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“A Day in the Life” with: Artist Shannon Carla King

June 17, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Residing on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, artist Shannon Carla King is redefining how Canadians understand reclamation, preservation, and conservation. With a professional background in the energy sector and a passion for environmental storytelling, […]

Charitable Choices: Jaydean Jackson of Hope Cottage

June 16, 2026 Emilea Semancik

In Halifax, there’s a place where a hot meal comes with something just as important — the feeling that someone sees you. Hope Cottage has been that place for decades, and under the leadership of […]

Stacy the dog needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

June 16, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Stacy is just the right combination of elegance and goofiness. Full of energy and a zest for adventure, this beautiful lady is ready to meet her new family. This powerful girl is athletic, intelligent, and […]

Homegrown Business: Ashley Jollimore of The Ultimate Party & Rental Store

June 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ashley Jollimore is the Owner and General Manager of The Ultimate Party & Rental Store, a women-owned small business based in Lower Sackville, NS, that has been helping Atlantic Canadians celebrate in style since 2013. […]

Recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Pasta from Dairy Farmers of Ontario

June 14, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Dairy Farmers of Ontario shared this recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, a cozy and comforting dish that blends pumpkin purée, cream, garlic, and Parmesan into a silky autumn-inspired sauce. Warm spices like paprika and nutmeg […]

Tabby the cat needs a new home in the Dartmouth area

June 13, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Tabby is a loving 8-year-old female who adores people. She’s quick to greet you and will definitely let you know she’s happy with her loud purrs and headbutts. Tabby is on a weight loss plan […]

Five Minutes With: Punk Band Hospital Gossip

June 12, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Hospital Gossip was formed in 2021 out of a longstanding desire to bring something new to Halifax’s vibrant punk scene. Their first release, ‘Apart At Last,’ was a realization of the band’s desire to create […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Brandon Michael

June 11, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Brandon Michael has carved out a unique lane in the Halifax comedy scene by embracing the weird — and then pushing it even further. Blending stand-up, sketch, multimedia, and absurdist experimentation, Michael draws inspiration from […]

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

June 10, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

Marla Benton’s path has a bit of wanderlust baked right into it. She dove into any and all art materials at Ontario College of Art and Design, then fled east to Nova Scotia College of […]

Charitable Choices: Lisa Harrison of Brunswick Street Mission

June 9, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Lisa Harrison has spent her career driven by a simple but urgent belief: that no one should go without the basics of a dignified life. As Executive Director of Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax, Lisa […]