Mark Giffin News Today

From longtime favourites closing their doors to a wave of new restaurants and taprooms across the HRM, 2023 was never dull in Halifax’s food and drink scene.

GENEVA – Warm sunny weather helped make the Geneva Community Garage Sale a success, said Geneva Recreation Director Myke Dowd.

Halifax Regional Municipality is proceeding with plans to widen Robie Street and implement a transit corridor on both sides from Young to Quinpool, but two small business owners say the project is moving forward at their expense.

The cafe's owner feels the HRM pays little heed to small businesses. The HRM, meanwhile, has plans for a rapid bus corridor on Robie Street.

The Coastal Cafe is closing its doors after 16 years in business, as the municipality moves forward with its plans to widen Robie Street for dedicated bus lanes.