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The stubborn little market

By | May 16, 2013 The Historic Farmers’ Market draws crowds to a popular old venue. Photo: Randal Tomada

A reborn market thrives in a familiar place

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Mills moves into the 21st century

By | Mar 19, 2013 Mills on Spring Garden Road has new owners. This spring, it will also have a new location. Photo: Paul Adams Photography

The four new owners of Mills plan to transform the historic downtown department store

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Read all about it

By | Mar 19, 2013 Atlantic News

After decades in business, Atlantic News continues to be a favourite for South End readers

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Doing business with a megaphone

By | Mar 15, 2013 Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio owner Andrea Rahal is a strong supporter and member of I Love Local.

The I Love Local partnership is helping Halifax discover its local creations

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Art on wheels

By | Dec 3, 2012 The Barter Van

With an innovative new business, a Halifax artist is finding inspiration and ideas across the border

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Gold rush

By | Nov 16, 2012 Photo: Jeremy Tsang

Bill McArthur wants to change how Haligonians look at olive oil

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Creature feature

By | Sep 8, 2012 RAWR Creatures

Jayme Walters, the graphic designer behind the branding for products like East Coast Organic Milk is designing something different in her spare time: whimsical hand-sewn sock creatures.

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Creative clothing for children

By | Aug 13, 2012 Twice Upon a Time business owner Amanda Langley. Photo: www.2uponatime.com

By Allison Lawlor Amanda Langley knows she is riding all of the hip marketing trends to make her small-business dream come true. Inside a refitted shipping container on Halifax’s waterfront, Langley, a self-described “mompreneur,” is selling organic, recycled baby and toddler clothing that she handcrafts with love. In early June she opened her flagship store, Twice Upon a Time, inside …

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Just for us

By | Jul 19, 2012 Jacob Bergeron

A unique social enterprise provides inspiring work opportunities for Nova Scotians

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Blossoming for spring

By | Mar 30, 2012 Photo: Rachael Shrum

The season’s hottest new looks, straight from the shops of downtown Halifax

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