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I have no trust in the Halifax Regional Police. If even half the accusations in just the past year are false, they are still one of the slimiest gangs of criminals in this province. Violence, rape, theft: You name it and someone in the HRP has (allegedly) gotten away with it. Public safety is already falling…
You never know how disrespectful and messy people are until you work at a gym. For some reason, members LOVE to neglect cleaning up after themselves. Every day plates are left on the ground, yoga mats not rolled up—or they’re just draped carelessly OVER the other neatly rolled mats. There’s equipment being moved to different…
On Tuesday afternoon, I was cycling on Main Road in Eastern Passage when you passed me. Just as you came alongside me, your right front tire blew out. Thanks to your skill and experience, I didn’t even realize what happened until you were well ahead of me. I know how dangerous blowouts can be, and…
So I have nothing against businesses moving into the north end—it’s a good thing—but I do think it’s tacky to exploit the area to sell stuff, especially when it’s not even stuff that is of benefit to the local people. I’m also worried that I’ll eventually be kicked out to make more room for hipster…
After running into you by chance following a tumultuous two weeks that Saturday night on Pizza Corner, you broke up a fight and left me without a goodbye. Is that really how you wanted to leave things? —Not sure why I keep coming back
An off-duty Metro Transit worker helps an elderly lady safely cross the street. —Thank you for being you
As a former employee, I read about your business being vandalized with no small satisfaction. You are condescending snobs who treat your employees as though they are unworthy of your presence. You speak about them in third person while they are present, you never say thank you, and you flaunt your wealth while paying crap…
I was walking down Robie Street when a car drove by me with windows down and a guy in the car let out a scream directly at me. A full-fledged scream out of nowhere. Why? Fuck you. —Pedestrian
Why has the street sweeper come down my street three times in the same night between 1 am and 3:30 am? The same street three fucking times. Why??? It’s loud as fuck and wakes me up every time. What is the point of even having a street sweeper? What exactly is it sweeping up? Some…
From public housing to transitionary housing, shelters and housing supports or just the notion that spending more than 30 percent of your income is considered unaffordable, much of the inaction on affordable housing comes from the lack of a firm definition. At two information sessions at Halifax North Memorial Public library and Halifax Central Library…
It’s that time of year again—when folks gather to celebrate the foundation of the confederation with a literal bang. If you’re a firework fanatic (and let’s be honest, there’s a lot of you out there), then consider this your guide to seeing as many sky sparklers as possible before the Canada Day weekend wraps. Worried…
It’s the first weekend of summer (as designated by the release of our annual Hot Summer Guide—you’re welcome) so you gotta make it count! We gotchu with fun like an adults-only night at the Discovery Centre, the epic Indigenous Day celebration at Zatzman Sportsplex and a screening to the unofficial follow-up of Paris Is Burning,…
Deputy mayor Tony Mancini brought an information report from staff about the surveillance Camera Pilot Project for Public Spaces to council for discussion this week. In May 2017, council asked for a staff report on the use of surveillance cameras in public spaces looking at both permanent and temporary camera systems, using the Farrel Street…
Nisha Ganatra’s Late Night ignited a bidding war at this year’s Sundance Film Festival—and as in nearly every Sundance bidding-war story, save Once and Garden State, it has ended with disappointing box office returns. But what other reaction could you possibly expect to a movie this sharp, feminist, self-aware and fresh? Booksmart was a financial…
Q Two years into our 23-year marriage, my wife declared that she didn’t want to kiss me or perform oral on me. Several years ago, she had an affair and confessed that she not only kissed this other person but performed oral on them as well. Why them and not me? Should I just go…
To July 14 Nature as Communities For her masters in environmental studies, Dal student Jennifer Yakamovich has been researching the role art can play in helping a cultural shift towards sustainability. Here, she plays curator as she shares a slew of results by artists from across the country, with pieces in various mediums meditating on…
