The latest news from the city.
A look at the Latispánica Cultural Association, the non-profit that has been promoting Hispanic culture in Halifax since 2012, its LatinFax festival, its dance school and how to get involved.
The 46th Atlantic International Film Festival runs September 16 to 23 at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane with 113 films, including the world premiere of 111 ECHOES FROM HALIFAX. Covers the gala lineup, ticket options, AIFF Online and the full schedule of panels and industry events.
From Yemeni mandi and Mediterranean grills to Chinese Muslim noodles and Moroccan tagines, Halifax has a growing range of halal food. Here are several restaurants and a grocery shop to know, with practical details on menus, locations and hours.
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.
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.
