Today's Sure Things

Live Music Concerts

Halifax Urban Folk Festival

It was Halifax's JunoFest that planted the seed. When The Carleton owner Mike Campbell helped program the live music events...

Events

Carbon Arc

The Carbon Arc is running a weekly series of films during the summer before launching into more expanded programs, screening...

On Stage

Atlantic Fringe Festival

It's the 20th anniversary of the Atlantic Fringe Festival, and there's plenty to celebrate. This artist-driven festival bills itself as...

Visual Arts Exhibits

Giving Notice: Words on the Walls

Who hasn't dreamed of telling the boss 'up yours!' then up and walking out to enjoy the summer off? Give...

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Movies

Piranha 3D

August is often my favourite month for summer movies, as its titles---like Piranha 3D exemplifies---usually burst the bubble of three...

Know what you missed this summer

posted by CHARLENE DAVIS, Sep 2/10

In case you were away the past three months, here’s the lowdown of the fun and games of summer 2010, the hottest, driest, most wonderful season in recent memory. comments 0

BACK TO SCHOOL »

Connecting with someone new and interesting can be easier than you think. Whether you’re looking for love, romance, a romp or someone warm for the winter, here are some on- and off-campus dating dos and don’ts. comments 0

EDITORIAL »

Making a Rotten Bet

posted by BRUCE WARK, Sep 2/10

Nova Scotia’s desire to get into the online poker business is misguided and cruel. comments 2

BACK TO SCHOOL »

Birds… illustrated by Mike Holmes

posted by MICHAEL KIMBER, Sep 2/10

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MUSIC FEATURE »

Aucoin’s thrill ride

posted by RYAN MCNUTT, Sep 2/10

Rich Aucoin’s musical rollercoaster gathers speed this weekend with the release of his *Public Publication* EP. comments 0

MUSIC FEATURE »

The Modern Men keep it real

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

While ironing their own clothes and birthing babies, this synth-pop group pops out a danceable CD. comments 1

MUSIC FEATURE »

Harder, better, faster, stronger

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Toronto's Daft Punk Tribute shakes the forum with its dance moves, and laser noises. comments 0

MUSIC FEATURE »

Hip-hop games

posted by MICHAEL KIMBER, Sep 2/10

The city-sponsored Hopscotch Festival promotes “hip-hop in its truest form,” starting with the resurrection of the DJ Olympics. comments 1

BACK TO SCHOOL »

Halifax Caught in the Web

Sep 2/10

Here’s a handy list to bookmark: web addresses for a few important Halifax-area contacts comments 0

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Get Outta Town!

posted by LAURA KENINS, Sep 2/10

Getting to experience life out of the downtown core of Halifax is an essential part of appreciating this city, and with the following destination and transit tips, it’s a breeze. comments 0

BACK TO SCHOOL »

Outstanding in Their Fieldwork

posted by LAURA KENINS, Sep 2/10

Meet four local professors who inspire by their example outside the classroom as much as they do teaching in the lecture halls. comments 0

BACK TO SCHOOL »

Location is Everything

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 2/10

For years Halifax has been a popular place to shoot both feature films and TV series. Here’s a guide to the key recognizable filming locales around town. comments 1

SAVAGE LOVE »

Like Superman, he wears tights

posted by DAN SAVAGE, Sep 2/10

Where do I go from here? What’s a poopnoodle? And is everyone in the Republican Party a closeted homosexual? comments 0

<i>Contemporary Verse 2</i>'s Travelling 35th anniversary bash

LITERARY »

Contemporary Verse 2's Travelling 35th anniversary bash

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Local poets Matt Robinson, Jeanette Lynes, Miki Fukuda and Sue Goyette help celebrate. comments 0

VISUAL ARTS »

Layering on the Urban Sprawl

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Jack Bishop's gorgeous, bold paintings speak to consumerism. comments 0

BAR SCENE »

On the Fringe

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Keep yourself fueled during the Atlantic Fringe Festival with these conveniently located bars. comments 0

SUSTAINABLE CITY »

Chinese puzzle

posted by CHRIS BENJAMIN, Sep 2/10

China’s not known as green, but a Canadian expert on Chinese renewable energy says we should watch and learn. comments 0

On the Blogs

ART ATTACK

The best coverage of Halifax, Nova Scotia's art scene.

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REALITY BITES

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SCENE AND HEARD

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SHOPTALK

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THE FEED

The latest news from Halifax's restaurant and bar scene.

Video Spotlight »

HOW WAS IT? Pride Parade 2010

Love the Way We Bitch

Posted Aug 31/10
Nice...: I think you're absolutely hilarious. Your comments are funny, intelligent and to the point. I really appreciate your grammar and
Posted Aug 31/10
They're really are good people around: Thank you to the man in the van, who passed me on Wyse Road quite a while back and asked
Posted Aug 31/10
Customer service at its best: To the lone sandwich artist on Fenwick on Monday night: It was crazy busy with all the students moving in,
Posted Aug 31/10
HRP, do your job: HEY halifax police, get off you're jolly old assess & try doing your job for five minutes. I mean, you'll