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From a flood of new restaurants and cafes opening their doors to a citywide labour shortage, 2022 saw a bit of everything in Halifax’s food scene.

Mohammad Nabelsi arrived in Halifax as a refugee in 2019. With his new mobile business, he’s giving back by offering free haircuts to those in need.

Beauty services have historically been gender-restrictive—but they shouldn’t be, trans and non-binary advocates argue.

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Founder Ditta Kasdan says she “could not have chosen better people” to carry on the beloved cafe’s legacy

The zero-waste shop has raised $37,000 and counting to keep its doors open.

But don’t worry, a new family is taking over the iconic Kwik-Way.

As restrictions ease, the Gottingen Street space plans live music, movie nights and wrestling matches.

Until now, Nova Scotia‘s liquor-and-cannabis corporation has never stocked products made by a local Black-owned company.

The north end hair studio will be the first Halifax salon dedicated to braiding hair.

The latest Queen’s Marque restaurant aims to bridge classic elegance and vibrant Latin energy.

Blk Women in Excellence founder Tia Upshaw is creating platforms for Black business owners to share their advice and stories this African Heritage Month.

Owner and pizzaiolo Cédric Toullec brings his grandmother’s inspiration from Marseille to Halifax.

From conch in Bedford to tacos downtown, Halifax is set to see a ton of restaurants that showcase flavours from across the world.

The local basics brand is size and gender inclusive.

The end of the year is bringing new beginnings for several shop and restaurant owners.

After 43 years on Birmingham Street, the children’s bookstore has a new home at 6013 Shirley Street.

The north end’s newest coffee shop is now open inside Sourwood Cider.

The fashion boutique leaves its longtime downtown digs to open in a fresh new space in the north end Saturday, October 2.

“We’re trying to cater to the people that just want to have their own little spot.”