razorbill)

  By Tiina Johns

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Husk

  By Corey Redekop (ECW Press)

  By Whitney Moran

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  The Last Stand

  Action schlock, but heartfelt action schlock

  By Jacob Boon

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Mama

  Feral kids? Ghost mom? Sounds like a movie and a half

  By Jacob Boon

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Quartet

  Hoffman's in the director's chair, watch out!

  By Jacob Boon

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Rust and Bone

  Cotillard kills, as per usual

  By Molly Segal

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Arts & Culture

  Broken City

  Noir-ish, soap opera-ish, but not necessarily movie-ish

  By Molly Segal

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Genre bender

  Recorded all over Canada, Nick Everett’s elsethings shows off a meticulous and beautiful sound.

  By Tara Thorne

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Charmed Three

  After a super productive 2012, Three Sheet plan for a new year, a new album and more touring.

  By Stephanie Johns

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Birthday BA

  BA Johnston’s joyful dance towards the grave continues with another blowout birthday bash at Gus’ Pub.

  By Matthew Ritchie

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  In the Dark

  Dark for Dark's simple harmonies are a dream come true.

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  The long ride

  Head to Blue Rodeo for a hit of nostalgia rock.

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  King Louie

  Drilluminati (independent)

  By Hugh Stewart

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Rah Rah

  The Poet’s Dead (Hidden Pony)

  By Doug Taylor

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Little Miss Moffatt

  Wild About Nature (independent)

  By Doug Taylor

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  Yo La Tengo

  Fade (Matador)

  By Jeff Lawton

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Music

  RiFF RaFF + Halifax = BFFs

  "Ballin' so hard they figured I play for Nava Scotia"

  By Stephanie Johns

  Jan 23, 2013

  
• Music

  Surf the French New Wave right into spring

  Ron Foley Macdonald's long-running film series lights up the Dalhousie Art Gallery Wednesday nights

  By Stephanie Johns

  Jan 23, 2013

  
• Music

  VHS, SVP

  AFCOOP desperately seeking video

  By Stephanie Johns

  Jan 23, 2013

  
• Music

  CKDU helps you workshop it

  C-K-D-You Got Skills provides free workshops as valuable as the teachings of Master Splinter

  By Stephanie Johns

  Jan 24, 2013

  
• Comics

  True Story by Don Himmelman

  By Mike Holmes

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Comics

  Hey You Guys

  By Paul Hammond

  Jan 17, 2013

  

Food + Drink

• Restaurant Reviews

  In the Noble

  Halifax’s blossoming cocktail culture gets a taste of old timey at a stealthy new speakeasy-inspired bar.

  By Hilary Beaumont

  Jan 17, 2013

  

Lifestyle

• Free Will Astrology

  Free Will Astrology

  Reveal secrets to yourself, Gemini

  By Rob Brezsny

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Savage Love

  All the toys in the land

  Spice up your sex life with a variety of aids, but remember you need to work your way up to The Fucksaw.

  By Dan Savage

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  High-speed connection

  In a world that lives on the web, it can be hard to find platonic pals.

  By Jacob Boon

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  Game changer

  Retired Rainman Eric Crookshank has just published his first book, an autobiographical account of how his determination and positivity has helped him to win the game of life.

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  Living well-rounded

  The first clinic in the province to offer coordinated, holistic health care is right here in Halifax.

  By Jessie Harrold

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  A choired taste

  Thanks to one downtown choir, lunchtime has never sounded so good.

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  Well Being Guide 2013 is here

  Haven't you heard? It's the year of you.

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  Just for laughs

  Helen Fong isn’t a comedian, she’s a yoga instructor, but in no time she’ll have you doubling over in the name of relaxation.

  By Allison Saunders

  Jan 17, 2013

  
• Health

  Resolutions for Halifax from Haligonians

  Over 250 ideas to make HRM a better place to live.

  Jan 17, 2013