The latest news from the city.
The first City of Laughs Comedy Festival runs in Dartmouth from September 24 to 27, headlined by Mary Walsh and built around the Mary Walsh Comedy Award. Covers the competition, the venues, the passes and individual shows, and the community ticket distribution.
Schooner Books Ltd. is a long-running Halifax antiquarian bookshop specialising in Atlantic Canadian history, literature, military material and out-of-print books. Its catalogue ranges from affordable used titles to rare photographs, documents and signed editions, with buying and appraisal services available.
The City of Laughs Comedy Festival debuts in downtown Dartmouth from September 24 to 27, headlined by Mary Walsh and John Wing. It centres on a competition across three venues, with a finale at the Sanctuary Arts Centre and a tiered ticket system.
A practical look at Salt + Ash Beach House in Halifax’s Queen’s Marque district, from its harbourfront design to its wood-fired coastal menu. Includes dish prices, service hours, brunch, happy hour and accessibility details.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has installed a statue of Erik the Red, the ginger tabby who served as the CSS Acadia's rodent control officer for about 15 years. The piece adds a family-friendly stop to the Halifax waterfront's cultural trail, near the historic ship Erik once patrolled.
A guide to the new Halifax Common Aquatics Facility at 5838 Cogswell Street, covering its features, the early September swim schedule, free access, supervision rules and how to register for programs before it closes on September 15.
A look back at the Big Blue Boogie Cruise, a family-friendly fundraiser aboard the Harbour Queen that combined live music, costumes and maritime activities to support the Back To The Sea Centre's ocean education work.
Halifax becomes the first Canadian city to host the NHL Street Harbour Fest on 12 and 13 September at the Emera Oval, with 3-on-3 street hockey for all ages, nine rinks, and a full festival around it. Registration is C$750 per team.
King’s Co-op Bookstore is a cooperative independent bookstore in the basement of the University of King’s College’s New Academic Building. It sells course texts, general books, stationery and gifts, with a distinctive fold-away shelving system and the Bookings podcast.
The BG - Halifax Beer Garden is a seasonal, open-air spot at 1599 Lower Water Street on the Halifax waterfront, open May 15 to October 15. It serves Nova Scotian comfort food and local drinks from brunch to dinner, with a dog-friendly patio and harbour views.
