Is it possible to get enough Jesse Jacobs? We just say no. This issue’s cover is his second in six months, plus he illustrates “the Lowedown” (see p. 9 for his take on evil, evil slugs).

Jun 15-21, 2006

Vol. 14, No. 3

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City

Harbouring secrets

Facts your Harbour Hopper tour guide won’t indulge about Halifax: sex, drugs and sewage control. By Stephanie Domet.

By Stephanie Domet
Jun 15, 2006
City

Self starter

Iris Porter prepares to release DIYinHFX, a local guide to the do-it-yourself movement.

By Stephanie Johns
Jun 15, 2006
City

Grave matters

Megan Wennberg uncovers the real-life history behind Halifax’s oldest cemetery, the Old Burying Ground at the corner of spring garden road and barrington street.

By Megan Wennberg
Jun 15, 2006
City

The wheel world

Over the years, cyclists have had plenty of reason to be optimistic about biking in Halifax, from the recent Bike Week celebration to the long-planned Blueprint for a Bicycle-Friendly HRM. But is Halifax actually bike-friendly, or are bikes being pushed

By Erica Butler
Jun 15, 2006
City

Theodore’s struggles

Theodore Tugboat was an international star and a made-in-Halifax sensation, but his creator says this success ended up sinking television’s plucky tug.

By Stephen Kimber
Jun 15, 2006
City

Stone face

Megan Wennberg digs up more interesting facts about Old Burying Ground monuments.

By Megan Wennberg
Jun 15, 2006
City

Beyond the Basilica

Slap on some sunblock and walk the line with our guided tour of Halifax’s modern architecture. By Sean Flinn. Photos Crystal Cox

By Sean Flinn
Jun 15, 2006
City

Seven-day tripping

It’s 1,835 kilometres to go. Lezlie Lowe has a full tank o’ gas, half a bag of pastries, it’s bright and she’s wearing sunglasses. Hit it.

By Lezlie Lowe
Jun 15, 2006
News

Me-owch

Mike Fleury lights a candle for Ziggy.

By Michael Fleury
Jun 15, 2006
Shoptalk

All decked out

From sweet rooftop terraces to sunny sidewalk hangs, our annual patio guide susses out this summer's best seats for all your drinking, eating and people-watching needs.

By Meredith Dault
Jun 15, 2006
Shoptalk

Historic events

Megan Wennberg browses for business news.

By Megan Wennberg
Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jun 19, 2006
Opinion

Divisionary tactics

Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jun 20, 2006
Opinion

Vote for me—or else

Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jun 16, 2006
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jun 20, 2006
Opinion

Public nuisance

Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Slug it out

Lezlie Lowe writes an open letter to her least-favourite backyard companion.

By Lezlie Lowe
Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jun 16, 2006
Opinion

Conservative progress

Editorial by Bruce Wark

By Bruce Wark
Jun 15, 2006
Opinion

Rules of the road

Jun 15, 2006
Environment

Convenient truths

You've seen the movie or read the book. Now here's your homework: Al Gore, David Suzuki and other ecology experts suggest eight handy things you can do to fight global warming.

By Kyle Shaw
Jun 15, 2006

Arts & Culture

Cars

Mark Palermo says the devil’s in the details.

By Mark Palermo
Jun 15, 2006
Arts & Culture

Divisionary tactics

The filmmaking team Urban Peace Division is thinking big, and has the potential to back it up. Carsten Knox catches them before they hit LA.

By Carsten Knox
Jun 15, 2006
Cultural Festivals

Fall arts preview: June 2007

With the hot, hot heat beckoning, our panel of summer-loving specialists wades through all the season’s happenings, to bring you the best arts, concerts, festivals, events, diversions and outdoor activities, this season, in your backyard and beyond.

Jun 15, 2006
Cultural Festivals

Fall arts preview: July 2007

Jun 15, 2006
Cultural Festivals

Fall arts preview: August 2007

What to see in August 2007

Jun 15, 2006
Music

"Radiohead for president"

After growing up under the influence of Radiohead's music, Matt Charlton gets to spend a few nights with the band. Too bad the stupid fans came too.

By Matt Charlton
Jun 15, 2006
Music

Live from Toronto

Chris McCluskey reports from afar.

By Chris McCluskey
Jun 15, 2006
Music

In the Fringes

Tara Thorne shows us that with Dope Show, more is more.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 15, 2006
Music

Meet Ms. McInnis

After more than a decade in bands, the Halifax singer-songwriter busts out on her own with a debut album. Johnston Farrow dives into Pamela and the Underwater.

By Johnston Farrow
Jun 15, 2006
Comics

Big Deal

By Joey Comeau and E. Horne
Jun 15, 2006
Comics

Ch 1

By Mike Holmes
Jun 15, 2006
Comics

Birthday

By Ray Fenwick
Jun 15, 2006

Restaurant Reviews

Call to Arm

By Liz Feltham
Jun 15, 2006

Free Will Astrology

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Jun 15, 2006
Savage Love

SAVAGE LOVE

Jun 15, 2006

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