After seven years and thousands of brunch-time sweet & saltys, EDNA has been sold. Owner Jenna Mooers announced today the sale of the much-beloved Gottingen Street eatery and its building, as well as jane’s catering and events, the next-door catering business and storefront take-away owned by her mother, Jane Wright. But don’t fret—everything is […]
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Lily Pad Cat Lounge is opening in Dartmouth
Jody Godin had always wanted to start her own business, and a couple years ago she decided to take the leap. After jumping through some hoops and doing some crowdfunding, the Lily Pad Cat Lounge (590 Portland Street) is about to open in Dartmouth. “I love animals, but I especially love cats,” says Godin. She […]
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Rock Candy to close after 15 years
On December 27, Rock Candy Boutique’s (5189 Prince Street) 15 year run will come to an end—but owner Tim Crow holds no bitterness. “I’m grateful, for the city and the people,” he says. In a Facebook post that reads “We just fucking want to sleep in from now on!” Crow goes on to thank his […]
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Earth Goddess Shop is moving, making room to grow
A post shared by Earth Goddess Shop (@earthgoddessshop) on Dec 10, 2017 at 5:22am PST After eight months in business, Shannon MacGregor and Sandy McInnis were told their shop’s building had been sold. While Earth Goddess Shop has been attracting customers to the little establishment in the Hydrostone (5528 Kaye Street), plans to tear the […]
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Immigrant Women Entrepreneur Showcase offers education and opportunity
Immigrant Women Entrepreneur Showcase Pitch Competition Monday November 27, 6:30pm Halifax Central Library,5440 Spring Garden Road An entrepreneur workshop series and showcase is enabling female immigrants to develop and pitch ideas for potential businesses in Halifax. Business “is a very male-dominated area,” says project manager Kyla Doornbos. “What we aim to do with this project […]