Every two years, the heart of Canada’s premier naval city beats a little louder. Halifax International Fleet Week returns June 19–22 along the Halifax Waterfront. This year’s celebration promises naval ship tours, public events, and cultural exhibitions. Fleet Week underscores Halifax’s profound naval heritage and its ongoing global maritime role. For generations, families have bid […]
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When the world is ending, Ben Caplan says find love
It’s hard not to feel that we’re all on a sinking ship. Between climate change, endless wars, rising poverty, social disparity and the increasing prevalence and acceptance of authoritarianism, it seems many of us are doomed to get washed up in the metaphorical flood. However, with that pessimism comes a brief glimpse of positivity. How […]
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Halifax designer transforms hate into art through sparkly, whimsical fashion
For Filipino-Canadian artist and designer Caitlin Coo, clothing is more than fabric and thread. For her, it’s transformation, resistance, and self-discovery. Through her fashion brand Kaidain Ivy, Coo said she has been stitching together identity as she discovered her place in the world. Through her experience she weaves in culture and community, one sparkling garment […]
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Control isn’t care
A friend sent me a Substack post by Canadian journalist Nora Loreto titled “Navigating Conflict in Activist Spaces.” The timing was perfect. I recently made the difficult decision to step away from a cause I deeply believed in. It wasn’t a choice I made lightly. But in the face of conflict—and a refusal by some to […]
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Halifax’s best picnic spots: From the public gardens to the beaches
As International Picnic Day approaches on Wednesday, June 18, there’s no better time to gather your loved ones and enjoy the natural beauty of Halifax. From lush gardens to scenic waterfronts, here are some of the city’s top picnic spots. 1. Halifax Public Gardens This has to be the obvious first choice. Established in 1867, […]
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From pandemic panic to purpose: Halifax father breaks the silence on men’s mental health
When Kian Zarkechvari welcomed triplets during the height of the pandemic, he was met with fear, stress, and unanswered questions. “It was unexpected,” Zarkechvari recalls. “Having three kids at the same time during the pandemic was crushing. It was stressful—financially, emotionally.” Zarkechvari, a former infantry officer turned financial advisor, said nothing prepared him for the […]
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The double meaning of Elyse Aeryn’s newest single “Unstoppable”
Elyse Aeryn‘s new single is not just a song about romance, but an anthem to self-love. The Glace Bay native released “Unstoppable” ahead of her sophomore album, due out in October 2025. Her roots-rock sound with a rebellious attitude has captivated audiences throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond, netting her the 2024 Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer […]
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If We Tolerate This, We Will Be Next
“If you tolerate this, then your children will be next.” – Manic Street Preachers, 1998 These words feel less like lyrics and more like prophecy. As a Canadian watching the Trump Administration attack civil society in the United States, I feel one part horror, one part admiration. Horror at the brazen attacks on democratic norms, […]
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Devour! goes live with Devour! Studios
Wolfville is famous for its Rockwellian-like blend of picturesque vineyards, charming country inns and restaurants. For the past 15 years each fall this bucolic town, and my ancestral home, has been brought to life by Devour! The Food Film Fest—the world’s largest celebration of food and film. Now, with the official launch of Devour! Studios, […]
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We asked, you answered.
Last week, we reported that since Nova Scotia has the highest poverty rate in the country, it makes perfect sense that it’s also the province where people have the most difficulty being able to afford period products like tampons and pads. That’s why a local advocacy group called The Period Purse is launching a national […]
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Seven local albums and artists to help you step into summer
It feels that every summer in Halifax brings with it a number of negatives. Bugs buzzing around everywhere. Humidity that can make your skin sweat off. The recurring fear of forest fires. All of these feelings are valid, but there are also plenty of positives. Taking a dip in the local lakes and visiting beaches. […]
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The top spring and summer fashion trends and where you can shop them in Halifax
As temperatures rise and wardrobes get lighter, spring/summer 2025 fashion trends brings a refreshing mix of easy-going elegance and bold statements. Halifax is about to transform itself with art festivals, fashion shows, exhibitions and tourists. Street style is going to be on full display now that we can put away those down jackets. From effortless […]
