Chebucto Coffee Coffee doesn’t always have to be your grab-and-go drink. Looking for a change of pace? Unwind at Chebucto’s haven of relaxation. Isolated from its java-pouring counterparts and shops, this patio invites its customers get out of the house to feel just as at home.> 6430 Chebucto Road, 404-5885 Humani-T Cafe, north end There […]
Michelle Cameron
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The show still goes on
On Sunday a suspicious fire damaged Park Place Theatre, Shakespeare By The Sea’s headquarters at Point Pleasant Park, days before rehearsals for its summer season were scheduled to begin. The fire started in a trash can after midnight, spreading to the building and damaging the roof and attic, along with much of the seating. The […]
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Training the 99 pawcent
If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve spent some devoted time training your pup. Susan Jordan, a professional dog trainer of 14 years, says she’s trained over 100 dogs of all different breeds and ages. Jordan dedicates hours a day to helping owners not only educate their dogs, but understand what it means to […]
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Zafira Apparel is a bold fish in a small pond
Conni Zafiris is a guru of adventurous style. Playing with structure, fresh fabrics and bold colours in her latest collection, she inspires the girls to get brave. Zafiris says she was always drawn to artistic outlets as a child, but her passion to create her own kind of fashion stemmed from second-hand shopping as a […]
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Long live the kings
Inside Menz and Mollyz (2182 Gottingen), the Halifax Drag Kings rehearse their choreography to “Liquid Dreams,” glowing under black light in preparation for Saturday’s anniversary show (8pm, Menz and Mollyz, $10). These boys aren’t holding anything back—grinding, thrusting and cheering each other on while they sip from their pony-neck beers. It looks like a damn […]
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ShopTalk visits Dartmouth
The City of Lakes’ personality sparkles brighter than its many swimming spots do, with creative new ventures and flavours popping up on the regular. Downtown Dartmouth alone has seen 15 new businesses in the past 20 months, and the communities within the community— whether Cole Harbour, Burnside, Woodside or Portland HIlls—are snowballing, too. It’s more […]
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Where my girls at?
Hip, vibrant and eclectic work with a hint of party girl attitude describes the local lady art you’ll see at the premiere, GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS—An All Female Art Show. The event will be held on Thursday, April 17 at the second-hand shop, Big Pony (1453 Brenton Street) at 7pm. The owners and babes behind the […]
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Ka-blam! It’s the Cuppow
The Mason jar has made a comeback. Once a vessel for your grannie’s jams, it’s become a staple for the thrifty hipster. This trendy drink accessory is cheap, durable and made of heat-resistant glass. There’s only one real flaw, the jars aren’t great for spill-free drinking on the go. Enter the Cuppow—a lid adaptor that […]