Some things are more important than sports. Last week, in the middle of a Thursday afternoon game between Cavalry and Ottawa FC on a field in PEI, the referee blew a whistle. It was eight minutes and 46 seconds into the game, the same length of time a police officer kneeled on George Floyd’s neck—killing…
The feel-good film 2020 desperately needs explores true drag culture and queer identity. Big hair, big makeup, big attitudes: It became clear to screenwriter Brad Hennig one day, while perusing his social media, that the drag queens and church ladies on his friends list weren’t so different after all.… Source: Art and Culture
On Wednesday afternoon—less than a week before Nova Scotian K-12 students return to classrooms—chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang and education minister Zach Churchill addressed the public about the back to school plan. Since the plan was first announced on August 14, concerns from the public have ranged from ventilation in classrooms to class…
Will it fix the affordable housing problem in HRM? Probably not. Can it help? We’ll see. H alifax Regional Council has unanimously approved the bylaw and planning rule amendments to allow secondary and backyard suites in homes across HRM. In a virtual public hearing on September 1, Jillian MacLellan, a planner with HRM explained that…
The event’s 30th year sees a festival that’s mostly online and wholly celebratory of live art. Last year, a hurricane tried to stop Halifax Fringe. This year, a global pandemic attempted.… Source: Art and Culture
By Health and Wellness All Nova Scotians are encouraged to make sure their immunizations are up to date. Immunizations are an important and safe way to protect children and adults from serious illnesses. …read more Source:: health
Through a creative process that’s both like a diary and a public record, Miller captures what it’s like to be alive in 2020—one digital pen stroke at a time. If the aim of art is to hold a mirror to society, no one has polished a surface more reflective, streak-free and detail-catching than Halifax’s Bria…
The Halifax drag queens on a path to world domination share their top makeup tips. High-energy dancing, planned choreography, stunts and on point lip syncing are just a few things you can expect when you go to a Haus of Rivers drag show.… Source: Art and Culture
By Health and Wellness As of today, Aug. 15, Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Friday, Aug. 14. …read more Source:: health
