In parliamentary democracies, caucus confidentiality is a big deal. As they develop their positions, members of a party must be able to speak candidly amongst themselves. When a member of a party breaks that confidentiality, spilling secrets to the media, colleagues tend to react badly. So, the NDP’s reaction to backbencher Howard Epstein’s leaking of the projected cost of Halifax’s …
Symphony Nova Scotia’s globetrotting maestro returns home for a new season
If you’re amongst the legions of Haligonians who spent their 20something years in the vicinity of Quinpool Road, you probably don’t need to be sold on the Greek Village. The casual little diner (successor to the legendary Greek House) is famous for its huge, inexpensive breakfast offerings. But as the name suggests, Mediterranean cuisine is a specialty of sorts. And …
This Sunday, Word on the Street returns to Spring Garden Road—the one-day book and magazine festival takes over Victoria Park (between South Park Street and Martello Tower) from 11am to 4pm. As you might imagine, this is one of my favourite fall events in Halifax and Halifax Magazine is thrilled to once again be involved in a big way. We’re …
Editor’s note: I didn’t know much about Michael Kimber (left), other than that he was the son of Hali-famous journalist Stephen Kimber, when he first approached me, pitching a story about Peter Stoffer’s possible mayoral ambitions. The story was a big success for Halifax Magazine, and as we worked on it, I realized: Michael Kimber is one interesting guy. In …
Despite his protests, one of Halifax’s most respected parliamentarians is being touted as the city’s next mayor
Review by Halifax Magazine contributor Jon Tattrie. It starts with two corpses carried out on stage, but I’ll give you three reasons why you should see Neptune Theatre’s season debut, Romeo and Juliet. And I’ll save the best for last. 1. It’s an excuse to rent Shakespeare in Love. The plays of William Shakespeare suffer terribly from the fact that …
Three readers weigh in with their dreams for the city’s heart
In our last issue, we kicked off our first essay contest, inviting readers to share their visions for Halifax Harbour. In our current issue we post highlights from the top three essays. The complete, unedited essays are below. The best essay, as voted by readers, wins a package of waterfront-related prizes, courtesy of the Waterfront Development Corporation and several generous …
Halifax has one of the best emergency-management systems in the country, thanks to Barry Manuel and his team
For Nova Scotian expatriates, the dearth of authentic donairs only adds to the hardship of being away.
Many new buildings are announced for Halifax, yet few appear. In this special report, journalist Jon Tattrie looks at the status (and likely fate) of some splashy projects announced recently.
Canadian Music Week is hosting its fifth New Songwriters’ Workshop in Halifax this weekend
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