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[Image-1] I recently dined at the Five Fisherman restaurant and OMG have you seen the doorman?! You mister, are nothing short of beautiful. Tall, dark and handsome with a smile that made me melt…I wanted to ask you for your number but I was on a date. I live an hour away, but next time…
The Orlando tragedy is NOT something on which you should piggyback to quench your thirst. Oh, look at me and what happened to me as a result of the dead and wounded in Orlando. Is there nothing you won’t do to be in the spotlight? —Just Stop. STOP!
Wallet lost, found by stranger and returned to my mailbox with note that said “My reward comes from returning this to you intact.” Thank you, unknown friend!! Another reason we love living in Nova Scotia. —Grateful Senior
[Image-1] To the person who screamed “NO FUCK THIS FUCK YOU” and on and on during the moment of silence at the LGBTQ vigil: fuck YOU. Silence isn’t how you want to mourn, alright. It’s apparently “not how to grieve.” But screaming all of that did one thing: it made all the other queer people…
[Image-1] June 29th, 2014: I stepped into Mary’s cafe on Robie Street, only to see the most beautiful human I’ve ever set my eyes on. Little did I know at the time that two years later this person would be the most important person in my life. I’m so lucky to have met such a…
[Image-1] I’m an understanding person; at least I like to believe I am. The bus is late because there’s an accident? Fine. Late because of construction/events? Fine. Late because a bus broke down? Understandable. But every. Single. Bus. Is. Late. I use the bus at least twice a day, seven days a week. I use…
Thank you so much, kind stranger, for giving me a ride home in your car when I was struggling along on foot with a heavy box on my way to North Street. People like you make Halifax wonderful! —N
A seeing-eye dog is a specially trained animal whose whole life is to protect and guide you. You can trust it because it loves you. So where the fuck do you get off taking a dog into a crowded bar on karaoke night? Loud music. Crowds. Drunks. And even broken glass on the floor. Even…
First-time visitors to Australia are often drawn to the big city attractions of Sydney and Melbourne, or the fabulous beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast. I’ve always had a soft spot for Adelaide in South Australia, a city built more on a human scale, where downtown can be easily navigated on bike, foot or tram. For…
[Image-1] Hey you with your orange security t-shirt and red pick up truck. My son and I went to the parking lot of the Park on Saturday because he wanted to show me how well he could handle a car (like any young guy hyped about getting his license). I thought the grounds to this…
Discrimination! I am crying discrimination! I pay rent and have the right to disrupt an entire building with my door-slamming and yelling becuase I pay rent here! I am entitled! —Up: The direction in which you should fuck
[Image-1] A polite bitch being sent to those Who call the firepersons to bring the hose To a backyard fire in the neighbourhood Amidst the rich scent of smoke and wood But, wait. This fire is completely legal! Should this situation be left unpenal? Perhaps city council should consider the fall To be on the…
I’m no stranger to the dating game. In my experience 90 percent of these idiots your stuck with are not worth the time of day. Most prove to be only useful for sex and nothing more. Most lie, cheat or pull disapearing acts then suddenly reappear. They think you will forgive but then get bent…
[Image-1] We have been together for almost 8 years and now I am 16weeks pregnant with your child. I love you so much and can’t wait to see how we evolve as parents and a true family. Thank you for not taking me too seriously since being pregnant and emotional. Thank you for always making…
Not twice but THREE times I have stopped in to use the washroom and every single time an employee has been in the washroom at the same time as I have and they do NOT wash their hands before returning to the sales floor. I have seen one of which go back to handling produce…
[Image-1] Sick and tired of people coming together very quickly and easily to raise funds, have vigils, and memorial services for something that really has no effect on you personally. Why can’t people get this upset about people IN HALIFAX losing their homes because some stupid car dealership wants to expand their fucking parking lot??…
