Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2016

Vol. 24, No. 22

Halifax is a Halloween city, maybe because of the creepy old buildings and downtown graveyards, maybe because Halifax likes to have fun. We hope you’re into this year’s Halloween issue—get the print version for maximum fun factor.

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City

Curious about paganism? Participate in Samhain

Get in the fall spirit by invoking some spirits at the original Halloween celebration.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 26, 2016
City

Nights of Gore is just another day at the office for Emmett Blois

The Reality star and haunted corn maze purveyor on scaring people for a living.

By Allie Graham
Oct 27, 2016
City

So is the Nova Centre cursed, or what?

Downtown convention centre’s completion date is delayed, again, and nobody’s sure when the damned thing will finally open.

By Adina Bresge
Oct 27, 2016
City

Halifax’s development horoscope

The Centre Plan might not save this city, but it's probably a good start.

By Jacob Boon
Oct 27, 2016
City

Jordan Bonaparte’s Halloween podcast playlist

The host of the Night Time Podcast shares some of his favourite true crime and horror episodes from around the internet.

By Jacob Boon
Oct 27, 2016
News

Good Robot and Islamic centre talk it out

Both parties plan to have regular meetings in the future.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 28, 2016
Shoptalk

Mappatura Bistro is coming to Spring Garden

Get ready to ciao down with chef Terry Vassallo

By Allison Saunders
Oct 26, 2016
Shoptalk

Sugar Shok Treat Boutique to close

Downtown Dartmouth will say goodbye to the local candy shop by the end of November.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 26, 2016
Opinion

Gothic Voices of the City

Three terrifying tales from the winners of Dalhousie's Varma Prize for short gothic fiction.

By Jenny Urich, Jacqui Deighton and Taylor Lemaire
Oct 27, 2016
Opinion

How many people have you slept with? 

Stop with the slut shaming.

By Jen Nagle
Nov 2, 2016
Environment

SCIENCE MATTERS: “World class” may not mean much when it comes to oil spill response

By David Suzuki
Oct 27, 2016

Arts & Culture

Creepy clown make-up tips from Elle Munster

The local expert on putting on a face breaks down how to clown in time for Halloween.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 27, 2016
Arts & Culture

My friend goo

Artist Emily Lawrence’s graduating exhibition glorifies the grotesque while chasing the “sculptor’s high.”

By Laura Kenins
Oct 27, 2016
Arts & Culture

NSCAD’s art-à-porter

The annual NSCAD Wearable Art & Performance show kicks off its 26th year.

By Michelle Cameron
Oct 27, 2016
Arts & Culture

Broken Deck Show features art made from busted skateboards

Part of the proceeds will go to the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 27, 2016
Arts & Culture

A witchy chat with author Ami McKay

The Nova Scotia-based writer just released her latest novel, The Witches of New York.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Oct 31, 2016
Arts & Culture

Honey & Jupiter is poignant and unsettling

A workshop performance at DaPoPo Theatre's Live-In Festival last weekend showed a promising play.

By Michael Lake
Oct 27, 2016
Music

Ten ways to have a winning weekend

We've got your weekend covered with film screenings, quirky art and, of course, the Pop Explosion!

By Morgan Mullin
Oct 20, 2016
Music

Get Cottus

Halifax metal gods release their second EP this Halloween weekend.

By Jonathan Briggins
Oct 27, 2016
Music

How to hit play like The Hitman

Wrestling legend Bret Hart shares his playlist.

By Kyle Shaw
Oct 28, 2016
Comics

Hey You Guys!

By Paul Hammond
Oct 27, 2016

Food

Digging into food law in Canada

The Future of Food Law and Policy in Canada conference explores the law's changing role in what's on our plate

By Rebecca Dingwell
Nov 1, 2016
Food

Merde she wrote: Christine Flynn brings soigné to Devour

The Toronto chef and creator of the hilarious @chefjacqueslamerde imparts wisdom on Wolfville

By Allison Saunders
Nov 2, 2016
Restaurant Reviews

Selling the sizzle

It’s discovery central at tucked-away Filipino restaurant Hot Plate: The Sizzling House.

By Melissa Buote
Oct 27, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Tap into your reserves, Taurus

By Rob Brezsny
Oct 27, 2016
Savage Love

Expecting too much

I want sex every night, but my wife is only offering one. I don’t like porn. Now what? Plus: Breaking up is not a conversation.

By Dan Savage
Oct 27, 2016