When I am a kid in Ottawa, summers are about four billion years long. Not like now, when the seasons and years stream by in an accelerating blur, in a freight train of blinks. When I am eight years old, I feel like I am eight. I feel I have my place in time. Now…
Sourwood Cider 5576 Cornwallis Street Jake Foley is a musician, carpenter and violin-maker who pursues hobbies for the sake of romance and curiosity. The first time he tried his hand at making cider, he enlisted a group of friends to help him pick red-fleshed crab apples that he smashed, pressed and fermented. For several years,…
What better way is there to spend a summer night than catching a spectacular sunset? Awe-inspiring and completely free to take in, these locations provide the best views of the setting sun in Halifax. Bring a blanket, some snacks, good company—and sit back and enjoy the show! 1. Citadel Hill Climb up Citadel Hill on…
I t’s been a busy few months for the Halifax board of police commissioners, and its last meeting saw its first ever presentation from members of the public. The Halifax Coalition To Ban Street Checks presented a petition with 3,551—and counting—signatures from the community calling for a ban on street checks. In her address, organizer…
Spryfield will get a free outdoor movie festival this summer thanks to the Spryfield Community Association, which has erected a theatre on the Spryfield Urban Farm on Rockingstone Road. “The idea for the theatre came from just hanging out at the farm and thinking ‘This would be a great place to watch movies,'” says Veronica…
OUT OF TOWN June 23 Wine & Dash Brigadoon Village’s fifth annual fundraiser combines cardio with Nova Scotia wine country. Runners start at Benjamin Bridge and make their way to Lightfoot & Wolfville, sampling some of the Valley’s best bottles along the route. The five-kilometre run makes three tasting stops, while the 10 kilometre makes…
Blue Lobster blueberry-lemon vodka soda, Nova Scotia Spirit Co. (6% ABV) Canned vodka-sodas started trending last summer and they appear to still be going strong. Nova Scotia Spirit Co. just upped the ante this by introducing a blueberry-lemon vodka soda–now on shelves alongside its original lemon-lime fixture. It’s made with wild Nova Scotia blueberries, which…
A s the clock approaches 8pm, your long and tedious work day is coming to a close. You can soon head home to help your children with their homework and tuck them into bed. You head to the staff area for your belongings as soon as the clock strikes eight, but on your way you feel…
Bayswater Beach 4015 Highway 329, Bayswater (one-hour drive) Never have I loved a beach more than I love Bayswater. I went there for the first time with my friend and her mom when I was a kid and after that, my family also frequented the spot. In my experience, the farther you’re willing and able…
The Bay of Fundy is a geologically unique treasure right in the heart of our province. A road trip to the Five Islands area (and beyond) abounds with awe-inspiring natural sights—many of which can be fit in over the course of a weekend. Get your camping and hiking gear ready! WHERE TO STAY Make it…
Nova Scotia has no shortage of wonderful full-service campgrounds dotting the province, but did you know that it’s possible to camp in Halifax’s wilderness areas? While camping in Halifax’s wilderness areas is not for the unprepared or ill-equipped, it can be legal provided you follow the provincial crown land camping rules, and can be a…
June 28 Yesterday Danny Boyle returns with a new Patel in tow—Himesh, no relation to Slumdog Millionaire star Dev—for an alternate timeline comedy in which The Beatles don’t exist, allowing Patel’s Jack to become a huge star. There’s too much Ed Sheeran in the trailer for our liking, but there’s also lots of Kate McKinnon.…
RE: RE: abortions I found your abortion experiences issue very interesting (“RE: my abortion story” was the central feature in last week’s special issue devoted to the topic). I had an experience in 1970. I suddenly began to bleed and I was not having a period, so I went to the nearest ER—at the old…
O ceanophiles rejoice along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Stretches of stacked rock cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water highlight this part of the province. The expanse of shoreline means there’s so much to explore—so much that you can do two types of weekend road trip to soak it all in. SOUTH SHORE…
When a loud cheer erupts, followed by a cloud of blue smoke floating across the historic Wanderers Grounds, you know something good just happened. It’s the first season of the Canadian Premier League—a professional soccer league featuring players with experience from around the globe—and the HFX Wanderers Football Club is one of seven teams in…
