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Photo of Ashley Marlin, Special Projects and Events Coordinator at Craft Nova Scotia

Downtown Spotlight: Craft Nova Scotia

Downtown Spotlight

Photo of Bria Doiron, a owner of Flora James Shop

Downtown Spotlight: Flora James Shop

Downtown Spotlight

The Blooming Seating at Granville Mall

Granville Mall Activation Project

Our Stories Mural at Scotia Square

MEDIA RELEASE - 19 new murals, celebrating Indigenous stories, installed Downtown Halifax

News Placemaking

Buy Local Again

Laura MacNutt of KingsPIER Vintage

Downtown Spotlight: KingsPIER Vintage

Downtown Spotlight

Downtown Spotlight: The Prow Gallery

Downtown Spotlight

Downtown Spotlight: Score Pizza

Downtown Spotlight

Photo of Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint owners

MEDIA RELEASE - 10 business improvement districts in Nova Scotia join forces to promote #BuyLocalAgain

Downtown Spotlight: Five Guys Halifax

Downtown Spotlight

Photo of Mi'kmaq History Month Light Show

MEDIA RELEASE - DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN at Grafton Park launches Friday, with a dedicated Mi’kmaq History Month light show

News Placemaking

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