September 2022

Vol. 29, No. 16

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City

11 things to do in Halifax this Labour Day weekend

From music to dance to sports, we have you covered for the long weekend.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 1, 2022
City

A new Titanic exhibit in Halifax has props, pics and a living relative of the fateful iceberg

Amid controversy over another project, Larry Daley had the bonafides to quietly pull off Titanic & Iceberg, a real attraction that you can visit today.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 6, 2022
City

The Queen and I

Gloria McCluskey, the Queen of Dartmouth, remembers the time she spent with the Queen of England.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 8, 2022
City

Board of Police Commissioners has no control over moonlighting cops

Plus Halifax is apparently okay with someone dying in custody to prevent officers being spit on.

By Matt Stickland
Sep 8, 2022
City

Families need a household income of $85,000 to live a good life in Halifax says new report

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ latest look at the living wage finds average pay in NS is lower than every province but one.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 9, 2022
City

Why early childhood educators walked out

ECEs are tired of waiting for a pay raise

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 9, 2022
City

Everything you need to know about council's September 13 meeting

Featuring the citizen survey, a new City Hall podcast, market gardens, the JUNO Awards and things more important than money.

By Matt Stickland
Sep 13, 2022
City

How to prepare for Hurricane Fiona

Get ready to batten down the hatches this Friday.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 21, 2022
City

Austerity is coming to the HRM

The city will get worse due to dependence on oil and the housing bubble bursting.

By Matt Stickland
Sep 21, 2022
City

Hurricane Fiona will be “a storm for the ages”

Bigger than Juan, stronger than Dorian, here’s the latest on the storm headed our way.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 22, 2022
City

Where to find emergency shelter in Halifax during Hurricane Fiona

Severe weather evacuation centres and emergency shelters open Friday afternoon.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 23, 2022
City

What's open (and what's closed) after the storm

A list we are updating as often as spotty internet access allows.

By Alyssa Goulart
Sep 29, 2022
City

Hurricane Fiona updates the Sunday after the storm

“I believe we did a very very good job,” says Bell's Geoff Moore. “We did everything we could.”

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 25, 2022
City

Monday brings money from the province for storm relief

From $100 for spoiled food to $200,000 for major uninsurable losses due to Hurricane Fiona.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 26, 2022
City

Meet one of the workers turning the lights back on in Halifax

“When you put somebody's power on, it's a good feeling."

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 27, 2022
City

Dal slides HoCo no-no into warm fuzzy Fiona memo

After thanking students for their help around the storm, university head Deep Saini makes threats about illegal street parties like Homecoming.

By Kyle Shaw
Sep 28, 2022
City

How to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day this weekend

The federal holiday is Friday, followed by Treaty Day in Nova Scotia on Saturday October 1.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 28, 2022
City

How to apply for government money after Hurricane Fiona

With Nova Scotia offering financial assistance to help with damages from spoiled food to appliances, here are the grants available and how to get them.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 29, 2022
City

What we learned from the final Fiona briefing

From power outages to cell service failures, nobody wants to take the hit.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 29, 2022
Opinion

Does Canada need King Charles?

Our constitutional monarchy is expensive, outdated and carries heavy colonial baggage. And we might be stuck with it.

By Kaija Jussinoja
Sep 21, 2022
Opinion

The past is present on the Juanniversary

Exactly 19 years after Hurricane Juan, the recovery continues from Hurricane Fiona.

By Kyle Shaw
Sep 28, 2022
Environment

Why Canada’s environment minister shouldn’t call himself an activist

Once a firebrand known as Green Jesus, Steven Guilbeault lost his nerve when he got the power to play climate god.

By Matt Stickland
Sep 7, 2022
Environment

Car-free Spring Garden Road failure exposes flaws in HRM thinking

Police won’t do their jobs, drivers don’t follow rules. Who knew?

