May 25-31, 2017

Vol. 24, No. 52

OBEY Convention started small as a collection of DIY shows, but this year’s 10th annual festival is a major multidisciplinary arts extravaganza. Our guide features East Preston hip hopper MAJE on the cover, and lots more inside. Prepare to OBEY.

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City

Sinking slowly in the city

A doctor shortage and substandard services have Haligonians beholden to a broken mental health system.

By Caora McKenna
May 25, 2017
City

Who the hell are the Atlantica party?

Jonathan Dean just wants people to know his party exists.

By Rebecca Dingwell
May 25, 2017
City

Where has the Green party been?

After a BC election brought the environmental fourth party sharply back into focus, Nova Scotia leader Thomas Trappenberg wants voters to know: “We can win.”

By Christy Somos
May 25, 2017
City

Why the Liberals need to win Halifax

The key to a second mandate for Stephen McNeil is HRM’s 20 electoral districts.

By Adina Bresge
May 25, 2017
City

What’s next for the NDP?

Gary Burrill and the New Democrats want to invest in the future, while learning lessons from the past.

By Jacob Boon
May 25, 2017
City

When will Jamie Baillie be premier?

The Progressive Conservative leader gets a second—and maybe last—shot at forming Nova Scotia’s government.

By Jacob Boon
May 25, 2017
City

Doors Open knocks on

A handful of the city's gems open their doors June 3 and 4.

By Morgan Mullin
May 25, 2017
City

Defence tries to poke holes in murder case against William Sandeson

Lawyers representing the Dalhousie student continue to question police, witnesses as trial finishes its sixth week.

By Kieran Leavitt
May 26, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: World Environment Day reminds us to reconnect with nature

By David Suzuki
May 31, 2017
News

Shawn Cleary continues push for changes to HRM's snow plans

Regional council is, yet again, going to talk about sidewalk snow clearing.

By Rebecca Dingwell
May 26, 2017
News

North Preston campaign signs defaced with racist imagery

By Rebecca Dingwell
May 30, 2017
News

Liberals win second majority in close election

Both the PC and NDP parties pick up big gains, but Stephen McNeil comes out on top.

By Jacob Boon
May 31, 2017
News

Tarrah McPherson seeks judicial review of Human Rights decision

Former Mount Saint Vincent student alleges her complaint against the university and Michael Kydd was dismissed without proper investigation.

By Ryan Van Horne
Jun 1, 2017
News

Pump it up at Halifax Bike Week

The Mountain Equipment Co-op's Brendan Sutcliffe chats about common bike problems.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 1, 2017
Shoptalk

SHOP THIS: Family Over Fame

Local designer keeps his priorities straight with Family Over Fame.

By Lara Lewis
May 25, 2017
Shoptalk

Guided Tour - The Hydrostone

May 24, 2017
Opinion

We need to talk about Venezuela

Haligonians gather in protest of the ongoing crisis.

By Camila Salcedo
May 25, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, May 25, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

May 25, 2017
Opinion

Deciphering which election promises will be kept, and which will be forgotten

By Chris Parsons
May 25, 2017

Arts & Culture

Review: Last Chants at Hermes

Themes of occupying, navigating and accessing space are touched on in this latest exhibition.

By Mollie Cronin
May 25, 2017
Arts & Culture

Halifax Independent Filmmakers Fest returns June 7-11

Year 11 sees expanded cinema arrive at HIFF.

By Morgan Mullin
May 25, 2017
Arts & Culture

Baywatch is exactly what you expect

The film—starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron—is fun, if not much else.

By Tara Thorne
May 29, 2017
Music

Sa-Roc with you

The Atlanta-based MC is coming to town to connect with your spirit.

By David Dahms
Jun 1, 2017
Music

MAJE in charge

Representing East Preston, MAJE is headed for his biggest year ever.

By Stephanie Johns
May 25, 2017
Music

Track by track: Rabies, What You Know About Me

Rabies’ debut album is a 14-song feat of emotional pop. Songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Rachel Fry breaks down her unexpected influences like Taylor Swift, Fergie and Shania.

By Stephanie Johns
May 25, 2017
Music

OBEY X marks the spot

The OBEY Convention celebrates 10 years with as intriguing, diverse and creative a line-up as ever.

By Brennan McCracken
May 25, 2017
Music

OBEY bites

Tiny recommendations for this year’s festival

By Stephanie Johns
May 25, 2017
Music

Deadmau5 headlines Halifax's FREE Canada Day concert

July 1, 5pm on the Common

By Morgan Mullin
May 25, 2017
Music

Ten unmissable weekend picks

The best of OBEY, campy comedies and awesome art shows await.

By Morgan Mullin
May 25, 2017
Music

Senyawa's chemical compound

Indonesian experimental metal at this year's OBEY

By Stephanie Johns
May 24, 2017
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
May 25, 2017

Food

Dish of the month: Combo platter at Mid East Food Centre

An excuse to try a little bit of everything.

By Melissa Buote
May 25, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Maintain your sweet poise, Scorpio

By Rob Brezsny
May 25, 2017
Savage Love

An airless agreement

Is there a legal document I can draw up with my partners who are into breath play in case of an accident? Plus: An apology.

By Dan Savage
May 25, 2017

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