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4 ways to mark Emancipation Day 2022 in Halifax
It’s Nova Scotia’s second-annual celebration of Emancipation Day—a holiday honouring the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British empire in 1834—this long weekend. The new holiday doesn’t replace Natal Day weekend: Old standbys like the fireworks and parade (happening July 30 at 10pm and Monday, August 1 at 1pm, respectively)—are still on. But, […]
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The truth about great white sharks in Nova Scotia
On August 30, 1891, a 21-year-old sailor named John Roult was knocked overboard and “immediately seized” by a shark. The predator had been following the French fishing schooner Societe off the coast of Halifax. Both Roult and the shark were never seen again. At least that’s the story that appeared in the August 31, 1891 […]
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Sunny days ahead for Halifax
In our humble opinion, this summer has been pretty awesome so far. We’ve had plenty of sunny days, perfect for strolling through parks, and it’s been hot enough to jump in the ocean on multiple occasions. And meteorologist Cindy Day has good news: The clear skies and warm days will keep on coming. Based on […]
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Meet Zara Matrix, Halifax’s biggest Lady Gaga fan
When Halifax drag queen Zara Matrix connected with Lady Gaga’s music for the first time, she was just a teenager mired in the fog of growing up. Gaga’s 2011 anthem “Born This Way” became a beacon, even if Matrix couldn’t articulate quite why yet: “At the time I didn’t realize what was going on, but […]
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My dream summer: Joining The Kitchen choir for an HFX Wanderers game
There is a tradition in soccer, which started with warcries in 1887 in Scotland, of singing at soccer games. Most stadiums have a section either officially or unofficially reserved for die-hard supporters. It is rare, very rare, for any club to have a singing section that sings for a full 90 minutes (plus injury time). […]
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What is the UV Index and how does it work?
If you’re subscribed to our newsletter (which you definitely should be), you’ll have noticed we provide a weather forecast every morning. Part of that forecast includes the day’s UV Index—but what is the UV Index anyway? As defined by Environment Canada, the UV Index measures the strength of the sun’s UV (ultraviolet) rays. The stronger […]
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7 must-see art shows this summer
It’s high season for beaches and movies, sure, but don’t forget there’s lots to see in galleries all over Halifax this summer. Bask in the beauty of the great indoors while broadening your mind and heart, thanks to these seven must-see shows : The World of Yousuf Karsh: A Private Essence at Pier 21 While […]
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Everything you need to know about Buskerfest, the 2022 Halifax Buskers Festival
It isn’t summer in Halifax until street performers from across the globe descend upon the waterfront, in all their fire-eating, superhuman-strength, human-pretzel-ing glory. It’s been two years since the wacky, theatrical Buskerfest have been able to do their in-person thing in the city—and the annual event is making up for lost time, expanding to the […]
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‘What time does the noon cannon go off?’ and more hilarious tourist questions
With sunny days and lifted COVID restrictions, the tourists are returning to Nova Scotia. Out of province (or country) license plates abound, cruise ships are docking, and the Harbour Hopper is making its rounds. Visitors from all over are once again flocking to our province, eager to see its landmarks, taste its food and experience […]
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July events in Halifax and beyond for summer 2022
Grand Oasis x Canada Day Weekend Friday, July 1, there will be outdoor live performances at the Grand Oasis Festival from 7-10:30pm from Crown Land, Neon Dreams, DeeDee Austin, Drives the Common Man and Eastern Eagle. On July 2 there will be Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Salute To Ukraine and a performance from the […]
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Let it fly: Disc golf in Dartmouth Commons offers ‘a hike with a purpose’
On a sunny Tuesday evening, I made my way to the Dartmouth Commons to try a sport that’s recently been set up in the park: disc golf. The city’s parks and recreation is running a pilot project throughout the summer to gauge interest in the frisbee-flinging game, and it’s offering free workshops—maybe to get people […]