An older photo of a street lined with trees and houses.
For this weekβs #MysteryMonday with #HfxArchives, can you guess what street is shown in this photo and what year it was taken?
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An older photo of a street lined with trees and houses.
For this weekβs #MysteryMonday with #HfxArchives, can you guess what street is shown in this photo and what year it was taken?
π Coastal Sports & Wellness- Halifax is hosting an International Women's Day event that includes wellness sessions and a women-owned business wellness market, from 10am-3pm!
Do you know of any Women's Day celebrations that we missed? Tell us about it in the comments! π¬
π North End Parent Resource Centre is hosting an International Women's Day celebration on Friday, March 6th, from 10am-12:30pm!
π Enjoy Women's Day at The Seahorse Tavern 2037 Gottingen on Saturday, March 7th, at 8pm!
March 8th is International Womenβs Day! A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating womenβs equality.
π Several North End businesses are celebrating the day with special events:
Join us for a day of music, creativity, and community vibes at the Live on Agricola event, an exciting open mic crawl happening on Sunday, March 15th, 2026. π₯³π€
For more information and to sign up to participate in the open mic sessions, head to www.gonorthhalifax.ca/live-on-agic...
Appetite for Action is happening Wednesday, March 11th! π
This is a one-day event where participating restaurants donate a portion of proceeds from their food & beverage sales to @ecologyaction.bsky.social !
Find more information about the event here: ecologyaction.ca/appetite-act...
π½ Suzanne's Pizzeria
π½ Studio East Asian Gastropub
π½ Agricola Street Brasserie
π½ Bravado Wine Bar
π½ Good Robot Robie Taproom
π½ EDNA Restaurant
π½ Chain Yard Taproom
π½ Tusket Falls Brewery Beer Project
π½ Moxy Hotel by Marriott
π½ Almonak
π½ Hungry Bowl
π½ Field Guide
π½ Heartwood
More info here:
LAST CHANCE TO ENJOY A Dine Around Halifax MEAL!!π¨
Savour the flavours of Nova Scotia with specially curated prix fixe menus from participating restaurants. Each menu offers a unique and delicious dining experience!
Don't miss out on these participating North End Halifax restaurants π
NOVA SCOTIA β MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY
{Gary Merrick, All-Star Contributor}
Looking south along Agricola Street in 1970. Maritime Tel & Tell Tower in background on the right on North Street.
NOVA SCOTIA β MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY
{Gary Merrick, All-Star Contributor}
Bloomfield Grocery Store on the corner of Almon and Agricola Street in North End Halifax. Camille's Fish & Chips seen a few doors down from the store.
Meet Your North End Halifax Neighbour: Claudia Pinto, founder of Cafe Aroma Latino
π Read about Claudia's journey of opening Cafe Aroma Latino in our latest blog post, and watch the full video episode here: www.gonorthhalifax.ca/single-post/...
Aerial view of an urban area with mixed-use buildings and streets, overlaid with the title βAlmon Street Active Transportation Extension."
The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting you to provide feedback on the Almon Street active transportation extension. Complete the online survey by Feb. 23, 2026 at engagehalifax.ca/almon-street-at-extension
Treat yourself to a Dine Around special this weekend! π½π
For the entire month of February, savour the flavours of Nova Scotia with specially curated prix fixe menus from participating restaurants. Each menu offers a unique and delicious dining experience!
Participating North End HFX Restaurants:
NOVA SCOTIA β MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY
{Gary Merrick All-Star Contributor}
Intersection of Agricola, Cunard, and North Park Street looking south towards Citadel Hill. Halifax Armoury on the left and North Commons on the right in the 1960s.
Stephen Archibald never lets an hour go to waste, especially with such good light. On the Streets Again in North End Halifax:
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Black History Month: Community Y and the role it plays in north-end Halifax
Halifax councillors supportive of $225k to buy Gottingen Street building amidst a very difficult budget season
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People skating while wearing Kilts. Snow banks can be seen surrounding the ice. A row of colourful houses can be seen in the background. The sky is blue with few white clouds.
Join Halifaxβs second annual Great Canadian Kilt Skate this Saturday at The Oval! βΈοΈ
It's a FREE event π₯³ Kilts and tartans are not mandatory, but are much appreciated!
π Saturday, February 21, 2026
β°οΈ 4:00-6:00PM
π The Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street
This event is organized by The Scots Society.
Coming soon to a North End business near you: LOVE NOTES FROM THE NORTH END π
We have teamed up with 4 local artists to bring you the 2026 Love Notes - a series of postcards available for FREE at your local North End Halifax cafΓ©s, shops, and restaurants!
