Sep 14-20, 2017

Vol. 25, No. 16

This year’s Fall Arts Preview starts at the end—as in FIN, the Atlantic Film Festival’s new name—and builds towards the Halifax Explosion’s 100th anniversary commemoration. In between, you can start planning now for a whole season of fun.

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City

Internships don’t start here

Unable to find a work term in Halifax, some Dalhousie international students are switching schools or leaving the country in order to graduate.

By Lu Xu
Sep 14, 2017
City

What comes after medical assistance in dying?

International conference looks to answer questions on the ethics, and practice of medical-assisted dying.

By Michael Lightstone
Sep 14, 2017
City

A glacial pace for Blue Mountain–Birch Cove Lakes park

While a deal's been made for the Purcell’s Cove Backlands, negotiations for the city’s other wilderness park remain sluggish.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 14, 2017
City

Toronto criminology professor hired to study Halifax police street checks

Scot Wortley says the issue of racial bias in policing is “not an easy topic to research or to discuss.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 18, 2017
City

SCIENCE MATTERS: We can’t sacrifice quality for quantity when it comes to CO2 and food

By David Suzuki
Sep 19, 2017
News

Party’s over at the IWK

Nova Scotia’s auditor general steps in to investigate hospital’s deepening expense scandal.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 19, 2017
News

10 things that happened at city council

No movement on accessible transit, Halifax chases rainbow and Cornwallis terms of reference announced. Plus where in the world is Matt Whitman?

By Jacob Boon
Sep 20, 2017
News

Local Xpress spins-off into HalifaxToday

Ontario's Village Media is launching its own community news outlet in Halifax after partnering with former Chronicle Herald strike site.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 21, 2017
Shoptalk

Q&A with Fog Off Clothing's Tim Hennebury

By Allison Saunders
Sep 18, 2017
Shoptalk

Sackville's Chef's Menu has closed

By Allison Saunders
Sep 19, 2017
Shoptalk

Gandhi Indian Designer Clothing makes a statement

Jass Singh wants his clothing line to make a difference.

By Lu Xu
Sep 21, 2017
Shoptalk

RIO's going Rogue

A sister studio concept, and more more more classes

By Allison Saunders
Sep 20, 2017
Shoptalk

Memories of north end treasure The No Name Cafe

After 24 years of perfection, Gottingen Street cafeteria The Cafe is closing on Friday

By Allison Saunders, Tara Thorne and Stephanie Johns
Sep 20, 2017
Opinion

Letters to the editor, September 14, 2017

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Sep 14, 2017

Arts & Culture

Fall Arts Preview 2017, your guide to a packed season of awesome

Start planning now so you don't miss a thing in music, movies, festivals, vizarts, comedy and events.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

100 years of the Halifax Explosion

The definitive guide to events of the centennial commemoration

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Six fall dance performances you can't miss

A sampling of fall dance events to fill your dance card.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Laugh the fall away: A season of comedy events

Get in some laughs this fall with a sneak peek at this season's local comedy.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Prismatic Arts Festival at a glance

Our full events listings for the Prismatic Arts Festival, happening September 14-23

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

22 theatre productions to warm up your fall

An earlybird sampling of what to see in Halifax theatre this fall.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Play Your Gender slays

Looking at sexism in the music studio, this local documentary lays bare some harsh realities.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

The Crescent creeps

Director Seth Smith’s feature film looks at the afterlife from the end of the earth.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Word on the Street’s best

Four expert recommendations for the yearly literary festival.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Small Town Show Biz: 2 Dreams from a Harbourtown sees stars

Jackie Torrens and Jessica Brown’s documentary charmingly examines the drive for fame.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Don’t miss these FIN Fest films

A selection of films from the pleasantly overwhelming FIN schedule that you absolutely must see.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

K. Trevor Wilson fixes your life

The Letterkenny star brings the laughs to The Best of the Fest.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Black Cop’s not a warning

Cory Bowles’ locally made feature film delves deep into racism.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

//RESPONSIVE’s light entertainment

//RESPONSIVE: International Light Art Project brings international work to town.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Photopolis snaps happy

Halifax’s triennial photography festival happens all October long, and here are some events that earn the early bird award.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Nocturne turns 10

Nocturne: Art at Night celebrates a decade of pure art magic this October.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Prismatic shines

Prismatic Arts Festival brings dozens of exciting multidisciplinary art events to the city, and there’s no other festival quite like it.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Backbone slides into town

Red Sky Performance’s Backbone presents a contemporary Indigenous dance performance.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Iron born

A remount of Mocean Dance’s 2016 production Burnwater: Alchemy asks audiences to see things “in a different way.”