Valerie Thin Veil release w/Juice Girls, Vulva Culture (solo), Ghost Pills Thursday, June 20, 8pm The Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street $6 I t’s not unusual to experience a heightened sense of awareness while listening to Valerie. “A few shows in, I realized it was a bit more of a meditative experience than anything,” says…
June 22-23 Matt Andersen and The Mellotones w/Bobby Bazini It’s not the first time New Brunswick’s blues king has kicked it with the Halifax party-starting eight-piece (they co-headlined a gig at last year’s Jazz Fest)—but, this time around, there will be a stack of new songs awaiting from Andersen’s upcoming Halfway Home by Morning. Rebecca…
OUT OF TOWN June 21-23 FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL The self-described “newfangled stringband hootenanny” returns to mark the summer solstice at sweet Avon River Heritage Museum. Imagine a more indie, wholesome spin on Woodstock and that’s what you can anticipate at this family friendly fest that features the stylings of Raine Hamilton, Terra Spencer and Willie…
W inding roads hugging the coastline, cute accommodations, beaches, waterfalls, incredible look offs—Cape Breton has it all. And while you could spend a couple of weeks exploring everything Cape Breton has to offer, it’s possible to fit a bit of everything in a single weekend without driving the entire circumference of the island (although I’d…
2 Crows Brewing Company, Waltz (German-style pilsner) Brewed using traditional German methods and ingredients, Waltz is a perfect summer crusher for the patio, beach, pool, or ballgame. Lagered low and slow for over eight weeks, Waltz turns out super crisp with a lovely bitterness and hit of lemon. 2 Crows Brewery, 1932 Brunswick Street and…
A n internal dispute at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts could force a move out of the aging epochal building the educational society has called home since 1997. Resting between the Ummah mosque at the top of Charles Street, and the Maritime Muslim Academy on Chebucto Road, sits the seasoned but graceful building: Home…
Dairy Bar The brilliant food minds behind Manual Food & Drink Co. and Dartmouth’s Cafe Good Luck also know how to make magic with a soft-serve machine. Swing by Stillwell Beergarden’s roomie for creative flavour combos (blueberry lavender) and sundaes heaping with next-level toppings like lemon curd, cookie chunks and cereal. See ya, DQ. 5688 Spring…
This summer, there’s a diva taking residency on the Halifax waterfront. Her rider of demands includes steamed sweet potatoes, leisurely naps free from interruption and making sure she’s never separated from her special blanket. Though fans often mill about, waiting for photos, her handlers only allow them access when she feels like it—which, depending on…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANCER (June 21 – July 20) Some traditional astrologers believe solar eclipses are sour omens. They theorize that when the moon perfectly covers the sun, as it will on July 2, a metaphorical shadow will pass across some part of our lives, perhaps triggering crises. I don’t agree with that gloomy assessment. I…
Assassins June 25-30, 8pm (and 2pm Sat-Sun) The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street $10-$25 whalesongassassins.eventbrite.com A ssassins gets straight to the point in the title: It’s about the nine men and women who have attempted to or did murder an American president. It’s also a musical, giving each assassin an opportunity to explain themselves…
The province’s welfare transformation is little more than a rebranding according to an anti-poverty advocacy group. “I see little sign of transformation where the rubber meets the road,” says Benefits Reform Action Group member Aron Spidle. The department of community services is restructuring the benefits people receive for shelter and basic necessities by grouping them…
To June 22 Dartmouth Players Head over to the Sawmill Playhouse for Dartmouth Players’ summer show, the comedic musical Lucky Stiff. It’s a whodunnit murder-mystery featuring a shoe-salesman named Harry who’s set to inherit his uncle’s vast wealth if he goes to Monte Carlo with him. Trouble begins when the uncle is murdered and Harry’s…
I’m tired of being treated like shit by my customers in the retail industry (and I’m sure other industries feel this too). It is my job to talk to you when you walk into my store. I have to say hello. I have to ask you if you need any help. It’s my job to…
Most metro transit drivers must be awful in bed: Jerking and bumpin’, going way too fast and coming too early or not at all. Meanwhile, there’s those car people: All alone and thinking they are the most skilled.—Walking and celibate-ing
