Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2017

Vol. 25, No. 9

With the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta bringing the big boats to Halifax for the first time since 2011, this naval town will turn out in force. Prep for the party with our issue’s looks at nautical stripes, harbour traffic and life in the galley.

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City

Bridging the gap

The waterfront is now home to Tall Ships-sized events, and a major construction site. Adding a sea bridge aims to keep the crowds coming.

By Adina Bresge
Jul 27, 2017
City

Watching the ships roll in 

Mac Mackay has spent five decades training his eye—and camera—on the harbour. 

By Jacob Boon
Jul 27, 2017
City

Air traffic control for the water 

What it’s like watching over Halifax Harbour as a traffic services officer for the Canadian Coast Guard.

By Victoria Walton
Jul 27, 2017
City

10 urban gardens you need to know

Meet the green thumbs growing a brighter future in Halifax.

By Victoria Walton
Aug 3, 2017
City

Burning need for Environmental Bill of Rights in Nova Scotia

Using tires as fuel—and other dubious industrial decisions—deserves a sober second look to protect the public.

By Jacob Boon
Jul 27, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Environmental Protection Act review could strengthen human rights

By David Suzuki
Aug 1, 2017
News

Tall Aboard: Your guide to the can't-miss events at the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta

Your summer fun scale is about to be as high as those billowing sails.

By Morgan Mullin
Jul 27, 2017
News

Ferry dog bother: Councillor wants to let canines cross the harbour

David Hendsbee is asking for a staff report on letting leashed pets board Halifax Transit's ferries.

By Jacob Boon
Jul 28, 2017
News

Someone stole Lindell Smith’s bike

City councillor undismayed by brazen metaphor of city's friendliness to cycling.

By Jacob Boon
Jul 31, 2017
News

Halifax Transit getting $14 million worth of “gee-whizzes and neatos”

Council approves two tenders for Trapeze Software to overhaul scheduling software and install new fare boxes, but electronic payment is still years away.

By Jacob Boon
Aug 1, 2017
Shoptalk

Stripe for the picking

By Allison Saunders
Jul 27, 2017
Shoptalk

Guided Tour: Spring Garden

As thriving home to over 360 retail, corporate and professional businesses, it’s clear why the Spring Garden Road area is recognized as a one-of-a-kind experience.

Jul 26, 2017
Shoptalk

The final round of Best of Halifax voting starts now

And the nominees are...

By Allison Saunders
Aug 1, 2017
Shoptalk

Bagel Montreal Style is now open in Dartmouth

Pass the cream cheese, please

By Allison Saunders
Aug 1, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, July 27, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Jul 27, 2017
Opinion

P3 schools debacle, lessons not learned?

Governments that don't learn from an inefficient and expensive funding model seem doomed to repeat it.

By Christine Saulnier
Jul 30, 2017
Opinion

Making sense of transit on Gottingen

Guaranteeing people’s mobility can make our streets friendlier, more livable spaces.

By Jeff Blair
Aug 3, 2017

Arts & Culture

Ten things buskers want you to know

Mighty Mike spills the goods on busker etiquette in advance of this year’s fest.

By Mighty Mike
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

Caesar by the sea

Shakespeare by the Sea’s production of Julius Caesar is set in the “near future” and you know how it ends.

By Tara Thorne
Aug 3, 2017
Arts & Culture

A day in the life of a busker

Sharon from Canada talks caffeine and self-starting. Hint: they go together.

By Stephanie Johns
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: AgitProp: Soviet Propaganda, 1905-1945 at SMU Art Gallery

Nazis getting poked in the eye will always be satisfying.

By Mollie Cronin
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

How busker Victor Rubilar got into the biz

"It has become the entire purpose of my life."

By Stephanie Johns
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: Pugwash

A compelling piece of Nova Scotia's history premieres in Parrsboro.

By Michael Lake
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

Save the date: Scaachi Koul is coming to Halifax

The Toronto-based writer is hitting up the Central Library in October.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jul 27, 2017
Arts & Culture

Ceramics technician Doug Bamford says so long to NSCAD after 23 years

By Stephanie Johns
Jul 28, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: Arjun Lal’s Queer Gardens at the Khyber

By Mollie Cronin
Aug 1, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: Nothing Less! and A Midsummer Night's Dream

A delightful double bill from Two Planks and a Passion Theatre

By Michael Lake
Aug 2, 2017
Music

A feast of Transfiguration Day’s tunes

Take yourself to church and take in this folk trio.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Aug 3, 2017
Music

Review: Japanese Breakfast, Soft Sounds from Another Planet

Michelle Zauner’s solo project opens for Tegan and Sara Thursday at the Cohn.

By Brennan McCracken
Jul 27, 2017
Music

Premiere: Sarah Denim's "We Are Always"

Like a cool breeze

By Stephanie Johns
Jul 31, 2017
Music

Review: Joel Plaskett on Georges Island, Saturday, July 29

Joel’s stage banter was on point

By Gabrielle Archer
Jul 31, 2017
Music

Teenanger talks tour tips and 10 years

Beware the double double

By Stephanie Johns
Aug 1, 2017
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
Jul 27, 2017

Food

Cooking in a Tall Ship is like cooking at home, until there’s a storm

Bluenose II chef Dale Roberts is still whistling a happy tune after 12 years in the galley.

By Melissa Buote
Jul 27, 2017
Food

That saucy Bastid

Skratch Bastid tells you what to dab his personal line of BBQ sauces all over—and what to listen to while you’re eating.

By Tara Thorne
Jul 27, 2017
Food

Sweet unions: four ice cream sandwiches to make at home

Follow these recipes and consider yourself a sandwich artist.

By Jessica Emin
Aug 3, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Expand your ability to see, Pisces

By Rob Brezsny
Jul 27, 2017
Savage Love

Papas, don’t creep

Dan takes on a couple dads (and one stepdad) who are much too invested in their daughters’ sex lives.

By Dan Savage
Jul 27, 2017

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