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Mayworks paints a picture of worker’s rights

posted by FRANCESCA HANDY, Apr 27/17

The festival surrounding International Workers’ Day uses art to fight for the labour movement comments 0

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REVIEW: The Discovery Centre

posted by MAGGIE RAHR, Feb 16/17

The brand new science centre spawns a lifetime commitment to stuffed animal medicine for two local siblings. comments 3

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Can't-miss moments at African Heritage Month

posted by MORGAN MULLIN, Jan 26/17

The top events we've marked on our AHM calendar. comments 0

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2016: A year in review

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Dec 15/16

And what a year it's been. comments 0

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Too stoked for TU Processed

posted by LARA LEWIS, Dec 8/16

Artists seek to spark a new kind of circus arts in Halifax. comments 0

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Two Brown Girls live taping

posted by REBECCA DINGWELL, Dec 1/16

At the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic this Wednesday comments 1

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Creepy clown make-up tips from Elle Munster

posted by REBECCA DINGWELL, Oct 27/16

The local expert on putting on a face breaks down how to clown in time for Halloween. comments 0

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NSCAD’s art-à-porter

posted by MICHELLE CAMERON, Oct 27/16

The annual NSCAD Wearable Art & Performance show kicks off its 26th year. comments 0

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Showing Creative Roots

posted by BRENNAN MCCRACKEN, Oct 20/16

Fashion, DJs, rock, hiphop and more come together during HPX in Emerge. comments 0

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Mayann Francis and the fashion secrets of a role model

posted by MORGAN MULLIN, Sep 29/16

Our first black Lieutenant Governor on dressing for history. comments 0

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Top 10 picks for a wonderfully worldly weekend

posted by MORGAN MULLIN, Sep 29/16

African folklore, UK literature and Latin dance for a globe-trotting weekend right here in HRM. comments 0

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Eljuri is singing for the fight on the Prismatic stage

posted by BRENNAN MCCRACKEN, Sep 15/16

Mixing Spanish songwriting with a rocking electric guitar. comments 0

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Consider your Canada at Pier 21

posted by MORGAN MULLIN, Jun 30/16

The immigration museum’s multicultural approach to July 1 celebrations. comments 0

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How to get a great tattoo

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, May 19/16

Vital knowledge to have before this weekend’s Maritime Tattoo Festival. comments 1

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How to get a great tattoo, part 2

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, May 19/16

Talking tattoos before this weekend’s Maritime Tattoo Festival. comments 0

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Trust your GUTS

posted by ADAM FISKE, Mar 10/16

Dance like nobody’s watching at a party/fundraiser for Canada’s feminist magazine. comments 0

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Get busy this Valentine’s Day weekend

posted by LEWIS RENDELL, Feb 12/16

A round-up of lovey-dovey happenings for couples, singles and pals. comments 0

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“We’re here and extremely queer”

posted by REBECCA ROSE, Jan 28/16

Gender F_ck’s trans-centric show is a glitter party. comments 0

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Talking dirty

posted by LEWIS RENDELL, Jan 21/16

Get tied up in the Everything To Do With Sex Show comments 0

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How to fake a banging NYE on social media

posted by LINDSAY GLOADE-RAINING BIRD, Dec 24/15

Four ways to convince your followers you're not home alone comments 2

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How to find a date on New Year’s Eve

posted by JACOB BOON, Dec 24/15

So, you’re a loser. comments 0

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The best New Year’s Eve baby names inspired by 2015

posted by JACOB BOON, Dec 24/15

Delivering or conceiving, we’ve got you covered. comments 0

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Ring in 2016 in style

posted by ALLIE SWEETING, Dec 24/15

From couch chills to mad thrills, here’s what to wear on New Year’s Eve. comments 0

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The New Year's Eve single's drinking game

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, Dec 24/15

Keep this with you and you'll never be alone again. comments 0

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Ready to runway

posted by THOSHLAE SMITH, Nov 19/15

A sneak peek at five local lines to find this weekend at Atlantic Fashion Week. comments 0

