Yohvn Blvck w/DIáSPORA Saturday, May 27, 2pm Seven Bays Bouldering, 2019 Gottingen Street free, all ages “Growing up in Antigua, there was never a place for anyone to express themselves in that shared manner. If anything, the closest thing to that was church—and that was a no,” says Edwin Hull with a laugh. “So I […]
Seven Bays Bouldering
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Give it away now: 10 gift ideas for everyone on your list
For the co-worker who’s always stealing your favourite mug JAW Pottery mug, $38 The Trainyard General Store, 53 Portland Street Sattva Boutique, 2453 Agricola Street For the homesick ex-pat JAMPY baltic birch ornament, $12.50 ($45 for set of 5 designs) jampy.co For the analog lover Keephouse Calendar Tea Towel, $28 Made in the Maritimes, 5527 […]
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Brave Radar’s minimalist pop
Playing soft and intricate pop, Brave Radar began as the solo project of Sydney, Australia’s Conor Prendergast. After moving to Montreal, he was joined by Halifax’s Tessa Smith of Fixture Records. The band has since grown to be a four-piece, full-fledged member of Montreal’s independent scene, with Smith’s label at the centre. If he could […]
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Pork shoulder tacos
Ingredients 5 lbs pork shoulder ½ onion, cut into rings 6 long slices of ginger 1 stalk of lemongrass 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 tbsp star anise 2 tbsp cloves 6 bay leaves 1 whole nutmeg 2 dried chilis ¼ cup tamari ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tbsp salt Method Prepare a sachet with […]
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Not all gyms
When January rolls around and the sugar cookies you were popping like vitamins over the holiday break begin to weigh on you, your first instinct might be to join a gym, because owning a membership is almost as good as going. But not all gyms are created equal, so don’t waste your time at a […]
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FIRST LOOK: inside Seven Bays Bouldering
In a way Jean-Marc de la Plante’s childhood neighbour is to thank for Seven Bays Bouldering (2019 Gottingen Street). That’s who first dragged him to a climbing gym at 16, spawning a passion for the sport that took him from daily climber to employee, to eventually convincing his family to take over the business with […]