May 5-11, 2016

Vol. 23, No. 49

Pick up this week’s issue to get the full impact of Moira Donovan’s major cover feature about the city’s affordable housing crisis. (Somehow #longreads doesn’t quite do it.) It’s about people and low-cost options, a growing need and a needed plan.

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City

Seeking shelter from the storm

Halifax is facing an affordable housing crisis, and there's no solution in sight.

By Moira Donovan
May 5, 2016
News

Halifax votes to keep honouring Edward Cornwallis

City council shuts down discussion about controversial city founder after narrow vote.

By Jacob Boon
May 11, 2016
News

Environmental bill of rights proposed by NDP

Nova Scotia needs to rebalance its ecological stewardship, says Gary Burrill

By Jacob Boon
May 5, 2016
News

Cecil Clarke talks Nova Scotia's future

The Cape Breton mayor and Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities’ president on why Halifax needs to be Atlantic Canada’s economic engine of growth. 

By Michael Lightstone
May 5, 2016
News

Halifax Transit drops $17 million on new buses

Up to 100 new vehicles will be used to replacing aging fleet.

By Jacob Boon
May 11, 2016
Shoptalk

Stillwell Beergarden set for Spring Garden Road

More like Beer Garden Road, am I right?

By Allison Saunders and Melissa Buote
May 5, 2016
Opinion

I want to be raised in a healthy environment, not a world of hatred

The violence in our communities has to end.

By Kyasiah Derry
May 5, 2016

Arts & Culture

The mother of all annoying mothers

The Meddler’s creator opens up about being mean to mom.

By Tara Thorne
May 5, 2016
Music

Catching up to Laura Roy: a track-by-track of her new EP

Inspired by '90s R&B, the pop-singer explains her six sweet synth-based songs.

By Adria Young
May 5, 2016
Music

Craft Beer Week, Open City and more Halifax weekend event picks

Your guide to the best weekend ever.

By Lewis Rendell
May 5, 2016

Food

Afternoon delight: a weekend brunch round-up

Six delicious meals to treat your mom to this weekend.

By Melissa Buote and Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Restaurant Reviews

Truck-side keeps on trucking

The food truck food court is cheery, but it misses the point.

By Melissa Buote
May 5, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Shed some stuff, Virgo

By Rob Brezsny
May 5, 2016
Savage Love

Virgin territory

Variations on virginity, from “what’s wrong with me” to “what if I end up trapped?” Plus: Avoiding accidental anal.

By Dan Savage
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Terri-Lynn & Jarrett

A picture perfect surprise engagement at Egypt Falls

By Terri-Lynn Warren
May 9, 2016
Weddings

Dressed to say yes

Before you start searching for that special dress, Christa Ackerman has a few tips to guide the way.

By Michelle Cameron
May 5, 2016
Weddings

A sense of humour helps

Wedding planner Tara Tasco on rehearsal dinners, speeches and picking the right planner for you.

By Michelle Cameron
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Precious petals

Dartmouth florist Korayne Romanchuk offers tips on thinking outside the box and stretching your floral budget.

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Giddy-up with Paper Pony

Halifax’s Paper Pony makes custom illustrated wedding invitations that you’ll want to frame after the big day.

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Simply irresistible

Take a load off in the frosting department—the latest cake trend is stripped simplicity.

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

The power of flowers

Oh Dina!’s Nicole McInnis shares three ways to add a little bit of whimsy to your wedding day look.

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Once upon a winter

Lindsay Duncan and Rebecca Taussig put together a wedding style shoot that’ll warm your heart in any season.

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Taryn & Justin

Married September 26, 2015

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Carol & Neketo

Married October 10, 2015

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Amanda & Tony

Married November 1, 2015

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Daniel & Robert

Married June 26, 2015

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Allison & Matt

Married August 29, 2015

By Allison Saunders
May 5, 2016
Weddings

Nirupa & Mike

Popping the question with a proposal party

By Michelle Cameron
May 9, 2016
Weddings

Where do I find an affordable officiant?

May 10, 2016

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