Last week marked the passing of yet another Earth Day and many local businesses got on board to promote eco-friendly products and practices. While I agree that this is still an important way to call attention to our poor banged-up planet, I firmly believe that being environmentally friendly should no longer be a novelty. Forgive me if this post unravels …
Hot events in Halifax this weekend, as suggested by readers. Know something good we overlooked? Post a comment and share the details. Friday 7pm: The Just For Laughs comedy tour brings Tommy Tiernan to the Cohn. 10pm: Gloryhound takes the stage at the Seahorse Tavern on Argyle Street, joined by Audry and the Agents and The Navy Brats. Saturday 6:30am: …
Shopping blogger Nicole Trask rounds up her favourite deals of the season.
Progress is slow and fitful but Halifax is gradually becoming a more bike-friendly city.
Brother and sister duo Christian and Heather Rankin create a unique atmosphere with their European-inspired wine bar on Barrington Street.
We don’t know what the Halifax Regional Police are doing. Maybe, as I write this, a homicide investigator is carefully grooming a confidential informant, moving ever closer to the vital clue that will finally solve the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks. It’s possible that her killer, who has been walking around with unjust freedom for two years now, is finally …
After setting out on a global spiritual quest, Jenny Kierstead finds a home—and a successful business—in Halifax
Branch out for summer and experiment with new grape varietals.
There are three people in Dartmouth who would like you to join them for dinner. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know them, their friends, or even the person who will be sitting next to you yet. That’s all likely to change by the end of the meal. The owners of Dartmouth’s Two If By Sea Café, Zane Kelsall and …
After offering theatre al fresco in Point Pleasant Park since 1994, Shakespeare by the Sea is no longer slave to the weather. This month, the seasonal theatre company launches its indoor space. “We really wanted a space where we could stage productions when the weather isn’t good, so visitors from out of town—who may have a limited time—can still experience …
Simon Docking never intended to come to Halifax. A decade ago, he probably couldn’t have told you much about the city.
After offering theatre al fresco in Point Pleasant Park since 1994, Shakespeare by the Sea is no longer slave to …
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