A different approach to secondhand shopping has come to Halifax’s North End in Richmond Yards, where every purchase supports hospice care and grief support for Nova Scotians. Hospice Halifax recently opened Encore, the non-profit’s secondhand store, to raise funds for the organization’s free, end-of-life care and community grief support programs. Walking into the store, located […]
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Documentary explores solutions to Canada’s housing crisis with Halifax screening
A new Canadian documentary that looks beyond market forces to find real solutions to the housing crisis is coming to Halifax next month, complete with a live Q&A with the filmmaker. Thinking Beyond the Market will have its Nova Scotia theatrical premiere on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Carbon Arc Cinema. The full-length film […]
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Over our cold, dead bodies
“Do not try,” warns the Treaty Truckhouse Resistance in a letter addressed to the CEO and executive members of Calgary-based Rockpoint Natural Gas Storage: “Our collective willingness to defend this land and water persists.” As reported last month in AllNS.com, Rockpoint is expressing interest in reanimating the now long-defeated Alton Gas project. CEO Toby McKenna […]
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Ukrainian music project gives voice to abducted children in Halifax concert
Songs of Stolen Children, performed by the group Daughters of Donbas, will have its Atlantic Canadian premiere on Nov. 20 at St. Andrew’s United Church. The 80-minute concert addresses the estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children who have been taken from occupied regions in eastern Ukraine to Russia, and is meant to inspire, promote unity, and call […]
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Who to Call When You’re Ready to Make a Move in Halifax
Finding the right real estate agent in Halifax isn’t just about listings and contracts. It’s about trust, local know-how, and having someone who genuinely gets what makes each neighbourhood tick, from the heritage homes of Hydrostone to the oceanfront escapes along Purcell’s Cove. Halifax’s real estate scene thrives on relationships, community pride, and a mix […]
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Construction underway on new Clayton Park–Fairview junior high
Fencing is up and construction equipment has arrived at the site of the new Clayton Park–Fairview School, marking the official start of a project families in the area have been waiting years to see. Early site work began two weeks ago, including clearing, grading, and installing underground services. The nearby sports field will stay open […]
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Affairs, lies, and overlapping dinner parties: Neptune’s latest comedy is a hit
Neptune Theatre’s production of How the Other Half Loves is finally home after selling out its summer run in Ontario. The British comedy opened Monday night after selling out its summer run at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Ontario. Now, Halifax audiences get their chance to see what all the laughter was about. Written by […]
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Best of Halifax 2026: Voting is now open!
The 31st annual Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards are officially in the voting stage until November 30! From your favourite coffee shop and sushi spot to the city’s best tattoo artist, dog groomer, or band—these finalists earned their place thanks to reader nominations. Now you get to crown the gold, silver, and bronze winners. […]
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Ozanam Place opens on Brunswick Street, offering housing to 38 people experiencing homelessness
Thirty-eight people who’ve been living without a home now have a place to call their own, thanks to a new supportive housing facility that opened Thursday, Oct. 9, on Brunswick Street. Ozanam Place isn’t a shelter—it’s permanent housing designed for people aged 50 and older who have been experiencing homelessness. Each of the 38 studio […]
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The Nova Scotia Talent Trust awards over $182,000 to emerging artists
From Liverpool to North Preston to Cape Breton, 91 young Nova Scotian artists are celebrating this week after receiving scholarships and bursaries worth more than $182,000 from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust. The awards support emerging talent across music, dance, film, theatre, literary arts, and visual arts—helping students afford everything from university tuition to specialized […]
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Nova Scotians paint the province red
Acadie—Annapolis (formerly West Nova) ELECTED – Chris d’Entremont, Conservative Party of Canada (incumbent) Ingrid Deon, New Democratic Party Ronnie LeBlanc, Liberal Party of Canada Matthew Piggott, Green Party of Canada James Strange, People’s Party of Canada Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish (formerly Cape Breton—Canso) ELECTED – Jaime Battiste, Liberal Party of Canada Joanna Clark, New Democratic Party Allan […]
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Voters turn out in record droves to cast early votes: here’s how it went down in Nova Scotia
A record number of Canadians cast a ballot during four days of advance voting over the Easter long weekend. Elections Canada says an estimated 7.3 million people cast a ballot during advance polls April 18 to 21. The previous record for voters at advance polls was 5.8 million ballots cast during the 2021 federal election. In […]