Barrington Street CD store casualty of the digital age
On February - 17 - 2010
The soundtrack of Halifax is becoming a little fainter.
Archive for the ‘frontleft’ Category
Internets and crafts
On February - 17 - 2010
Gillian Mathias’ sewing machine helped get her a motorcycle.
Halifax studio space scarce for emerging artists
On February - 17 - 2010
Unlike other cities – which have plenty of old factories and industrial spaces ready for studio conversion – Aaron McLean says Halifax doesn’t have the architecture to support traditional art spaces.
Africville may rise again in name, spirit
On February - 10 - 2010
Africville may soon rise again from below the A. Murray McKay bridge. In name and spirit, at least.
Artist’s hobby becomes livelihood
On February - 10 - 2010
Faith Erin Hicks is working on a graphic novel about being stalked by a ghost, homeschooling and high school drama. The last bits are partially inspired by her life.
Happy tails, cure for the blues
On February - 3 - 2010
St. Bernards may be known for saving struggling travelers in the Alps, but they can also help people here in Halifax.
Cold hinders fitness in N.S.
On February - 3 - 2010
As the cold weather begins to settle in, so does sluggishness.
Students’ stress on the rise
On February - 3 - 2010
StatsCan reports that one in four women report feeling extremely stressed – moreso than men.
Long distance mourning
On January - 27 - 2010
A Nova Scotia company offers teleconferencing for those who aren’t able to attend far-away funerals.
Protesting proroguing Parliament
On January - 27 - 2010
Halifax residents chanted in front of Province House on Saturday to protest Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s latest prorogation of Parliament.
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