Songs of Stolen Children, performed by the group Daughters of Donbas, will have its Atlantic Canadian premiere on Nov. 20 at St. Andrew’s United Church. The 80-minute concert addresses the estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children who have been taken from occupied regions in eastern Ukraine to Russia, and is meant to inspire, promote unity, and call […]
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Alexander Gallant talks social media, ‘Rubber Monster Suit’ and Best of Halifax nomination
Alexander Gallant is Halifax’s most mysterious musical figure. Following in the grand tradition of “guy with a guitar,” Gallant has made this cold heart beat once more with his two albums: Waiting Table Blues in 2023 and his latest project, Rubber Monster Suit, from earlier this year. His social media posts are the best in […]
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When symbols replace substance: Tim Houston’s populist use of the military
Last week, Premier Tim Houston used his office and considerable public platform to admonish the judiciary over the issue of wearing poppies in courtrooms. For anyone who missed it: Houston took to X to rage against two Nova Scotia judges who supposedly asked people not to wear poppies in the courtroom. The outrage cycle that […]
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Preparing for the Holidays with Sweet Cheesus Charcuterie
Few things say celebration like a beautifully arranged charcuterie board. Good ones are colourful, abundant and designed to be shared. For Amanda Martin, founder of Sweet Cheesus Charcuterie, boards have become more than just edible art. They are an expression of creativity, resilience and Nova Scotian pride. Martin launched Sweet Cheesus in 2021, a time […]
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Distractions and burnout top of mind for Mat Elliott in new single, ‘Video Games’
It’s always nice to take your mind off what’s bothering you. Life is too tough to endure without some kind of enjoyment at the end of the day. Yet, when does that enjoyment become a distraction? A tool of avoidance rather than relaxation? When does that positive relationship with your chosen activity turn for the […]
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Masks, landscapes and video installations dot the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s walls
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) launches its fall season on Saturday, Nov. 8, and with it comes three exclusive exhibitions from varying artists that will leave onlookers speechless. The handcrafted wooden masks of Mi’kmaw artist Gordon Sparks will be the focus of the Mi’kma’ki Artists Spotlight exhibition. Sparks sources materials from the natural […]
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Loviet talks upcoming single, RiotFest appearance and Nova Scotia Music Week
Loviet has been an artist on my radar since I started exploring the Halifax music scene. Her blend of alt aesthetics and moody tunes with pop production was my jam, and her new single “Stiffy” only shows she’s leaning more in a rock direction. She has another single dropping on Nov. 7 titled “Cheerleader”. Stylish, […]
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POLL: Removing the public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians
Earlier this month, the Nova Scotia government removed the public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians breaking the municipal code of conduct. This system wasn’t in place for long. The provincial government introduced the municipal code of conduct only a year ago. However, Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) president and Yarmouth mayor Pam […]
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Here are the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Award winners
Music Nova Scotia’s annual Music & Industry awards concluded an energetic weekend of song and celebration in Yarmouth. Capping off Nova Scotia Music Week was the awards brunch on Sunday, Oct. 26, which featured performances from Mi’kmaq folk artist Morgan Toney—who showed off his dancing skills while playing—folk artist Kristen Martell, R&B/folk artist Adina, hip-hop […]
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A cabinet shuffle that distracts us from a crisis
Last week, Premier Tim Houston unceremoniously removed two members of his cabinet. One of them was Becky Druhan, MLA for Lunenburg County and the now-former Minister of Justice — notably, the only person with a law degree to hold that portfolio under Houston’s leadership. This shake-up came right after the shortest legislative sitting Nova Scotia […]
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Margaree’s Magical Woodroad Restaurant
Destination restaurants often live off the radar of awards. In a recent article, I questioned whether lists like Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants or Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants explore fully enough the dining gems hidden at the end of our country roads. While Halifax has no shortage of great restaurants, ask many seasoned diners where […]
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Affairs, lies, and overlapping dinner parties: Neptune’s latest comedy is a hit
Neptune Theatre’s production of How the Other Half Loves is finally home after selling out its summer run in Ontario. The British comedy opened Monday night after selling out its summer run at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Ontario. Now, Halifax audiences get their chance to see what all the laughter was about. Written by […]
