City council has to deal with a lot of petty stuff, from potholes to leash laws. It’s not quite as glamorous as today’s federal politicians, who get to play Santa Claus and hand out a bunch of Tru-dough across the country. But local leaders rule when it comes to development, which is probably the most […]
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Welcome to Halifax’s new condo market
[Image-1] It’s a condo conundrum. Do you go downstairs to use the indoor pool or get some exercise on the full-size indoor track? Actually, maybe a brisk stroll through the shops below is considered cardio. But don’t forget there’s also cocktails on the sixth-floor terrace with the neighbours later. Or maybe you’ll just grab a […]
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The rise of fall arts: books, film, fashion
Word on the Street Sunday, September 27, 11am-5pm, Cunard Centre, free, thewordonthestreet.ca The annual lit festival happens this Sunday at the Cunard Centre. This year’s highlights include a special appearance by Margaret Atwood’s illustrious LongPen, the remote book-signing device she invented so she can sign your copy of her new novel The Year of the […]
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David Clark’s net.art: a spacy trip
If you haven’t been exposed to David Clark yet, you’re in for a treat. The Halifax artist and teacher makes “feature-length” net.art, and his new website, 88constellations.net, is another stunning example of how the internet can be used for more than just kitten videos (not that there’s anything wrong with that). 88 Constellations for Wittgenstein […]