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Downtown Halifax Gaping Retail Hole

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

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

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?

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?

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 [...]

Promoting Your Business By Insulting Your Customers

Promoting Your Business By Insulting Your Customers

Seen in the Bayer’s Lake business park district in Halifax, Nova Scotia. [...]

New Downtown Halifax Campaign Targets After-Work Crowd

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 [...]

If Halifax Was Palestine.

If Halifax Was Palestine.

A fictional comparison transposing historical events that occurred in the Middle East into a Nova Scotian frame of reference. [...]

Nova Scotia Pomegranate Phone: Great Viral, but is it effective?

Nova Scotia Pomegranate Phone: Great Viral, but is it effective?

A phone that translates what you say into any language? It comes with a built-in mini projector for presentations and movies? It also doubles as a harmonica? That’s where the features of the Pomegranate Phone start [...]

Halifax Municipal Elections Candidates Score Card

Halifax Municipal Elections Candidates Score Card

With the impending triple election saga this fall (US + Canadian Federal Elections + Halifax Municipal Elections), it appears that many local news outlets in Halifax have determined that US and Canadian federal elections are more [...]