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Morris East - Artisan pizza at its best

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:53:37 -0500

I have the pleasure of visiting Halifax often but somehow had managed to miss one of the city's most delicious eating experiences. Morris East has been on my hit list for a while now and last week I finally had the chance to dine there, and needless to say

Johnny's Snack Bar Restaurant

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:54:48 -0500

Are you always on the lookout for that hidden gem in the city that offers great tasting food at affordable prices? If you are, Johnny's Snack Bar Restaurant in the North End across the street from the Halifax Forum may be exactly what you are looking for. Johnny's is

Nova Scotia International Air Show To Stay In Yarmouth

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:45:27 -0500

Good news for the town of Yarmouth who hosted their first Nova Scotia International Air Show event last summer after years of the event taking place in Halifax. The event ran during the September 6-7 weekend and an announcement which could be made this week is expected to confirm

Halifax Tech Community Comes Together For Christmas Gathering

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:13:46 -0500

If you're part of the Eastern tech community, you will definitely want to check out the inaugural Geekmas event that is being organized by the good folks at TechEast. Not only is this a great way to network and mark the end of the year with fellow members of the

Celebrating creativity

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:25:11 -0500

I'm always curious about the next generation of artists. So I'm planning to check out the SSFA Exhibition, December 4-21/08, at Dalhousie Art Gallery. The upcoming exhibition will celebrate the creativity of students, staff, faculty and alumni of Dalhousie and King's College. Art work will include painting, graphic art, photography,

Sophie Milman at Casino Nova Scotia, December 11/08

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:25:00 -0500

Sophie Milman's latest release Make Someone Happy won her a JUNO for best vocal Jazz album for 2008. Since then the singer has been touring across Canada, the United States, Japan and Europe. She will performing at The Schooner Room at Casino Nova Scotia on December 11/08 at 8

HRM Projects Surplus

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:24:48 -0500

Halifax Regional Municipality is projecting a surplus after releasing its 2nd Quarter Financial Statements yesterday. At the end of September 2008, the operating statement showed a surplus of $377,000. "In these uncertain financial times, we are pleased to project a surplus at this stage in our budget process," said

Vote Bay of Fundy for New7Wonders Contest

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:35:31 -0500

Do you love the Bay of Fundy? Then you should vote for the Bay for Canada in the New7Wonders of Nature Contest. You can select the Bay of Fundy to represent Canada and six other international destinations. The deadline to vote is December 31/08. For more information, check out

HRM a Celebration Community for Olympic Torch Relay

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:35:15 -0500

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will participate as a celebration community for the Olympic Torch Relay, supporting the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. "HRM has been selected as one of more than one thousand Canadian communities that will host the Olympic Flame as it travels from coast to coast to coast in the

Make Christmas Ornaments in Cape Breton

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:00:08 -0500

Fancy your children making their own Christmas ornaments? The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design will hold the special class Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments for Kids on Saturday, December 6/08. Given by instructor Irene MacKinnon, the $25 class is designed for children aged 8 to 12 years old.

TD Dartmouth Tree Lighting, November 29/08

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:51:03 -0500

Nothing says Christmas more than a Christmas tree lighting event, does it? One fave is the TD Bank Financial Group Dartmouth Tree Lighting. It's coming up on Nov 29, 2008 at Sullivan's Pond, Dartmouth. (Rain date will be November 30/08) Here's the event schedule: 4:30pm-5pm - Pre-Show with the

The Father Christmas Festival

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:50:49 -0500

Aren't Christmas festivals the perfect start to the holiday season? One heartwarming festival is The Father Christmas Festival of Mahone Bay, November 29 through December 7/08. Highlights will include Father Christmas figures; decor and entertaining demonstrations; antique market; kids activities; yuletide gourmet market; music,concerts and choirs; wine tasting, food,

Festival of Trees, November 28-30/08

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:53:40 -0500

The 17th Annual Festival of Trees is a lovely Halifax holiday tradition. This year's festival at the World Trade and Convention Centre Public Show, November 28-30/08, will include a Holiday Luncheon, Black Tie Gala and Festive Family Brunch. Proceeds will support the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. For

Holiday Parade of Lights, November 15/08

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:37:35 -0500

Christmas spirit will be alive in Halifax at the 13th Annual Chronicle Herald Holiday Parade of Lights, November 15/08. The event will light up Downtown Halifax with 50+ festive floats, 2,000 twinkling lights and 90,000 spectators. For more information, check out the event online. Image courtesy of Downtown Halifax

Atlantic Fashion Week, October 29-November 2/08

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:46:08 -0500

Fashion is really in the air. Atlantic Fashion Week has hit Halifax, October 29-November 2/08. Event highlights include fashion shows, Designer Showcase, Masquerade Ball and VIP parties. For more information, visit Atlantic Fashion Week online. Image courtesy of Halifax Info