The Dartmouth Commons This park feels a lot like the Public Gardens, with the notable difference that you’re actually allowed to walk on the grass. If you don’t get over to this side of the bridge much, it’s an easy leap by bus or ferry. Africville Park No longer reserved for dogs (thus reducing the […]
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Body movin’: a to-do list of summer activities
Canoe You don’t need a fancy sailboat to get out on the water. Saint Mary’s Boat Club offers free canoe rentals on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm through summer’s end. 1641 Fairfield Road Out Of Town Raft If it’s thrill you’re looking for, you can crash down Shubenacadie River on a tidal bore […]
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How to pack for a music festival
If you’re like me, you don’t pack for music festivals until 10 minutes to go-time, which means you’ll forget something crucial and end up bartering with a dreadlocked burnout named Rave Dave for a keychain flashlight so you can find your tent. Don’t be like me. There are a few must-have items for festivals, keeping […]
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Corey Wright’s bars
“A lot of my motivation comes from being locked up and thinking about Damon,” says rapper Corey Wright, 32. On an early November morning in 2006, Damon Crooks was downtown when a brawl broke out. Wright, raised in Uniacke Square, got caught in it. Next thing Wright knew, he was being arrested. His hands were […]
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Sounds like summer
Emotions run high in the summertime, when the sun is shining and the drinks are flowing. While you’re busy being inundated with feels, it can be tricky to find the perfect song for the occasion. Here’s a playlist of new, local tunes to help guide you through some common scenarios. Road tripping with the windows […]
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Review: The Brief Reincarnation of a Girl
In 2006 a four-year old Massachusetts girl died of a drug overdose after being prescribed medication to treat her ADHD and bipolar disorder. A highly public trial followed, in which the girl’s parents were convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison. Sue Goyette’s fifth book of poetry takes this story and runs […]
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Cocktail hour: three summery drinks to try
Rhubarb Sangria An exotic interpretation of a familiar favourite. Simmer together equal parts sugar, water and rhubarb for 10 minutes to create a syrup (discard the rhubarb from the liquid before use). Made by Mike Scaife at Morris East (5213 Morris Street). ½ oz Ironworks vodka ½ oz Aperol 2 oz rhubarb syrup 1 ½ […]
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Cool story, bro
Black Bear Ice Cream Q: In a battle of waterfront ice cream, who’d win, a Bear or a Cow? A: Whomever wields Moon Mist as a weapon. Queens Wharf, Halifax waterfront Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar It’s on you to dress your frozen yogurt swirl to the nines with sauces, cookies, fruit chunks and boba, […]
