Apr 6-12, 2017

Vol. 24, No. 45

Remember this amidst #Canada150 hype: Cornwallis Street Baptist Church turns 185 this month, so it was in its thirties before Canada was born. For pastor Rhonda Britton, that’s a lot of history to consider as she works to improve the future.

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City

Rhonda Britton's call to action

Although she’s only been preaching in Halifax for the last 10 years, Rhonda Britton’s perspective and faith could help bridge the historical divide between police and the Black community.

By Maggie Rahr
Apr 6, 2017
City

College of Paramedics formalizes province's first responders

Nova Scotia's paramedics are now a self-regulating body.

By Maggie Rahr
Apr 6, 2017
City

Springtime election fever

Voters, politicians and overseers are gearing up for a late-spring provincial election.

By Michael Lightstone
Apr 6, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Citizen science and genetic testing yield positive results

By David Suzuki
Apr 11, 2017
City

CAO harassment complaints still shrouded in secrecy

Councillors refuse comment about allegations that appear to include complaints from three female managers.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 12, 2017
News

Halifax CAO's Beaverton parody prompts harassment complaint

An article published by the comedy site was spoofed by Jacques Dubé in a text message sent to an employee.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 7, 2017
News

Cornwallis naming debate will return to council

Poet laureate inspires a fresh look at how Halifax honours its violent founder.

By Jacob Boon
Apr 12, 2017
Shoptalk

il Mercato gets a makeover

The Bedford resto debuts its new look tomorrow

By Allison Saunders
Apr 5, 2017
Shoptalk

The Economy Shoe Shop's been sold

Owner says the streetscaping plan is the "nail in the coffin"

By Allison Saunders
Apr 5, 2017
Shoptalk

Make way for Makenew's new location

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Shoptalk

Bespoke brings seven fairytale weddings to life

Bride or die this weekend

By Allison Saunders
Apr 5, 2017
Shoptalk

Battery Park, recharged

The Dartmouth resto is shaking up the menu, and flipping Ace burgers

By Melissa Buote
Apr 12, 2017
Shoptalk

Rinaldo’s family focus

In May, Tony and Sam Rinaldo bring Italian American eats to Windsor Street.

By Melissa Buote
Apr 13, 2017
Opinion

Snow dazed and confused

Should safety trump resilience when it comes to cancelling school?

By Cindy Littlefair
Apr 6, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, April 6, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Apr 6, 2017
Opinion

The perfect silence in Syria

By Raja Salim
Apr 13, 2017

Arts & Culture

Anna Taylor’s hoop dreams

Embroidery, buttons, ceramics—artist Anna Taylor does it all with an important focus on feminism and the rights of sex workers.

By Sara Connors
Apr 6, 2017
Arts & Culture

Angst for the memories

Get Andre Fenton’s debut poetry book Ode to Teen Angst while you can.

By Stephanie Johns
Apr 13, 2017
Arts & Culture

3D or bust: Douglas Coupland in Halifax

The author/artist prints local's busts for country-wide art project.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Arts & Culture

Maudie: wrongly located, but beautifully shot

Film depicts Maud Lewis as a "monumental artist despite tragedy."

By Tara Thorne
Apr 12, 2017
Arts & Culture

Perfume War is inspiring and well-told

Bonus points for featuring two Haligonians.

By Tara Thorne
Apr 6, 2017
Music

A helping of VIMANA

An artist collective devoted to boosting and sharing skills thrives at Alteregos.

By Thoshlae Williams
Apr 6, 2017
Music

Andrew MacKelvie wants you to hear the silence

Halifax-based saxophonist talks improv music and his upcoming show.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Apr 6, 2017
Music

Ten totally electric weekend picks

From blues legends to ballet to not-your-nana's-bingo, you don't wanna miss these events.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Music

Addicted to The Drug Rugs

The self-proclaimed bubbly pop musicians are ready to rock The Seahorse.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Apr 6, 2017
Comics

Hey You Guys!

By Paul Hammond
Apr 6, 2017

Food

Nova 7 goes into the wild

For the 10th anniversary of its sparkling star, Benjamin Bridge experiments with wild fermentation.

By Melissa Buote
Apr 6, 2017
Restaurant Reviews

Anchor’s the way

The Anchor brings a neighbourhood hangout, and a great menu, to Fairview.

By Melissa Buote
Apr 6, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Sift out the trivial, Virgo

By Rob Brezsny
Apr 6, 2017
Savage Love

It’s not your kink, it’s you

Tips for an overbearing Dominant lady. Plus: Don’t send brags in the form of a question, this isn’t Sex Jeopardy.

By Dan Savage
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Let's get real: tips from real estate agent, Tanya Colbo

She wants to help keep people cautiously excited about buying their first home

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Grow your own way: a guide to keeping plants alive

Because green thumbs don’t come naturally to all of us, we got some advice on keeping plants in your home without killing them.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Expert advice: a decorator's advice for planning your space

Decorator and and home stager Charlotte Skiba reminds us that Pinterest is pretty, but it’s not real life.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

How to transform your home with paint

Paint Next’s Karen Peters shares tips how to change your home with colour.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Natural selection

Handmade by Haligonians using salvaged and pure materials, these home accessories boast both texture and style that could complement any room.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Who’s the boss?

Boss Furniture’s Katherine Cherry channels her creativity into breathing new life into classic pieces.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Lofty goals

How music, California and mid-century style inspired the vibe of this couple’s first home.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

My favourite room: Andrea Tsang-Jackson's bright bedroom

Inside a designer/quilter’s sanctuary

By Francesca Handy
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

My favourite room: Maurice Meagher

Case Design’s project developer brings the outdoors as close to indoors as possible in his living room.

By Francesca Handy
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

My favourite room: Raj Kapahi

Natural and contemporary details come together to make his dining room a beautiful gathering place.

By Francesca Handy
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Northern touch

How sibling of the year and interior decorator Alicia MacDonald helped her sister tear apart and re-imagine her first house.

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

The best of both worlds

With a less-is-more vision in mind, this couple found a middle ground between old and new while renovating their first family home.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Fresh faced on Forrest Road

Realtor, furniture designer and rookie house-flipper Mary-Ellen Power teamed up with her brother to give a bright Dartmouth bungalow with a big backyard the TLC it needed.

By Allison Saunders
Apr 6, 2017
Homes

Black magic on Elm Street

A modern, monochrome exterior facelift resulted in a house that “disappears yet draws the eye at the same time.”

By Morgan Mullin
Apr 6, 2017

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