North End Halifax

NOVA SCOTIA — 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 — 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 Meet Claudia Pinto, the proud owner of Cafe Aroma Latino, a charming cafe and specialty grocery store nestled in the vibrant North End of Halifax at 5780 North Street.

Meet Your North End Halifax Neighbour: Claudia Pinto, founder of Cafe Aroma Latino

👉 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 “Almon 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! 🍽😋

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 — 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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#architecture #design #explore #noticing #novascotia

Black History Month: Community Y and the role it plays in north-end Halifax - Halifax | Globalnews.ca The Community YMCA has left its mark on the city's north end for more five decades. They say they've helped people with important life skills through education and sport.

Black History Month: Community Y and the role it plays in north-end Halifax

Halifax arts non-profit likely getting $225k to buy Gottingen Street building: ‘We’re under threat’ Halifax councillors supportive amidst a very difficult budget season, with a possible 10 per cent cut to arts funding

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 Halifax’s second annual Great Canadian Kilt Skate this Saturday at The Oval! ⛸️

It's a FREE event 🥳 Kilts and tartans are not mandatory, but are much appreciated!

🗓 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰️ 4:00-6:00PM
📍 The Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street

This event is organized by The Scots Society.

Love Notes from the North End A series of postcards representing the love for North End Halifax, that you can pick up for free at local North End businesses to send to someone you love!

Coming soon to a North End business near you: LOVE NOTES FROM THE NORTH END 💌

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 cafés, 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 🍽️ Appetite for Action 🍽️ at Efes Turkish Cuisine!

👉 More info: ecologyaction.ca/appetite-act...
👉 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! 🚲

⚠️TODAY ONLY: Cyclesmith is celebrating by offering 40% off parts & accessories, and 20% off bikes! (Some exclusions apply) 👉 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."

🍽️ Ready for a night of unforgettable flavors with a cause? On March 11, Agricola Street Brasserie in Halifax’s North End joins Appetite for Action, donating part of sales to the EAC! Enjoy local fare from land & sea in a cozy, historic space.

👉 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!🍽

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"

🌱We’re hiring a Climate Leadership Program Officer!

If you’re organized, welcoming and ready to support climate action events, apply by Feb 15: ecologyaction.ca/about-us/work-us 🌿

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."

🌍 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!

🏆 Dee Dee's Ice Cream won the Limited Service Restaurant award!

🏆 Reta's Restaurant won the Best New Restaurant award!

🏆 Upward Mobility Kitchen & Cafe won the Community Engagement award!

Spend Valentine's Day in the North End! Discover Valentine's Day events in North End Halifax

Discover the most romantic and exciting Valentine's events happening in the North End of Halifax! 💝

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 Halifax’s most popular outdoor gathering spaces, offering free skating in winter and free wheeled fun in the warmer months. Located on the Halifax Common, it’s a place where community, recreation and fresh air come together year-round. Learn more: halifax.ca/emera-oval

Supporting business start-up and growth. Personalized support for Nova Scotian entrepreneurs.

Business Navigators have helped over 11,000 businesses since 2021, providing one-on-one guidance through permits, licensing and registration.

Get help for your business at https://www.novascotia.ca/get-help-starting-business-business-navigators

Classic jams and a smattering of Christmas gems at the Winter Warmer in December, kicking off a whole new season. More on HAFILAX:

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#livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

Dine Around 2026 is just around the corner! 🍽

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!

More info: discoverhalifaxns.com/dinearound

Aerial view of an urban area with mixed-use buildings and streets, overlaid with the title “Almon Street Active Transportation Extension."

The Halifax Regional Municipality is planning an extension of the Almon Street bikeway to create a safe and convenient connection between Agricola and Isleville streets for active transportation users. Learn more: buff.ly/wvqrCzQ

Halifax looking for public feedback on Almon Street bike lane extension - Halifax Examiner Project survey and map go live Monday and open houses are planned for February.

Halifax looking for public feedback on Almon Street bike lane extension

Story by me

Note: I took that photo on Wednesday of the bike lane filled with snow.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...

From @y2knighthfx —
Now that we are all (hopefully) recovered from that absolute banger of a NYE party, let’s do it again!

Jan 23rd all the best of the 2000s with @stilldrunkenest. 11pm - 2am, $11 adv / $15 door.

A square graphic with a blue and white picnic pattern with red and navy text overlaid that reads "save the date. March 11, 2026". To the right of the text is the logo for "appetite for action".

Let’s make dining deliciously impactful.

🍽️ Save the date for Appetite for Action: Wednesday March 11! 🍽️

Sign up via the 🔗 below for updates and reminders.
👉 ecologyaction.ca/appetite-action

The Wrap: Fake booze, China tariff news, and shedding Salty's tears Customers and cooks, dishwashers and boardwalk gawkers showed up to see Salty’s restaurant knocked down this week.

The Wrap: Fake booze, China tariff news, and shedding Salty's tears www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Dee Dee's Ice Cream is opening a second location in Richmond Yards

It will serve as their production facility but have a take out counter

and no fear the original location is staying on Nora Bernard