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, […]
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Spotlighting three female artists at the Halifax Mural Festival
Along Quinpool Road, the air buzzes with the sound of aerosol cans spraying paint, the hum of the soft swish of brushes against brick, the faint scent of paint and the murmur of encouragement shared between artists. Two vibrant murals — one a tribute to Nova Scotia’s coastal greens and blues, the other inspired by […]
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Thrifting is the future: A guide to sustainable second-hand shopping in Halifax
As awareness grows around fast fashion’s environmental cost, Halifax’s thrift and vintage scene is booming. Choosing secondhand fashion is not only wallet-friendly, it’s a powerful act of sustainability. Thrifting keeps clothes out of landfills, supports local businesses, and allows you to express yourself through one-of-a-kind finds. Here are 10 standout shops where conscious style meets […]
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Halifax designer champions love and self-expression through fashion
For designer John Michael Brewer, fashion has always been more than fabric and thread; it’s been a form of resistance, storytelling, and healing. Brewer, the Cape Breton-born creative, is gearing up to debut his new project: a bridal collection named Bubé, inspired by his own wedding and his partner, and rooted in the belief that love […]
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“We all need healing”: Halifax creator launches Afro-futurist comic series
Illustrator, designer, and now comic series creator, Robert Batuo Mbu, has spent the better part of three decades wielding a pencil like his own personal wand. In his words, “I take pride in using my art to spread light, liberation, and stories from deep within, and sharing them with the world.” The Halifax-based creative is […]
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Tart & Soul Café looks to community to help downsize and thrive
Tucked into the corner of Oxford and Coburg, Tart & Soul Café has long been a fixture in Halifax’s south end — known as much for its giant cinnamon buns and ethically-sourced coffee as for its cozy atmosphere, cross-stitched David Bowie, and famously eclectic playlists. Tart & Soul is a safe and welcoming space for […]
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From classroom to club: Halifax teacher makes DJ debut at Sunset Beats Festival
The Sunset Beats Festival is coming to Halifax this weekend. Local DJ Madison Saldarriaga, better known as Badi, will perform her first major set at the fast-growing music festival on June 29. This marks her breakthrough moment in her unconventional, double-life journey from the classroom to the club. “I feel like I’m living the Hannah […]
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Lights, camera, Halifax: Local talent shines in major TV production
Two rising stars with Halifax roots are making waves in the television world, showcasing not only their talent but the growing influence of Nova Scotia’s film and television industry. Yenuki Hordagoda and Noah Gillard—both emerging actors—have landed roles in high-profile productions filmed in the region. Hordagoda is featured in the show We Were Liars, bringing […]
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Looking to bring home a pet in Halifax? Here’s what you need to know
As workdays get longer and personal schedules fill up, many prospective pet owners are turning to low‑maintenance companions that provide affection without overwhelming care needs. While getting a pet is rewarding, employees at the Pet Valu on Quinpool urge people to “not just get a pet for the aesthetic.” “We have seen boys from the […]
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A day in the life with “Just So You Know Halifax”
If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed in Halifax and stumbled across a high-energy video spotlighting a local business, odds are it came from Just So You Know Halifax. What began as a COVID-era TikTok experiment has evolved into a full-scale local marketing and media company, spearheaded by entrepreneurs Will Fleming and Peter […]
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Halifax International Fleet Week returns with historic memorial and global naval celebration
Every two years, the heart of Canada’s premier naval city beats a little louder. Halifax International Fleet Week returns June 19–22 along the Halifax Waterfront. This year’s celebration promises naval ship tours, public events, and cultural exhibitions. Fleet Week underscores Halifax’s profound naval heritage and its ongoing global maritime role. For generations, families have bid […]
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Halifax designer transforms hate into art through sparkly, whimsical fashion
For Filipino-Canadian artist and designer Caitlin Coo, clothing is more than fabric and thread. For her, it’s transformation, resistance, and self-discovery. Through her fashion brand Kaidain Ivy, Coo said she has been stitching together identity as she discovered her place in the world. Through her experience she weaves in culture and community, one sparkling garment […]
