Lauren Kannwischer, Author at Halifax Guardian

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Harry Baker III

July 9, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Harry Baker III turns bad decisions, awkward encounters, and ruthless self-awareness into comedy that feels both painfully honest and impossible not to laugh at. The Halifax comic leans into a style that’s unfiltered, self-deprecating, and […]

Homegrown Business: Shannon Carla King of Whiskey Jack Gallery

June 29, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Shannon Carla King is redefining what an art gallery can be. As the owner and principal artist behind Whiskey Jack Gallery, King has created a one-of-a-kind space where fine art meets environmental education, using paintings, […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Robin Lindsay

June 25, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Robin Lindsay has the kind of comedy style that sneaks up on you — absurd enough to feel surreal, but delivered with such confidence that audiences willingly follow him straight into the chaos. Influenced by […]

Five Minutes With: Indie Rock Band Beauts

June 19, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Beauts is an indie rock band from Halifax. Combining heartfelt songwriting with soaring melodies and intricate percussion, Beauts is music for contemplating, yearning, and occasionally dancing. In the past decade, the band has released a […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Chris Halef

June 18, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Chris Halef’s comedy feels like sitting across from someone hilariously overthinking their own life in the most articulate way possible. Blending autobiographical storytelling with sharp joke writing, the Halifax comic pulls material from dating disasters, […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Artist Shannon Carla King

June 17, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Residing on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, artist Shannon Carla King is redefining how Canadians understand reclamation, preservation, and conservation. With a professional background in the energy sector and a passion for environmental storytelling, […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Brandon Michael

June 11, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Brandon Michael has carved out a unique lane in the Halifax comedy scene by embracing the weird — and then pushing it even further. Blending stand-up, sketch, multimedia, and absurdist experimentation, Michael draws inspiration from […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Marla Benton

June 10, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Marla Benton’s path has a bit of wanderlust baked right into it. She dove into any and all art materials at Ontario College of Art and Design, then fled east to Nova Scotia College of […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Rachel Reeve

June 3, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Rachel Reeve is an interdisciplinary artist based in Nova Scotia whose work explores the emotional and symbolic language of the natural world. Her practice is rooted in a lifelong connection to rural and coastal environments, […]

Charitable Choices: Jocelyn Hamilton of Hospice Halifax

June 2, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

For many Nova Scotians, Hospice Halifax represents something deeply important: compassionate care, dignity, and support during life’s most difficult moments. Under the leadership of Hospice Halifax Executive Director Jocelyn Hamilton, the non-profit continues to provide […]