By Matt Stickland
Sep 14, 2022

Arts & Culture

Stars hit the red carpet in style to kick off 2022 Venice International Film Festival

Our red carpet reporter spotted stars like Adam Driver, Julianne Moore and Catherine Deneuve on night one

By Michelle Zyuryaeva
Sep 1, 2022
Arts & Culture

Halifax Libraries announce fall speaker series

Peter Mansbridge, Kate Beaton and more visit your local branch this fall.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 1, 2022
Arts & Culture

Neptune Theatre’s 60th season starts next week

Things kick off with Sep 6 with legendary solo show The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 2, 2022
Arts & Culture

Halifax's Soli Productions will werk the runway at New York Fashion Week

17 models from the company are set to stomp in KeiKaiKoa's show in the fashion capital.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 2, 2022
Arts & Culture

Cate Blanchett and "Tar" castmates dazzle in Venice

Second night of the 2022 Venice International Film Festival sees more stars hit the red carpet.

By Michelle Zyuryaeva
Sep 2, 2022
Arts & Culture

National Film Board names new Executive Producer of Quebec and Atlantic Studio

Rohan Fernando will direct the regional chapter of the NFB from Halifax.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 6, 2022
Arts & Culture

God save the stream: 7 pieces of pop culture to mark Elizabeth II's passing

From punk rock classics to anti-royal anthems to warm-hearted docs, here’s what to watch and listen to.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 9, 2022
Arts & Culture

The Nova Scotia Art Bank just bought works by 22 local artists

The annual acquisitions showcase will open at the Anna Leonowens Gallery on September 23.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 9, 2022
Arts & Culture

Venice 2022: A wrap-up and photos from the 79th international film festival

By Michelle Zyuryaeva
Sep 13, 2022
Arts & Culture

New performance incubator, LUCID, releases call-out for QTBIPOC artists

The project aims to develop, support and produce work by 13 queer artists of colour under 30.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 16, 2022
Arts & Culture

Oscar-winning Haligonian Ben Proudfoot releases new food-focused doc

The Best Chef in The World tells the story of Sally Schmidt, an overlooked icon of American cooking.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 16, 2022
Arts & Culture

Neptune Theatre renames greenroom to legendary actor Walter Borden

The final performance of seminal play The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time will cap off with a dedication.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 21, 2022
Arts & Culture

Walter Borden’s The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time sees a master revisiting and restitching their opus

Neptune’s 60th season opener closes this week. Don’t wait another day to see this play.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 21, 2022
Arts & Culture

Updated: What Hurricane Fiona means to Halifax's weekend plans

What parties are cancelled, what festivals are postponed and other changes for the likes of Oysterfest, Afterwords, Hopscotch, FIN and Prismatic.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 22, 2022
Arts & Culture

Neptune Theatre announces five audition notices

Actors can submit to read for a role in In Lieu of Flowers before October 5.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 26, 2022
Arts & Culture

Halifax filmmaker Leah Johnston screens Mother's Skin at Vancouver International Film Festival

The short will also show at Montreal's Festival du Nouveau Cinema this fall.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 26, 2022
Arts & Culture

Staging the first-love story of the first modern lesbian in Crypthand

Gale Force Theatre's new play is based on Anne Lister's coded, highly sexual diaries.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 26, 2022
Arts & Culture

A eulogy for The Shubie Tree

Remembering the landmark that Fiona felled.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 28, 2022
Arts & Culture

A new writers' collective launches in Dartmouth this week

Take your manuscript for a test drive at The Tuft Cove Writers' Collective inaugural open mic September 29.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 28, 2022
Arts & Culture

Have you watched the HRM-shot, sci-fi series From yet?

The series is now streaming for Canadians on Paramount+.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 29, 2022
Cultural Festivals

12 Halifax Fringe Festival plays you need to take your friends to see

A guide to picking the perfect play to attend with your BFF as the annual theatre event returns.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 1, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Everything you need to know about the 2022 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival

The biggest movie fest in the region returns Sep 15-22.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 7, 2022
Cultural Festivals

The Halifax Lebanese Festival returns this weekend

In its return from COVID, the annual fest celebrates its 21st year, and organizers are excited to offer Haligonians those famous Lebanese flavours again.

By Maryanne McLarty
Sep 14, 2022
Cultural Festivals

10 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival must-see movies

The 2022 event schedule is packed, but this list means you won’t miss any major moments.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2022
Cultural Festivals

FIN 2022: Halifax filmmaker Koumbie knows we’re all Bystanders

Her first feature film, showing at FIN this weekend, asks “What do you do when someone you like does something you hate?”

