Gold Winner Discovery Centre Silver Winner Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History Bronze Winner Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 The sky’s not even the limit for wanderlusting explorers who visit the Discovery Centre. Brenna Hill, marketing and communications manager, says her favourite part of the centre is the dome theatre. “It’s just so […]
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Take it slow with Lilo the sloth
This summer, there’s a diva taking residency on the Halifax waterfront. Her rider of demands includes steamed sweet potatoes, leisurely naps free from interruption and making sure she’s never separated from her special blanket. Though fans often mill about, waiting for photos, her handlers only allow them access when she feels like it—which, depending on […]
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We didn’t start the (garbage) fire
Lorne Grabher, Jacques Dubé, Jamie Baillie walks away Street check data, Jimmy Melvin, rockets in Canso Robert Bjerke, Lady Drive Her, Sea Bridge floating on the water Cheryl Blossom, Donkin mine, Whitman says “negro” Saltwire buys out Transcon, women march on Washington Moonlight beats out La La Land, Matthew, Bill and Jad are canned David […]
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Best Museum
Gold Winner Discovery Centre Silver Winner Museum of Natural History Bronze Winner Maritime Museum of the Atlantic It feels strange to even call the Discovery Centre a museum, because most museums aren’t this fucking cool. Haligonians have known this place rules since even before the new location opened, and going on a field trip there […]
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Major date night ideas
Whether you’re swiping on Tinder or hitting up all the campus parties, the start of the school year is prime time to meet someone new (or maybe actually talk to the person you did nothing but stare at in meal hall last semester, you weirdo). Figuring out where to go on a date can be […]
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3D or bust: Douglas Coupland in Halifax
A crowd of dozens unfurls in a slowly-growing line while the smell of maple syrup wafts through the air. Necks crane, feet shuffle and arms ball up winter jackets. It feels like a slice of pure Canadiana—and that’s because it is, but not the huddle of cabane à sucre tourists it might sound like. The […]
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REVIEW: The Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 10am-5pm Wed 10am-8pm $12 adult, $10 kids/seniors, $40 family “This bear has a puzzle piece in his body,” a child shouts, examining the troubling results, on an official bear X-ray machine. ”We must help him!” The voice belongs to five-year-old Dr. Teddy Julian, ward of […]
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Down memory lane with The Tragically Hip
Think back. Before The Tragically Hip was an icon. Before Gord Downie’s brain cancer diagnosis became another reminder how hard 2016 has been on legendary musicians. And long, long before The Hip’s farewell concert in Kingston turned into a much-anticipated national live streaming event. Back in 1990, The Hip was just a good rock band […]
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jane’s on the common satellite lunch at Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre (1593 Barrington Street, 492-4422) is a destination for people of all ages with science on their mind. During the March Break periods—February 11 to March 20—visitors will also be able to enjoy Jane Wright’s goodies on site. jane’s on the common (2394 Robie Street, 431-5683) will provide its Best of Food award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch grub. jane’s will be situated in the Centre’s Snack Lab on the first floor, so can be accessed by downtown traffic through the Discovery Centre doors at the corner of Barrington and Sackville streets. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 10am to