Vol. 20, No. 23
Meet the new boss: Same as the old boss
By paying himself $10,000 a month from his campaign fund, Mike Savage shows he's just Peter Kelly in a new suit.
By Tim Bousquet
New council sworn in
No one was drunk, this time.
Morse's Teas sign has been painted over
Iconic bit of Halifax history appears to be lost forever—or maybe not?
Council gets schooled: St. Pat's Alexandra school site back at the starting point
Surplus school policy re-instated.
Big changes to Hali skyline
Morse's Teas sign painted, Skye Halifax and the convention centre.
Write a letter to Mike Savage, maybe see it in The Coast
BREAKING NEWS: SAP announcement will be made tomorrow
Provincial work to be outsourced to IBM.
Pete's turns 20
By Michaela Cavanagh
Are downtown Christmas decorations up too soon?
Hobo With a Shotgun Comics
Local artists celebrate local film
Ela! on Argyle closes
Longtime staple in the downtown food scene moves their focus to suburban bellies
By Allison Saunders
Sharing Irving’s opportunity starts here
The celebrated shipbuilding contract will be a financial boom for Irving Shipyard, but what about the rest of us?
By Howard Ramos
Asteroid turf
Anne Macmillan’s interpretations of the universe blend art and science in Prospect 15.
By Lizzy Hill
Kill Shakespeare kills it
A memorable and entertaining adaptation of a famed graphic novel series.
By Kate Watson
Give it up for Timeraiser
Trading volunteer hours for artwork? Priceless.
Penny Cosmos is rich
Jon Claytor reinterprets classic portraits, making for eery works you'll want on your walls.
I’ll Seize The Day Tomorrow
by Jonathan Goldstein (Penguin Canada)
By Tiina Johns
Perfect Youth: The Birth of Canadian Punk
by Sam Sutherland (ECW Press)
By Mark Black
Bad Piggies
Available on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows (Rovio)
By Colin Chisholm
The Imposter
Fact is stranger than fiction in this documentary
By Jacob Boon
Chasing Mavericks
The higher the wave, the closer to god
Silent Hill: Revelation
Probably a fair bit of money went into this.
Wreck-It Ralph
Nostalgia, an existential crisis and Q*Bert
By Molly Segal
Midnight's Children
Unlike the titular children, it's hard to maintain a connection
The Man with the Iron Fists
Gore, kitsch, cool hair
Flight
It's Denzel Washington the best actor ever, he's so darned cool, he's so darned clever
Cloud Atlas
Get swept away, or really pissed off
Tender loving
Old Man Luedecke gets spiritual in St. Matt’s with tunes from his latest album, Tender Is The Night
Sky high
The Wooden Sky bring a special kind of bravado and an epic sound to the Spatz Theatre Thursday.
By Matthew Ritchie
Jazz hands
Improv at The Khyber makes a triumphant return, promising a night of exciting, one time only sounds.
By Adria Young
Hello, Goodbye
Singer-songwriter Dana Beeler releases her new collection of coy confessions, The Long Goodbye
Charlotte Day Wilson's perfect Palimpsest
Halifax transplant releases her blended genre debut EP
Savoury
Those Words Just Seem to Explain (Independent)
By Trevor Savory
Mo Kenney
Mo Kenney (Pheromone/New Scotland)
By Doug Taylor
Heart
Fanatic (Sony/Legacy)
Creative Nova Scotia celebrates
Artists, art organizations and creative communities that party together, stay together
Word watcher
CommUNITY kicks off 2012/2013 series
By Stephanie Johns
The Herbaliser and Teenburger make use of those Halifax zombies
Zombies on a playground, pretty good Timbuktu burn, cool Halifax locales
Paper Beat Scissors surprise show tonight
Gus' Pub with Loon Choir and This Ship. And a bassoon.
