Rows of clothing racks lined the back of the McInnis Room at Dalhousie University on Wednesday evening, filled with vintage jackets, reworked denim and thrifted pieces waiting for new owners. At the front of the room, an auditorium with nearly 200 seats faced a stage draped in fabric, thread and yarn. Layers of textures and […]
Warren D'Silva
Warren D'Silva is a journalist, model and creative; living in Halifax, NS. Finding the pulse in the lifestyle, arts, and fashion scene is his passion and telling stories that make an impact is his goal.
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From Dartmouth rinks to world podiums: Julia Snelgrove’s rise in speed skating
The 18-year-old long-track speed skater from Dartmouth says she’s never been someone who sits still for long. On the ice, that restlessness has turned into momentum, and now, medals. At the most recent international junior competition—the ISU Junior World Speed Skating Championships in Inzell, Germany—Snelgrove won silver in the 500 metres and bronze in the […]
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Survivor, advocate, model: Corinne Iris Cameron walks in Paris Fashion Week
Seventeen-year-old model Corinne Iris Cameron is preparing to take on the runway at Paris Fashion Week this October—a milestone she once thought would be impossible after a devastating car accident two years ago left her with life-threatening injuries and a stroke. Cameron, who recently graduated from high school, says her recovery journey has shaped her […]
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Jah’Mila brings reggae and orchestra together in Halifax premiere
This fall, JUNO-nominated reggae powerhouse Jah’Mila reunites with Symphony Nova Scotia to premiere an electrifying new program, Oct. 3 and 4 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Radiant Reggae Roots is a brand-new program of original music marking a new chapter for Jah’Mila as she performs popular hits from past albums, including her JUNO Award-nominated debut […]
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Halifax-based fashion brand collaborates with Parisian brand for Paris Fashion Week
House of Soli is facilitating a partnership between Halifax-based local designers and international fashion houses. One such partnership is Khush Mizaj and Parisian fashion house A.Kith for Paris Fashion Week. “The collaboration grew from a shared vision of cultural exchange and creative dialogue. Amanda Simpson from Westwood Developments and I saw an opportunity to bring […]
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Halifax entrepreneur to pitch AI, immigration plan at G20
Halifax’s Max Medyk will represent Canada at the G20 summit this week, where he plans to propose a measure aimed at enhancing the country’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence and productivity, starting in the immigration sector. Medyk, who has navigated immigration systems in Ukraine, the United States, New Zealand and now Canada, knows the barriers firsthand. […]
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Halifax mother-daughter duo shine a Nova Scotian light at the Emmys
When the Emmy Awards happened Sunday night, it wasn’t just gowns, tuxes and trophies in the spotlight. This year, among the glitz and glamour included something more Haligonian: the signature lighthouse of Nova Scotian Nautique Clothing, sailing east from Halifax onto the red carpet. Jenna and Julia Ross are a mother-and-daughter team from Halifax whose […]
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Local teacher launches online IB school after struggling to find work in Halifax
An International Baccalaureate teacher who spent decades working abroad has launched an online school after struggling to find a teaching job in Nova Scotia. Jason Bogart, who has taught in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Brunei Darussalam and China, said his return to Halifax was met with limited opportunities in the public school system. “I […]
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New nonprofit launches to help Halifax keep its growing creative talent
Over the summer, musicians busked on the waterfront, dancers rehearsed in borrowed studios, and models did test shoots around the city. From the Halifax Fringe Festival, The Mills Halifax Fashion Week to the Supernova Market, the city is increasingly carving out a reputation as a hub for creative talent. Now, a new nonprofit wants to […]
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This year’s Atlantic International Film Festival will showcase homegrown and international talent
The Atlantic International Film Festival is celebrating its 45th anniversary this September with a weeklong program of screenings, panels and parties — and a strong focus on homegrown talent. The festival, running Sept. 10 to 17 at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane, will showcase 108 films from Canada and around the world. Thirty per cent of […]
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Summer’s last stand: Halifax Labour Day weekend offers plenty of outdoor festivities
Labour Day weekend is here—a final summer hurrah before HOCO season rolls in. If there’s one thing we know, fall is right around the corner. Jackets are slowly making their way out of storage, the nights are cooler, and every coffee shop in the city seems to have pumpkin spice and cinnamon on the menu […]
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Award-winning comedy Not Quite Sherlock returns to Halifax for 2025 Fringe Festival
Fringe favourite Chris Gibbs is returning to Halifax this weekend with his long-running solo comedy Not Quite Sherlock, performing as part of the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival. The one-man show opens Thursday, Aug. 28, and runs through Sept. 6. “I’m coming to Halifax for the Fringe with a show called Not Quite Sherlock,” said Gibbs. […]