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John McPartland Mural - Sound of Time

MEDIA RELEASE - New Barrington Street mural reflects on time and artistry

News Placemaking

Downtown Spotlight: White Alley Bubble Tea

Downtown Spotlight

Downtown Spotlight: Prismatic Arts Festival

Downtown Spotlight

Mural on Grafton Street, titled "Mikisew" by Ininew and Anishinaabe artist Peatr Thomas. Abstract lines, an eagle, and Ininew syllabics are depicted in the mural in red, orange, and yellow colours.

MEDIA RELEASE - Two new murals bring vibrancy to Grafton Street

News Placemaking

Downtown Spotlight: World Tea House

Downtown Spotlight

Grafton Park Painted Bench

MEDIA RELEASE - Downtown Halifax awards nine placemaking grants

News Placemaking

Two men walking down a street

2022 Point-in-Time Count for Halifax Regional Municipality

Mother's Day Light Show

PSA - Mother’s Day Projection Show on former Halifax Memorial Library

Delightful Downtown Light Show

PSA - DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN Light Projection Show returns May 2022

Spring Light Show

PSA - “Spring Is Coming” Projection on former Halifax Memorial Library

Grand Pre Light Show

PSA - Heritage Day Projection on former Halifax Memorial Library

Valentines Day Light Show

PSA - Valentine’s Day Projection on former Halifax Memorial Library

Open Letter to Premier Houston: February 7, 2022

African Heritage Day Light Show

PSA - African Heritage Month Projection on former Halifax Memorial Library