History
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From the Vaults: Scotia Square
The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...
By Lauren Oostveen -
Get better acquainted with your city over a good book
HALIFAX – Halifax has a rich 260 year history. A lot of fascinating stuff has happened here, much of it has even been written down. Here’s a quick...
By Thom Bator -
Inside HRMbyDesign Part I: Heritage
For the next month, Spacing Atlantic will engage in an in-depth analysis of HRMbyDesign, the ambitious plan set fourth by the municipal government to...
By Thom Bator -
Cornwallis Park (unofficially) rededicated
HALIFAX – This past Saturday over 100 Haligonians gathered in the park formerly known as Cornwallis Park, across the street from the Westin Hotel...
By Sarah Corey -
Breaking News: Draft proposal for new Khyber management released for public review
HALIFAX – This afternoon, HRM released a draft [pdf] of the potential operating schemes for the future management of the Khyber Bulding. Built for...
By Jake Schabas -
Pipe dreams: A new stadium in Halifax
HALIFAX – Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been following a thread in the Halifax section of popular online forum Skyscraperpage where...
By Jake Schabas -
Where do we need bike lanes most?
HALIFAX – Whether you’re looking to get to work, have some fun or get some exercise, there’s really nothing better than a good old fashioned bike...
By Thom Bator -
From the Vaults: Dartmouth
The Nova Scotia Archives is pleased to share photos showcasing the changing faces of urban centers in Nova Scotia. You can learn more about the archives...
By Lauren Oostveen -
New uses for the old library
HALIFAX – A group of 15-odd people interested in the future of the Spring Garden Memorial Library building shuffled into a multi-purpose room in the...
By Alex Boutilier -
A view worth saving?
HALIFAX – Halifax is deadlocked in yet another polarized development debate. Pro-heritage people oppose the proposed World Trade and Convention...
By Lizzy Hill -
Losing a Landmark: Hollis & Morris
HALIFAX – On the southeast corner of Hollis Street and Morris Street, in the South End of Halifax, a historically-significant set of buildings...
By Katie McKay -
Take me to the plaza: The King street tannery
Co-written by Andrew Matheson and Giovanni Paquin Take me to the Plaza I gravitate to the people hangin around with their cigarettes and coffee in their...
By Giovanni Paquin