Flower Child is ready to bloom

Durable, versatile, fashionable kids clothing is headed downtown

by Allison Saunders on November 15, 2018 at 4:30AM

When Charlotte Pierce had her first son, she couldn’t find the classic, quality clothing she wanted to dress him in anywhere in Halifax. She wound up shopping

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Give a shit about handmade and classic handwriting with Amber Solberg’s accessories

by Allison Saunders on November 15, 2018 at 4:00AM

Artist, maker and instructor Amber Solberg doesn't actually swear that much in her day-to-day life, but she appreciates a well-timed f-bomb when necessary. "A little quiet 'fuck' can get you through the day—there's a time and place for everything," she says.

Thirty years of magic at The Black Market

Downtown’s beloved import boutique celebrates three decades of bringing gems from around the world into the homes of Haligonians.

by Ashley Corbett on November 8, 2018 at 5:14AM

“We do pretty much everything now…the buying, the running of the shops,” says Parsons. The two are grateful that the shop’s original owners have “worked very hard to come up with a creative way for younger people to buy a very established business,” says Kungl.

Boutique Banking

North End’s KEW Home designed by chance, customer service and loyalty

by Content by CUA on October 18, 2018 at 4:00AM

When you walk into KEW, there’s something markedly different about the vibe. The music, local art, funky décor and clean-line furniture are packaged in a warm welcome heard from a corner where David or Ray are working on new product display.

Legal weed’s roll-out

by Kyle Shaw on October 10, 2018 at 4:09PM

So, no big deal or anything, but cannabis bcomes legal in Canada on Wednesday. This October 17 date has been a real, albeit still somewhat surreal, target for a while, giving lawmakers, producers and retailers a serious deadline to get a lot of shit figured out.

Guided Tour - North End

Halifax’s historic north end is a great place to live—and the shops and services here contribute to the community feeling.

on October 10, 2018 at 3:50PM

Hop Over to Hopyard Beer.

Limited Supply Clothing Co. finds new homes for old clothes

Second-hand hunter and clothing designer Roddy DeLeon has a passion for pre-loved fashion.

by Josefa Cameron on October 4, 2018 at 3:01AM

“I’ve always had an interest in clothing. My grandmother helped me with sewing when I was younger.

Find your must-haves at the Has Bin

A new queer-friendly consignment store opens in Dartmouth

by Danielle McCreadie on September 27, 2018 at 4:00AM

For carefully curated style and inclusive, sustainable shopping, look no further than The Has Bin (269 Windmill Road), a new consignment store in Dartmouth. Business owners and young entrepreneurs Bee Morrison and Gwyn Maxwell opened the space last week and are astounded at their success so far.

Maritime Makers make it on their own

After splitting from Etsy, the annual craft market will go on as planned: “We don’t need Etsy, we just need each other.”

by Danielle McCreadie on September 20, 2018 at 4:40AM

Hepburn and Sidat joined forces with Etsy to bring the Made in Canada market to Halifax five years ago, but have always organized the volunteer-run event on their own. Sidat and Hepburn have always prioritized diversity, inclusion and community.

Guided Tour - Quinpool Road

Another Quinfest has come and gone, and not without some good fun had by all. Quinfest celebrated the diversity on the street, and had a little something for everyone.

on September 20, 2018 at 4:00AM

Karla Nicholson would like to thank everyone who attended this year's Quinpool family fun day. "It was one of the busiest Quinfests we've ever had.