North by Night Holiday Market Back again, taking over the corner of Charles and Agricola, is the North by Night Holiday Market, a seasonal street party. Just before the sun goes down for the day (curse you, early darkness!) the strip comes alive with food trucks, live music, a beer garden, clothing, crafts and snacks. […]
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The five doors we’re knocking on for Halifax’s Doors Open Fest
Ever wonder what it’s like inside the Citadel clock tower? Do the tall buildings downtown capture your curiosity during your daily commute? And what’s it like to be an architect, anyway? You’ll finally get a chance to satisfy your imagination and answer questions like these with Doors Open Halifax, a two day event running June […]
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A new home for Toxic Blossom
Caily Huntly and Stacy Lepage planted a seed three years ago, and boy has it bloomed. Their business venture Toxic Blossom began as a market stall, a crafters’ booth and a way to get their hands sweet clothing and accessories that they couldn’t find locally. Then, they put their heads together with some friends and […]
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Hello Limoncello
Back just in time for summer is the bright shop that once graced Birmingham Street with its home decor, local art, unique accessories and the uber-popular Fiesta dinnerware (which is carried by just two spots in Canada, FYI). After closing last November, Limoncello…Your Lifestyle Store will re-open this weekend inside of Historic Properties (1869 Upper […]
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Spiro’s closes
Spiro’s Hair Cuts (Historic Properties, 1869 Upper Water Street) is closed. The outgoing message on his machine indicates Spiro has retired due to health issues and that he would like to thank his customers for their patronage through the years.
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Green Lantern building still shines
The historic Green Lantern building on Barrington Street will not be coming down after all. Halifax councillor Sue Uteck raised eyebrows at a recent council meeting when she said she had received an email from Green Lantern owner Jeff Webber expressing frustration with the city’s historic preservation efforts. “He’s given up on it, and is […]
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Possible respite for Victorian hotel
Dexel Developments owner Louis Lawen has offered a respite for at least one of the three historic buildings at the corner of Hollis and Morris streets. The buildings are slated for demolition. Lawen says he’s offered to contribute the value of the demolition of the buildings (about $30,000) to moving the buildings—if the Nova Scotia […]
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Evictions, closings and demolitions sweep through downtown
Businesses are closing and buildings are coming down in the heart of downtown. Perks Coffee next to the Halifax ferry terminal was closed abruptly Tuesday afternoon when a bailiff from the sheriff’s department showed up with an eviction order, says Perks owner Marshia Inkpen, who Wednesday was seeking a court order to quash the eviction. […]