Jun 16-22, 2016

Vol. 24, No. 3

The rain, the winter, the economy—there are many reasons to not live in Nova Scotia. But then along comes summer, that persuasive argument that we happen to be in the best place on earth. To make the most of it, trust our Hot Summer Guide.

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City

Meet the Big Lifters

The hard-working people rebuilding the Macdonald Bridge, one deck segment at a time.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 16, 2016
News

Bruce Holland uses his community newspaper to announce campaign for city council

“Because I could,” explains District 12 hopeful.

By Jacob Boon
Jun 16, 2016
Shoptalk

There's no place like Biscuit

Wendy Friedman looks back at Biscuit General Store’s 20 years in business.

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 16, 2016
Opinion

Letters to the editor, June 16, 2016

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Jun 16, 2016
Opinion

Carbon pricing offers an answer to climate change

Pricing carbon can help save the environment, and Nova Scotia's economy.

By Naomi Hill
Jun 16, 2016
Environment

SCIENCE MATTERS: South Australia sets an example for the country and the world

By David Suzuki
Jun 22, 2016

Arts & Culture

Five must-see picks at OUTeast Queer Film Fest’s fifth year

Including Madonna’s dancers, Molly Shannon and sexy Paris.

By Kevin Hartford
Jun 16, 2016
Arts & Culture

Stages theatre festival is playing around for two weeks

Featuring a Sistine Chapel redo and a “cultural reality show.”

By Kate Watson
Jun 16, 2016
Music

Ten weekend plans that are better than Netflix

Step aside, TV remote! We've got food trucks, live reggae, roller derby and more.

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 15, 2016
Music

Daveband's first EP is a warm wave hello

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 15, 2016
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
Jun 16, 2016

Food

Simple and pure Potions and Provisions

Annie Brace-Lavoie and Jenner Cormier nourish market-goers with Potions and Provisions.

By Melissa Buote
Jun 16, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Leave your safety zone, Sag

By Rob Brezsny
Jun 16, 2016
Savage Love

Diaper safety

Is my new bf’s diaper thing a burgeoning kink? Plus: Defining a bi-classic and being a straight woman watching gay men.

By Dan Savage
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Summer 2016’s definitive festival guide

Enough stuff to fill every second of every single summer weekend, and inspire some unforgettable roadtrips.

By Michelle Cameron and Morgan Mullin
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

The feminist guide to summer screens

Indoor options for rainy days, sunburns and A/C seekers that don’t involve bros like Bourne and Ben Hur.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

The summer’s best sporting events

Whether you’re a screaming spectator, a competitor or an average klutz knee-deep in mud, the summer’s full of reasons to get sweaty and sporty.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Thelma & Louise—still settling, 25 summers on

Somehow “the last great film about women” remains an outlier.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Heavy pedalling: three bike routes to try

Gear up for a summer outside by hopping on your bike and trying one of these three scenic rides, complete with coffee stops..

By Tyler LeBlanc
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Shack attack

Seasonal snack shacks are officially open, and they’re serving up some of the coolest, portable eats out there.

By Melissa Buote
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

16 big concerts before Labour Day

This summers hottest concerts showcase international superstars, homegrown talent and all your dad’s favourites.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

10 ways to see a summer concert for free

No money? No problem. You can enjoy these summer concerts free of charge.

By Laura Kenins
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Scenic route or bust

Alternative Routes is an hop-on, hop-off shuttle that helps budget travellers see the best of Nova Scotia.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Summer 2016’s must-see plays

Whether you’re front row centre in Point Pleasant Park or building a road trip around a quirky comedy, this lineup of local theatre deserves a standing ovation.

By Kate Watson
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

A place in the sun: local summer looks 2016

Halifax makers are the stars of these summery ensembles suited for farmers’ market foraging and park picnics.

By Hannah Sears
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Taste the rainbow: a summer beer round-up

A flight of local craft beers to wash the summer down with.

By Whitney Moran
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

How to spend your summer in the galleries

Cool down this season by cruising must-see local visual arts exhibits and performances

By Laura Kenins
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Arting around: four events to check out

Looking to unleash some creative energy? No sweat, these arty celebrations have you covered.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

How to make a grapefruit shandy

A sweet summer recipe from lemonade standout, Lemon Dogs.

By Krista Leger
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Adventure time: a summer bucket list

Get your butt outside and try some of these unforgettable experiences

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Six ways to taste summer

Food and drink events that serve up a totally Nova Scotian experience.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 16, 2016
Visit Halifax

Summertime in Halifax

By Jordyn F. Bochon
Jun 16, 2016

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