Apr 20-26, 2017

Vol. 24, No. 47

Shigeru Fukuyama isn’t just a master sushi chef who’s worked with the legendary Jiro Ono. He’s HALIFAX’S master sushi chef, and because he’s been serving the city for 15 years, we’re honouring the milestone with a cover story. Enjoy.

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City

Science March offers global warning

Out of the lab and into the streets, this Saturday science advocates march in Halifax—and across the world—to demand stronger environmental policies.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 20, 2017
City

A strong defence

Charged with second-degree murder, Christopher Garnier is out on bail. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia has the highest remand population in the country. What separates the two examples is often a matter or money, and race.

By Maggie Rahr
Apr 20, 2017
City

Advocates push for environmental bill of rights in Nova Scotia

Non-partisan bill would help marginalized communities across the province fight back against pollution.

By Mira Chiasson
Apr 21, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: The grisly truth about B.C.’s grizzly trophy hunt

By David Suzuki
Apr 26, 2017
News

Halifax CAO apologizes for harassment text

“I should have known better,” Jacques Dubé writes in email sent to all HRM employees.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 20, 2017
News

Bayers Lake medical centre site called inaccessible

Putting outpatient clinic in the sprawling business park “undermines years of work,” say planning advocates.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 20, 2017
News

Halifax's food insecurity is creating unhealthy communities

New report says food bank use across the region has increased 49 percent in the last two years.

By Katlyn Pettipas
Apr 21, 2017
News

Halifax scoping out economic partnership with Zhuhai, China

“Chinese Riviera” already has close ties to HRM.

By Genevieve Nickel
Apr 24, 2017
News

Police still looking for $8,900 in misplaced cash

Over $95,000 in missing funds have already been located since last summer's Drug Exhibit Audit.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 25, 2017
News

Panel of experts to review use of Cornwallis name

A near-unanimous vote by Regional Council seeks to repair HRM's relationship with its Indigenous community.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 26, 2017
News

Poet laureate heartened by council’s Cornwallis vote

“It’s overwhelming,” says Rebecca Thomas, about reconciliation motion she directly inspired.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 26, 2017
News

A new bike lane might be rolling onto Almon Street

Public consultation sought on proposed lane, which would run from Gottingen Street to Connaught Avenue.

By Katlyn Pettipas
Apr 26, 2017
News

Taxi safety measures proposed in response to sexual assaults

Emergency alarms, GPS tracking and driver shields among ideas suggested for possible in-depth review of HRM’s cab industry.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 26, 2017
Shoptalk

Guided Tour - Downtown Dartmouth

By Jared Hochman
Apr 20, 2017
Shoptalk

Shop this: Analog Watch Co.

It's Sattva's time to shine

By Allison Saunders
Apr 20, 2017
Shoptalk

Adept Tattoos does tats for bats

For bats, not on

By Allison Saunders
Apr 20, 2017
Shoptalk

Two local chefs face off at BattleApps

Travelling cooking competition takes on Tempo tonight.

By Megan Fraser
Apr 24, 2017
Shoptalk

Fruition is now Springhouse

Springhouse has sprung!

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Shoptalk

Birdie's Bread Co. is ready to take flight

And The Canteen is expanding!

By Melissa Buote
Apr 27, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, April 20, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Apr 20, 2017
Opinion

“Destroy the Indians”

Edward Cornwallis had no desire for peaceful coexistence with this land’s original inhabitants, only to drive them from the peninsula “decisively and forever.”

By Jon Tattrie
Apr 20, 2017
Opinion

Clinic’s move to Bayers Lake is poor planning, a waste of public funds

Far better places for Nova Scotia's new health centre.

By Ben MacLeod
Apr 24, 2017
Opinion

Taxes are just another “culture shock” to living in Canada

By Raja Salim
Apr 27, 2017

Arts & Culture

Gaffe House

Community members push back against Laugh House podcast.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Apr 20, 2017
Arts & Culture

Neptune Theatre lifts the curtain on its 55th season

Line-up revealed at Thursday's launch.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Apr 20, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: BJM Danse

After being snowed out in February, BJM is back from Montreal.

By Michael Lake
Apr 24, 2017
Arts & Culture

Anne Hathaway's monstrous talent in Colossal

By Tara Thorne
Apr 26, 2017
Music

Ten ways to make your Earth Day weekend bloom

Earth Day parties, classical music remixed, SPFF and high fashion await.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 20, 2017
Music

Ten rad weekend picks

Odes to roll derby, Betty White and midwives await.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 27, 2017
Comics

Hey You Guys!

By Paul Hammond
Apr 20, 2017

Food

Shige's raw talent

After 15 years, Sushi Shige remains one of the city’s best restaurants thanks to Shigeru Fukuyama’s consideration and care for the food, the craft and the customers.

By Melissa Buote
Apr 20, 2017
Recipes

The DD Goodness Bowl

Dilly Dally Eats

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Rhythm + Beets Latte

Lucky Penny Coffee Co. 6440 Quinpool Road

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Chicken Curry

Little India Seaport Farmers’ Market

Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

That’s my jam

Black Sheep

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Lamb kofte

Efendy

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Crab cakes

Hooked Halifax

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Tuna poke

East of Grafton

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Za’atar Labneh Veggie Man’ouche

Saj House

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Recipes

Rhythm + Beets Latte

Lucky Penny Coffee Co.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 27, 2017
Restaurant Reviews

Sea of love

Embarking on the a chef’s choice omakase dinner at Sushi Shige is an adventure for the senses.

By Melissa Buote
Apr 20, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Be ready, Sagittarius

By Rob Brezsny
Apr 20, 2017
Savage Love

Dick monsters

You don’t have to be kind to aggressive randos just because they brought booze. Plus: Reaching the limit with intolerant parents.

By Dan Savage
Apr 20, 2017

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