Vol. 29, No. 38
2024 Best of Halifax Nominations Open
Help your faves go for gold
By Julie Lawrence
Halifax to host the next Canada Pride festival
The national 2SLGBTQ+ event will be run by the Halifax Pride Society in July 2027.
By Brendyn Creamer
Point Pleasant Park still an option for homeless encampments
Despite public concerns about tents and fire, Halifax council voted 8 to 6 to keep the park on its “designated locations” list.
Farmers’ Markets of NS director says “a full spectrum approach” is needed for buy local program
With recommendations left by the wayside and independent grocers and farmers’ markets left out of the picture, Justin Cantafio’s excitement for Nova Scotia Loyal is limited.
Halifax to start environmental stewardship of watersheds
Bird strikes, radon poisoning and clean water.
By Matt Stickland
Bar, restaurant, some festival staff have until Dec 1 to complete newly mandated safe serving training
Service Nova Scotia will require all licensees to ensure staff take responsible alcohol service course
By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Would you make a good French school board member, councillor or mayor?
Two info sessions in August will help you decide.
Why you should keep watching the Olympics after they’re over
Sports scholar says keeping an awareness of the impact of the Games is crucial.
International conference on intersection of science, philosophy, learning on now in Halifax
Including talk with Mi’kmaw educator Dr. Albert Marshall at the Dal Art Gallery on Friday
Forest school in Halifax started by parents who saw it benefit their son
“When he’s in nature and free to roam outside, he's so much calmer.”
New housing bursary at MSVU for students affected by war
Applications are open until Aug 27 for one student to receive nearly $12,500
Political jabs and lots of laughs expected from Nick Beaton’s Halifax gig
The Sydney-born comedian is headlining Halifax Yuk Yuk’s this Friday and Saturday following the release of his first special, 'Geriatric Millennial'.
