Vol. 23, No. 15
How does an organization last for 25 years? Day by day by day. Case in point: The Atlantic Fringe Festival, which learned its municipal funding was reduced as opening night approached. Read our coverage to find out how the show is going on.
Rick Clarke’s work isn’t over
The retiring Labour Federation president reflects on his career, and what’s next for Nova Scotia’s workers.
By Michael Lightstone
Whatever happened to the Connaught Pharmacy?
Remembering one of the city's more mysterious businesses.
By Jesse Ward
Here are Irvine Carvery’s answers to last week’s debate questions
Conservative candidate talks women’s issues.
By Jacob Boon
The mural of the story
Freak Lunchbox’s massive new artwork is done, here’s a look at the work that went into it.
By Allison Saunders
Joel Plaskett is opening a cafe/record store/barbershop
Truthfully, truthfully—it's happening
The bright film industry future that was
Artists and technicians bid a sad farewell to Nova Scotia.
By Chris Campbell
Letters to the editor, September 10, 2015
These are the letters and comments from the print edition
Affirming the art of all ages
The colourful catharsis of The Affirmations Colouring Book
By Laura Kenins
Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 7
One review, but it's a good one
By Kate Watson
Get Around Me scores
Gillian English’s comedy tackles sports and sexual assault.
By Kevin Hartford
Getting personal and profound with Once: Africville Stories
David Woods celebrates a community that won’t be forgotten.
How the Atlantic Fringe Festival made it to 25 years
City funding issues or not, the show must go on. And on.
By Adria Young
How to Fringe
Four factors for facilitating festival fun.
10 must-see plays at the Fringe Fest
Selections from our reviewing teams’s daily online reports.
By Amanda Campbell, Carey Bray, Patricia Denyko, Meghan Hubley, Kevin Hartford, Hugo Dann, Kate Watson and Martin Wallace
25 dramatic things younger than the Atlantic Fringe Festival
Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 8
Three days to go and lots to see
Q&A with Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Roberts slithers into the city on his comedy tour this Thursday
Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 9
Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 10
Still so much to see
Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 11
Ginger Nation, Punch Up the big winners at 25th Atlantic Fringe
Country Christmas
Nominee Brett Kissel comes to Halifax for the CCMAs
Ghost Tango’s political timbre
A tiny contemporary opera searches for reconciliation
By Lewis Rendell
Check out all these locals playing Pop Montréal
Québec's coolest music festival features a ton of dazzling Haligoons and more
Nova Scotia Music Week nominees announced
Get ready to rock and/or roll in Yarmouth for the annual regional music awards
Tales from the Cryptorips & Viet Cong show tonight
Polaris Prize shortlist nominees Viet Cong play Gus' Pub with our newest rippers
Welcome to Hellifax
By Tim Carpenter
Secret to success
The Carrot brings together In My Own Voice, Common Roots Farm and the community for a mysterious Sunday market.
Living la dolce vita
The annual Italian Weekend reminds us to take time to savour every bite, always.
By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
Free Will Astrology
Stimulate your excitement, Capricorn
By Rob Brezsny
Tie me up, leave me be
Is it cool for me to hire a dominatrix for limited sexual acts? Plus: If I’m into trans women, can I have love and kids?
By Dan Savage
Halifax poised to pass budget focused on the future
By Matt Stickland
Restoring an unsung hero: How eelgrass is making its comeback in Nova Scotia
By Alison Auld, Climate Story Network
Atlantic Canada’s largest queer arts festival returns to Halifax
By Martin Bauman
Every big show coming to Halifax (and beyond) in 2024
By Team Coast