Jun 15-21, 2017

Vol. 25, No. 3

Summer in Nova Scotia. There’s something magic about it. The perfectly warm weather makes hitherto uninviting places—sidewalks, the ocean—welcoming. And from patios to beaches, the 22nd annual Hot Summer Guide is your key to it all.

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City

Six Second Streets and 11 Maples

Twenty-one years after amalgamation, HRM is still home to 1,800 duplicate street names.

By Michael Lightstone
Jun 15, 2017
City

Sandeson murder case almost derailed over mistrial

Defence lawyers unsuccessfully argued private investigator’s actions were cause to throw out Dalhousie student’s murder trial.

By Kieran Leavitt
Jun 15, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: Bicycling never gets old

By David Suzuki
Jun 21, 2017
News

Federal trans rights bill passes without amendment

Bill C-16 will make trans rights part of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 15, 2017
News

Halifax police hoping to improve use of street checks

New report recommends policy review, public education on civic rights and officer training on “fair and impartial policing.”

By Jacob Boon
Jun 18, 2017
News

Tall Ships gets funding boost

Mayor Mike Savage and city council approve $540,000 contribution to international nautical festival.

By Jacob Boon
Jun 20, 2017
News

Halifax doesn't know what its contractors are paying workers

But it's probably not enough for those employees to live on.

By Jacob Boon
Jun 21, 2017
News

Council promises new home for Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre

“We talk about reconciliation, and there’s always lots to talk about it, but this is an actual action,” says executive director Pam Glode-Desrochers.

By Jacob Boon
Jun 21, 2017
Shoptalk

Adieu Agora, hello Haligonian

New stuff on Agricola Street

By Allison Saunders
Jun 19, 2017
Shoptalk

Splurge debuts The Shop Upstairs

New stuff at Sophie's Place

By Allison Saunders
Jun 21, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, June 15, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Jun 15, 2017

Arts & Culture

Carr’s life

Part of the sixth annual OUTeast Film Festival, The Fabulous Allan Carr shows a poignant side to Hollywood’s glitz.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 15, 2017
Arts & Culture

Q&A with Dave Culligan

After 365 days of videos, Culligan talks Nova Scotia, the power of consistency and following your happiness.

By Josh Young
Jun 15, 2017
Arts & Culture

Our Common Woods resurrects trees through art

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 20, 2017
Arts & Culture

The Atlantic Film Festival is FIN it to win it

The annual fest announces its new name, plans to take over Park Lane.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 21, 2017
Arts & Culture

Take a pause and open up The Pregnant Pause

Jane Doucet's debut novel reflects on motherhood—or lack thereof.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 21, 2017
Music

Afraaz Mulji: Piano prodigy

The young, multi-talented musician is about to play his first official show in Halifax.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 15, 2017
Music

Ten totally dreamy weekend picks

Don't sleep on OUTeast's screenings, outdoor shows and accessible opera.

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 15, 2017
Music

LISTEN TO THIS: Vadell Gabriel's new maxi-single

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 15, 2017
Music

Premiere: Strongboy's "Then Again"

"A ton of love, and a touch of loneliness," truly the best musical combo there is

By Stephanie Johns
Jun 16, 2017
Comics

Hey You Guys!

By Paul Hammond
Jun 15, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Share the wealth, Leo

By Rob Brezsny
Jun 15, 2017
Savage Love

Virgin territory

A whole host of difficulties has left me alone most of my life. How do I find someone now? Plus: My boyfriend does this one thing...

By Dan Savage
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Let’s go to the movies

Underground casinos, debaucherous bachelorette parties, climate change and Cheryl Blossom make for a wild summer inside.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Dive in to our Hot Summer Guide

Every festival, road trip and snack you'll need to plan your summer

By Allison Saunders
Aug 1, 2017
Visit Halifax

Cream of the crop

Stop the world and melt with Halifax’s top spots for over-the-top ice cream

By Melissa Buote
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Festival fever: 50+ summer fests to soak up

You officially have no excuse to be bored this summer.

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 14, 2017
Visit Halifax

23 concerts to take in this summer

If throwbacks, patio lanterns, sweaty dance parties and robotic rodents are music to your ears—you’re in luck!

By Stephanie Johns
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

12 beers to crush this summer

Stay hydrated with 902 Brewcast’s round-up of the ultimate summer beers from local breweries.

By Kyle Andrus, Philip Church and Anthony Wight
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Six beaches worth the drive

It’s the season that makes living on the coast so worth it. Here’s where to go to soak it up.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Cold as ice: coffee and tea on the rocks

Cool down and amp up with six killer iced drinks.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

The curse of Bill Lynch

Theorizing on why it is that when the fair rolls into the city, so too does endless, relentless rain.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Frietzen Kenter’s running start

How the goal of spending a summer pulling a rickshaw helped push Frietzen Kenter to get strong as hell.

By Victoria Walton
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Four ways to become one with the waves

Dive in with these water sports

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Six restaurants worth booking a vacation around

Must-take food road trips

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Pitch perfect: six spots to camp out

Pack the tent and roll-up your sleeping bag, it's go time.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Binge-worthy beach reads

Three great books to cover all your genres this summer.

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Your seasonal eating check list

Taste what’s grown here during our short, but great, hot season.

By Jessica Emin
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Seven food events to sink your teeth into

What's summer without hot dogs, picnics, cold beer and seafood.

By Allison Saunders
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

A round of applause for this summer's theatre round-up

As many stages darken until fall, summer theatre comes roaring to life in spaces both traditional and out of doors.

By Tara Thorne
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Stranger things: five oddball summer events

Nothing says summer like mind readers and doggos

By Allison Saunders, Stephanie Johns and Morgan Mullin
Jun 15, 2017
Visit Halifax

Art in and out of the sun

Explore the exhibitions and artistic activities on offer at local galleries and museums.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 15, 2017

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