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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 [...]

Masdar Zero-Carbon City: Where Are They Now?

For those who are not familiar with this initiative, Masdar City is the United Arab Emirates’ signature induction into the world stage as a global leader in clean energy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. And what 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 [...]

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 [...]

Halifax Transit Bus Authority Censors Godless Ads – Local Media Silent

It’s a sad day when local newspapers fail to report on a local news item that has caused much debate nationally and internationally. Yet, some traditional journalists still lament social media for slowly eating away their [...]

Interesting Online Innovations From Halifax

I attended today’s ‘Third Wednesday New Media Meet Up’ event at the Foggy Goggle in Halifax. The event is an informal monthly gathering of people in the city who are involved or just curious about new [...]

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