When Jennifer Fox moved to Nova Scotia in 2015, she, like many other Nova Scotians, requested to be put on a waiting list for a family doctor. In the meantime, she got pregnant. “That actually was the only way I was able to get a family doctor, because in the hospital given that you have […]
Danielle McCreadie
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Find your must-haves at the Has Bin
For carefully curated style and inclusive, sustainable shopping, look no further than The Has Bin (269 Windmill Road), a new consignment store in Dartmouth. Business owners and young entrepreneurs Bee Morrison and Gwyn Maxwell opened the space last week and are astounded at their success so far. “It feels really really good to be your […]
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Maritime Makers make it on their own
Jessika Hepburn and Fatema Sidat have a lot in common. They both have kids, a knack for making jewellery, and a passion for community organizing, especially when it comes to local handmade goods. Hepburn and Sidat are the co-organizers of this weekend’s Maritime Makers Market (formerly the Etsy Made In Canada market), an annual craft […]
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Alt-right revolution on campus
The first time Calista Hills encountered a white supremacist was on her university campus. It was during the spring, says the Dalhousie Arts and Social Sciences Society president. The man showed up uninvited to a closed event, taking the space for his own, with his friends spouting subtle racist and fascist ideals. He masked his […]
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Flo brings peace, love and meditation to downtown Halifax
The time is now. |• • • Jonathan and I have officially opened our studio doors at @flomeditation. We could not be more excited to share the space with you. Our dream is to build a happier, healthier, and more connected community through mindfulness. We are offering free guided meditation sessions all week. You can […]
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Robyn Warrier is brewing up a storm with BrewCloud
Craft brewing is hard. Just ask Robyn Warrier. She’s no brewer, but she knows her stuff: temperatures, glycol levels, flavours, fermentation. She knows all about the manual labour, the cost of losing a vat if something goes wrong. Warrier is the CEO of WarrierTech, a data collection company that works with scientists, researchers and engineers […]
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Girl on the Moon makes a splash
Alison Durning makes something you never thought you’d need, something no one else in the city is making: crochet bikini tops and bottoms. Perfect for any kind of summer day—you might end up on the beach, or you might not. Wear them under a shirt, or in the water, they’ll hold up just fine. Under […]
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Katch Seafood opens on Pizza Corner
Downtown Halifax’s infamous Pizza Corner is reeling in a new clientele. Katch Seafood, a fast-casual twist on the traditional fish and chips, is opening under the same roof as Pizza Girls (1560 Grafton Street). The new brand will have six different kinds of batters, as well as fish tacos and salads. Business partner Connor Stoilov is […]
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Talking ticks, and how to conquer them
When Lisa Ali moved to Mahone Bay, her neighbour warned her about the ticks. They hide in the long grass, he explained, they get in your skin and under your fingernails. They’re worst in the summer. She didn’t think it would affect her, but after both her sons contracted Lyme disease in 2016, she made […]
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New rules needed for the roads
It’s a long overdue revamp for how Nova Scotians safely use our roads. The province has put out an open call for public input on a new Traffic Safety Act to replace the century-old Motor Vehicle Act. The MVA was created in 1907 when the only vehicles on the roads were Oldsmobiles and Ford Model […]
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Council approves Khyber sale to community group
After years of waiting, supporters of the old Khyber building can finally begin to rebuild. During a public hearing Tuesday night, Regional Council approved the sale of 1588 Barrington Street—the former location of the Khyber—to the non-profit 1588 Barrington Street Building Preservation Society for a nominal price of one dollar. The vote was met with […]