Debajehmujig Storytellers engage with <i>The Global Savages</i>

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Debajehmujig Storytellers engage with The Global Savages

posted by KATE WATSON, Aug 20/15

This look at 18,000 years of history needs a fire permit. comments 0

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Kwestomar Kreation's 3rd Annual Fashion Show Tonight

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, Aug 14/15

African designers present new lines at The Westin comments 0

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Waiter, there’s a grant in Halifax Soup

posted by LAURA KENINS, May 14/15

Halifax Soup’s bimonthly micro-grants provide a dose of cash and good eating. comments 0

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Sage against the machine

posted by LEWIS RENDELL, May 7/15

Savvy Simon is leading a revolution—online and off—to save the Mi'kmaq language. comments 4

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Spring Fashion 2015

posted by GABBY PEYTON, JESSICA FLOWER, JENNIFER MURPHY AND STEPHANIE JOHNS, Apr 30/15

Dive into our yearly celebration of fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion comments 0

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Cassandra Burrell

posted by JENNIFER MURPHY, Apr 30/15

CassBurr Designs’ neutral, clean lines and comfort appeal to all ages comments 0

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Jing Jin

posted by JESSICA FLOWER, Apr 30/15

Sculptural designs and stark palettes define Jin’s architecturally inspired work comments 0

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Lee Dekel

posted by GABBY PEYTON, Apr 30/15

Combining identity and culture in a distinct utilitarian style, Dekel connects experience and place comments 0

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Theresa Lee Capell

posted by JENNIFER MURPHY, Apr 30/15

Beauty in nature inspires designer Theresa Lee Capell (AKA Miss Foxine) comments 0

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Maggie MacCormick: From Halifax to Rajasthan

posted by JESSICA FLOWER, Apr 30/15

Maggie MacCormick’s exciting and wearable collection is getting an Indian infusion comments 0

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Nova Fashion Incubator is living la mode local

posted by GABBY PEYTON, Apr 30/15

The new Nova Fashion Incubator aims to cultivate a bustling garment industry in Nova Scotia comments 1

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Freshly styled

Apr 30/15

It’s time to accept spring into your heart. Those snowbanks will go away soon, promise comments 0

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Spring must haves

posted by JESSICA FLOWER, JENNIFER MURPHY, GABBY PEYTON AND STEPHANIE JOHNS, Apr 30/15

A wide range of local products help you banish your winter wardrobe to the back of the closet comments 0

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Fashion ain’t easy

posted by JESSICA FLOWER, Apr 9/15

NSCAD’s annual fashion show is sleep-depriving, challenging, exhausting and totally worth it. by Jessica Flower comments 0

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The party’s over for CBC’s inadvertent incubator

posted by ERICA BUTLER, Nov 13/14

Arts refugees reflect on the radio building’s cultural legacy. comments 5

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Comics’ lost stories

posted by JULIE SOBOWALE, Nov 6/14

Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey look to the past and restore Canada’s great lost comic titles and give homegrown superheroes a new life. comments 0

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Playing dress up at Hal-Con

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, Nov 6/14

The second-ever Hal-Con Costume Parade was an epic prequel to this weekend's fun. comments 3

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Heaven can’t wait

posted by KATE WATSON, Nov 6/14

Kazan Co-op launches Halifax’s newest black box theatre space, The Waiting Room, with Heaven Above/Heaven Below comments 0

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Mending Fences down to earth

posted by KATE WATSON, Oct 30/14

Neptune’s production of Norm Foster’s play balances heavy moments with tender humour. comments 0

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Home is where the art is at Young Offenders Gallery

posted by STEPHANIE TAYLOR, Oct 30/14

New gallery displays emerging art in a homey atmosphere. comments 4

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Camp Fires flames on

posted by JADE NAUSS, Oct 23/14

SMU Art Gallery turns any preconceived notions you may have about ceramics on their ear. comments 0

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Don’t-miss G250 events

posted by DAVID DAHMS, Sep 11/14

When it comes to Gottingen 250, there are a few key pieces of info you need to know. comments 0

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Mario Kart 8

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jun 26/14

Available on Wii U (Nintendo) comments 0

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Saying goodbye to the YMCA

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS AND ALLISON SAUNDERS, May 29/14

