Gahan House 1869 Upper Water Street, 902-444-3060 Sun-Tue 11am-11pm Wed-Sat 11am-midnight The Gahan House has been in Charlottetown for over 10 years. It’s been in Halifax for over 10 weeks. So why not compare the two? Let me get this out of the way: I find the beer at the Gahan House pretty samey, hoppy […]
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Free Will Astrology
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Most plants move upwards as they grow. Their seeds fall to the ground, are blown off by the wind or are carried away by pollinators. But the peanut plant has a different approach to reproduction. It burrows its seeds down into the soil. They ripen underground, where they are […]
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Review: Mathew Reichertz, Garbage
Garbage To March 8 Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, 5865 Gorsebook Avenue Every piece of art tells a story. Mathew Reichertz’ touring exhibition Garbage is a giant comic book unfolding on the walls of the Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery. The artist cleverly shares his strange, engrossing adventure with his north end Halifax neighbours as […]
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Libraries are for the Rich not poor
[Image-1] I am at the point where I never want to see a library again. Nope. In the distant past, my sis took books out on my account and I was charged over a $100. Ok it was paid off and I thought that was the end of it. Oh no it had only begun. […]
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Waka Flocka Flame in Halifax February 13
Patron saint of Halifax, Waka Flocka Flame, heads back this way right before Valentine’s Day for another fun time with his buddies Neon Dreams (with guests J-Bru, GQnumberone and DJ IV) at the Marquee Ballroom, Friday, February 13. Presented by TMG Entertainment, early bird tickets are $25 and available through ticketpro.ca, TMG Entertainment, Mary Janes […]
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Manners
[Image-1] Took my car in for routine maintenance to a place off Kempt Rd on Tuesday morning. As I walked in to the customer service area to drop off my keys a large dog stood up, wagging his tail, to greet me. I guess he knocked over the coffee travel mug of his owner, who […]
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rich mans snow in my fathers driveway
[Image-1] My father, who is now almost 78 years old, has an apartment across the street. Every year I politely ask the owner, who plows himself, to stop piling his snow across the street from his building right next to my fathers driveway. So, when ever the city plow goes by, all the snow from […]
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Go stagette
1. Private dancer Admit it—there’s a part of you that always wanted to be able to hang from a pole using only your pure unadulterated thigh strength. Well, there’s no better excuse to take a private class than with your bridal party. Toting fun, laughs and a little extra shimmy in your step, pole dancing […]
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Something in the stationery
Why do you think in such a digitally-driven time that hard-copy invites, save the dates and thank-yous are still a relevant wedding tradition? People still love getting something in the mail. You get that warm and fuzzy feeling opening something that’s not a bill. I don’t think that will ever change. The digital world is […]
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Piece of mind
What’s popular lately? This year we’re seeing quite a few more intimate gatherings (30 to 60 guests) with two- to three-tiered cakes. Styles like vintage/lace, soft ruffles, metallics, rustic (buttercream finish) and ombre continue to trend. Simple white cakes with a floral statement and soft colours are popular. Couples are choosing two or more cake flavours […]
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Trends with benefits
In terms of overarching themes or the general look of a wedding where do you find inspiration? My source of inspiration is my clients! It’s in what they wear, how they decorate their home and what they are most attracted to on Pinterest! It is so much fun when my clients’ taste is similar to […]
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Cogswell In For A Change
Ah, the Cogswell Interchange, AKA Halifax Logo Classic. Man do people hate that stretch of over/underpasses, foxhole-sized potholes and ugliness. (For other opinions see this.) But like spring’s first crocus pushing through the beaten, salty dirt—or Superman—a beacon of hope has finally appeared. On Monday, Ekistics Plan+Design will present its 116-page plan for what are […]
