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Downtown Halifax Gaping Retail Hole

Dear Halifax retailers and entrepreneurial mavericks: It’s time to pay attention… to men! Believe it or not, walking around naked in public isn’t a man’s favourite pastime. We buy clothes. In fact, some of us would [...]

A Tax Free Zone in Halifax

Here’s an idea: A tax free zone somewhere on the Halifax waterfront for (insert industry). Some major factors that attract foreign companies are: Availability of skilled labour (of all ages and experience levels), and an environment [...]

Halifax MP Megan Leslie Sides with Minority in Opposition of Halifax Convention Centre

Minutes ago, Hon. Megan Leslie, the NDP Federal MP for Halifax riding, sent a message to those who have been asking her to clarify her position in regards to the proposed new Halifax Convention Centre. A [...]

Does Halifax Need a New Convention Centre?

I recently organized a symposium at the current convention center, where I had to cram 100 people in a room made for 80 due to lack of space. I work for a local organization and I [...]

Haitian Pure: When Natural Disaster Strikes Ad Campaigns

The launch of one of the most interesting campaigns to ever come out of Canada was recently canceled due to a curious case of political correctness. [...]

Bus Shelter Filth Adds To Downtown Stink

Warning! This article contains graphic images that may be inconvenient for City Councilors or Metro Transit officials. Reader discretion is advised. The purpose of this post is to expose the wretched and rancid state of a [...]

New Downtown Halifax Campaign Targets After-Work Crowd

The Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), together with Extreme Group, are embarking on a unique new initiative to encourage Halifax residents to visit the downtown area to shop, dine, and play (or remain after work, if [...]

Saving Traditional Print Media By Looking In To The Business, Not Out To The Internet

The recent wave of closures and layoffs at Newspaper establishments like the Chronicle Herald is prompting observers to ponder the potential collapse of the Fourth Estate. Internet enthusiasts believe that the solution is for traditional print [...]

"Bad Dad": A New Online Comedy Series From Nova Scotia

“Think of it as ‘Entourage’ plus twenty years, kids, and vasectomies”, notes the website where mini webisodes of a new show dubbed ‘Bad Dad’ are piloting. The show is the creation of Halifax-based Craig Moore (of [...]

Can Creative Work Be Outsourced to India?

I was discussing this topic with an executive of a local advertising agency during February’s “Third Wednesday Social Media Meet-up” in Halifax. Our discussion was about how an ad agency in another part of Canada has [...]

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