It’s a big day for masks in Nova Scotia. Today the rule came into effect requiring passengers and drivers to wear masks on buses, ferries and in taxis. And moments ago at their COVID-19 briefing, premier Stephen McNeil and top doc Robert Strang announced that starting next Friday, July 31, non-medical masks will be mandatory […]
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Top ten spots in Halifax for pedestrians to get seriously injured by cars
If you’re someone who tends to bike or walk in the city—there’s some new information about pedestrian safety you might want to know. A new study led by Simon Fraser University has compiled a new top 10 list of the most dangerous areas for cyclists and pedestrians in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The researchers used […]
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Queer-run Outlaw Tattoo breaks the mould
Whether it was drawing, writing, or playing an instrument, Gabe “Squalor” David has been expressing herself creatively for a long time. With a passion for art spanning more than a decade, David and her art finally found a permanent place—literally—to call home at Outlaw Country Tattoo Co. in October 2018. Despite being open for less […]
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The charges against Santina Rao have been dropped
A grapefruit, lettuce and two lemons. These are the supposedly concealed items mother of two Santina Rao was accused of smuggling out of the Mumford Road Walmart one Wednesday afternoon last January. A grapefruit, lettuce and two lemons, items worth altogether less than $10, a price she intended to pay but never got the chance […]
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The best lakes to lounge at in HRM
Penhorn Beach 70 Penhorn Drive, Dartmouth Head to the City of Lakes to find this small oasis that’s great for swimming. Tired? Take a break on one of the many benches. The beach is supervised by a lifeguard and regularly tested for E. coli. Hop on the 62 Wildwood bus or the 10 Westphal to […]
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Pandemic precautions
COVID-19 is not over. Worldwide, cases are still increasing. Due diligence helped Nova Scotia flatten the curve and we need to keep it that way. Whether you’re on a patio, at the beach or hanging out in your backyard this summer, don’t forget that COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. Wash your hands or sanitize frequently, and […]
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Join the struggle for a better Canada on Canada Day
With most July 1 events cancelled due to COVID-19, lots of people will be spending Canada Day at home. But what better time to learn about colonialism and racism than Canada Day? You can do just that with the click of a link, thanks to a public webinar presented by the Migrant Rights Network: “Canada Day […]
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Hair love for Halifax
The Braid Couture Art ShowFeb 15, 8 pm Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street) braidcoutureshow.com $35-$45 From ombré hair to pastel colours, hair trends come and go. But braids, from cornrows to the French variety, have long been a hairstyle staple across cultures. Tara Lynn Taylor is organizer of the Braid Couture Art Show, happening […]
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Hair love for Halifax
The Braid Couture Art Show Feb 15, 8pm Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street braidcoutureshow.com $35-$45 From ombré hair to pastel colours, hair trends come and go. But braids, from cornrows to the French variety, have long been a hairstyle staple across cultures. Tara Lynn Taylor is organizer of the Braid Couture Art Show, happening […]
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Anne Macmillan explores the anxiety of change with Rattle Array
Exhibit 203, 1749 Argyle Street (best viewed from across the street) N ova Scotian artist Anne Macmillan joins Halifax in bringing the visual art scene to the streets at this year’s Nocturne. Macmillan, who hails from Wolfville and has art degrees from both NSCAD and MIT, focuses much of her work on challenging the idea […]
