Michelle Doucette

Apr 23-29, 2015

Vol. 22, No. 47

Thanks to the Liberal Party’s budget, the province’s attention remains turned to saving #NSFilmJobs. So this week we’re using our cover story as a reminder that while all artists are important to Nova Scotia, it’s always hard to be an artist here.

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City

Everything you need to know about Halifax’s budget

Snow and taxes. Taxes and snow.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 23, 2015
News

What’s the best way to file your taxes?

Haligonians break down their routines for the most annoying part of April

By Rebecca Dingwell
Apr 23, 2015
News

Film talks continue but is any progress being made?

Hurry up and wait, for NS film industry. 

By Jennifer Murphy
Apr 23, 2015
News

Who files Freedom of Information requests in Nova Scotia? We're not sure

Province calls tracking system “antiquated and cumbersome.”

By Jacob Boon
Apr 27, 2015
News

Ecology Action Centre is on the road again

Charitable group gears up for greener future in new digs.

By Michael Lee
Apr 28, 2015
Shoptalk

Make some Food Noise

More fun on Portland Street

By Jessica Flower
Apr 4, 2015
Shoptalk

Make some Food Noise

More fun on Portland Street

By Jessica Flower
Apr 23, 2015
Shoptalk

Wrought Iron Brewing is now Good Robot Brewing

No better time for a rebound than the 11th hour

By Kimber Lubberts
Apr 23, 2015
Shoptalk

What does development mean for the Historic Farmers' Market?

Talking Killam Properties' condos and "farmers' market culture" with HFM's Jessica Ross

By Jennifer Murphy
Apr 24, 2015
Shoptalk

Ghosts and grinds at Plan B

Paranormal cafe serves up coffee…and chills

By Michael Lee
Apr 24, 2015
Shoptalk

Get swept away by Broom Closet Tarot

Queen Street welcomes a space for tarot, rune, tea leave and astrology chart readers

By Kimber Lubberts
Apr 27, 2015
Shoptalk

Dartmouth Makers gonna make

make make make make

By Kimber Lubberts
Apr 29, 2015
Opinion

A stadium is necessary for Halifax growth

Voice of the City

By Christopher McGarry
Apr 24, 2015
Opinion

From the Editor

Know credit

By Kyle Shaw
Apr 23, 2015

Arts & Culture

Mocean Dance’s survival in a wild land

Premiering this month, Mocean Dance’s new piece, Sable Island, expresses the power and courage of Halifax dancers.

By Laura Kenins
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

Beastie Boy grows up in While We’re Young

Adam Horovitz helps Ben Stiller understand Millenials.

By Tara Thorne
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

Choose your own comedy adventure for Ha!ifax ComedyFest

Ha!ifax ComedyFest’s 20th year has an embarrassment of comedy riches. Pick your poison with our handy flowchart.

By Stephanie Johns
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

On the grind

Artist Gavin Quinn’s show is a reflection of the moment.

By Jessica Flower
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

Half-heard, Chapter 33

Our serial novel's penultimate chapter

By Ryan Allen
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

To be continued: Province and film industry strike a deal

But what does this really mean for Nova Scotia’s film future?

By Jennifer Murphy
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

No final punctuation mark for Parentheses Gallery

"Closing but not closing" says co-owner

By Gabby Peyton
Apr 24, 2015
Arts & Culture

Review: While We’re Young

All good until it goes sour

By Tara Thorne
Apr 23, 2015
Arts & Culture

Screen Nova Scotia awards nominees announced

Let's be happy for a second!

By Kimber Lubberts
Apr 29, 2015
Music

Just SPEW it

After a six month hiatus to write new material, metal party machine SPEW is back. SPEW’s mantra remains: drink beer, smoke pot, play music.

By Stephanie Johns
Apr 23, 2015
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter
Apr 23, 2015

Food

Humble Pie’s humble brag

Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market’s meat pie makers heat up their new Dartmouth kitchen.

By Gabby Peyton
Apr 23, 2015
Recipes

Local Recipes 2015

Click through the entire guide

Apr 17, 2015
Restaurant Reviews

The Elle word

Elle’s Bistro gets real with a no-fuss atmosphere and a menu of homey diner classics and epic desserts. 

By Melissa Buote
Apr 23, 2015

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Celebrate your unbirthday, Scorpio

Apr 23, 2015
Savage Love

Virgin territory

What’s the most sensitive way to take my boyfriend’s virginity? Plus: My dominant mate can’t distinguish between life and play.

By Dan Savage
Apr 23, 2015
Cannabis

Incredible edibles: Supreme Court decides if Canadians can get baked

Something to toke about - Part 2

By Hilary Beaumont
Apr 23, 2015

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