The community that's grown up with the YMCA faces its closure. comments 0

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Beauty Slammers: Ladies of Wrestling calls all the singlet ladies

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, Apr 24/14

Beauty Slammers: Ladies of Wrestling tour does a flying clothesline right through Halifax, bringing athleticism and art with a feminine focus. comments 0

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Board game empire

posted by LINDSAY RAINING BIRD, Apr 10/14

Halifax is going through a boom in gaming—the offline, social kind—that might just make the city a better place to live. comments 0

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The right game for you

posted by LINDSAY RAINING BIRD, Apr 10/14

We asked five of our favourite local game stores to recommend titles based on the type of player they might be. comments 0

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Do you wanna play?

posted by LINDSAY RAINING BIRD, Apr 10/14

Our listings of game-related events show there’s always something going on for folks interested in a little fun. comments 0

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Ready player one

posted by LINDSAY RAINING BIRD, Apr 10/14

Local board game designer Sam Fraser shares how he’s making his tabletop dreams a reality, and why Halifax is the best place to do it. comments 2

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Magic: The Gathering—Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 13/14

PC, PS3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android (Wizards of the Coast) comments 0

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 13/14

PC, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Gone Home

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 26/13

Windows, OSX, Linux (The Fullbright Company) comments 0

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Rayman Legends

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 12/13

PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS Vita, PS4, Xbox One (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Xcom: Enemy Within

Dec 5/13

(2K Games) PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360 comments 0

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Pokémon X

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 5/13

(Nintendo) Nintendo 3DS comments 0

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“We're here to kill our friends”

posted by ADRIA YOUNG, Nov 14/13

Combat fighters in the Society for Creative Anachronism recreate Medieval styles of warfare. comments 2

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Deadpool

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Jul 18/13

Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (High Moon) comments 0

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Jul 11/13

Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Remember Me

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Jul 11/13

Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Capcom) comments 0

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Wanna slack off?

posted by SAM LITTLEFAIR-WALLACE, Jun 27/13

We wouldn’t leave you hanging. Here’s how to slackline locally. comments 3

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Doors wide open

posted by RACHEL BLOOM, Jun 6/13

Doors Open Halifax wants you to pry behind historically closed doors, and see the city in a whole new way. comments 0

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Get All Dressed Up!

posted by RACHEL BLOOM, May 23/13

Samantha Greenwood organizes All Dressed Up!, a designer fashion show and charity auction to support Dress For Success. comments 1

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Aliens: Colonial Marines

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Mar 7/13

Microsoft, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U (Gearbox) comments 0

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Geeks versus Nerds hosts the opposition party

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Feb 28/13

Geeks versus Nerds' monthly debates have seen countless heated arguments about pop culture since 2008, and they've steadily built a community of like-minded souls in the process. comments 0

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Little Inferno

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 21/13

WiiU, OSX, Windows, Linux (Tomorrow Corporation) comments 0

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New Super Mario Bros. U

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 7/13

(Nintendo) WiiU comments 0

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Far Cry 3

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Jan 17/13

Windows, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Rayman Jungle Run

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jan 10/13

iOS, Android (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Air Patriots

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 20/12

Android, iOS, Kindle Fire (Amazon Game Studios) comments 0

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The streets of Kabul

posted by RANDI BEERS, Dec 13/12

Hangama Amiri took her experiences from a visit to her hometown of Kabul and transfered them to canvas, providing an insightful look at being a woman in Afghanistan. comments 0

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NintendoLand

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 6/12

Nintendo WiiU (Nintendo) comments 0

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Fashionable fete

posted by LINDSAY RAINING BIRD, Nov 29/12

Join Fashion East for a very bloggy birthday at Lost & Found. comments 0

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PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Nov 29/12

Available on PS3 (SuperBot) comments 0

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The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner

