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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.

Neptune Theatre's giving major props

Attention yard salers: This Saturday morning the props and costume department is cleaning house

by Allison Saunders on September 13, 2018 at 4:00AM

“Sometimes it’s hard, it’s like letting go of your babies. You worked hard—we spent a lot of person-hours on intense design work, but we just know its so specific that we’re not going to do the show again, or rent it out or the design is unique for our theatre,” says Cull.

West Street's sole searchers

Two local foot soldiers are working to bring Halifax a sneaker destination via East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles.

by Brandon Young on September 6, 2018 at 3:20AM

While business is good at the moment, skeptics might be quick to bring up the sneaker shops that have come and gone in Halifax, but Connor says this shop is nothing like the rest. “Most of those stores that are gone now were actually retail stores who bought directly from companies like Adidas,” he says.

Cheeky Cod Gallery connects people with the artists

Queen Street's vintage row gets a pop of local art

by Allison Saunders on August 30, 2018 at 4:13AM

When local artist Kelly Burgess decided she needed a solid spot to sell her work in Halifax, she pulled up her socks and made it happen. After calling up artists she’d met over the years at farmers’ markets, craft fairs and exhibits, The Cheeky Cod Gallery (1528 Queen Street) opened on the brightest block downtown—Vintage Row—earlier in the month, shining a light on single makers (the folks going it alone who might not have the ability to wholesale their work).

Remembering Hal Forbes

The man behind Forbes Restoration, and facelifts of many Halifax heritage homes, passed away August 24.

by Jane Kansas on August 30, 2018 at 3:53AM

Hal Forbes’ house is across the street from the Halifax Women’s Housing Co-op, where I lived for 15 years. Hal’s house is oxblood with hunter green trim (original heritage colour, natch).

Moksha Yoga is working on its fitness

The downtown studio adds HIIT, barre, pilates to the mix

by Allison Saunders on August 29, 2018 at 4:10PM

It’s been 10 years since Moksha Yoga Halifax (1512 Dresden Row) opened its doors to yogis and yogi-wannabes alike, and owner Joanna Thurlow is giving gifts rather than receiving them. September ushers in some changes to the studio, bringing its students more diversity when it comes to the classes they’re taking.

Flo brings peace, love and meditation to downtown Halifax

A new studio on Argyle wants to provide balance to suits and servers alike

by Danielle McCreadie on August 16, 2018 at 11:40AM

In the heart of the bustle of downtown Halifax, you can find a peace, quiet and serenity—if you know where to look. That place is called Flo, a newly opened modern meditation studio. (1574 Argyle Street, suite 14).

Halifax street style: Ochterloney Street

Scouring the streets for the city's most fashionable

by Meghan Tansey Whitton on August 16, 2018 at 11:27AM

Name: Logan Hawkes Age: 31 Occupation: Barber/co-owner at Lucky Cat Barbershop Spotted: Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Wearing: Real Tree x Lucky Cat shop tee, Stan Ray painter pants, Thrasher x Vans slip-ons from Pro Skates, vintage Seiko watch How would you describe your style?

Sarah & Tom accessorizes a growing Halifax with Asian pop culture

The indie gift store chain has Nova Scotian roots, but no local outlet until now.

by Chris Muise on August 8, 2018 at 2:19PM

If you’re on the hunt for a giant plush Pikachu, some colourful notebook stickers and a giant tube of wasabi that dispenses toilet paper...well, you’ve got some odd-yet-specific tastes. But good news for you!

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