An image of dishes served at Efes Cuisine with yellow and white text overlaid on the top and bottom. Text reads: "Save the SavetheDate! Date! Join us usat at Efes Turkish Cuisine! Appetite for Action March 11, 2026" In the middle of the image is a graphic of a plate with the Appetite for Action logo in it.
Enjoy fresh, shareable dishes that support local sustainability efforts. Dine with us and make every bite count on March 11 for π½οΈ Appetite for Action π½οΈ at Efes Turkish Cuisine!
π More info: ecologyaction.ca/appetite-act...
π Make a reservation: efesturkish.com
Colorful African-inspired pattern with text: African Heritage Month honours the history, achievements and contributions of African Nova Scotians and people of African descent and creates space for learning, reflection and celebration across the province.
African Heritage Month honours the history, achievements and contributions of African Nova Scotians and people of African descent and creates space for learning, reflection and celebration across the province.
Learn more: https://novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month/
Photo of Cyclesmith store front on Agricola Street. A cyclesmith branded tent can be seen in front of the front door. A small red bus labeled "Ol' school donuts" can be seen to the left of the store.
Happy 40th Anniversary, Cyclesmith! π²
β οΈTODAY ONLY: Cyclesmith is celebrating by offering 40% off parts & accessories, and 20% off bikes! (Some exclusions apply) π Head on over to Cyclesmith at 2553 Agricola Street to wish them a happy anniversary and take advantage of these awesome deals!
Yellow and white text as well as graphics of a plate and the "Appetite for Action" logo overlaid on an image of food served at a table at the Agricola Street Brasserie. Text reads "save the date! join us at the agricola street brasserie. March 11, 2026."
π½οΈ Ready for a night of unforgettable flavors with a cause? On March 11, Agricola Street Brasserie in Halifaxβs North End joins Appetite for Action, donating part of sales to the EAC! Enjoy local fare from land & sea in a cozy, historic space.
π More info: ecologyaction.ca/appetite-action
Photo of a restaurant with high ceilings and green plants. Over top a list of North End Halifax restaurants participating in Dine Around 2026: Suzanne's Pizzeria Studio East Asian Gastropub Agricola Street Brasserie bravadowinebar Good Robot Robie Taproom EDNA Restaurant Chain Yard Taproom Tusket Falls Brewery Beer Project Moxy Hotel Almonak Hungry Bowl Field Guide Heartwood Restaurant Find menu details and more information at https://discoverhalifaxns.com/dinearound/
Dine Around is back!π½
For the entire month of February, savour the flavours of Nova Scotia with specially curated prix fixe menus from participating restaurants. Each menu offers a unique and delicious dining experience!
Find menu details and more information at discoverhalifaxns.com/dinearound/
Left: an image of two people sitting at a volunteer table with a green Ecology Action Centre tablecloth draped on it. Right: White text overlaid on a light blue background that reads, "We're hiring. Climate Leadership Program Officer. Job description: Promote Leadership Badge programs, Coordinate volunteers, Support community engagement. Please apply via our website by February 15, 2026: ecologyaction.ca/careers"
π±Weβre hiring a Climate Leadership Program Officer!
If youβre organized, welcoming and ready to support climate action events, apply by Feb 15: ecologyaction.ca/about-us/work-us πΏ
White text overlaid on a stylizing image of Earth from space. Text reads, "One Planet: How do we Protect it? An Interfaith Conversation with SCOCANS. Bradley Knockwood, Robbi David Ellis, Karen McKendry (Ecology Action Centre), Charles Bull (Moderator). 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax. Thursday February 12 at 7pm."
π One Planet, One Future: How Do We Protect It?
On Thursday, February 12 at 7 P.M., join us at the EAC office for a powerful Conversation Panel hosted by the Spiritual Coalition on Climate Action NS (SCOCANS) & EAC's Energy & Climate Team.
RSVP by emailing chris.benjamin@ecologyaction.ca.
RANS has announced the winners of the 2026 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards winners!
π Dee Dee's Ice Cream won the Limited Service Restaurant award!
π Reta's Restaurant won the Best New Restaurant award!
π Upward Mobility Kitchen & Cafe won the Community Engagement award!
Discover the most romantic and exciting Valentine's events happening in the North End of Halifax! π
From cozy dinners to fun activities, our latest blog post has all the details (and ticket links!) you need for a perfect day with your special someone.
www.gonorthhalifax.ca/single-post/...
The Emera Oval is one of Halifaxβs most popular outdoor gathering spaces, offering free skating in winter and free wheeled fun in the warmer months. Located on the Halifax Common, itβs a place where community, recreation and fresh air come together year-round. Learn more: halifax.ca/emera-oval
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