Nov 22/12

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, iOS (Telltale) comments 0

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Halo 4

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Nov 22/12

Xbox 360 (343 Industries) comments 0

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Angry Birds Star Wars

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 15/12

iOS, Android, Windows, OSX (Rovio, Lucasarts) comments 0

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The Last Story

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 8/12

For Nintendo Wii (Xseed Games) comments 0

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Assassin’s Creed III

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Nov 8/12

For PlayStation 3, Xbox, Wii, Microsoft Windows (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Bad Piggies

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 1/12

Available on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows (Rovio) comments 0

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Borderlands 2

posted by JUSTIN HARTLING, Oct 25/12

Available on Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (2K Games) comments 0

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FTL: Faster Than Light

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Oct 11/12

Available on PC, Mac and Linux (Subset Games) comments 0

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New Super Mario Bros. 2

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Sep 20/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) comments 0

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While a regular sight in Japan’s Harajuku district, seeing flamboyantly dressed lolita styles on Halifax streets are less than common. Jacob Boon takes a look at the small, but strong, scene. comments 0

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Mario Tennis Open

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jul 26/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) comments 0

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In the Clutch

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

Mo Handahu’s Clutch Culture line of handbags are bold, stylish and not for the meek. Lovers of graphic prints, neon and batik can dive right in. comments 0

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Hail Estate Family Guilds

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

These occult-loving dark horses put the fun in funeral with their chilling t-shirts, hoodies, pendants and more. comments 1

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Utility closet

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

Mitchell Stuart Gilroy’s functional pieces blend politics and fashion comments 0

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Hair apparent

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

Three local salons get to the long and the short of summer hairstyles. comments 0

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Halifax nails

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

Local love on your fingertips comments 0

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Blog talkin'

posted by STEPHANIE JOHNS, Jun 7/12

We asked a bushel of local bloggers to weigh in on summer trends, Halifax style and local loves. comments 0

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Eversion

posted by KYLE WALSH, May 31/12

Available on Windows and Wine (Zaratustra Productions) comments 0

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The Walking Dead

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 31/12

Available on PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (Telltale Games) comments 0

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Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

posted by KYLE WALSH, May 17/12

Available on web (DCSS Devteam) comments 1

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Journey

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 17/12

Available on PlayStation 3 (Sony Computer Entertainment) comments 0

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Gimme science fiction

posted by VERONICA SIMMONDS, May 17/12

Out of This World showcases Hollywood’s greatest sci-fi artifacts at the Museum of Natural History comments 1

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Resident Evil: Revelations

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 10/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) comments 0

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Pushmo

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 3/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) comments 0

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Tasty Planet: Back For Seconds

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 3/12

Available on iOS, Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows (Dingo Games) comments 0

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Mass Effect 3

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Apr 26/12

Available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC (Electronic Arts) comments 0

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Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo)

Apr 5/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS comments 0

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Apr 5/12

(LucasArts) Available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, DS, iOS comments 0

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Rhythm Heaven Fever

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 29/12

Available on Nintendo Wii (Nintendo) comments 0

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Free for all

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Mar 15/12

The Really Really Free Market reminds us that sharing is caring by filling the Khyber with loads of free goods and services. comments 0

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 15/12

Available on Windows, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac OSX comments 0

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Forza Motorsport 4

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 8/12

Available on Microsoft Xbox 360(Microsoft Studios) comments 0

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Uncovering history

posted by VERONICA SIMMONDS, Feb 16/12

Discovery: The Story of African Nova Scotian Art and Artists delves into 100 years of contemporary and uncovered art. comments 0

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Steampunked

posted by SHANNON FAY, Feb 9/12

The Jules Verne Phantastical Society melds science fiction and Victorian trappings. comments 5

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Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 9/12

Available on Nintendo 3DS comments 0

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Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jan 5/12

Available on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Steam (PC)(Wizards of the Coast) comments 0

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Empress of the Deep

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 22/11

Available on iOS, Mac OSX, PC (Silverback Productions) comments 0

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Give it up

posted by SANDI RANKADUWA, Dec 8/11

The holidays are the perfect time to eat, drink, be merry and support your local art scene. comments 1

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A very European Christmas

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Dec 8/11

Bishop’s Landing plays host to the Waterfront Christmas Market, a weekend of mingling, outdoor shopping and mulled wine. comments 0

