Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2018

Vol. 26, No. 14

It’s that time. Time to shake off summer sloth and start using our brains. Time to shift from a thirsty tourism-dependent vacationland to a crackling knowledge economy. Time to welcome thousands of new Halicitizens with our Back to School Guide.

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City

Black August North: “We don't pick and choose who gets human rights”

The protest inside the Burnside prison is now in its second week, despite denials from the department of justice.

By Sandra C. Hannebohm
Aug 30, 2018
City

Dalhousie's research grant money and Big Oil

The university's biggest oil funders gave Dalhousie $2 million over a three-year period for petroleum science research projects.

By Julia-Simone Rutgers
Aug 30, 2018
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Trans Mountain decision is good, but we still have far to go

Election cycles and the bottom line stand in the way of long-term thinking.

By David Suzuki
Sep 5, 2018
News

25 for 25: episode 2005

Lezlie Lowe on public bathrooms! Erica Butler on HRM's Regional Plan! Commonwealth Games! Stolen deer head sculptures! Bedford fast ferries!

By Jacob Boon
Sep 4, 2018
News

Nova Scotia FOIPOP website somewhat back online

Freedom of Information web portal partially returns, five months after the province discovered an obvious and massive security flaw.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 5, 2018
News

Seeking second-generation Nova Scotians who’ve made a difference

ISANS is looking for nominees to profile in a new book on the long-term benefits of immigration.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 5, 2018
Shoptalk

DRINK THIS: Propeller releases rum and ginger in a can

Perfect Storm launches today!

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Shoptalk

West Street's sole searchers

Two local foot soldiers are working to bring Halifax a sneaker destination via East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles.

By Brandon Young
Sep 6, 2018
Shoptalk

Luke's Fried Chicken pops up

Saturday sees new beer and lots of chicken at 2 Crows Brewing Co.

By Allison Saunders
Sep 5, 2018
Opinion

Letters to the editor, August 30, 2018

These are the letters and comments from the print edition.

Aug 30, 2018
Opinion

Unclear mandates at the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs

By switching OANSA to a different provincial department, the government has once again ignored the needs of its Black residents.

By C. Brian Mintus
Aug 30, 2018
Opinion

As prisoners protest, is the province listening?

A letter of support to the inmates at the Central Nova Correctional Facility.

By East Coast Prison Justice Society
Sep 5, 2018
Education

Mental health supports remain overburdened on campus

University students are experiencing record levels of anxiety.

By Preet Bhogal
Aug 30, 2018
Education

The 411 on 420 in Halifax.

Ready to blaze up for legalization next month? Here's what you need to know about cannabis and the city.

By Joey Spliff
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Your prescription for local medical coverage

Contact info to help students stay healthy, if not wealthy.

By Michael Lightstone
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Risk of collapse for student decks

One Halifax home inspector says the municipality is full of unsafe decks.

By Silas Brown
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Dalhousie learns its lesson from homecoming mayhem

Last year’s riotous event—which saw 22 people arrested—was a one-time anomaly, says the university.

By Victoria Walton
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Cheap thrills every night of the week

Broke but looking for something to do? There are plenty of musical, artistic and exciting events happening all over the city that won't put you (further) in debt.

By Morgan Mullin
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Honourees get degrees

Want to bypass university but still get a doctorate? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how local post-secondary institutions choose who's given an honorary degree.

By Katie Ingram
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Lessons in scholarly social media

Universities are turning to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with very-online students.

By Katie Ingram
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Halifax: The biggest small town you’ll ever live in

They say the world has six degrees of separation, but this city has only one.

By Victoria Walton
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Who to cheer for in Halifax

A quick scorecard on the upcoming sports year.

By Jonathan Briggins
Aug 30, 2018
Education

A bar of one's own

Wet your whistle with this guide to the city’s campus watering holes.

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Coat of arms, wide open

Updating and improving on the stale crests of the city’s post-secondary schools.

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Education

From cheap to craft: A Halifax beer guide

Getting to know this city via its extensive selection of beer, from Schooner to saison.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Alt-right revolution on campus

Canadian universities are becoming fertile breeding grounds for neo-fascists.

By Danielle McCreadie
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Francella Fiallos wants to help you find your voice

The programming director for CKDU, Halifax‘s only campus-community FM radio station, is passionate about getting more diverse hosts telling their stories on the airwaves.

By Sandra C. Hannebohm
Aug 30, 2018
Education

15 of the best Instagram backdrops in Halifax

Insta-worthy spots in the HRM that aren't Peggys Cove.

By Jenn Lee
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Common Halifax Tinder profiles

Just because there are plenty of fish in the sea, doesn't mean there's much variety.

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Education

Atlantic fridge festival

15 cheap, delicious foodstuffs any student worth their salt should have stocked at all times.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray
Aug 30, 2018
Education

The indispensable student guide to city life in Halifax

It's Back to School time!

By Jacob Boon
Aug 30, 2018

Arts & Culture

Fringe city

Five first-week picks at the Halifax Fringe Festival.

By Michael Lake
Aug 30, 2018
Arts & Culture

Juliet, Naked (and infamous)

Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke star in Juliet, Naked, a Nick Hornby story about a never-was.

By Tara Thorne
Aug 30, 2018
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2018 - Day 1

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Aug 31, 2018
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2018 - Day 2

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 1, 2018
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2018 - Day 3

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 2, 2018
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe 2018 - Day 4

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 3, 2018
Arts & Culture

Halifax Fringe - Day 5

By various reviewers, compiled by Michael Lake
Sep 4, 2018
Music

Tim Baker’s elemental thing

Hey Rosetta’s leader returns solo with a slate of new songs he hopes fans can continue to connect to.

By Tara Thorne
Aug 30, 2018
Music

Make it all play, no work this Labour Day weekend with these Sure Things

By Team Coast
Aug 30, 2018
Comics

Art Brat Comics

Aug 30, 2018

Food

Behind Jane Crawford’s playful prowess

Hopyard Beer Bar’s chef and co-owner keeps it interesting by re-writing her entire menu every two weeks.

By Allison Saunders
Aug 30, 2018
Food

By the power of Heman Lee

The chef/co-owner at El Chino and Robie Street Station has super-human work ethic, restaurant chops in this veins and big plans for what’s next.

By Isabel Ruitenbeek
Sep 6, 2018

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

You’re extra-magnetic right now, Taurus, says Rob Brezsny

By Rob Brezsny
Aug 30, 2018
Savage Love

Quick hits

Simple answers to complex questions—from no-strings BJs to introducing your boyfriend to your husband.

By Dan Savage
Aug 30, 2018
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