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Prismatic Festival

The multi-disciplinary art festival returns Sep 22-Oct 9.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 15, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Hopscotch Arts Festival

The East Coast's biggest celebration of hip hop hits town September 22-25.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 15, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Update: Open Street Sundays will not return to Halifax this weekend

It's the first time since COVID's arrival that some downtown streets will switch from car-focused to pedestrian-celebrating.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 16, 2022
Cultural Festivals

FIN 2022: When life gave director Kevin Hartford lemons, he made Lemon Squeezy

On the eve of his feature debut at FIN, the Halifax director talks comedic sensibilities and making your own luck.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 17, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Everything you need to know about the 2022 AfterWords Literary Festival

The book-lover's event of the year returns Sept. 24-Oct. 2.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 21, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Hopscotch Festival moves this weekend's programming from Grand Parade to Light House Arts Centre

The incoming tropical storm could result in further changes, event organizers caution.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 21, 2022
Cultural Festivals

All the poetry books you'll want to 'add to cart', thanks to AfterWords Literary Festival

The event's 2022 lineup features a selection of must-read poets.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 23, 2022
Cultural Festivals

Prismatic Arts Festival 2022: Witness Aysanabee's soaring voice—and rising star.

The singer-songwriter has been compared to Sam Smith and Ben Howard but he's doing something wholly original.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 29, 2022
Music

Review: Halifax band Washing Machine's latest will have you hitting rinse and repeat

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 1, 2022
Music

Q&A: How indie rock band Pillow Fite is changing the Halifax scene

"Rock doesn't need to be gendered or hetero or anything like that," says the Tegan and Sara-sounding duo.

By Morgan Mullin
Aug 30, 2022
Music

Music Nova Scotia announces new interim executive director

Fiona Diamond's first day on the job is September 6.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 6, 2022
Music

Casino Nova Scotia announces The Trews will play New Year's Eve concert

Tickets for the December 31 show go on sale Friday, Sep 9.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 6, 2022
Music

Halifax mourns the death of Pat Stay, famed battle rapper and community leader

An open-to-the-public wake will be held Sep 10 at Atlantic Funeral Homes in Dartmouth.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 9, 2022
Music

Ria Mae and Virginia To Vegas announce Halifax show on December 8

The pair will play the Light House Arts Centre.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 12, 2022
Music

Jody Upshaw announced as 2022 Music Nova Scotia Artist in Residence

The R&B singer walked home the winner of Friday night's live competition showcase.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 12, 2022
Music

Symphony Nova Scotia celebrates Symphony Week 2022 with a series of free shows

Catch some classical music at various locations around HRM from September 16-20.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2022
Music

Boney M. and Liz Mitchell announce Halifax concert on November 22

The cult disco group returns as part of its Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits tour.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 20, 2022
Music

Sloan announces Halifax show on January 28

The four-piece comes home to play the Light House Arts Centre.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 20, 2022
Music

The Ennis Sisters announce Halifax holiday show for November 24

Tickets to see the trio at the Rebecca Cohn go on sale September 29.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 27, 2022
Music

Five new releases by Halifax musicians you need to hear now

Reeney Smith’s new R&B single, out today, leads the list of Team Coast’s current heavy rotation that includes Adam Baldwin, Owen O’Sound Lee, Gina Burgess and more.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 28, 2022
Music

Nova Scotia Music Week announces Four The Moment tribute

Halifax's history making a cappella group will be honoured at the annual NSMW awards.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 29, 2022
Music

Carleton Stone's new album Papercut slices deeper

The Port Cities member says his new solo LP is "the perfect combination" between his pop styling and songwriter sensibility.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 29, 2022

PAID CONTENT Food

Eat, Drink, and Experience Nova Scotia

The new Taste of Nova Scotia app invites you to explore the province through exceptional culinary experiences

Content by Taste Of Nova Scotia
Sep 27, 2022
Food

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Halifax Lebanese Festival

Lebfest is back, and new for 2022 is a focus on grab-and-go.

By Maryanne McLarty
Sep 13, 2022
Drink

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival

The celebration of craft brews gives Haligonians something to sip on this weekend.

By Maryanne McLarty
Sep 13, 2022
Food + Drink Festivals

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival is pouring for the first time since 2019

The province's craftiest brews are “back and better than ever.”

By Maryanne McLarty
Sep 15, 2022

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