It’s Thanksgiving this weekend (the real one, not November’s American Thanksgiving) and a lot of people are headed home to feast with friends and family. But what to do once you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes? We have a few ideas. Here’s a snapshot of what you can get up to this […]
Jenn Lee
Jenn Lee was the person in charge of our social media. Born and raised in Pictou County, NS, Jenn moved to Halifax in 2013 to get her journalism degree at The University of Kings College, which she completed in 2017 and she’s been kicking around the city ever since.
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Six student-friendly houseplants that are cheap and easy-to-find
[IMAGE-1] S o you’ve moved into your dorm, or apartment that you likely share with four or five of your friends. You’ve smoothed out the wrinkles on your IKEA duvet, tacked up your overpriced pop-culture poster and stocked your fridge with water. You look around your new kingdom with pride and new-found independence. This is […]
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15 of the best Instagram backdrops in Halifax
Congratulations on moving to a city rich with nautical history, lush trees and so many craft breweries it borders on unnecessary. Bars and booze aside, sometimes the east coast gets an undeserved rap of being boring with nothing to do. That is far from the truth. Not only are there tons of events and new […]
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Expert advice: Three forgiving house plants
For me, no room is completed until it has some houseplants. Plants breathe life into any space and instantly make a new place feel like home. But they’re so much more than a decoration. They are living, growing beings that we take into our homes and when cared for properly, we get to reap the […]
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Halifax’s forest guardian
John Simmons was probably an elm tree in a past life. It would explain why he feels a deep connection to the American elm that stands in the centre of the Public Gardens. Or all of the trees in Halifax, for that matter. Simmons is Halifax’s urban forester. This means he’s responsible for protecting the […]
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Agave Maria
Almost two months have passed since Agave americana became a part of the Haligonian vernacular after a decades-old agave plant in the Halifax Public Gardens sprouted its once-in-a-lifetime bloom. The massive succulent surprised gardeners and caught national media attention, sparking a ‘will it or won’t it’ debate on whether or not it would flower since […]
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Best. Tuesday. Ever.
If Tuesday was a person, its favourite colour would probably be taupe. Sriracha would be much too spicy for Tuesday. Her name would be Linda and she definitely scrapbooks. Tuesdays are boring. The night of the week usually reserved for folding laundry, Tuesdays are the depressed cousin to the always stressed-out Monday. They’re sad and […]
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Lee Hung San honours the dead
The grey skies and mild downpour last Saturday didn’t spoil the Lee Hung San, an annual celebration where the Chinese community pays homage to their deceased ancestors. Each spring, this small but feisty community marches through three different cemeteries in HRM, paying their respects with a platter of chicken and fruit, and a bottle of […]