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 […]
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Family fun for Easter weekend in Halifax
There’s lots to do this Easter weekend in Halifax. Get ready for visits with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and other fun activities going on all over the city—it’s sure to be a hopping good time, er, baskets of fun, er, an egg-cellent celebration, ummmm…you get the gist! PLAY Hatfield Farm Annual Easter Egg Hunt […]
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NS auditor general applauds government progress on past recommendations
Nova Scotia’s top watchdog has given the government top marks on its implementation of past audit recommendations, in her office’s latest follow-up report released April 15, but notes important changes are still needed. The latest annual report from auditor general Kim Adair tracked the completion rate on recommendations in 11 performance audits between 2020 and […]
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And the candidates are…
Set to be an important battleground province for the Liberals and Conservatives—Nova Scotia voters’ are interested in a variety of key issues, but top of mind for obvious reasons (ah-hem Trump) is the economy and affordability. With the province’s trade tied up with the U.S., Nova Scotians are rightfully nervous. Other hot button issues include […]
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Dalhousie launches first-of-its kind program to create “diverse new generation of leaders” to shape the digital future of Nova Scotia
Dalhousie University announced a $1-million investment from Scotiabank for the new College of Digital Transformation (CDT) aimed at increasing diversity in the field of digital transformation in Canada. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between the management and computer science faculties, CDT aims to train future-ready leaders for careers in digital transformation—using technology to improve operations and customer […]
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Celebrating the best of the best in local cocktails
Every year the Imbibe Cocktail Event—hosted by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS)—hosts a cocktail competition. Bartenders showcase their skills to a panel of judges to be awarded the Judges’ Choice Award. On the night of Imbibe, guests also get the chance to vote for their favourite cocktail and bartenders. Guests at Imbibe immersed […]
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Municipal and provincial and federal, oh my!
In Halifax, it’s hard to imagine a time in the last year when front yards weren’t littered with election signs. First the municipal election, then the provincial one, and now here we are again. Hopefully you have recovered from your inevitable voter fatigue and feel reinvigorated to get out there and cast your ballot for […]
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The best (of) date day in Halifax
Figuring out what the best things to do, eat and see in Halifax is easy! We have taken the guess work out of it with our annual Best of Halifax readers choice awards. So we’re using that intel to put together a date day itinerary that is sure to be a hit. Let Halifax be […]
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Zakka Mart is a treat
You won’t have to look hard for much longer, Zakka Mart (2180 Robie Street) will only be a hidden gem for a little while. Taking up a vacancy on the corner of Robie and Cunard Streets, the inconspicuous storefront has no identifying signage other than the small “open” one that hangs on the door. The […]
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There’s no place like Silong
Silong Pinoy Tambayan 16 Titus Street “Pop-pop rolls” are my earliest memory of Filipino food. When I was young, my Nanny and Pop-pop would visit my parents house from Mississauga for a couple weeks every Christmas. They would spend their days watching mass on television, shuffling around the main floor and baking. My siblings and […]
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RCHMND gets creative with future__seasons
f uture__seasons hosted a launch event for its first delivery of Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy last week. Highlights included a set of neon tracksuits and a football jersey, both collaborative efforts with Adidas that incorporated the designer’s hallmark Russian typeface. An extension of RCHMND (1869 Granville Street), future__seasons is envisioned as a venue and cultural […]
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Where I work: N.S.K.D
N.S.K.D1876 Hollis Street WHO THEY ARE Zhen Fan, Bob Bao, Andong Wang and Edward Wei are probably Halifax’s swaggiest quartet. All from China, the four transformed their shared passion for streetwear into a retail concept earlier this year. The name Nova Scotia Kids (shortened to simply N.S.K.D) refers to their relative unfamiliarity with the province. […]