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Fall film and movie events for Haliwood, not Hollywood

Blockbuster releases will come and go, but you'll find interesting screenings and festivals here.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

All the events and festivals to liven up your fall

Including authors, speakers, sneakers, oysters, zinemakers and cosplayers.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

47 must-see visual art exhibitions this fall

Get thinking, get looking, get listening and get experiencing art right now with our preview of everything for your eyes this fall.

Sep 14, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: Zachari Logan's Topiary at Anna Leonowens Gallery

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 15, 2017
Arts & Culture

Review: Bodies in Translation: Age and Creativity at the MSVU Art Gallery

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 18, 2017
Cultural Festivals

46 events and festivals to liven up your fall

Including authors, speakers, sneakers, oysters, zinemakers and cosplayers.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Film and movie events for Haliwood, not Hollywood

Blockbuster releases will come and go, but you'll find interesting screenings and festivals here.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

47 must-see visual art exhibitions this fall

Get thinking, get looking, get listening and get experiencing art right now with our preview of everything for your eyes this fall.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Laugh the fall away: A season of comedy events

Get in some laughs this fall with a sneak peek at this season's local comedy.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Iron born

A remount of Mocean Dance’s 2016 production Burnwater: Alchemy asks audiences to see things “in a different way.”

By Michael Lake
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Backbone slides into town

Red Sky Performance’s Backbone presents a contemporary Indigenous dance performance.

By Michael Lake
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Prismatic shines

Prismatic Arts Festival brings dozens of exciting multidisciplinary art events to the city, and there’s no other festival quite like it.

By Michael Lake
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Nocturne turns 10

Nocturne: Art at Night celebrates a decade of pure art magic this October.

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Brian Wilson Sounds off

Bringing the entirety of Pet Sounds on one last tour, Brian Wilson makes a stop in Halifax.

By Jason MacIsaac
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Photopolis snaps happy

Halifax’s triennial photography festival happens all October long, and here are some events that earn the early bird award.

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

//RESPONSIVE’s light entertainment

//RESPONSIVE: International Light Art Project brings international work to town.

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Halifax Pop til you drop

Halifax Pop Explosion offers music, comedy and a killer conference this October.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Black Cop’s not a warning

Cory Bowles’ locally made feature film delves deep into racism.

By Tara Thorne
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

K. Trevor Wilson fixes your life

The Letterkenny star brings the laughs to The Best of the Fest.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

FIN Fest advice: Don’t miss these films

Picks from the pleasantly overwhelming Atlantic International Film Festival schedule.

By Tara Thorne
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Word on the Street’s best

Four expert recommendations for the yearly literary festival.

By Vaughn Stafford Gray
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Small Town Show Biz: 2 Dreams from a Harbourtown sees stars

Jackie Torrens and Jessica Brown’s documentary charmingly examines the drive for fame.

By Carsten Knox
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

The Crescent creeps

Director Seth Smith’s feature film looks at the afterlife from the end of the earth.

By Tara Thorne
Sep 14, 2017
Cultural Festivals

Play Your Gender slays

Looking at sexism in the music studio, this local documentary lays bare some harsh realities.

By Carsten Knox
Sep 14, 2017
Music

Ten tasty weekend picks

The Coast's Food Truck Party, FIN, Oktoberfest and Word on The Street means a boundless weekend awaits.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 14, 2017
Music

53 live music events to satisfy your fall concert cravings

Plan your live music playlist with festivals, big ticket shows and smaller music events and get a good mix going.

Sep 14, 2017
Music

Halifax Pop til you drop

Halifax Pop Explosion offers music, comedy and a killer conference this October.

Sep 14, 2017
Music

Brian Wilson Sounds off

Bringing the entirety of Pet Sounds on one last tour, Brian Wilson makes a stop in Halifax.

Sep 14, 2017
Music

Review: Sleepless Nights w/Mardeen at The Seahorse

Saying a sweet goodbye

By Gabrielle Archer
Sep 18, 2017
Comics

Art Brat Comics

By Mollie Cronin
Sep 14, 2017

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

You’ve been too restless, Cancer

By Rob Brezsny
Sep 14, 2017
Savage Love

Girls and women and sex

Requesting required reading for my lesbian daughter. Plus: Is demisexuality real? (Spoiler: it is.)

Sep 14, 2017
Cannabis

Marijuana reviews: Pink Bubba, Death Cannapy and Eagle Scout strains

A fall weed preview for the season of melancholy and the infinite indica.

By Lucy LaPlante
Sep 14, 2017