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Rayman Origins

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 8/11

Available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Infinity Blade

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 1/11

(Chair Entertainment/epic) Available on iOS comments 0

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World of Goo (2D Boy)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Dec 1/11

Available on Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, iOS, WiiWare, Android (soon) comments 0

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Battlefield 3

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 24/11

Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Electronic Arts) comments 0

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Fashion mash-ups

posted by JULIE SOBOWALE, Nov 17/11

Remixed vintage has got Halifax fashion on lock. Julie Sobowale gets the designers’ take. comments 3

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Flower

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 17/11

Available on PlayStation 3 (Sony) comments 0

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Civilization V

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 17/11

Available on Windows, Mac OSX (2K Games) comments 0

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Tower Defense: Lost Earth

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Nov 10/11

Available on iOS (Com2uS) comments 0

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Cosplay for real

posted by MARK BLACK, Oct 27/11

Halifax adventurers have turned costumeplay into both costume-making and, ultimately, self-assurance. comments 1

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Star Fox 64 3D

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Oct 27/11

Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo) comments 0

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Transformers: War for Cybertron (Activision)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Oct 27/11

Microsoft Windows, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 comments 0

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Jetpack Joyride (Halfbrick)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Oct 13/11

Available on iOS comments 0

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From Dust (Ubisoft)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Oct 6/11

Available on Xbox 360: Xbox Live Arcade comments 1

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Mouse Bros

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Sep 15/11

Available on: iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) comments 0

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Star Wars: Empire At War

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Sep 1/11

Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX (LucasArts) comments 0

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jul 21/11

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Limbo

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jul 14/11

Xbox 360 (Microsoft Game Studios) comments 0

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Osmos (Hemisphere)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jun 30/11

Available on Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, iOS comments 0

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MotorStorm: Apocalypse

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jun 16/11

PlayStation 3 (Sony) comments 2

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LA Noire (Rockstar)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jun 16/11

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 comments 0

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Atlantic Fashion Week kicks off their fifth season

posted by JENNER-BROOKE BERGER, Jun 9/11

June 15 at Casino Nova Scotia comments 0

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Plants vs. Zombies

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jun 2/11

Microsoft Windows, Mac OSX, iOS, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Nintendo DS (PopCap Games) comments 0

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Conduit 2

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 26/11

(Sega) Available on Nintendo Wii comments 0

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell 3D

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 19/11

Available on Nintendo 3DS (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 12/11

Nintendo 3DS, Wii (Ubisoft) comments 0

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Sim City Deluxe

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, May 12/11

iOS (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad) (Electronic Arts) comments 0

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portal 2

posted by MATTHEW MORGAN, Apr 28/11

Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (valve Corporation) comments 0

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Ridge Racer 3D

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Apr 28/11

Nintendo 3DS (Namco Bandai) comments 0

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NSCAD's finest fashions Hatch

posted by ANDREW KRESS, Apr 21/11

The Advanced Fashion class takes their hard work to the runway, and the gallery. comments 0

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Crysis 2

posted by MATTHEW MORGAN, Apr 21/11

Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC (Electronic Arts) comments 0

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Dragon Age 2

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Apr 21/11

Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Electronic Arts) comments 0

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Mass Effect 2: The Arrival

posted by MATTHEW MORGAN, Apr 14/11

BioWare (Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC) comments 0

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Angry Birds: Rio

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Apr 14/11

Rovio (iOS, Mac OSX, Android) comments 0

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Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Apr 7/11

Capcom) Nintendo 3DS comments 0

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Red Dead Redemption

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 31/11

(Rockstar Games) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 comments 0

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Red Dead Redemption: undead nightmare

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 31/11

(Rockstar Games) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 comments 0

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Fundraiser

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Mar 24/11

Veith House Community Centre silent auction comments 0

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Fable III

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 24/11

Xbox 360, Windows (Microsoft Game Studios) comments 0

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Super Mario Galaxy 2

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 24/11

Nintendo Wii (Nintendo) comments 0

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Mass Effect 2

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 10/11

(Electronic Arts) Playstation 3 comments 0

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Game Dev Story

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Mar 10/11

(Kairosoft) Android, iOS, Windows comments 0

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Full arts, can't lose

posted by HILARY BEAUMONT, Mar 3/11

The Dexter government has announced the re-instatement of an arm's-length arts funding body. Hilary Beaumont reminds us what we lost in the first place. comments 0

