Nova Scotia has no shortage of wonderful full-service campgrounds dotting the province, but did you know that it’s possible to camp in Halifax’s wilderness areas? While camping in Halifax’s wilderness areas is not for the unprepared or ill-equipped, it can be legal provided you follow the provincial crown land camping rules, and can be a […]
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Halifax’s theatre community rallies behind The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op
Sébastien Labelle is perched in a booth at the front of The Bus Stop Theatre, looking out from the window onto Gottingen Street, wearing a rare uneasy expression. On his laptop he listens to a radio interview, waiting for a hint about the fate of the co-op he leads. Broadcasting on News 95.7’s Rick Howe […]
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Cornwallis task force public meetings scheduled for June
The city’s task force for the commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and the recognition and commemoration of Indigenous history has announced four public consultation meetings will take place in June. The meetings invite Haligonians to have their say about recognizing and commemorating Indigenous history, which includes what to do about the Edward Cornwallis statue and similar […]
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Council to explore making open street events more affordable
Council’s work to help support open street events is now in motion. Councillor Sam Austin requested this week for the city to find ways to help support and reduce the costs of policing and street closures for these events. Austin says open street events provide a lot of value in his district, and thinks it […]
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Council to vote on spending surplus money to keep tax bill down
O n Friday, council will decide how it’s going to pay for the grocery list of parked expenses approved for next fiscal year. At the last budget meeting, council hacked the list of $7,118,400 parking lot items almost in half, approving $3,704,100 worth of additional department expenses. The parking lot process, which aims to help […]
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New roots for urban garden, new land for Birch Cove Lakes and Barrington Street’s greenway
Common Roots Urban Garden gets the go-aheadThe urban garden gets approval to move just one month before the deadline to leave it’s home at the QEII Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department. The Bi-Hi Park sandwiched between Bayers Road and the exit ramp of the 102 will host 110 of the 200 garden plots that are […]
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Students call for Dalhousie interim president to resign
A group of about 20 Dalhousie students protested Monday afternoon at the welcome reception for the university’s new interim president and vice-chancellor, Peter MacKinnon. In a press release, the group of students say they don’t believe MacKinnon’s appointment was made with the university’s best interests in mind. “We feel the interests of faculty and students, […]
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Thirty years of magic at The Black Market
The Black Market Boutique claims its own corner of the city boldly. The rainbow paint outside the Grafton Street shop can be seen from afar, drawing curious eyes to its doorstep. Inside, the boutique overflows with jewellery, incense, home decor and funky clothing sourced from around the world. It’s a downtown icon for shoppers of […]
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Police launch investigation into mishandling of evidence
Halifax Regional Police have launched an internal investigation into four of their own employees over the mishandling of evidence. A release from HRP says the investigation comes in response to information that materials in HRP’s Exhibit and Property department were improperly handled. Chief Jean-Michel Blais said an investigation was immediately initiated after the allegations were […]
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Best Donair
Gold Winner Tony’s Famous Donairs & Pizza Silver Winner Johnny K’s Authentic Donairs Bronze Winner Alexandra’s Pizza Hall of fame King of Donair, Quinpool Road “There are so many great options but to be chosen number one is definitely humbling, it shows you you’re doing something right,” says Leo Salloum, whose family has been running […]
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Best Pizza Pie
Gold Winner Morris East, Halifax Silver Winner Yeah Yeahs PIzza Bronze Winner Mother’s PIzza Hall of fame Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria “I think people just enjoy eating at Morris East.” Sure, Jennie Dobbs agrees that the pizza itself is bragworthy, but she’s quick to chalk her second Best of Halifax win up to the entire experience […]
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Gus didn’t get an Order of Nova Scotia 😞
Well, at least we tried. Gus, the Museum of Natural History’s gopher tortoise, Halifax’s beloved mascot, living monument of history, multi-generational icon, will not be receiving an Order of Nova Scotia award this year. As announced today by lieutenant governor Arthur LeBlanc, five other extraordinary Nova Scotians and also John Bragg have been awarded the […]
