Sep 7-13, 2017

Vol. 25, No. 15

At 28 years old, the Fringe theatre fest is hitting its prime. A 2017 name change from Atlantic Fringe Festival to Halifax Fringe Festival added energy. And with dozens of plays happening on all kinds of stages, there really is something for everyone.

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City

Abortion doulas offer support in difficult times

Although new to Nova Scotia, the work done by the Maritime Abortion Support Services group is already set to radically change with the approval of drugs like methotrexate and misoprostol.

By Maggie Rahr
Sep 7, 2017
City

What’s causing all the (concern about) right whale deaths?

New US regulations and an increase in scientific study demand the Canadian government take action to protect the endangered marine mammals.

By Chris Benjamin
Sep 7, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Can emissions shrink while the economy grows?

Tackling climate change requires shrinking the economy.

By David Suzuki
Sep 13, 2017
News

Halifax will try to “wow” Amazon

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that the mayor is at it again.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 8, 2017
Shoptalk

Third Earth Collectibles geeks out

By Allison Saunders
Sep 13, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, September 7, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Sep 7, 2017
Opinion

The time is now for a guaranteed annual income

Benefits of similar programs are already well established. Nova Scotia only needs political will to implement it.

By James Dubé
Sep 7, 2017
Opinion

No bullets, no bombs; just fast feet and a football

By Raja Salim
Sep 14, 2017

Arts & Culture

Nicky’s Solo Improvised Musical is off the cuff

Nicky’s Solo Improvised Musical offers a once in a lifetime show, every time.

By Michael Lake
Sep 7, 2017
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2017 - Day 7

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 7, 2017
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2017 - Day 8

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 9, 2017
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2017 - Day 9

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 10, 2017
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2017 - Day 10

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 11, 2017
Arts & Culture

Deep-dive into Halifax’s stories

Tickets for The Deep magazine launch are still available.

By Team Coast
Sep 11, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: New works by Shane Keyu Song at Lost & Found

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 12, 2017
Arts & Culture

The Return’s family ties

David Woods and Voices Black Theatre Ensemble present this psychological family drama.

By Michael Lake
Sep 7, 2017
Cultural Festivals

22 theatre productions to warm up your fall

An earlybird sampling of what to see in Halifax theatre this fall.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Six fall dance performances you can't miss

A sampling of fall dance events to fill your dance card.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Prismatic Arts Festival at a glance

Our full events listings for the Prismatic Arts Festival, happening September 14-23

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

53 live music events to satisfy your fall concert cravings

Plan your live music playlist with festivals, big ticket shows and smaller music events and get a good mix going.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Halifax Explosion: 100 years later

Look back at history while commemorating the centennial of the Halifax Explosion.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Music

Ten weekend picks to feast on

Italian Weekend helps you get your carbs, the Atlantic Flamenco Fest brings tapas and tunes and Halifax Fringe rolls into its second weekend.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 7, 2017
Music

Listen: "Glitter and Gold" by Jody Upshaw

The 14-year-old collaborated with fellow teen singer Shay Pitts.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Sep 11, 2017
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
Sep 7, 2017

Food

Tart & Soul’s puns and cinnamon buns

This duo of bakers want to be your cafe grandmas.

By Hal Atwood
Sep 14, 2017
Restaurant Reviews

Kaiser’s, king of subs

Lower Sackville’s sandwich legend serves up consistency, simplicity and nostalgia for lunch.

By Melissa Buote
Sep 14, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Tap into some realms, Aquarius.

By Rob Brezsny
Sep 7, 2017
Savage Love

Foot-worship etiquette

Should I tell my roommates about my foot fetishist slave? And how? Plus: What should I do about my kinky kid?

By Dan Savage
Sep 7, 2017

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