April 2026 - Page 2 of 3 - Halifax Guardian

Homegrown Business: Erin Ferguson of Trainyard General Store

April 20, 2026 admin

The Trainyard General Store is a vibrant, community-oriented shop located in Downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Specialising in Canadian-made giftware, the store features pottery, art prints, stationery, books, jewellery, sweets, and more. With over 200 creators […]

Recipe for Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese from Armstrong Cheese

April 19, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Armstrong Cheese gives a nutritious twist to a comfort classic with this Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese. Creamy, cheesy pasta is blended with a smooth purée of cauliflower and squash, adding extra goodness without sacrificing flavour. Baked until […]

Vivian the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 18, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Sassy, Classy, and Full of Personality! Hands down, that’s our Vivian. She’s been enjoying life in a foster home, where she’s much more comfortable, as she found the shelter environment a bit stressful. Vivian is […]

Five Minutes With: Pop Musician Mayaya

April 17, 2026 Jocelyne Sobie

Mayaya is a bilingual Nova Scotian artist known for her genre-blending sound that transcends traditional musical boundaries and invites listeners into deep emotional worlds. With Haitian and Québécois roots, she infuses her music with rich […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Performing Artist Sara Coffin

April 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Sara Coffin (she/her) is an award-winning dance artist, choreographer, educator, and Co-Artistic Director of Mocean Dance, whose work weaves together interdisciplinary collaboration, improvisation, and the study of human movement to explore vulnerability, resilience, and connection […]

Charitable Choices: Tim Vassallo of LakeCity Works

April 14, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

LakeCity Works supports people living with mental illness to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities, and access work experience, education, and employment. Their goal is to empower each person to reach their full potential. […]

Chatham the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 14, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Chatham could clearly benefit from a spa day with lots of pampering and TLC. At 6 years old, this resilient gentleman has already lived through more hardship than any dog should. Coming from poor conditions, […]

Homegrown Business: Greg & Maureen Fownes of Joy and Fury Art

April 13, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Born from a shared leap of faith and a deep belief that art can make the world brighter, Joy and Fury Art is a Halifax-based creative studio turning bold ideas into vibrant prints, cards, stickers, […]

Recipe for Classic Scalloped Potatoes from Dairy Farmers of Ontario

April 12, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Dairy Farmers of Ontario brings us this recipe for Classic Scalloped Potatoes, layered with tender slices and a rich, creamy sauce. Infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of nutmeg, each bite is warm and […]

Jimmy the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

April 11, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Are you ready to meet your new BFF? Well, let me introduce you to him, he is the sweetest, the handsomest and the bestest friend you could ever ask for, it’s Jimmy! Jimmy has been […]