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Culture

Nocturnal emissions in Halifax

By Simon Thibault

10 popular Halloween costumes of 2011 you should avoid

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Couple fights airbrushing with ‘Self-Esteem Act’

Culture

TTC extends Request Stop service to everyone

Any vulnerable person may use late-night safety service previously reserved for women

Arts

Art: Troy Brooks’ Colossus

Taking inspiration from Sylvia Plath

By Jonathan Valelly

She got that super bass

By Jeremy Feist

Culture

Showtime creating series about teen drag queens

Arts

MUSIC: New roots album recorded in every province and territory

Bonnie Ste-Croix a truly Canadian Girl

By Serafin LaRiviere

Travel

San Francisco

Beyond The Castro: gay beaches, the beats and a hot Latin Quarter

By Gareth Kirkby

Arts

Theatre: The Normal Heart at Buddies

Kramer play remains controversial

By Alistair Newton

Arts

FILM: Picking up Bad Habits

The legendary Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in a new documentary

By Scott Dagostino

Toronto

I hate the phrase Chick Flick and so should you

Summer movie hits and the ‘chick’ bandwagon

By Dainty Smith