Community is what Guylaine Williams loves the most about yoga, which is why she wants to make it as accessible as possible. “Yoga and Yoga Inc. have never been synonymous, and I’ve struggled with that for a long time,” says Williams, who after teaching yoga in Halifax for over a decade began renting her own […]
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A new Newcombe’s Ink
The pending construction of the better, faster, stronger Roy Building has pushed Newcombe’s Ink (5187 Sackville Street) to move out of its downtown location sooner than expected, but tattoo artist Helena Darling says it’s not a bad thing. “It’s really exciting, it’s fully renovated,” the longtime employee says of new spot. “Being in an over […]
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Untitled Eats is closed
Your next visit to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia might leave you a little hungry—Untitled Eats (1723 Hollis Street) has officially closed its doors. The AGNS’ restaurant, known for its hot eats and cocktail nights, has been run by The Armview’s (7156 Chebucto Road) sister company, Uptown Catering since late 2011. They couldn’t be […]
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Ashtanga Shala is closing
The new year brought with it unfortunate news from the Ashtanga Yoga Shala (1489 Birmingham Street). Owner and instructor Seth Daley sent members a heavy-hearted email announcing that his studio would be refunding memberships and closing at the end of January, citing it had seen a decline over the past two years. “It’s such a […]
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Crowbar flies
“While it may seem like an unorthodox decision to phase out our flagship product, it wasn’t a decision that I made lightly or without a lot of thought,” says Breighan Hunsley, the brains and hands behind Crowbar Real Foods about discontinuing it’s namesake Crowbar. Hunsley says while the artisan energy bars—which are made with homemade […]
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Rachel needs her waffles, damnit
Fredericton-born, Halifax-based Rachel has a craving for waffles that’s so serious, she’s taken to Kijiji to call out for help. I am writing this from the comfy quarters of my single bed, snuggled up with my cat, daydreaming hopefully and drooling slightly. What I am asking is that a kind soul outstretch a hand, grasping […]
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Best Place To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
Gold Winner and Hall of Fame inductee Freak Lunchbox, Halifax Silver Winner Sweet Hereafter Cheesecakery Bronze Winner Sugah! Editor’s note: With its latest Best Place To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth win in 2013, Freak Lunchbox, Halifax was elevated to the Best of Halifax Hall of Fame. When Jeremy Smith and his now-wife Erin first showed […]
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Five alive—Happy anniversary, The Carleton
The corner of Prince and Argyle Streets, now home to the The Carleton Music Bar & Grill (1685 Argyle Street, 422-6335), has always been a prime piece of real estate. Halifax’s first governor Sir Richard Bulkeley, a known entertainer, chose this spot to build his mansion. and the doors were officially opened in 1760 to […]
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Get graphic on Free Comic Book Day
We likely don’t have to remind you that Saturday is Christmas for comic lovers, Free Comic Book Day. It’s really hard for this day to get any better than it is naturally, but local comic shops have teamed up to create the ultimate Free Comic Book Day adventure. Strange Adventures (5262 Sackville Street and 101 […]
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We’re a fire inside the storm
Halifax is where I hang my hats it’s where my chosen home is at but I follow a career path that keeps me moving so it seems I have to always be leaving some days this proves to be my undoing homesickness and missing things and consequently stewing but mostly it just soothes me when […]
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Metallica Confirmed for Citadel Hill July 14
As promised, Cole MacLean of atlanticcanadarocks.com has posted the official announcement of Metallica’s show in Halifax today. The article (citing Harold MacKay for all the info) reports that the concert has been named “Rock the Hill 2012” and it’s happening Thursday July 14. In addition to Metallica, the lineup will feature support from Seether, Coheed and Cambria and Matt Mays. TIckets for Rock the Hill 2011 go on sale on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Tickets will be available at www.rockthehill.ca or they can be ordered by phone at 1-877-569-7767. Tickets can also be purchased at participating
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Sloan Do 20th Anniversary Tour, Skip Maritimes
Sloan is set to release its 10th album, Double Cross, on May 10th. The release also marks the 20th year that the band has been together (and holy hell do I feel old now.) The band has scheduled a North American tour to commemorate this auspicious event, but we’ve noticed that Maritime dates are conspicuously absent from the itinerary. Huh. I guess if you’re around any of these other cities during these dates, you can check them out – they will be playing hits from all 10 albums, and everyone loves hits, and whatnot. May 25 Cleveland OH at
