Aug 23-29, 2018

Vol. 26, No. 13

For former prisoners like Pete Brown, the increasingly common overuse of criminal record checks is a barrier to employment—discriminating against those trying to reintegrate into society and preventing them from being seen as human. This week, journalist Moira Donovan talks to several of those former inmates who’ve struggled to adjust back to a job pool that doesn’t seem to want them, and looks at why police, corporations and governments are so keen to rely on record checks to determine the moral worth of their workers.

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City

How many knew about Shambhala abuses?

The latest Buddhist Project Sunshine report contains startling new accusations that senior Shambhala leaders were aware of and even participated in sexual assaults.

By Stephanie Domet
Aug 23, 2018
City

Record of employment

Criminal record checks are an increasingly common part of job hunting, but for former inmates looking to reenter society, they're also a discriminatory barrier to finding employment.

By Moira Donovan
Aug 23, 2018
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Climate change combines with other factors to fuel wildfires

We can do a lot to prevent fires. But until we address climate change, we’re likely to see more devastated forests.

By David Suzuki
Aug 29, 2018
News

Conservative Party’s Halifax implosion

As Andrew Scheer kicks off the Tories’ convention in Halifax, Maxime Bernier walks away from the Conservatives.

By Matt Stickland
Aug 23, 2018
News

25 for 25: episode 2004

Gloria McCluskey reflects on her storied political career and Condon MacLeod talks about the golden days of Halifax's all-ages music scene.

By Jacob Boon
Aug 27, 2018
News

Conservatives leave Halifax with a policy playbook for next election

Members endorse new policies to end birthright citizenship, protect “freedom of speech” at universities and move Canada's Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.

By Matt Stickland
Aug 27, 2018
Shoptalk

Remembering Hal Forbes

The man behind Forbes Restoration, and facelifts of many Halifax heritage homes, passed away August 24.

By Jane Kansas
Aug 30, 2018
Shoptalk

Moksha Yoga is working on its fitness

The downtown studio adds HIIT, barre, pilates to the mix

By Allison Saunders
Aug 29, 2018
Shoptalk

Cheeky Cod Gallery connects people with the artists

Queen Street's vintage row gets a pop of local art

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Shoptalk

Room Service amps up and Uber Eats arrives

Special delivery!

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Shoptalk

Night time is the right time at Ko-Doraku

The Purdy's Wharf location is closed, but Spring Garden's got izakaya!

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Opinion

Letters to the editor, August 23, 2018

These are the letters and comments from the print edition.

Aug 23, 2018
Opinion

A monument for the Maroons

Halifax lacks a proper memorial for the people of African descent who helped build it.

By Afua Cooper
Aug 23, 2018
Opinion

The evidence shows Nova Scotia is failing its prison population

When prisoners say they’re being warehoused, they are not exaggerating.

By Yazan Khader
Aug 26, 2018
Opinion

White noise

Letting your guard down to party loud and proud in the streets is a privilege students of colour don’t often have.

By Rebecca Thomas
Aug 30, 2018

Arts & Culture

McQueen was his work

A new documentary explores the life and legacy of fashion star Alexander McQueen

By Morgan Mullin
Aug 23, 2018
Cultural Festivals

Chinese Festival Halifax announces inaugural lineup

New event showcasing Chinese culture runs September 8-22.

By Tara Thorne
Aug 24, 2018
Music

In the Shadow of Cryptorips

Two years after recording Shadow Up Gold—and two months after its surprise release—the Halifax-four-piece finally celebrates.

By Jonathan Briggins
Aug 23, 2018
Music

Album review: Hitman, The Offering: Side One

The Halifax stoner-metal quartet returns with a hot new EP.

By Johnny James
Aug 23, 2018
Music

Dog Day’s not over yet

Local faves return with surprise shows and new music in progress.

By Brennan McCracken
Aug 23, 2018
Music

Have a weekend that’s outside the ordinary with these Sure Things

By Morgan Mullin
Aug 23, 2018
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
Aug 23, 2018

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Rob Brezsny promises that important adventures await you, Capricorn.

By Rob Brezsny
Aug 23, 2018
Savage Love

Pickles & surrogates

Learning to enjoy intimacy instead of freaking out, even when there’s a teeny tiny bit of blood involved.

By Dan Savage
Aug 23, 2018
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