July 2026 - Halifax Guardian

Five Minutes With: Cuban Band Montuno Cubano

July 31, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Born in Santiago de Cuba, Jorge Peña carries the sounds, stories, and rhythms of his homeland wherever he performs. Growing up surrounded by the rich musical traditions of eastern Cuba, he developed a deep connection […]

Halifax From Above: How Canada’s First Aerial Photograph Was Taken Over the Citadel

July 30, 2026 admin

Long before drones, helicopters and aircraft turned overhead photography into an everyday tool, a Royal Engineers officer sent a small balloon above Halifax with a camera attached. The resulting photograph became the first aerial photograph […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Erin Hollingshead

July 29, 2026 Emilea Semancik

If there’s one thing I know about Erin Hollingshead, it’s that she is happiest when she’s near the ocean. Even on days when she’s not surfing, she’s walking the beach, exploring tide pools, or heading […]

Charitable Choices: Paula Eskenazi of The Canadian Progress Club

July 28, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Paula Eskenazi is the Director of Publicity for CPC Halifax Citadel, the Halifax chapter of the Canadian Progress Club, a women’s club chartered in 1988 with a mandate to support women’s and children’s charities across […]

Buddy the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

July 28, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Buddy is a 4-year-old Pittie mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality. Weighing in at 82 pounds, this handsome boy is full of life and loves to stay active-he’ll thrive in a […]

Homegrown Business: Becca Williams of Alben Lane

July 27, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Becca Williams and her co-founder turned a shared love of candles into Alben Lane, a Halifax-based home and body brand making candles, perfumes, and room sprays out of the Hydrostone. Everything is sourced from Canadian […]

Recipe for Cheddar Bites with Caramelized Onion and Bacon from Armstrong Cheese

July 26, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Cheddar Bites with Caramelized Onion and Bacon from Armstrong Cheese are a savoury bite-sized appetizer featuring flaky pastry topped with rich cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and apple. A simple yet flavourful recipe that […]

Fire the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

July 25, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Fire is an adorable and loving 10-month-old female who likes to spend her days napping in cozy cat trees. She’s a playful and active girl who would adjust well to pretty much any home. Fire […]

Five Minutes With: Folk-Rock Musician Travis Hatcher

July 24, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Travis Hatcher is a multi-instrumentalist currently based in Westphal, Nova Scotia. Hailing originally from Labrador, Travis Hatcher is a folk/rock musician with roots in Newfoundland and an eclectic musical taste, giving him a unique approach […]

Jurassic Quest brings prehistoric adventure to Halifax this summer

July 24, 2026 admin

Dinosaurs are taking over the Halifax Exhibition Centre as Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest travelling dinosaur experience, returns to the city from July 31 to August 3 with four days of family friendly prehistoric fun. […]