Sep 22-28, 2016

News + Opinion

• City

  Who will Save Young Avenue and what will be left of it?

  Council's lack of action in saving south end heritage properties leaves some residents frustrated.

  By Kieran Leavitt

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  Savage and MacPherson face off at public forum

  Highlights from Tuesday's mayoral debate.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 5 candidate Tim Rissesco

  “We need to build and continue to grow our communities for all demographics and income levels.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  HRM reaches $3.6-million settlement for St. Patrick’s-Alexandra

  Council asks for staff report on using money towards improving North Memorial library.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  Development problems dominate Peninsula North candidates forum

  Council hopefuls describe their plans to keep District 8 from falling apart.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 27, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 7 candidate Dominick Desjardins

  “With over 15 years combined under my opponents, we need a new voice.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  Halifax’s housing costs remain (relatively) affordable

  Be glad you’re not house shopping in Toronto

  By Tyler Batten

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  The fight for Bedford Basin West

  All the candidates and issues facing District 10 this election.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 27, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 8 candidate Brenden Sommerhalder

  “When people are worried that they won’t be able to afford to live in their neighbourhood...it’s a critical problem.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 9 candidate Shawn Cleary

  “I promise not to implement major programs like snow clearing without public consultation.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 23, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 5 candidate Ned Milburn

  “There is a Japanese saying...‘Regret doesn't move us forward.’”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 24, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 5 candidate Kate Watson

  “I really believe that first-person knowledge is necessary when figuring out how to make transit better.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 25, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 8 candidate Anthony Kawalski

  “Time for a revolution in common sense, adherence to rules and abandonment of the sense of entitlement here.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 24, 2016

  
• News

  The race for Waverley—Fall River—Musquodoboit Valley

  All the candidates and issues facing District 1 this election.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 27, 2016

  
• News

  Some asshole keeps making bomb threats

  Police respond to five threats overnight at universities, library and airport.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 25, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 13 councillor Matt Whitman

  “Residents can count on me to speak up and speak out.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 25, 2016

  
• News

  Poverty issues takes centre stage at Dartmouth Centre forum

  Seven of the eight candidates battling for District 5 talk food security and affordable housing.

  By Chris Muise

  Sep 26, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 6 candidate Carlos Beals

  “Right now, on a municipal level we are not addressing [violence and crime] sufficiently.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 26, 2016

  
• News

  The battle for Middle/Upper Sackville—Beaver Bank—Lucasville

  All the candidates and issues facing District 14 this election.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• News

  North End Community Health Centre gets a new home on Gottingen Street

  Province offers a longterm lease on property to replace health organization’s aging headquarters.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 26, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 12 candidate Scott Guthrie

  “We can't talk enough about waste management. Let's stay a world leader in this area!”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 27, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 14 candidate Kevin Copley

  “I’m ready to hit the ground running in October.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 27, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 10 councillor Russell Walker

  “I want to be assured that we always keep a balanced budget and pay down the debt.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• News

  15 questions with District 1 candidate Trevor Lawson

  “Rural areas of HRM have become increasingly disconnected from the urban core.”

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• News

  Rally to stop the deportation of Fliss Cramman set for Thursday

  The mother of four is currently chained to a hospital bed at the Dartmouth General.

  By Jacob Boon

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• Shoptalk

  Sips start here

  Take a swig of the Fall Wine Guide

  By Allison Saunders

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Shoptalk

  Sidestory encourages honest, meaningful storytelling

  Local app alert.

  By Kyle Shaw

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Shoptalk

  Cape and Cowl celebrates two years in Sackville

  A Q+A with owner shop owner and activist, Jay Roy

  By Allison Saunders

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• Opinion

  Letters to the editor, September 22, 2016

  These are the letters and comments from the print edition

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Opinion

  Take a well-earned bow, Atlantic Fringe Festival

  The local theatre festival once again caught lightning in a bottle.

  By Alison House

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Opinion

  Equity educators are often the ones in need of education

  Responding to “The struggles of a Muslim woman of colour in Halifax.”

  By Mary MacDonald

  Sep 26, 2016

  
• Opinion

  When your race is a passport to all the best freedoms

  Don't get angry when someone brings up white privilege.

  By Cindy Littlefair

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Environment

  SCIENCE MATTERS: Carbon dioxide: Pollutant or plant food?

  By David Suzuki

  Sep 22, 2016

  

Arts + Music

• Arts & Culture

  15 years of Mocean in motion

  The dance company reaches an anniversary about persistence, perseverance and dedication.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Arts & Culture

  The other mother of dragons

  Paula Fairfield is a big deal in Westeros, but she hasn’t forgotten her east coast roots.

  By Michael Lake

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Arts & Culture

  Mocean’s early days

  Mocean Dance's five founders set up a company built to last

  By Stephanie Johns

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Music

  Ten cool ways to rock the weekend

  From ice-cold NHL hockey, to dance performances, to Prismatic Arts offerings, we have your weekend booked!

  By Morgan Mullin

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Music

  Move 'n’ groove with Hopscotch

  This weekend, get your hip-hop fill thanks to this urban arts celebration.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 28, 2016

  
• Comics

  Welcome to Hellifax

  By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon

  Sep 22, 2016

  

Food + Drink

• Drink

  NSCC raises a class

  NSCC’s Kingstec campus invests in the next generation of Nova Scotia wine makers.

  By Ashley Corbett

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Drink

  Viticulture shock

  With the help of Dalhousie’s Sean Myles, Warner Vineyards has become a breeding ground for new, innovative grapes varietals.

  By Melissa Buote

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Drink

  Warner Vineyards—Nova Scotia's grape god

  The province’s largest indie grape grower, Warner Vineyards, is growing the industry, one vine at a time.

  By Melissa Buote

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Drink

  Message in a bottle: 5 wine picks from local experts

  The bar scene’s trustworthy wine experts weigh in on what you should be drinking right now.

  By Allison Saunders

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Drink

  The Wine Lover's Guide to Atlantic Canada reads between the vines

  Moria Peters and Craig Pinhey team up to write an ode to the region’s winemaking industry.

  By Morgan Mullin

  Sep 22, 2016

  

Lifestyle

• Free Will Astrology

  Escape confinement, Gemini

  By Rob Brezsny

  Sep 22, 2016

  
• Savage Love

  Ready to date, now what?

  Whether you’re a twentysomething teacher or closeted 64-year-old gay man, it’s totally possible! Dan shows you how.

  By Dan Savage

  Sep 22, 2016