True Story by Cady Steinberg
By Mike Holmes
Hey You Guys
By Paul Hammond
Best of Halifax 2012
Best Pick-up Bar
Best Podcast
Best Party Venue
The Lower Deck, Halifax
Best Place To Dance
Reflections Cabaret
Best Trivia Night
T-Room
Best Student Hang
Best Gay Bar
Best Activist
Best Activist Organization
Best Councillor
Best Candidate For Mayor
Best Member Of Parliament
Best Member Of The Provincial Legislature
Best Professor
Best Halifamous Person
Best Haliqueer
Best Drag Performer
Best Athlete
Best Sports League
Best Bus Driver
Best Library
Keshen Goodman Public Library
Best Museum
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Best University / College
Best Movie Theatre
Oxford Theatre
Best Festival
Best Public Space
Halifax Public Gardens
Best Place For A First Date
Halifax waterfront
Best Place To Go Running
Best Place To Go Swimming
Best Place To Walk Your Dog
Best Staycation Spot
Best Place To Volunteer
Best Radio Show
Best Radio Station
Best Website
Best Twitterer
Best Blogger
Best Thing To Happen In Halifax In The Past Year
Worst Thing To Happen In Halifax In The Past Year
The Best of Halifax winners are here
All the BOH 2012 Readers' Choice Awards you can handle
Best Esthetician
ZigZag Hair Studio
Best Manicure / Pedicure
Remedy Facial Bar and Spa
Best Massage Therapist
Sore Spots Massage Therapy
Best Spa
Spirit Spa, downtown
Best Barber
Phat's Barber Shop
Best Hairstylist
Beauty Starts Hair
Best Hair Salon
Thumpers Salon
Best Tattoo Artist
Best Tattoo / Piercing Joint
Adept Tattoos & Body Piercing Studio, Halifax
Best Fitness Instructor / Trainer
Best Gym
YMCA
Best Yoga Studio
Moksha Yoga Halifax
Best Hotel
The Westin Nova Scotian
Best Real Estate Agent
Best Mechanic Shop
Todd's South End Car Care
Best Travel Agency
Adventure Travel Company
Best Wedding Photographer
Best Tailor
Daniel's Tailors
Best Dog Groomer
Tailwagrrrs Metro Dog Wash
Best New Store
Apple Store
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Biscuit General Store
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Duggers / D2
Best Second-hand Clothing Store
Guy's Frenchys
Best Shoe Store
Kick Ass Shoes at Mills
Best Jewellery Store
The Vault, Spring Garden
Best Comics Store
Strange Adventures, Halifax
Best Independent Bookstore
Bookmark
Best Newsstand / Magazine Store
Atlantic News
Best Record Store
Best Musical Instrument Store
Long & McQuade, Halifax
Best Home Entertainment Store
Best Buy
Best Computer Store
Best Optical Store
Lang Optometry & Eyewear
Best Sporting Goods Store
Cleve's Source for Sports, Park Lane
Best Bike Store
Cyclesmith
Best Home Decor Store
Attica Furnishings
Best Antiques Store
Finer Things Antiques & Curios
Best Furniture Store
Best Flower Shop
My Mother's Bloomers
Best Pet Supply Store
Pet Valu, Halifax
Best Eco-conscious Store
P'lovers, Halifax
Best Sex-toy Shop
Venus Envy
Best Retail Sign
J&R Grimsmo
Best Car Dealership
Hillcrest Volkswagen
Best Corner Store
Jubilee Junction
Best Crafter
Best Craft Show
Best Film
Best Filmmaker
Best Male Film / TV Actor
Best Female Film / TV Actor
Best Male Theatre Actor
Best Female Theatre Actor
Best Theatre Production
Best Comedian
Best Visual Artist
Best Fashion Designer
Best Book
Best Web Series
Best Comedy Night
Best Gallery
Argyle Fine Art
Up to Pars
Pars Restaurant specializes in Northern Iranian cuisine, serving unique, delicious dishes with exceptional flavour.
By Melissa Buote
Free Will Astrology
Go ask the birds, Pisces
By Rob Brezsny
On saline solutions
What’s the deal with saline testicles? What should I do with my jealousy when my cam customer pays for another screen? Plus: A good GGG time.
By Dan Savage
Takes the cake
Misty Katterhagen is an artist, cake is her medium and her business, Mimi’s Cakes and Bakes, is a masterpiece in the making.
It's in the bag
Any savvy bride knows that the key to having the perfect day is being prepared. And a cute clutch doesn’t hurt, either.
Blues brothers
Who says wedding traditions are only for her? Grooms and groomsmen, it’s your turn to suit up in something blue.
Braid of honour
Whether your hair is pulled back or let loose, you can channel your inner bohemian by working sweet, summery braids into your wedding ’do.
An unruffled affair
Save the cupcakes for the dessert table and cool off with these sleek, high-impact looks.
Love you long time
Aileen & Joe | Married June 15, 2012
No place like home
Christa & Dave | Married August 3, 2012
Dungeons & Dragons class at MSVU this winter, nearly full already
By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
King's president says funds invested in weapons manufacturers reduced to zero
Alan Syliboy massive retrospective at Dal Art Gallery hosts artist talk next Saturday
Two weeks after being attacked on Argyle Street, this couple is still waiting for answers from the police
By Julie Lawrence
