April 2026 - Halifax Guardian

The History of Alexander Keith in Halifax

April 30, 2026 admin

Few names are as deeply woven into the identity of Halifax as Alexander Keith. More than two centuries after he first arrived in the city, his legacy still lives on through politics, industry, and one […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Sean Benton

April 29, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Sean Benton is wholeheartedly committed to his painting practice, and particularly his growing series of portraiture. Sean has a great sensitivity to colour transitions and value, giving his portraits a vitality that is striking. He […]

Charitable Choices: Sara Coffin of Mocean Dance

April 28, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Sara Coffin, Co-Artistic Director and Program Director of Mocean Dance, has spent nearly a decade building Moving with Mocean into Halifax’s most accessible dance offering—a free, inclusive class that has reached over 1,800 participants since […]

Kaya the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 28, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Kaya may be on the small size for her breed, but she has a big personality and an even bigger heart! This bright, spirited young dog is full of energy and curiosity, and she’s always […]

Homegrown Business: Iwona Tatarkiewicz of Cheerfetti Gift Co.

April 27, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Founded with heart during the pandemic and built to last well beyond it, Cheerfetti Gift Co. is a Dartmouth-based online gifting business helping people show up for one another—no matter the distance. Created by founder […]

Recipe for Cinnamon Apple Spice Cake from Dairy Farmers of Ontario

April 26, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Dairy Farmers of Ontario brings cozy baking vibes with this Cinnamon Apple Spice Cake, packed with warm spices and tender apple flavour. Moist and fragrant, it’s topped with a creamy buttercream and finished with sweet, caramelized apples. It’s […]

Phantom the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 25, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Sweet Phantom is a special boy with a big personality and even bigger heart. He is on a urinary St/Ox diet and takes gabapentin, which he may need lifelong; both can be purchased through your […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Filmmaker and Writer Olivia Johnson

April 22, 2026 Alexis Bain

Olivia Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist from Calgary, currently based in Nova Scotia -the province where I first met her. The memory of that encounter is one of the clearest I have of meeting someone […]

Charitable Choices: Jacquelyn Miccolis of Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA)

April 21, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Jacquelyn Miccolis founded the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA) in 2025 after years of community arts initiatives in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) revealed a persistent gap: accessible, inclusive arts programs for adults and underrepresented communities who’ve long […]

Banjo the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 21, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Strum a little tune… Banjo’s ready to sing his way into your heart! Banjo here, still waiting for my big debut with my most coveted audience yet, my new family! I’ve been warming up backstage […]