The latest news from the city.
The CFL semifinals are on this weekend, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visiting the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday and the Saskatchewan Roughriders facing the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. The post covers the teams, their injury news, and how to follow the East game from Halifax.
A look at The Brown Hound Public House in downtown Halifax, from its British pub roots and dog-friendly vibe to the fish and chips and happy hour that keep people coming back.
L.K. Yarns is a yarn and craft store in the Hydrostone Market in Halifax's North End. It stocks up to 56 yarn brands, along with patterns, needles and notions. Reviewers praise the knowledgeable staff and the colour range.
A friendly guide to Halifax's official street food, the donair, from its origins on Quinpool Road to the late-night spots worth visiting. It covers what goes into the classic wrap, prices and hours at King of Donair, and other places to try.
The Halifax Central Library hosts 'An Evening with the Giller Prize Shortlist Authors' on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Paul O'Regan Hall, with the five shortlisted writers and CBC Nova Scotia News co-host Amy Smith.
A guide to Halifax's vintage shops and markets for last-minute Halloween costumes, from the North End's Halifax Vintage Co-op and Esmé & Evee to downtown's KingsPIER and The Loot, plus The Funky Flea and The Curio Collective.
A look at McKelvie's Restaurant & Bar on Halifax's waterfront, set in a 1906 fire hall with a history tied to the city's first steam fire engine. Covers the seafood-heavy menu, the land-based mains and the practical details.
A look at slow cookers from The Curator's 2026 guide that suit hosting friends and family at home this autumn. The article covers large-batch, dual-pot, triple and budget models, with prices in Canadian dollars.
Woozles is a family-run children's bookstore at 6013 Shirley Street in Halifax's West End, open since 1978. It sells books for newborns to teens, plus toys, games and gift cards. The post covers its services, programs, accessibility, hours and return policy.
A guide to autumn at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, with its 185 acres and nearly 40 kilometres of trails. Covers the Prince of Wales Tower and other fortifications, dog and cycling rules, the park's military and colonial history, and parking and transit.
