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Downtown Dartmouth business news

Shoptalk has learned that The Last Gamestore (590 Portland Street, Dartmouth, 434-3350) is closing. The plan is to focus solely on games and gaming supplies in the Clayton Park location (278 Lacewood, 457-7529) and get out of the comic biz. So, disappointing news for Dartmouth-area comic fans but for those looking for deals, the rest […]

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Comics biz suits up for Free Comic Book Day

Calum Johnston opened Sackville Street’s Strange Adventures 17 years ago. Today it’s one of the most popular comic-book stores in Halifax. “I’ve always liked comics,” Johnston says, “and I like sharing them.” The economic downturn has flipped many businesses on their heads as they struggle to make ends meet. But as they get ready for […]

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