The latest news from the city.
A look back at the 40th Halifax Busker Festival, which ran from July 29 to August 3 on the Halifax Seaport Boardwalk and drew over 400,000 people. It covers the free pass-the-hat format, the ten headliners from nine countries, the family attractions and the festival's history.
A look at Café Lara on Agricola Street in Halifax's North End, known for its cozy, plant-filled space, half self-service setup, and a menu of sweet and savoury breakfast and lunch options. Includes hours, pricing and what to order.
A overview of The Board Room Game Cafe in downtown Halifax, detailing its 600+ game library, admission fees, food menu, craft beer options, opening hours, and retail game sales.
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The 40th Halifax Busker Festival ran from July 29 to August 3 on the Seaport Boardwalk with ten headlining acts from nine countries. Despite provincial funding cuts that shrank the lineup and cut the Dartmouth stages, more than 400,000 people were expected over the six days.
A look back at the 40th Halifax Busker Festival, which ran July 29 to August 3 on the Halifax Seaport Boardwalk. Covers the free pass-the-hat format, the ten headlining acts from nine countries, and the 400,000-strong crowd.
The 40th Halifax Busker Festival wraps up today after six days on the waterfront, with ten headlining acts from nine countries performing free, pass-the-hat shows across the Seaport Boardwalk. A guide to the lineup, the venues and how to catch the final day.
The 2026 CBC Massey Lectures are coming to Halifax's Neptune Theatre on September 12. Human rights lawyer Leilani Farha will present her series on the global housing crisis.
The Halifax Busker Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary from July 29 to August 3, 2026, over Natal Day weekend. Free street performances by musicians, acrobats, and magicians spread across the harbour waterfront, with a family-friendly, all-ages atmosphere.
A look at The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar on Prince Street, set in a stone building from 1759. Covers the Atlantic oyster selection, the Scotch collection, the global menu, private dining and the live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Halifax International Busker Festival runs from July 29 to August 3 across the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts, with free daily performances from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This guide covers the stages, accessibility, parking and how to keep up with weather updates.