Wendy Friedman, owner of Biscuit General Store, pours tea into a cup, her shoulder-grazing earrings swinging slightly as she moves. In the late afternoon sun, you can’t help but notice how those long, colourful earrings match her floral patterned blouse and echo the bright red of her wedge booties. These details combine to create a…
Fusion Halifax believes that our generation deserves a chance to thrive in Nova Scotia. With the impacts of climate change being felt by Nova Scotians and diverse populations worldwide, we urge our provincial government to support our future and join Canadian provinces from coast to coast in adopting a carbon price without delay. Climate change…
[Image-1] Everybody’s working for the weekend. At least, that’s the case for folks involved with the Big Lift project. On this particular Sunday morning, it’s sunny. Lucky for the workers. It usually takes high winds for a day’s work to get cancelled—15 meters per second, to be exact. This weekend’s re-decking began on Friday and…
[Image-1] There are five candidates currently running for a council seat in Timberlea-Beechville-Clayton Park-Wedgewood, but only one is buying ink by the barrel. Parkview News publisher Bruce Holland recently used a front-page editorial in his own community newspaper to announce his candidacy for city council, and if that’s not journalistically unethical, it definitely strikes ones…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gemini (Apr 20-May 20) My long-term predictions for the next 15 months are a blend of hopeful optimism and a reasonable interpretation of the astrological omens. Here we go: 1. You will have an excellent chance to smooth and soothe the rough spots in your romantic karma. 2. You will outgrow any addiction…
OUT OF TOWN To June 24 YORODEO, New Findings If the air-conditioned glory of the cinema isn’t cutting it, head to CBU’s gallery for some static 3D images from Coast illustrator Paul Hammond and design partner Seth Smith. Showing their ongoing body of 3D screenprints, the works in the exhibition draw from sci-fi, fantasy and…
Why is U here? I doubt Marcel Nazabal, of the band Latin Drama, said he’s “Columbian” as you printed (“Latin Drama,” New Music Issue by Adria Young, June 9). People from Colombia the country are Colombians. There is no “u” in Colombia the country or Colombians the people. Why can’t Canadians ever get this right?…
June 15-26 Stages Theatre Festival and NextSTAGES Theatre Festival for Families You don’t need to be an elephant to remember the name of a festival that offers shows in different stages of development aimed at different stages of life on different stages around town. This year’s festival offers workshops, play readings, theatre for children (The…
In 2010, OUTeast co-founders Andria Wilson, Jenna Dufton and Krista Davis were working at the Atlantic Film Festival “and we saw all these line-ups of people whenever there was a film with queer content,” recalls Wilson. “We just kept seeing it, day after day, and we wanted this opportunity to reach that audience, to be…
North by Night Market With the first market of the season already in the bag, we look forward to July, August and September’s editions. They’ll gather talented artisans and snackisans and DJs you’ll want to play the soundtrack to your life all in the name of bringing the community together. Get in touch if you…
Eastern Front Theatre’s new artistic director Jeremy Webb wants the Stages Festival to appeal to a wide audience, and that’s reflected in this year’s jam-packed lineup. The two-week-long festival is offering a smorgasbord of entertainment including comedy, dance and plays in various stages of development. There’s theatre for kids and theatre for young people. And…
To August 27 Anchor City Rollers The 2016 season of hell on wheels, AKA the Anchor City Rollers, spun into gear in May, but just because you missed the opportunity to hoot and holler at the season opener doesn’t mean you can’t for the rest of the summer. Almost as great as watching the violent…
Annie Brace-Lavoie met Jenner Cormier in a bathroom in Toronto. They were laying tile, working on the mosaics in the bathroom of Bar Raval, where they were both a part of the opening team. Cormier worked the bar at the restaurant while Brace-Lavoie was a line cook. Before Raval, Brace-Lavoie worked in the kitchens at…
OUT OF TOWN June 12-18 Seaside Lobsterfest Imagine chowing down on fresh Atlantic lobster as the salty spray of the ocean it came from tickles your face. The inaugural St. Peter’s Lobster Festival fuses land and sea with seven days of feasting and a cavalcade of festivities like lobster relay races (intriguing?), pony rides and…
