Frabjous: Where gourmet comes with a story
When Inge Kiss and her husband, Marshall Parker, boarded a flight to Croatia a decade ago they had no idea the trip would reshape their lives. At the time, both were busy professionals in Boston: Inge working as Chief Sales Officer for a French engineering consultancy covering North America and Asia-Pacific, and Marshall as financial…
Good Dear Good’s ‘forlorn dance music’ is back with new EP ‘Sook’
The phrase ‘opposites attract’ comes to mind when thinking of Good Dear Good, one of the city’s premier indie pop-rock bands. Their music twists listeners’ expectations, pairing positive, upbeat tunes and honey-sweet harmonies with gloom and doom lyrics. Typically, you would expect songs with lyrics about settling for love despite unideal conditions to be a…
Dear Premier Houston…
Dear Premier Tim Houston and Conservative Leaders in Nova Scotia, I am writing with both care and urgency as the legislature prepares to reconvene. I ask that you reconsider your position and take time to critically reflect on the abusive use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in our province. Since April 2022, I have been working…
Local teacher launches online IB school after struggling to find work in Halifax
An International Baccalaureate teacher who spent decades working abroad has launched an online school after struggling to find a teaching job in Nova Scotia. Jason Bogart, who has taught in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Brunei Darussalam and China, said his return to Halifax was met with limited opportunities in the public school system. “I…
Hospital Gossip’s new single “In Rain” will leave a legacy
What does it mean to leave a legacy? It’s a difficult question to answer. Thoughts may drift towards what we’ve accomplished—the biggest impacts we’ve made, contributions to our crafts, and what we chose to put out into the world. Hospital Gossip’s newest single, “In Rain”, is a reflection on legacy. Rather than focus on the…
Back to school and back to advocacy
For years, I was part of the Can’t Buy My Silence (CBMS) movement in Canada. If you’re unfamiliar with the issue of abusive NDAs, you can read more here, here, and here. And if you’re curious why I left CBMS, I’ve explained that here. But walking away from that group didn’t mean walking away from…
Every big show happening in Halifax in September 2025
Atlantic Film Festival This year’s program features exciting world and regional premieres, never-before-seen stories, and bold new voices in cinema. From debut filmmakers to internationally acclaimed directors, the 2025 lineup is a dynamic mix of fresh talent and celebrated storytellers. Expect powerful documentaries, daring narratives, and unforgettable characters. With over 100 films presented over the…