A single title does not easily define Raven Stephens, and that is exactly the point. A marine scientist, artist, model, author, and now a candidate for the 2026 Miss Indigenous Canada program, Stephens represents a generation that refuses to be placed in a box. Rooted in Millbrook First Nation and raised in Eskasoni First Nation […]
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Designers from Halifax, Toronto head to PEI Fashion Weekend
Designers from Halifax to Toronto are set to bring a mix of sustainability, global influence, and self-expression to Prince Edward Island as PEI Fashion Weekend returns May 1 and 2. Now in its fifth season, the event has grown from a pandemic-era idea into a regional platform connecting emerging and established designers from across Canada […]
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Providing support through unique fashion: The story behind Outsider Insight
Like many of us, Gavin Quinn is no stranger to mental health struggles. When he had faced those problems head-on, he recognized the importance of support, whether it be from friends, family, or organizations that specialize in mental health in all of its intricacies. Impassioned, Quinn began Outsider Insight, a mental health-focused art collective that […]
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Halifax designer Ben Kynock speaks out as arts funding cuts hit Nova Scotia’s youth
In a city where creativity has long shaped identity and economic growth, Halifax designer Ben Kynock is raising concerns about what he sees as a growing threat to the arts community, particularly for young people. Born and raised in Halifax, Kynock is the founder, creative director, and designer behind One-off Design, a clothing label built […]
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The enthralling tale of two femme pirates takes the stage in Halifax
The high seas are often portrayed as a gate towards freedom. A place where land borders and political lines disappear into a breadth of rolling waves, where the only people you have are the ones you’ve brought aboard. Halifax playwright Karen Bassett originally wrote Heroine to portray strong women in the pirate-polluted oceans of the […]
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Award-winning comedian to film new special in Halifax this spring
British-Canadian comedian James Mullinger has made people in both of his homes laugh on and on, but his bests crowds have always been in Halifax. In celebration of the city that helped make his journey in the comedy world possible, Mullinger will be filming his next comedy special at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre in Halifax […]
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Afternoon Pint podcast reimagines ‘A Christmas Carol’ in special holiday episode
A Christmas Carol is one of the most celebrated Christmas stories of all time. The transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a grouchy holiday hater to gift-giving saint-to-be is as iconic as any other. In timing with the season, Halifax-based podcast Afternoon Pint have delivered a holiday special worthy of the timeless story, a reimagining of […]
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Mrs. Claus is starting Christmas early in ‘Jingle Belle’ drag cabaret
A Moncton-based drag artist is bringing holiday cheer to Halifax with Jingle Belle: A Cabaret that Sleighs. Starring Mrs. Ruby Claus, played by creator CJ Norris, this special night is one stop on a three-city tour across the Maritimes, with the show also coming to Moncton and Charlottetown. As Ruby tells the story of her […]
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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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Sweet Angel Baby’s theatrical release is coming to Halifax with a special twist
The Carbon Arc Cinema will be hosting the first theatrical screening of Sweet Angel Baby, a queer-centred story of rural politics and storytelling in the digital age. The film screening is planned for 6pm on Saturday, Aug. 16 and will feature a Q&A section with director Melanie Oates, who won the Atlantic International Film Festival’s […]
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Creating musical sapphic spaces with Dyke Night Halifax
While spaces for queer folks have become more common as 2SLGBTQIA+ acceptance becomes the norm, it can still be hard for certain sections of the community to find a place to belong. In particular, it can be difficult to find a space for lesbian, gender-diverse and trans people. Seeing that need in the community, local […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in July 2025
Halifax Jazz Festival July 15-20 The TD Halifax Jazz Festival—formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival—is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the festival attracts up to 65,000 visitors, involves 400 volunteers and employs over 350 local musicians. Here is a […]