My name is Travone Clayton, born and raised in Uniacke Square, Halifax. On Monday February 4, I was in Ottawa to attend the last day of the National Black Canadian Summit at the Parliament Building—the most powerful building in Canada. We were given the chance to go share our thoughts and ideas with ministers on […]
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Halifax activists speak out against racism in Ottawa
A coalition of Black, human rights, labour and youth organizations held a press conference at the George Dixon Community Centre in Uniacke Square, Halifax today. Kate Macdonald, Marcus James and Trayvone Clayton spoke to their community and media about an incident of racial profiling that happened on Parliament Hill this past week. Macdonald and Clayton […]
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Birdie Whyte, one-time wonder
Birdie Whyte & Her One-Night Bands feat. Caribou Run w/Nik Field and Ken Voita Friday, September 28, 10pm The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street $10 Ottawa’s Birdie Whyte has figured out a clever way to see her favourite local bands on her annual swing through the Maritimes. The banjo player will have three different bands backing […]
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Get lifted with The PepTides
The PepTides August 6-7, 8pm The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street $10 Need to add some pep to your step? Well, The PepTides are here to save the day. With seven east coast shows planned this week—including a pair of shows at The Carleton—the nine-member group is coming through with a prescription for summertime sadness. Featured […]
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Heather Gibson lands new job at the National Arts Centre
Heather Gibson, executive director of Halifax Jazz Festival and founder and producer of folk fest In the Dead of Winter, has been appointed the new producer of NAC Presents, a concert series at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Halifax music industry giant will relocate to Ottawa soon, beginning her post at the NAC […]