Halifax-based, internationally-visited online shop Alexa Pope is all about girl power. As a trio of businesswomen with backgrounds in fashion, business and photography, these style mavens believe in following your dreams, finding your passion in life and seeing your vision come alive. Marianne Thompson, Melissa Marchand and Lauren Wambolt of Alexa Pope will be hosting […]
Jennifer Murphy
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Spring Fashion 2015
We need this. Really. Take a look at our entire Spring Fashion Feature, right here, and don’t forget to follow our Instagram this weekend as designer, blogger and all around rad lady Mo Handahu takes over and shows us her version of a fashionable Halifax weekend. Freshly styled: On our cover Nova Fashion Incubator is […]
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Sukhpal & Tim
Sukhpal Kaur and Tim Villermet met on an airplane, where she was a flight attendant and he was a passenger. There is certainly something magical about their story, meeting tens of thousands of feet in the air. Following their conversation about spirituality on the aircraft, Tim took Sukhpal out for her first Montreal bagel and […]
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Cassandra Burrell
Cassandra Burell of CassBurr Designs had a gift for fashion from the early age of six. She began sewing during her after-school program, but it wasn’t until 14 that she realized a career as a fashion designer was a viable option. Her focus is on creating an aesthetic that appeals to everyone, from women in […]
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Theresa Lee Capell
Theresa Lee Capell’s work is all about beauty found in nature. Capell (AKA Miss Foxine) grew up with a strong sense of adventure and a keen desire to create magical things. Influenced by “fairytales and whimsicality and the magic of the world around us—things that people seem to forget,” Capell’s business took off when people […]
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Spring must haves
SCARF Insung Choi hand-knits all her scarves and hats for her online shop Ichoiknitz out of pure enjoyment. A light wool infinity scarf takes you from parkas to jean jackets. Tri-colour scarf ($40) is available at etsy.com/shop/ichoiknitz. Fellow Earthlings are a Haligonian husband and PEI wife creating custom made-to-order sunglasses, designed and handmade in Guernsey […]
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What does development mean for the Historic Farmers’ Market?
Condos are going up at the Historic Farmers’ Market’s current location and some aren’t happy about the change. Farmers’ markets have been on Haligonians’ minds a lot recently between the Seaport Market’s vendor shuffle, and the announcement of a new farmers market at the Halifax Forum, which is scheduled to open May 2nd with 50 […]
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To be continued: Province and film industry strike a deal
[Image-1] It’s enough to get the cameras rolling again, but for how long? The provincial government and Screen Nova Scotia have reached a consensus, revealing a new system of incentives for the province’s filmmakers. The Liberal government has faced harsh criticism since slashing the tax credit two weeks ago, but meetings this week with Screen NS […]
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Film talks continue but is any progress being made?
[Image-1] Progress: that is the (hopeful) word of the day regarding the latest film tax credit meeting held Wednesday morning involving Screen Nova Scotia and finance minister Diana Whalen. Scott Simpson and Marc Almon of Screen Nova Scotia say they’ve engaged in some constructive dialogue with the government regarding this matter. Their goal seems to […]
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Film funding talks take three
The first time they met, finance minister Diana Whalen refused to own up to her role in the potential destruction of the local film industry. After the two-hour meeting last Tuesday, she told reporters “they have a problem with this, we do not. It works for government.” .@dianawhalenNS says @Screen_NS told her #NSFilmTaxCredit doesn't work […]
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“Human river walk” swims through Dartmouth
[Image-1] The Ecology Action Centre is hoping to make some waves today, as the environmental group asks residents of Dartmouth and Halifax to gather in blue attire and participate in a “Human River Walk” celebrating the historic Sawmill River. “The Sawmill River has flowed in a culvert under Dartmouth streets since 1972, out of sight […]
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You could be The Nook’s next owner
The Nook (2118 Gottingen Street), a cozy, dynamic spot with delicious food and warm drinks, has had a booming first year-and-a-half. This north end joint fills its walls with work from local artists and fills its seats with regular customers and passersby. Due to personal reasons, it is now being sold by owners Mark Pavlovski […]