It often starts quietly. A thought that lingers a little longer than it should. A conversation replayed on repeat. A decision that feels impossible to land. For many people, this is how overthinking takes hold; not as a dramatic moment, but as a slow build that begins to shape how a person moves through their […]
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Managing Anxiety: Finding Support and Practical Tools
Across our community, anxiety has become one of the most common concerns bringing people into counselling. At Your Counselling, therapists regularly meet individuals who describe a similar experience: racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, persistent worry, or a sense of tension that follows them throughout the day. For some, anxiety appears during major life changes such as […]
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Lyft launched in Halifax with a deal for new riders
Halifax, the holiday gods have smiled upon you. Lyft officially launches in the city this December, and they’re rolling in with a promo that’s basically a warm hug in app form: use code COAST50 to get 50% off your first five rides. Max $10/ride. Terms apply. Not one ride. Five. That’s five chances to get […]
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Best Dartmouth Restaurant
GOLD WINNER 🥇 Mic Mac Bar & Grill website SILVER WINNER 🥈 The Canteen website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Battery Park Beerbar & Eatery website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Dear Friend Bar Oxalis Restaurant Side Hustle Snack Bar Sip Bar + Fare Whether it’s the Mic Mac Bar & Grill’s menu or family-owned tavern vibes that bring you […]
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Best Barber
GOLD WINNER 🥇 Cedric “Ceddy The Barber” DeChamp at Legends Barbershop website SILVER WINNER 🥈 Jeremy Naugler at Leftside Barbershop website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Jackie Cochran at Sailor Bup’s Barbershop website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Jacqueline Deveau at Medusa’s Barbershop Brady Hayes at Noreast Barber Robyn Ingraham at Devoted Barbers & Co. Herman Vienneau at YOLOve Beauty
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Best Mechanic Shop
GOLD WINNER 🥇 Todd’s Southend Car Care website SILVER WINNER 🥈 Yuille Auto Works website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Chad Kennedy’s Autopro website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Main Street Automotive Master Auto Mighty Auto NS Diesel and Automotive
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Best Museum
GOLD WINNER 🥇 Museum of Natural History website SILVER WINNER 🥈 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Africville Museum Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Dartmouth Heritage Museum Discovery Centre While the Museum of Natural History has been undergoing some construction this year, […]
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Best R&B Artist / Band
GOLD WINNER 🥇 The Mellotones website SILVER WINNER 🥈 Jah’Mila website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Aquakulture website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Alex “Cunny” Ross Asia & Nu Gruv Avery Dakin
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Best Brunch
GOLD WINNER 🥇 The Cheeky Neighbour Diner website SILVER WINNER 🥈 The Canteen website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Ardmore Tea Room website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Almonak Black Sheep Restaurant EDNA Le Bistro by Liz Quinpool’s Cheeky Neighbour Diner pays tribute to old-fashioned brunch classics while offering a playful spin on the iconic diner genre. Drew Voegeli, owner […]
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Best Bar
GOLD WINNER 🥇 Durty Nelly’s Authentic Irish Pub website SILVER WINNER 🥈 Dear Friend Bar website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 Stillwell Beer Bar website HONOURABLE MENTIONS Bollywood Bar & Lounge Highwayman Jellies Bar The Local
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Best Instagram Account
GOLD WINNER 🥇 @hfxnoise website SILVER WINNER 🥈 @halifaxretales website BRONZE WINNER 🥉 @dal_memes website HONOURABLE MENTIONS @aliciamccarvell @evilpez4 @hfxpublib @sheridaningalls Last year’s bronze winner for Best Instagram Account has taken the top spot this year: Halifax Noise (@hfxnoise) is golden for 2024. The account, marketing itself as the city’s group chat, is a perfect […]
