Jan 14-20, 2016

Vol. 23, No. 33

As the late David Bowie sang, “I'm stepping through the door / And I'm floating / in a most peculiar way.” Did the Starman mean a rejuvenating trip to/in a sensory deprivation tank? In honour of our Well Being Guide cover, we’re saying yes.

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City

7 reasons fire chief Doug Trussler should leave Halifax

Because no one seems to want to let him do his job.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 14, 2016
City

Are HRM’s rural residents getting the short shrift?

A two-year investigation by city staff reveals...well, not much.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 19, 2016
City

Meet the tributes from District 6

The hungry candidates who are fighting to be on city council.

By Thoshlae Williams
Jan 14, 2016
News

Convention centre outranks capital funding of NS hospitals—on paper

Updated: Province puts Convention Centre on the books.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 19, 2016
News

City councillor wants new flyer delivery regulations in HRM

Matt Whitman wants residents to opt in, not have to opt out.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 20, 2016
News

Let’s all play Halifax Twitter Outrage bingo

Finally, there's a good use for our collective negative attitude.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 18, 2016
News

Here's what the renovated Khyber might look like

Plans unveiled for saving beloved downtown arts incubator.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 14, 2016
News

Chronicle Herald union votes to strike

Journalism still the worst.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 18, 2016
Shoptalk

Indochine works on its night moves

After work beer and banh mi anyone?

By Allison Saunders
Jan 15, 2016
Shoptalk

The Highwayman headed for Barrington Street

The 40-seater restaurant aims to open in March

By Melissa Buote
Jan 18, 2016
Shoptalk

The Highwayman headed for Barrington Street

"I think Barrington Street is going to blow up so, again, it feels really good to be on the cusp of something."

By Melissa Buote
Jan 18, 2016
Shoptalk

Four times the space for Bodega Boutique

Downtown Dartmouth's sweet boutique moves next month

By Allison Saunders
Jan 18, 2016
Shoptalk

Everyone's freaking out about the IKEA announcement

Could it be?

By Allison Saunders
Jan 20, 2016
Shoptalk

Eliot & Vine grows on Clifton and Cunard

European eats and good wine hit the north end in April

By Allison Saunders
Jan 20, 2016
Opinion

This city deserves better fire service

City hall needs to invest in and support HRM's firefighters.

By Jim Gates
Jan 14, 2016

Arts & Culture

Hurt, hope, healing and the NS Home for Colored Children

Wanda Taylor's new book is a history of our shared failure.

By Adria Young
Jan 14, 2016
Arts & Culture

What is it about Kids these days?

Group show at MSVU art gallery explores youth culture.

By Laura Kenins
Jan 14, 2016
Arts & Culture

Juxtapose is a performance to smash the patriarchy

Live Art Dance brings interdisciplinary piece to North America.

By Adria Young
Jan 14, 2016
Arts & Culture

Check out this year's winning Film 5 projects

By Adria Young
Jan 19, 2016
Arts & Culture

Review: Norm of the North

Bear Month at the Movies continues, with wasted potential.

By Tara Thorne
Jan 14, 2016
Music

Listen to our playlist full of In the Dead of Winter artists

Highlight tracks from this weekend's folky festival in Halifax.

By Adria Young
Jan 20, 2016
Music

Meet the dazzling stars of Hali-Wood Squares

Eastern Front Theatre's annual live game show full of ooo's and xxx's

By Adria Young
Jan 27, 2016

Food

You make me wanna soup

Five places serving up an edible equivalent to a bear hug.

By Allison Saunders
Jan 14, 2016

Health

Up and at ’em

Reasons to get up at the crack of dawn and make the most of your day while everyone else is still snoozing.

By Allison Saunders
Jan 14, 2016
Health

5 apps to help you be the best you

Download your way to self-improvement.

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Not all gyms

Before you pick a place to work on your fitness, consider what goals you’re trying to achieve and what atmosphere will help you do so.

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Dollars and sense

Expert advice on spending and saving the money you work so hard to make.

By Michelle Cameron
Jan 14, 2016
Health

The art of no

The two-letter word you should practice saying more this year.

By Lindsay Gloade-Raining Bird
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Awe and order

Wise words on freeing your life of clutter and getting things organized from expert Colette Robicheau.

By Allison Saunders
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Saving for a rainy day

Easy tips for whether you’re saving for a summer vacation or beefing up your emergency fund.

By Allie Sweeting
Jan 14, 2016
Health

’Til debt do us in

Haligonians with different degrees of debt chronicle how they’ve payed their dues.

By Michelle Cameron
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Reset yourself with the Well Being Guide

Inspiration to be the best possible you this year

By Allison Saunders
Jan 14, 2016
Health

Good vibes only: five wellness experiences you have to try

Halifax’s unorthodox options for healing

By Jessie Harrold
Jan 14, 2016

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