The once hush-hush location of last summer’s White Stripes secret Halifax show Locas Bar and Billards (5187 Salter), has moved up the road to a spot above Rogue’s Roost (5435 Spring Garden)…
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Carleton Brunches
The Carleton (1685 Argyle) has added a brunch menu. The post-hangover meal starts this Sunday, September 7 from 11:00 to 2:00PM.
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Students: Be Your Own Boss
Over the years I’ve had countless part-time jobs, from dressing up as Franklin the Turtle while working at a children’s bookstore to a Starbucks barista (and those are the least embarrassing). Ashley Urquhart, the outreach facilitator with the Students in Business program, wants to help students; including, high school, college and university in specific, to […]
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NY Hearts NS
Five Nova Scotia-basd chefs recently returned from a prestigious culinary event in New York City held at the historic James Beard House in Greenwich Village this past August. FID’s (1569 Dresdon Row) Dennis Johnston collaborated with Craig Flinn of Chives Canadian Bistro (1537 Barrington), Michael Howell of Tempest in Wolfville, Martin Ruiz Salvador of Fleur […]
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Pirates of Quinpool
Aarrr maties! Quinpool Road Mainstream sets sail with a pirate-themed fall fair on September 13. Get out the eye-patches, black make up and tear up some old sheets –don’t forget the plastic sword and faux skull tattoos –as the annual fair runs from 11:00 – 3:00PM and stretches from Connaught to Windsor Street. “The annual […]
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Vogue SuperWalk
September brings many changes, from back to school to the turnover of another season. Vogue Optical (1645 Barrington) celebrates the birth of a new month with the biggest annual fundraiser for Parkinson’s disease in Canada. The Vogue Optical SuperWalk for Parkinson’s is held in 16 locations in the Maritimes, including downtown Halifax, on September 11. […]
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Go go Jospeh Pilates
Pilates was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Halifax’s newest venue for physical fitness Pilates Studio (1283 South Park) opened yesterday. The studio focuses on the fundamentals of strength and conditioning training using the Pilates method. Owned and operated by Janel Fisher and Michael Harvie, the Pilates Studio hopes to make health […]
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Cupcakes, Cocktails & Bars
Cupcakes get your cupcakes. There’s good news for sweet lovers across HRM: Susie’s Shortbreads new boutique bakery (1589 Dresden Row) officially opened its doors last weekend. Check out their retro malt shop inspired atmosphere and enjoy over 40 flavours of delicious cupcake goodness… Snau Bar (Dresden Row) is the name of the new high-end Lebanese […]
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Hounds Around Town
It was over five years ago that local entrepreneur Angela Granchelli changed career gears. With nearly two decades of retail management and IT work, she opted to try her hand at something that suited her skills, lifestyle and personality –in July 2003 shelaunched **Hounds Around Town**, Nova Scotia’s first online doggy boutique. “The company started […]
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Mystical Treasures
The changing of seasons transcends business news in Dartmouth, as Morrigan LeFay’s Mystical Gifts (79 Alderney Drive) opens its doors on September 8. As a lover for all things medieval, gothic and Celtic, owner Rhonda Haley decided to take a risk and follow a dream she’s always had –to open a gothic/medieval clothing, jewelry and […]
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The Incredible Picnic
Let’s hope it’s a sunny tail end of August, as it’s a weekend of planned outdoor events. On August 24 bring family and friends for a local food celebration – Picnic on the hill at Garrison Grounds. Foodies from all over Nova Scotia are promoting the concept of eating what is available from local producers, […]
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Spring Garden Art and Sidewalk Sale
With the end of summer drawing near local shopkeepers are gearing up to put their fall inventory on display. To help with some of this seasonal change over the 7th annual Spring Garden Art and Sidewalks Sale is taking place this weekend, August 22 and 23. While majority of merchants along the bustling downtown strip […]