Let me try a magic trick. Think of a Nova Scotia-based fair trade company. Is it Just Us? As much as I’d like to admit to having psychic powers, it was more of a lucky guess than anything else, seeing as it’s the largest fair trade business in the province. The Fair Trade Bazaar on […]
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The return of Slow Food Nova Scotia’s Spring Supper
Local food producers, brewers, wine makers and foodies—all seated around one table at last. Slow Food Nova Scotia’s Spring Supper is back to serve up some local flavours for its third year in a row. This year’s dinner will be whipped up by 11 local chefs, including Craig Flinn of Chives Canadian Bistro, Dennis Johnston […]
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Bob Blumenthal Auto Sales and Service expands
The ever-delightful Megan Blumenthal tells me that her dad, Bob, is expanding his business. Bob Blumenthal Auto Sales and Service has been in Sackville (54 Sackville Drive, 880-3388) since 2004; now he is opening a new Dartmouth location at 336 Portland Street—at the former gas station/repair shop near Neighbours Pub. The new location is close […]
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Edible Matters coming soon to Hammond Plains
More and more of us are interested in where our food comes from and the new restaurant, Edible Matters (1345 Hammond Plains Road, 446-5588), is taking that interest to the next level. Not only are almost all of their products grown in Nova Scotia (and sometimes, from just down the street) their entire kitchen is […]
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Urban Home closes up shop
Urban Home has closed its doors and vacated the high-profile premises at the corner of Cunard and Agricola Streets. The furniture store had a rough go off it from the start; its announced opening in February 2011 was delayed four days, then earlier this year the store shut down for renovations that dragged on for […]
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Indie Boutik to close, designers have a sale
We’d reported on changes happening at Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street) last week and recently, indicating that things were in flux at the Queen Street shop, a great retail idea that allowed for storefront visibility to a collection of talented designers. Unfortunately, the experiment is coming to an end. “I really wanted to see […]
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Sueno swimwear at Love, Me
Want to get your tan on and support a local artist at the same time? Joanna Tranter’s got you covered. The couture fashion grad has only been whipping up her Sueno line of swimsuits since January, but is already preparing to start selling them at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham, 444-3668) next week. While Tranter, […]
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Norex gets a Webby nod
Nerds of Halifax, prepare to be proud of your city. Norex (211 Horseshoe Lake Drive, 444-3335), a Halifax based web design and development company, has been nominated for best law website by international award giver-outers, the Webbys. “We have a proven process that allows us to think inside, outside, through and around the box to […]
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The Halifax Really, Really Free Market takes place Sunday
The first one was a hit. The second one should prove even more exciting, and just as priceless. The Halifax Really, Really Free Market is back on Sunday, April 22 (12pm-5pm) and has relocated to the Halifax Common from last month’s at the Khyber. Organizer Sarah Ovens says the outdoor spot is a tribute to […]
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Sculptura Fitness opening soon
Hey ladies! Looking for a women-only gym that offers more than ellipticals and judgmental stares? Put down that dumbbell, we’ve got something just for you. Kinesiology grad Essa Horvath has opened the doors to Sculptura Fitness (2827 Isleville Street, 209-3412) this month and promises to offer three things that traditional gyms are lacking: an intimidation-free […]
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Colorful Fruits sets up at Plan B
The Japanese are known for jumping on North American trends. Now, Ayaka Yoshioka is bringing Japan to Halifax. Plan B’s (2180 Gottingen Street) newest member brings a young, feminine vibrancy to the co-op. The Colorful Fruits cubby at the back of the shop is petite, but its contents live up to its name. Yoshioka orders […]
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Cafe-go-round
It all started in a friend’s living room. Daina Tavenier and Sam Kinsley came up with the idea of setting up a makeshift cafe in their friend’s apartment in February. The General Cafe was a name the two had been thinking about to call their novel idea, although it didn’t hurt that their friend’s apartment […]