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The Yoga Loft at 5663 Cornwallis celebrates its first year in business on January 15 with a week of free yoga for everyone, from January 16 to 22. “It’s our way of saying a big ‘thank you’ to the people of Halifax for their support and goodwill during our first year,” says owner and director […]

Biscuit’s annual Boxing Day sale saw a line-up down Argyle an hour before opening. “We do a big blow-out because our attitude is that we don’t hesitate; when we go on sale, we go full on,” says owner Wendy Friedman. “There’s no halfway: we’re either on sale or we’re not. We’re not going to do […]

Idea of East recording studio closed its doors on September 1 after a decade in business at 3250 Barrington. “It’s been a fabulous place to do work,” said owner Laurence Currie. “But after 10 years the building is being turned into condos, and there’s not a lot you can do about progress I guess, if […]

Alteregos Cafe in the Halifax Backpackers Hostel at 2193 Gottingen has expanded its dining room to include one of the hostel’s former dorm rooms. The expansion happened two weeks ago after Alteregos closed its patio for the winter, but didn’t want to turn away all the people still stopping by for coffee or lunch. “It’s […]

A new pet store called Willow’s opened December 7 on Dresden Row across from Pete’s Frootique. The store is owned and operated by mother and daughter team Sheila and Kyra Foster, and is an extension of their previous business, Paws & Play, a pet daycare on Quinpool. Willow’s offers a wide range of pet-pleasing products, […]

Linens-n-Things, “one of the largest specialty retailers of home textiles, housewares and decorating accessories in the world,” has expanded its operations with the opening of a new store in Bayers Lake, at 11 Washmill Lake Court. Linens-n-Things features over 30,000 items, ranging from 125 patterns of sheets and comforters to frames, cookware, candles, storage, cleaning […]

Glamour Puss & The Naughty Dog pet boutique is set to open later this month in the Paramount, next to Soda Pop Curtis. Owners Candice Blaney and Derek Gallant were hoping to open December 1, but construction has been delayed. The new pet shop will deal exclusively in high-end, “fun and funky” merchandise for cats […]

Statement furniture gallery at 2698 Agricola marks two years in business on November 26. To celebrate, the store is holding an invitation-only fashion show at Fred, 2606 Agricola, in conjunction with Heroine Clothing on Granville. Statement is also launching a new line of furniture called Diva, by Quebec company Dinec. The new line is “multipurpose, […]

Hydrostone Osteopathy opened two weeks ago at 5155 Young above Julien’s Bakery. The clinic is owned by Jennifer Moss and specializes in osteopathy and massage therapy. Moss, formerly of the Bedford Health Centre, is currently completing her fourth year of studies in osteopathy. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that takes into account your […]

Studio In Essence is now open above Spirit Spa at 1566 Barrington with grand opening celebrations planned for November 18. Studio In Essence specializes in pilates classes and also offers a number of dance classes including booty striptease, hip hop and break dance. Pilates instructor Christy Wade decided to open Studio In Essence after outgrowing […]

One Stop Wood Shop opened last Saturday at the corner of Elm and Chebucto. The store will specialize in furniture made by owner and carpenter Jason Cullen. Cullen creates custom-made pieces, and also has a number of pieces on display that are available for purchase. He specializes in a wide range of furniture, from funky […]