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Nothing says automobile share like the astronomical price of gas and rising environmental concerns. Three business partners – Peter Zimmer of the Ecology Action Centre, Mike Velemirovich, general manager of Hillcrest VW and KIA and Pam Cooley, former Haligonian and current CEO of Vancouver’s Choosethical Ventures Inc, have teamed up to create CarShareHFX.”If you own a car, 85% of your annual costs are must-pay bills that keep on coming like that energizer bunny even if you drive only 20 or 50 km a week,” says Zimmer. “But it’s the cost of gas at the pumps every week or so

One of the many charms of visiting major metropolis locations such as Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal are the specialty shops. Downtown Halifax just got a little sweeter, as Susie’s Shortbreads plans to open a storefront location (1589 Dresden Row) in August. The official opening announcement may still be under wraps, but the menu promises 15 […]

With the five year success of Trinity Jewellers (6226 Quinpool) north end location, a second shop opened last week on the main floor near the top of the escalators in Park Lane (5657 Spring Garden). Trinity Jewellers offers in-house repairs, redesigning and customizing, in addition to a gorgeous selection of silver, gold, diamonds, Canadian diamonds, […]

Halifax’s crafty community takes over the North Street Church (5657 North) next weekend with their Summer Lovin’ Handmade Market. Kyla Francis, Roisin Fagan and Sarah Evans have spent the past few months organizing, creating and crafting their way from last April’s Halifax Crafters Rainy Day Handmade Market. The triplets of craftville are thrilled once again […]

In a metropolis booming with musicians the lack of performance spaces has become an issue. 1313 Hollis (1313 Hollis), formerly home to Comfy Corner Café, hopes to help fill this void. Founded by Susan Hunter, Jerry Granelli and John Siemens, the new workshop/performance space is designed to serve Halifax’s musical community with affordable rates and […]

Inspired by Burrito Bike, who are currently on hiatus, Cycle Sandwich carries on the tradition of bringing delicious homemade food to your doorstep on Saturday nights. This donation-based project offers a gourmet Italian sandwich, sans or plus prosciutto.“Because of flack and demand we’re working on a vegan option,” says Alex Melnyk, who co-founded Cycle Sandwich […]

Last weekend Embassy Nightclub (1661 Argyle) closed its doors for good. According to owner Charile Ahoury, who has seen the business through various stages and names, business has been slow for quite some time. “I’ve been around to pizza places, retail outlets, other bars and clubs,” says Ahoury. “The consensus is business died. Unfortunately it’s […]

Nova Scotia’s premier organic L’Acadie Vineyards, based in Gaspereau, recently opened up their environmentally-friendly geothermally heated and cooled winery on May 9. Their grand opening celebration takes place on July 20. “The climate in Nova Scotia is ideal for traditional-method sparkling wines,” say Bruce Ewert, L’Acadie Vineyards owner and winemaker. “Ocean-influenced, moderate temperatures with extended […]