Arts & Culture
Facts of Fashion: When politics intersect with attire
From denim jeans to graphic tees, several clothing items that are popular today have a history linked to social and political activism.
Read MoreWho the heck was Samuel Cunard?
Born in Halifax in the 1700s, Sir Samuel Cunard revolutionized transportation and travel across the Atlantic Ocean through his steamship company.
Read MoreDal alumna’s new podcast links academia with art
Dal alumna Carmel Mikol created a podcast calledHyacinth where she aims to present scholarly ideas to listeners in an accessible way.
Read MoreWho the heck were Dorothy and Izaak Killam?
Dorothy and Izaak Killam were a wealthy couple who gave millions of dollars to healthcare, education and the arts in Nova Scotia and Canada as a whole.
Read MoreHaviah Mighty is shattering the ceiling
Toronto-based rapper Haviah Mighty is rising in the ranks. She just one the 2019 Polaris Music Prize and is now on tour across the Canada.
Read MoreLocal ABBA cover band rising in music scene
Local ABBA cover band Dancing Queen has quickly been gaining success in the Halifax music scene. They’ve already performed at multiple popular venues.
Read MoreArt and climate action collide
Nocturne urges attendees to be environmentally conscious at this year’s festival.
Read MoreICYMI: We have a podcast!
In partnership with Gazette contributor Katie Keizer, Arts & Lifestyle editor Tarini Fernando and CKDU, we’ve started a bi-weekly podcast.
Read MoreThe Lighthouse is a maelstrom of terror
The Lighthouse is director Robert Eggers’ latest mind-bending horror film. Filmed in Yarmouth, N.S., it stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe.
Read MoreMargaret Atwood speaks at the Halifax Central Library
On Oct. 3, author Margaret Atwood spoke at the Halifax Central Library about activism, U.S. politics and her new novel:The Testaments.
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