Halifax’s independent businesses are going to be completely wide open. And I’m not referring to their shop hours, or their doors. It’s more of a figurative thing, and it’s a pretty hip way to support local companies. This weekend, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission is teaming up with I LOVE LOCAL to hold an event […]
Leah Batstone
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P’lovers gets a new nest
The environmental store P’lovers has a big day coming up this week. Liz Crocker and Ann Caverzan opened the store in 1992, and to celebrate the 20-year anniversary, they are making changes. “Our store will be moving to the Trillium Building, mostly because there’s more space and street frontage,” says Crocker. “Several other local businesses […]
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Hamachi Group rolls into Bedford
The Hamachi Restaurant Group is expanding into Bedford with the opening of Hamachi Mura. The restaurant features a Japanese and Thai menu, similar to Hamachi Kita in the north end. Since its soft opening to the public three weeks ago, Hamachi Mura has received outstanding feedback. “The restaurant has a more modern, yet rustic, looking […]
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Be an artist for a day at NSCAD
NSCAD is breaking down the classroom walls and letting students and artwork shower into the streets of Halifax. On Saturday, May 12, the NSCAD Alumni Association is inviting the public to join professors and students at Sands at Salter near Bishop’s Landing. The free event is to celebrate the university’s 125th year, and show Halifax […]