Vol. 16, No. 51
Steve Streatch, MLA Wannabe
District 1 (Eastern Shore - Musquodoboit Valley)
By Tim Bousquet
Barry Dalrymple, Council newbie
District 2 (Waverley - Fall River - Beaver Bank)
David Hendsbee
District 3 (Preston - Lawrencetown - Chezzetcook)
Lorelei Nicoll, Council newbie
District 4 (Cole Harbour)
Gloria McCluskey
District 5 (Dartmouth Centre)
Andrew Younger, MLA!
Formerly District 6 (East Dartmouth - The Lakes)
Bill Karsten
District 7 (Portland - East Woodlawn)
Jackie Barkhouse
District 8 (Woodside - Eastern Passage)
Jim Smith, MLA Wannabe
District 9 (Albro Lake - Harbourview)
Mary Wile
District 10 (Clayton Park West)
Jerry Blumenthal, Council newbie
District 11 (Halifax North End)
Dawn Sloane
District 12 (Halifax Downtown)
Sue Uteck
District 13 (Northwest Arm - South End)
Jennifer Watts, Council newbie
District 14 (Connaught - Quinpool)
Russell Walker, BIG improvement
District 15 (Fairview - Clayton Park)
Debbie Hum, MLA Wannabe
District 16 (Rockingham - Wentworth)
Linda Mosher
District 17 (Purcell’s Cove - Armdale)
Stephen Adams, BIG improvement
District 18 (Spryfield - Herring Cove)
Brad Johns, BIG improvement
District 19 (Middle & Upper Sackville - Lucasville)
Bob Harvey
District 20 (Lower Sackville)
Tim Outhit
District 21 (Bedford)
Reg Rankin
District 22 (Timberlea - Prospect)
Peter Lund, Council newbie
District 23 (Hammonds Plains - St. Margarets)
Peter Kelly, Mayor
City Council Report Card 2009
This year features council newbies, MLA wannabes, surprising improvements and the usual disappointments.
On My Sleeve gets to the heart of tattoo art
For her series of heart tattoos at Utility Gallery, artist Lydia Klenck used 12 human bodies as canvases.
By Sean Flinn
Katrina Tuttle is sew young
Katrina Tuttle's first major solo collection marks the debut of a fresh new talent in Canadian fashion design.
By Sue Carter Flinn
Man up for local fashion
Guys: Cut a stylish figure this spring and try these local fashions on for size. All photos by Jule Malet-Veale
Dressin' in the recession
Six local designers make stretching your wardrobe fun.
Gabriel McDonald: Street style
The best look is the one that suits you
Miriam Moren: Street style
When you've got a friend, you've got another closet
Shoptalk, May 14
By Carsten Knox
Shoptalk Correction
Jay Wells Salon at 1673 Barrington
Jeans and Gents Reopens
Windsor Street Apparel Store finds new home on Chebucto
Farmers’ Market News
The Rug Lady and Smile Tree Halifax rock the market and online
Wood Chuckers Chuck New Wood
A more eco-friendly wood now available from local wood suppliers
Paderno Closes Temporarily
Papa Mario’s Gets Alcohol (Maybe)
Japanese Food Paradise Opens
The end of Barrington Street is where to go for Pocky
Bubble Tea Shop opens on Inglis Street
Bubble Tea!
Clean Nova Scotia offers litter aid
Provincial environment agency has supplies for enterprising litter warriors
All Dolled up for local fashion
Ladies: Cut a stylish figure this spring and try these local fashions on for size. All photos by Jule Malet-Veale
Not your grandma's NDP
Darrell Dexter's NDP will not repeal historic anti-union law that keeps Michelin plants an open shop.
By Stephen Kimber
Keji plans first managed burn in park history
Parks Canada plans to set 2.3 hectares of it on fire at Kejimkujik National Park, but many believe human interventions are not a good idea.
By Chris Benjamin
Donkey Punch
Directed by Oliver Blackburn (Magnolia Pictures)
Hot buzz: summer movie preview
Prepare to spend the warm days of summer in dark theatres, thanks to our cool summer movie preview.
By Lindsay McCarney
The Sheikh's Batmobile
Richard Poplak (Penguin)
By Lizzy Hill
Star Trek leaves reviewer both unfazed and transported
Our reviewer can't fathom the considerable expense and hype poured into such a chintzy relic, but then, she never paid much mind to the original series.
By Hillary Titley
Secret agent at Eyelevel Gallery
Annik Gaudet takes her collection of anonymous secrets and turns them into art for a one-day show.
By Hilary Beaumont
Edmonton's Famines want you to feast on their punk rock
Go down to Gus' Pub this Tuesday and get your fill
By Stephanie Johns
Confirmed: Paul McCartney on the Common, July 11.
I know my cat's going to be stoked. She loves Wings.
Obey Convention starts thursday
By Laura Kenins
Theatre Review: Jake's Gift
Heart-wrenching play is a must-see.
By Kate Watson
RuPaul in Halifax, making Sackville Street way more beautiful
Specifically, Reflections Cabaret
Theatre Review: The Gravesavers
Magical theatre for young and old.
Theatre Review: One-Man Star Wars Trilogy
SuperNova production at Neptune Studio is not just for fanboys.
Obey Convention blog = infotainment
Sir Post-A-Lot gets my kudos
Theatre Review: Out of Frame
An interesting subject that needs a more heartfelt treatment.
