Halifax Alehouse The Alehouse has plenty to choose from when it comes to pleasing your beer belly. But for those less enthusiastic about traditional flavours, the bar’s Pump House Blueberry Ale is sure to satisfy all tastes. It’s light, refreshing and flavourful—a yummy treat for anyone who prefers a fruitier drink. 1717 Brunswick Street, 423-6113 […]
Sarah King
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Our Annual Halifax Fix the City list
Create an emergency shelter When the harshest winds of winter hit the city, and the streets are buried beneath a blizzard’s weight in ice and snow, where can the homeless turn in a pinch for safe and supportive care? Nowhere, since the closure of Pendleton Place, a harm reduction centre that the Nova Scotia Department […]
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Study bars: Books ‘n’ booze
It’s time for finals again, and so begins the search for the perfect study hole. Libraries and coffee shops are standard, but why not try one of these quiet pubs for your after-hours cramming? And when all that late-night studying gets to be too much, these places double as great conversation spots. Old Triangle Irish […]
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No “stop” hand at Cunard crosswalk
What’s wrong? No “stop” hand at Cunard crosswalk. Who’s responsible? Ken Reashor, god of traffic, 490-6637. REMARKS Should you cross? Should you stop? Should you proceed with caution? Who can tell? The hand on the crosswalk light at the intersection of Cunard and North Park streets won’t be of any help, since it doesn’t flash […]
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Merchant’s Seafood & Chop House closes
After just three months of business, Merchant’s Seafood & Chop House (1580 Argyle) has closed. The restaurant opened in August and shut down about a month ago due to, according to a former employee, a lack of business and just plain bad luck. She said Merchants failed to rake in many customers on the tough […]
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Ingrid Michaelson
Often lost in the influx of mainstream folk-pop acoustic girls, Ingrid Michaelson is best known for an Old Navy commercial and her soundtrack contributions to Grey’s Anatomy. But her fourth album demonstrates this multi-talented artist’s resilience and consistency. More mature than her previous records, Everybody blends a feel-good beach singalong vibe with simplicity and a […]
