Let’s face it, for most people, going to the dentist ranks somewhere between doing your taxes and waiting in line at Access Nova Scotia. But the good news is, dentistry is evolving. Many modern clinics, like Lawen Dentistry, are finding new ways to minimize pain, reduce anxiety, and make the whole process less “white-knuckle survival” […]
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Halifax artists get a shot at opening for Kid LAROI or Dom Dolla
The Magnetic World Music Festival is giving local artists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform alongside global stars like Dom Dolla and The Kid LAROI as part of its 2025 edition, set to take place from Sept. 26 to 28 in Halifax. For the first time in the festival’s history, organizers are hosting an open contest […]
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Halifax takes centre stage as VIONNE Magazine launches their cover
In a celebration of fashion, community, and representation, VIONNE Magazine is launching its first cover right here in Halifax. The exclusive launch party is being hosted at Ela Lani Hair Salon and Spa, a vibrant and culturally-rooted salon owned by Pearl Ejelike, a multi-hyphenate creative, entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind the signature hairstyles featured in […]
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Halifax workshop is set to turn climate grief into art
Halifax residents are being invited to explore their climate grief, anxiety and hope through paper, glue and shared silence, rather than protest. Tender Earth is a collage workshop led by award-winning science educator, climate storyteller, and digital media producer Ive Velikova, and it takes place Friday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Open […]
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Nova Scotia model inspires new colouring book
Illustrator and entrepreneur Leslie Carvery is launching a new colouring book on Wednesday, July 23 that honours Sherry Anne Crowe, a Halifax based model, actor, inspirational speaker, emcee and corporate leader whose story is inspiring to women of all ages. Titled Call Me Sherry Anne, the 22-page book created under Carvery’s Afro Girl Design brand […]
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Nova Scotia realtor helps 2SLGBTQ+ Americans find safe haven in Halifax
As legal protections for 2SLGBTQIA+ people continue to unravel in parts of the United States, a Nova Scotia realtor is seeing a growing number of queer couples turn to Canada for safety — and he’s helping them find their new homes in Halifax. Jody Allen, a real estate agent with Royal LePage Anchor Realty, has […]
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Breaking barriers at 43: Sarah McCann will be a correspondent at the Halifax Fashion Week blue carpet
A Halifax-based content creator known for her advocacy of sustainable fashion and for pushing back against ageism in the industry is gearing up to be one of the official blue carpet correspondents at Halifax Fashion Week. Sarah McCann, a content creator, teacher, mother, laser technician and a freelance model, has spent the last few years […]
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Stolen TD Halifax Jazz Festival banner replaced by community college’s generous gesture
Organizers of the Halifax Jazz Festival say they were left shocked and heartbroken after discovering their 60-foot festival banner had been stolen, just one week before opening night of the long-running summer event. The banner, which was installed at the corner of Barrington Street and South Street, was taken sometime between the night of Monday, […]
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Halifax artist launches provincewide grief and solidarity quilt for Palestine
Flyers taped along Spring Garden Road in Halifax have become quiet calls to action. Watercolour images of flowers, doves, and watermelon slices frame a QR code and an invitation that reads “Nova Scotia Grief and Solidarity Quilt for Palestine.” The posters, placed by textile artist and literacy advocate Kelly Bee, are drawing artists and activists […]
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Make the most of Maritime summer: Halifax’s weekend event guide for July 11-13
After a long spring, Halifax is embracing the warm days and bright evenings that define the Maritime summer. With only a few short months of sunny weather and extended daylight, this is the time to make the most of the season’s offerings. This weekend, from July 11 to 13, the city comes alive with a […]
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From Coldbrook to Paris: Teen model fundraises for fashion week dream
The air inside the Lighthouse Art Centre was alive with anticipation. Models, both seasoned and new, moved between mirrored walls, adjusting their poses, checking their outfits, and perfecting their walks in preparation for Halifax Fashion Week. The low hum of chatter filled the room — hopeful models exchanging tips, discussing casting calls, and talking about […]
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From Saint Lucia to Halifax stages: King Kayo’s rise through authentic artistry
After a season of standout performances across the Maritimes, including headline sets and major opening slots, King Kayo is performing in Halifax this weekend to headline the Halifax Mural Festival, bringing his unmistakable Caribbean-rooted sound and community-focused spirit back to the city he proudly calls home. King Kayo, born Filbert Salton in Ciceron, Saint Lucia, […]