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Tell 'em What Your Name Is (Lost Highway)
Tonight at Tribeca! Haligonian superstar Speakerbruiser Rob!
ex-Sixtoo, current all-around good guy
More bands announced for Halifax Rocks 2009
And your band still has a chance to be in the bunch
José Gonzalez comes back to town, just for you
Dreamy sighs heard across Halifax
Cosmic Bubblegum gets popped, Thursday night at Lost & Found
Art opening kicks off the Obey Convention weekend.
Nova Scotia Music Week tickets on sale Friday
Get thee to Yarmouth
Klarka Weinwurm CD release this Wednesday
Eerie and honest come together at the Paragon Theatre
Craig Leonard's Blasted History of Noise gets loud this weekend
Artist/DJ samples over 40 years of experimental music history two turntables.
It's Timber Timbre time in Halifax, this Saturday
Toronto's Taylor Kirk emerges from his painful shyness to create one of the most haunting albums of the year.
MIR SuperShow 2009 kicks off the Multicultural Festival
With Sarah Slean and Paula Cole
Get inked: Maritime Tattoo Festival this weekend
There's plenty to see and do that doesn't involve a needle.
Get Speed at final Live Art dance this weekend
Suzanne Miller and Allan Paivio play with speed variations at the James Dunn.
Sure Thing: k-os gives free show
k-os w/Lioness Saturday, May 16 at the Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal, 8pm, free.
By Alison Lang
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Black Square (We Are Busy Bodies)
Ben Lee
The Rebirth of Venus (New West)
By Tara Thorne
Klarka Weinwurm
ep (indie)
Pony Up
Stay Gold (independent)
It's a compliment in their culture
By Joey Comeau
True Story by Brad J. Boudreau
By Mike Holmes
Shhh, get down, here it comes!
By Jesse Jacobs
Best Cafe
Steve-o-Renos
Best Dartmouth Restaurant
Nectar Social House, 62 Ochterloney Street, 406-3363
Best Bedford Restaurant
Chickenburger
Best Diner
The Armview Restaurant & Lounge
Best Sackville Restaurant
Tom's Family Restaurant
Best Chef
Craig Flinn
Best Clayton Park Area Restaurant
Sushi Nami Royal
Best Fine Dining
Fid Resto
Best New Restaurant
Bear Restaurant
Best Cole Harbour Restaurant
Jamieson's Irish-House & Grill
Best Restaurant
Best Steak
The Keg Steakhouse
Best Club Sandwich
Your Father's Moustache
Best Dim Sum
The Great Wall Restaurant
Best Fish Cakes
Ardmore Tea Room
Best Vegetarian-friendly Restaurant
The Wooden Monkey
By Andy Murdoch
Best Sandwich
Pete's Frootique
Best Middle Eastern / Persian Restaurant
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen
Best Burger
Darrell's Restaurant
Best Pasta
Il Mercato
Best Nachos
Economy Shoe Shop
Best Greek Restaurant
Opa! Greek Taverna
Best Fries
Bud the Spud
Best Chinese Restaurant
Best Salad
Best Sushi Restaurant
Hamachi House
Best Chicken Wings
Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
Best Pizza Pie
Salvatores Pizzaiolo Trattoria
Best Seafood
Five Fisherman
Best Donair
King of Donair
Best Thai Restaurant
Talay Thai
Best Shawarma
Venus Pizza
Best Chowder
Esquire Restaurant
Best Pizza Slice
Sicillian
Best Fish & Chips
Phil's Seafood
Best Poutine (Original)
Alexandra's
Best Pub Food
The Old Triangle
Best Italian Restaurant
Best Coffee (Regular)
Java Blend
Best Beer Selection
Maxwell's Plum
Best Milkshake
Best Hot Chocolate
Just Us!
Best Desserts
Best Caesar
Bitter End
Best Smoothie
Pete's Power Juice Bar
Best Wine (glass)
Seven
Best Martini
Best Cocktails
Best Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt
Dio Mio
Best Tea
Cargo & James
Best Coffee (Espresso-based)
Steve-o-Reno's
Best Wine List
Best Asian Grocer
Tian Phat
Best Stall At The Halifax Farmers’ Market (Prepared Foods)
Cheelin
Best Bakery
Julien's
Best Stall At The Halifax Farmers’ Market (Produce)
Ted Hutten Family Farm
Best Health Food Store
Planet Organic
Best Brew Pub
Rogue's Roost
Best Microbrewery
Propeller
Best Food Truck
Best Lunch Specials
Best Barista
Alex Young
Best Kid-friendly Spot
Local Jo Cafe & Market
Best Brunch
jane's on the common
Best Crew Of Regular Customers
Tom's Little Havana
Best Server
Shawn Lewis
Best Atmosphere
Best Late-night Food
Freeman's Little New York
Best Cheap Drinks
Peddler's Pub
Best Bargain
Best Patio
Best Bartender
Cooper Tardival
Best Interior Design
Best Use Of Local Ingredients
Chives Canadian Bistro
Best Breakfast
Coastal Café
Best Place To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
Freak Lunchbox
Recipe Exchange Project makes recipe cards an artform
Karen Hawes' Recipe Exchange Project celebrates performative and cultural home cooking.
Yes, open relationships can work
Dan Savage says tell your shrink to take a hike, forget his prejudices against nonmonogamous clients, open marriages can work
By Dan Savage
New road safety framework allows increased road violence
By Matt Stickland
Restoring an unsung hero: How eelgrass is making its comeback in Nova Scotia
By Alison Auld, Climate Story Network
Everything you need to know about HRM council’s April 23 meeting
Start by apologizing
By Julie Lawrence
