Stronger than ever
By Jessica Burns | May 16, 2013
With a new chef and new menu, downtown dining mainstay Café Chianti marks its 25th anniversary with an eye on the future
Author Archive
Candy on the rise
By Jessica Burns | Apr 12, 2013
You can never get enough Candy. Two years ago, Candy Palmater had just finished filming the second season of her APTN variety series, The Candy Show. Fast forward to today, she’s taping a fourth season with twice as many episodes. She’s also quit her day job, been nominated for an ECMA and signed a development deal for a new sitcom. …
Licence to grill
By Jessica Burns | May 4, 2012
Reviewing Halifax’s hottest BBQ accessories and trends
Brain Candy
By Jessica Burns | Mar 29, 2012
One part activist, one part unlikely TV star—meet Candy Palmater
Local treasures
By Jessica Burns | Jul 8, 2011
Exploring B-well Sushi and Café, a unique little gem in Halifax’s dining scene
Shoppers joining forces
By Jessica Burns | Jun 2, 2011
Group buying has come to Halifax—looking at the pros and cons
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The dynamic duo
By Jessica Burns | Apr 13, 2011
Paul Halley and David Greenberg are unknown to most Haligonians but their upcoming collaboration is one of the coolest things happening on the city’s music scene this spring.
Downtown Development
Halifax’s ghost buildings
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.
Culture
Understanding the hijab
Anisa Awad wore a pink headscarf to Peggy’s Cove. As she walked along the rocks, a woman called to her: …
Visual Arts
Capturing Halifax’s beauty
When you live in a place for a while, it’s easy to overlook the things that make it special. But …
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