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Angry Birds

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 24/11

PlayStation 3 (CHILLINGO) comments 0

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GoldenEye 007

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 24/11

Nintendo Wii (ACTIVISION) comments 0

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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Blizzard)

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 10/11

Windows, Mac comments 0

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Call of Duty: Black Ops, First Strike

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 10/11

MAP PACK - Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 comments 0

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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Feb 3/11

Xbox 360, iOS, PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii (Electronic Arts) comments 1

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Call of Duty: Black Ops

posted by COLIN CHISHOLM, Jan 27/11

Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii (Activision) comments 0

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NSCAD fashion gurus strut their stuff

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Dec 16/10

The second annual Intermediate Fashion Show ends the fall semester with a bang. comments 0

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Donkey Kong Country Returns

posted by MATTHEW RITCHIE, Dec 9/10

Nintendo Wii (Retro Studios) comments 0

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Celebrating Turbine

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Nov 4/10

Lisa Drader-Murphy's clothing design company hits the big 1-0, and throws a party with the release of her fall line. comments 0

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Tall tales

posted by SEAN FLINN, Oct 28/10

The architecture and development debate moves out of the downtown core with a proposed Windsor Street seniors residence. comments 26

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Halo: Reach

posted by SEAN F. HAMILTON, Oct 7/10

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The First Voices International Arts Festival

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 30/10

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Grave business

posted by SHANNON FAY, Aug 12/10

Every Saturday morning volunteers fill Holy Cross Cemetery armed with shovels and pickaxes, and a dedication to preserving Halifax’s history. We dig it. comments 2

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Grand Chief Membertou 400

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Jun 24/10

The Halifax Common plays host to a powwow that includes a performance from Buffy Sainte Marie. comments 1

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Halo: Reach

posted by SEAN F. HAMILTON, May 13/10

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Imagine Halifax: Cool Culture

posted by REBECCA FALVEY, Apr 29/10

Panel discussion on supporting local, smaller artists before established artists comments 0

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Game on: the Play conference

posted by LIZZY HILL, Mar 18/10

Can Halifax come out and play? A two-day conference at Dalhousie's School of Planning looks at the benefits of building fun urban spaces. comments 5

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Game on: best video games and iphone apps of 2009

posted by SEAN F. HAMILTON AND KYLE SHAW, Nov 26/09

Video gamer Sean Hamilton gets a thumb workout and screen face, counting down his top 10 of the year. PLUS: Kyle Shaw's ultimate iPhone applications comments 0

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Worms 2: Bigger, badder, wormier

posted by SEAN F. HAMILTON, Aug 20/09

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Gaming: Battlefield 1943

posted by SEAN F. HAMILTON, Jul 30/09

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Update: Pier 21 to become a national immigration museum

posted by SEAN FLINN, Jun 25/09

When Pier 21 blows out the candles on their 10th anniversary this Canada Day, they’ll be happy to receive national museum status -- just annouced -- only the second national museum in Canada outside Ottawa. comments 3

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Halifaxploitation

Jan 1/09

The local music, film and arts scenes made a bloody mess of 2008. In a good way. comments 0

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Dal's free-lab builds on real life

posted by JESSICA LINZEY, Jul 17/08

Dalhousie architecture department’s annual free-lab projects brings students out of the classroom and into the community. comments 0

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Reconsidering (RED)

posted by SEAN FLINN, Feb 7/08

According to Motorola, “saving lives is sexy,” but does buying celebrity-endorsed products help or harm? comments 0

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Heavy metal

posted by SEAN FLINN, Jan 3/08

After recovering from a serious illness, jewellery artist Dorothée Rosen reflects on a life re-evaluated through her new work. comments 0

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Wii Sports

posted by BEST OF 2006, Dec 6/07

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