July 2023

News + Opinion

• City

  Halifax is bee-coming a pollinator city

  Good governance starts here.

  By Matt Stickland

  Jul 6, 2023

  
• City

  Everything you need to know about HRM council’s July 11, 2023 meeting

  Some councillors are already planning for Halifax's Integrated Mobility and Bus Rapid Transit plans to fail.

  By Matt Stickland

  Jul 13, 2023

  
• City

  Every independent grocer in Halifax (and beyond)

  Bringing down grocery giants never tasted so good.

  By Matt Stickland

  Jul 19, 2023

  
• City

  Nova Scotians are being governed very badly when it comes to climate

  Trying to find hope in a climate emergency.

  By Matt Stickland

  Jul 27, 2023

  
• News

  About those billionaire megayachts in Halifax Harbour this week...

  Container ships, cruise ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of July 3-9, 2023.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 4, 2023

  
• News

  What’s up with all the summer rain in Halifax’s forecast?

  The HRM saw more than double the usual rainfall in June—and the first days of July haven’t offered much in the way of relief. But it’s coming, meteorologists say.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 5, 2023

  
• News

  Shelter eviction protester testifies Halifax police assaulted her, violated her Charter rights

  Halifax Regional Police’s handling of the citywide tent teardowns on Aug. 18, 2021 is under public scrutiny.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 7, 2023

  
• News

  Ottawa declines Hartlen Point residents’ appeal for renewed environmental impact assessment of DND site

  According to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the $129M Canadian naval project is too far underway for further review.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 11, 2023

  
• News

  Halifax Wanderers topple Pacific FC in rainy 2-1 victory

  The Halifax-based Canadian Premier League club is turning the Wanderers Grounds into a fortress again.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 11, 2023

  
• News

  What does “wish-and-a-prayer” UN shipping emissions target mean for Halifax?

  Container ships, cruise ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of July 10-16, 2023.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 13, 2023

  
• News

  The Grand Parade podcast: Nova Scotia’s property tax cap is subsidizing millionaires and landlords. Here’s how to fix it.

  Plus, the Halifax Forum debate and a full catastrophe of the commons.

  By Martin Bauman and Matt Stickland

  Jul 14, 2023

  
• News

  Here’s what you need to know about the legal hubbub over the Wanderers Grounds and Halifax Common

  The Friends of the Halifax Common are prepared to sue the HRM over the Wanderers Grounds. Do they have a case?

  By Matt Stickland and Martin Bauman

  Jul 17, 2023

  
• News

  Prepare for Halifax’s busiest cruise ship day of 2023 (so far)

  Container ships, cruise ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of July 17-23, 2023.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 18, 2023

  
• News

  Canadian international Doneil Henry “willing and ready” to make his mark with HFX Wanderers FC

  The centre-back’s signing brings an immediate spotlight to the Halifax soccer club—and represents a fresh start for the veteran defender.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 18, 2023

  
• News

  Glitter Bean’s workers turn to crowdfunding to save queer-centric co-op cafe

  The Spring Garden Road cafe says it’s facing “major financial losses” brought on by two years of COVID-19 restrictions and the rising cost of rent.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 19, 2023

  
• News

  UPDATED: Here’s what you need to know about the flooding in the HRM right now

  One youth is still missing near West Hants after historic rainfall hit Nova Scotia over July 21-22, 2023. Three Nova Scotians are confirmed dead after they were caught in the floods.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 24, 2023

  
• News

  The Wanderer Grounds podcast: Halifax has built its home stadium into a fortress once again

  By Martin Bauman and Matt Stickland

  Jul 24, 2023

  
• News

  What do the floods mean for Halifax’s shipping industry?

  Container ships, cruise ships, cargo carriers and more vessels bound for Halifax the week of July 24-30, 2023.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 26, 2023

  
• News

  4 ways to mark Emancipation Day in Halifax in 2023

  The annual day commemorates the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British empire.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 28, 2023

  

Arts + Music

• Arts & Culture

  Come From Away adds 3 shows to Halifax stand

  Touring version of smash Broadway musical about Newfoundland will now have 7 performances at Scotiabank Centre Nov 14-19.

  By Kyle Shaw

  Jul 17, 2023

  
• Arts & Culture

  See Canada like you haven’t before at this Halifax Public Library exhibit

  Belleville, NS artist John Bladek turns Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton and other landmarks into a geometric wonderland.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 21, 2023

  
• Arts & Culture

  F*cking Trans Women is the one-woman Halifax show you need to see this Pride

  Written and produced by Halifax artist Zoë Comeau, the show is packed with humour and heart. And yes, lots of sex.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 25, 2023

  
• Arts & Culture

  Halifax film festival jumps on the rebrand wagon

  Twitter should X-amine how the Atlantic International Film Festival used its name change to “clearly and proudly say who we are, what we do.”

  By Kyle Shaw

  Jul 26, 2023

  
• Cultural Festivals

  Everything you need to know about the 2023 Halifax Pride festival

  By Morgan Mullin

  Jul 5, 2023

  
• Cultural Festivals

  7 things to do in Halifax this weekend (July 21-23, 2023)

  From the Halifax Pride Parade to outdoor theatre at Point Pleasant Park, here’s your guide to fun from July 21-23, 2023.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 20, 2023

  
• Cultural Festivals

  6 things to do in Halifax this weekend (July 28-30, 2023)

  From taproom openings to film screenings to the CFL’s return, here’s your guide to weekend fun.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 27, 2023

  
• Cultural Festivals

  Michie Mee headlines Crescendo, Halifax’s new all-Black music festival

  Crescendo Fest opens Friday, Aug. 4 and wraps with a free Saturday concert at the Grand Parade that you won’t want to miss.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 28, 2023

  
• Music

  This Halifax band almost broke up due to burnout. Instead, they're launching a triumphant comeback this Saturday at The Marquee.

  If digging into toxic overwork was the theme of your pandemic, Walrus understands.

  By Morgan Mullin

  Jul 5, 2023

  

Food + Drink

• Food

  Caribbean Bliss offers great eggs Benedict *and* inspo for city planning

  Radical urbanism means good eating on Novalea Drive in Halifax's north end.

  By Matt Stickland

  Jul 4, 2023

  
• Food

  Au Liban brings haute Lebanese cuisine to Lower Water Street

  The owner and chef duo behind La Piazza Ristorante is serving recipes straight from home in their new kitchen venture. And it’s damn good.

  By Martin Bauman

  Jul 7, 2023