July 1 Canada Day Concert The best seat in the house for the Canada Day fireworks is also in the middle of a pretty sweet free night of music. Canadian music! Vancouver dance-rockers Dear Rouge show their true patriot love alongside DJ/producer Kid Koala, the always tight Yukon Blonde, Born Ruffians and Dartmouth’s very own…
Music in the Park With music most Sundays of the summer, parkgoers can enjoy artists like John Chaisson, Morgan Davis, Jamie Junger Band and more. Sundays, Sullivan’s Pond Bandshell, Dartmouth, 2pm Summer Concert Series Check out the Public Gardens bandstand in action every Sunday all summer long, with free shows for every taste from classical…
Re-tape your bars and shine your spokes folks, summer is back and to celebrate we’ve put together a trio of our favourite bikes rides in HRM. Whether you’re a laid-back cruiser or a road junkie, these routes will keep your hair blowing in the wind and your mind heavily caffeinated. Caution: These trips aren’t fixie-friendly.…
For a day in the park The Alyson Samways’ skirt and bag go together like peanut butter and jam. Tie it all together with a preppy light button up and have yourself a picnic. For a market morning Khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirts—get it Related Stories
Streaming now (CRAVE) Casual This sleeper dramatic comedy, now in its second season, stars the great Michaela Watkins as Valerie, an older divorced woman trying to navigate a drastically different dating world, and Tara Lynne Barr as her sex-positive teenage daughter. Airing now (Lifetime) UnREAL The eternally underappreciated Constance Zimmer teams up with Shiri Appleby…
Rockbottom Brew Pub Kolsch (5.2 percent) Your lawn-mowing sidekick, this crisp, light, laidback brew makes summer chores a breeze. Unfiltered Brewing Daytimer Berliner Weisse (3.4 percent) Day drinking never tasted so right. A lactic-tastic, tropically tart, dry-hopped sour session ale that is both lip-puckering and refreshing. North Brewing Company Summer Saison (5.5 percent) Literally brewed for…
Thelma & Louise was released on May 24, 1991, a modestly budgeted buddy-road movie from the director of Blade Runner and first-time screenwriter Callie Khouri, who wrote the script in longhand. It was a simple story: Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon), headed for a weekend away from their disappointing lives, stop at a…
Giggles The Dartmouth Waterfront’s hidden gem, Giggles has deep fried take-out dishes like poutine and hot dogs, but specializes in a couple dozen flaovurs of soft serve, from chocolate and strawberry to dayglo creations like tutti fruiti and crème de menthe. 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Waterfront Polar Bear Express Even if you don’t immediately spot…
Tube the Gaspereau River It’s as simple as it sounds—grab a tube, hop in it and float your ass down the bubbling valley river. Find your friendly roadside tube rental for this bucket-lister, but heads up—make sure you check the river levels before heading out (look up Gaspereau River Tubing on Facebook, its expertly updated).…
Food Truck Parties The Coast gathers all of your favourite food trucks—plus other snacks, beer and cider—for this third annual series. Pro tips from a FTP veteran: Bring cash and patience, wear comfortable shoes, be prepared to wait, bring friends and divide and conquer. Also, pre-party fasting doesn’t hurt. June 16, Museum of Natural History,…
Q I’ve been dating a nice guy for a month or so. Sex is good, and we’re faulty compatible in other ways, too. He told me he likes to wear diapers. He said he doesn’t want me to do it with him, but that every once in a while he likes to wear them because…
Sam Bambrick is a total show-off—a generous one, though. The Halifax-based adventurer and entrepreneur has one hell of a love story, about a PEI native who became totally enamoured by Nova Scotia’s many wonders, and she wants to tell the world all about it. Or better yet, show them. On July 1 she’ll kick-off a…
The members of Halifax’s Daveband are happy and don’t care who knows it. The four piece, who describe themselves as vintage, Buddy-Holly-era rock ’n’ roll, are smiling wide over cups of coffee in their favourite diner. The band members have every reason to be beaming: While they sit, their debut, self-titled EP is at the…
10. Outdoors › Garden Days Garden Party. Sat June 18, 9:30am-1:30pm. Join the Halifax Public Gardens as they celebrate Canada’s Garden Days, a fest honouring the role of gardens in our communities and lives. Unroll your yoga mat at 9:30 for a chance at garden enlightenment, or stop by between 10:30 and 1:30 to learn the basics of plant…
