Comedy Brew Ha!Ha! Friday April 27, 8pm Brewsters Bar & Grill, 961 Bedford Hwy $20 halifaxcomedyfest.ca When Martha Chaves first got into comedy, she was worried she wouldn’t make it in the stand-up scene because of her accent. She was wrong. “I had to learn how to accept myself that way and not be shy […]
Rebecca Dingwell
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Kemmy Smith’s pumped up kicks
T he first time Kemmy Smith decided to customize a pair of sneakers, it wasn’t a business venture—he just wanted to express himself. At the time, Smith’s high school class was asking students to wear red for a fundraising event. Most students were wearing red Chuck Taylors. “I was like, man, I need to stand […]
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Tabrizi’s rugged terrain
“This is the trendy stuff today,” says Jafar Tabrizi, gesturing to a grey and white rug in his shop, Tabrizi Rugs, on the Bedford Highway. “This is silky material—look at that. Feel it.” It’s one of many hanging up on the walls, while plenty more are stacked on the floor. Some are machine-made, others are […]
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Three home style trends to watch in 2018
1. Spice up the ceiling Coloured ceilings work particularly well in homes with high ceilings (nine feet or more), says designer Sappho Griffin. “The fifth wall, as I call it, has been ignored for so long. It’s always sort of been ceiling paint: white.” A bold or dark colour on the ceiling works makes a […]
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Drink up at the Halifax Beverage Expo
HFX Beverage Expo 2018 Sunday April 9, 9am-7pm Dalhousie Student Union Building $7/$5 hfxbev.com Get ready to get hydrated (and make sure there’s a bathroom nearby). The first Halifax Beverage Expo is taking place this weekend. “We want a really diverse crowd,” says Phil Holmans, owner of World Tea House. He’s organizing the expo with […]
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Just Us! issues statement following allegations of poor business practices at Smiling Goat
Just Us! Coffee Roaster’s Cooperative Ltd. has released a statement following allegations of wage theft and other poor business practices at Smiling Goat Organic Espresso Bar. “We are deeply saddened to hear via social and traditional media outlets that workers at another business serving our coffee are allegedly not being treated well by their employer.” […]
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Union for Founders Square janitors claims racism behind hiring
Correction and apology: The following story has been updated to clarify that The Armour Group Limited and/or Founders Square Limited do not manage the Founders Square cleaners, and that hiring and firing decisions are up to the subcontractors involved. We apologize without reservation to Armour and FSL for incorrectly stating the cleaners were their employees. […]
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More coffee more problems at Smiling Goat
Over the last couple of years, Kit Singh has quietly become a major operator in the local coffee scene. He bought two Smiling Goat stores then opened two more, and added another pair of cafes to his six-outlet chain by buying and rebranding Halifax’s Just Us! locations. After corporate giants like Tim Hortons, Starbucks and […]
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New Scotland Brewing Co. to open this summer
Kevin Saccary of New Scotland Clothing Co. wants his upcoming brewing company to reflect the same qualities as his clothing venture: “We strive to make a really high-quality product, locally-focused.” Kevin co-owns New Scotland Clothing with his brother Scott Saccary, and the pair are teaming up with brewer Mike Gillespie for New Scotland Brewing Co. […]
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Ancestral Roots Awards offers overdue recognition to young Black leaders
An upcoming awards ceremony is currently accepting nominations for African Nova Scotians overcoming challenges and making a positive impact in their communities. Kyah Sparks is gearing up to host the African Nova Scotian Communities Ancestral Roots Awards: Recognizing Young Adult Leaders, scheduled to take place on June 9. “I feel like not a lot of […]
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Drink this: North Brewing’s Twinkle Pony cookie stout
If Cookie Monster drank beer, this would probably be his favourite. North Brewing Company’s latest release is adorably titled Twinkle Pony. It’s a cookie stout which includes flavours you’d find in a bakery, brewed with macarons from Le French Fix Pâtisserie. “Pastry stouts are a fun style you see lots of breweries experimenting with these […]
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Making bars safer in Halifax
International Women’s Day Craft Fair and Panel Discussion Thursday March 8, 5-9pm Timber Lounge, 2712 Agricola Street $2/PWYC Avalon Sexual Assault Centre and Ladies Beer League are teaming up to make bars safer for women. “Alcohol is the most commonly used substance to facilitate sexual assault,” says Dee Dooley, regional capacity co-ordinator at Avalon. “Bar […]
