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Charitable Choices: Trey Russell Johnson of The ALS Society of New Brunswick

May 5, 2026 Emilea Semancik

The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia stands as the sole advocate for ALS patients and their families across both provinces, providing critical support through an Equipment Loan Program that delivers roughly $100,000 […]

Homegrown Business: Anna Campbell of The Loot

May 4, 2026 Alexis Bain

The Loot is a curated vintage clothing store specializing in 90s and early 2000s fashion. The business is dedicated to making unique, high-quality, and sustainable style accessible to a new generation. We spoke with Anna […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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