Contributing photographer Darryl James shot this week’s cover photo of Corey Bowles flying high after he heard he won the Best dancer category in the Best of Halifax readers’ survey

Nov 3-9, 2005

Vol. 13, No. 23

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City

Grand ideas

The proposals for the future design of Grand Parade are due this week. Michael Fleury hopes there aren’t any for a new-and-improved parking lot.

By Michael Fleury
Nov 3, 2005
City

Ground Zero

I pull up to a security guard and ask for directions to the levee breach. It's not an unusual question, he says. A lot of people are coming to visit it. When I get there, I see the breach is just a few hundred feet. That's all. Enough to change everythin

By Michael Tisserand
Nov 3, 2005
Shoptalk

Got wood?

T.C. Demaresq browses for business news.

By TC Demaresq
Nov 3, 2005
Opinion

Shades of grey

Editorial by Bruce Wark

By Bruce Wark
Nov 3, 2005
Opinion

Q & A period

Nov 3, 2005
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Nov 6, 2005
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Nov 8, 2005
Opinion

Q & A period

Nov 3, 2005

Arts & Culture

The Weather Man

Mark Palermo on Prime, Zorro and Weather Man.

By Mark Palermo
Nov 3, 2005
Arts & Culture

A cut below

DVD directors’ cuts imply a better version than the theatrical release. In fact, says Mark Palermo, some of them make great films worse.

By Mark Palermo
Nov 3, 2005
Music

Love the way we bitch

Nov 3, 2005
Music

In the Radar

Tara Thorne has “no comment,” her publisister was quoted as saying this week.

By Tara Thorne
Nov 3, 2005
Music

HOPE’s up

Moncton punk outfit HOPE releases its fifth album, “10 times better than anything” they made before it. Jon Bruhm agrees.

By Jon Bruhm
Nov 3, 2005
Music

At your service

Erica Butler kicks the city’s cans to the curb

By Erica Butler
Nov 3, 2005
Music

Drum roll please

Roche Uhntraal kicks a phat beat.

By Roche Uhntraal
Nov 3, 2005
Music

LETTERHEAD

Nov 3, 2005

Food + Drink

Best Place To Celebrate Your Birthday

East Side Mario's

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place to Dumpster Dive

Tim Hortons

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place To Have Sex Outside

Point Pleasant Park

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Student Hangout

Gorsebrook Lounge

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Activity To Do While Intoxicated

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place To Meet A Secret Lover

Point Pleasant Park

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Thursday Night

Argyle Bar & Grill

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place For A First Date

The Economy Shoe Shop

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place To Start Your Night

The Economy Shoe Shop

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Thursday night

Argyle Bar & Grill

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Nightclub

Reflections Cabaret

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Place To Break Up

The Palace

Nov 3, 2005
Food + Drink

Best Pick-up Bar

The Palace

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Walk Your Dog

Point Pleasant Park

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Beach

Crystal Crescent Beach

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Public Washroom

Casino Nova Scotia

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Volunteer Activity

IWK Health Centre

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Activity To Do With Your Parents

Eat out in a Restaurant

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Summer Activity

Swim

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Cheap Thrill

Halifax to Dartmouth

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best University / College

Dalhousie University

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Get Stoned

Halifax Common

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Athlete (Female)

Adrienne Power

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To People Watch

Spring Garden Road

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Winter Activity

Skiing

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Gym

Nubody’s Fitness Centre

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Word To Describe Halifax

Home

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Skinny Dip

Chocolate Lake

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Athlete (Male)

Sidney Crosby

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Steal Wireless Internet

Dalhousie University

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Swimming Pool

Centennial Pool

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Lake

Chocolate Lake

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Activity For Meeting People

Going to bars

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best City Councillor

Dawn Sloane

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Play Pool

Dooly's

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Member Of Legislature

Danny Graham

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Member Of Parliament

Alexa McDonough

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Activist Organization

Ecology Action Centre

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Place To Dance

Reflections Cabaret

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Use of Taxpayers’ Money

Harbour Solutions Project

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Movie Theatre

Oxford Theatre

Nov 3, 2005
Public Life

Best Lawyer

Anne Derrick

By Michael Fleury
Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Landlord

Jimmy Georgantas

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Bank Branch

Royal Bank

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Fitness Instructor

Tracey Kornblum

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Laundromat

Bluenose Laundromat

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Dentist

Mariette Chiasson

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Hair Salon

Thumpers

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Doctor

Glenn Andrea

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Hair Stylist

Alexis Klenck

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best DVD Rental Store

Video Difference

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Real Estate Agent

Rosemary Porter

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Naturopath

Sarah Baillie

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Spa

The Summit Spa

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Optometrist

Jeff Sangster

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Tailor

Lillian’s Tailor Shop & Dry Cleaners

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Massage Therapist

Julie Kells

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Professor

Duncan MacIntosh

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Mechanic

Tom McDonnell

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Travel Agency

Travel CUTS

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Camera Store

Carsand-Mosher

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Tattoo/Piercing Joint

Utility Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Yoga Instructor

Maxine Munro

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Car Dealership

Hillcrest Volkswagen

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Taxi Company

Casino Taxi

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Antique Store

Urban Cottage Antiques & Collectibles

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Comic Book Store

Strange Adventures Comic Bookshop

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Therapist

Ann Wetmore

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Bike Store

Idealbikes

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Tattoo Artist

Andy Ferrier

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best DVD Store

HMV

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Jewellery Store

Fireworks Gallery

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Flea Market

Penhorn Mall

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Musical Instrument Store

Musicstop

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Furniture Store

Attica Furnishings

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Optical Store

Gaudet Optical

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Comic Book Store

Strange Adventures Comic Bookshop

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Independent Bookstore

Frog Hollow Books

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Retail Clothing (Men)

Dugger’s Mens Wear

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Second-Hand Bookstore

John W Doull Bookseller

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Retail Clothing (Women)

Biscuit General Store

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Retail Record Store

Sam the Record Man

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Salesperson

Mike Drake, Strange Adventures Comic Bookshop

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Pick-up Line

Hi

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Second-Hand Clothing Store

Junk and Foibles

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Sex-toy Shop

Venus Envy

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Place To End Your Night

Pizza Corner: Grafton & Blowers

Nov 3, 2005
Shopping + Services

Best Second-Hand Record Store

Taz Records

Nov 3, 2005
Music

Best Karaoke Night

Oasis Pub & Eatery

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Dressed (Female)

Jill Strong

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Dressed (Male)

Ben Fong

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Drag King

Ben Dover

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Neighbourhood

South End Halifax

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Drag Queen

Lulu LaRude

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best New Building

Paramount Apartments

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Festival

Buskers Festival

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Actor (Female)

Ellen Page

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Gallery

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Actor (Male)

Mike Smith

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Author

Lesley Choyce

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Newspaper Writer

Stephen Cooke

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Local website

halifaxlocals.com

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Section Of The Coast

Savage Love

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Theatre Company

Neptune Theatre

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Indie Filmmaker

Thom Fitzgerald

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Newsstand / Magazine Store

Atlantic News

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Visual Artist

Yo Rodeo!

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Local Film

The Teeth Beneath

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Political Cartoonist

Bruce MacKinnon

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Photographer

Shaun Lowe

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Graffiti Wall

Nova Scotia Power Parking Lot

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best News Anchor

Steve Murphy

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best TV Production

Trailer Park Boys

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Radio Personality

BJ Burke

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Theatre Production

Chicago

Nov 3, 2005
Arts + Culture

Best Halifamous Person

Mike Smith

Nov 3, 2005

Restaurant Reviews

Group Mug

Nov 3, 2005

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