Halifax’s best-known tortoise turns 100 By Melanie MosherPhotography by Bruce Murray/VisionFire The parties are over, but it’s not too late to celebrate Gus. Gus is a 100-year-old Gopher Tortoise that […]
Museum of Natural History
First Bell: Summer 2022
Also coming up this summer… Halifax Pride Festival An annual 11-day gathering for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, the Halifax Pride Festival features more than 150 community and Pride-organized events celebrating the […]
First Bell: Spring 2022
By Trevor J. Adams Out and about Spots like the Discovery Centre, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and Museum of Natural History are local family favourites, especially during March Break. […]
First Bell: Fall 2021
By Trevor Adams Halifax Mooseheads After two pandemic-ravaged seasons, the hometown hockey heroes return to Scotiabank Centre for what players and fans alike hope will be a return to normal […]
First Bell: Summer 2021
By Darrell Roberts Take a field trip from home COVID-19 has made rainy day activities like visiting Halifax’s museums far more difficult. The Nova Scotia Museum (which is comprised of […]
First Bell: Spring 2021
Hockey is back (sort of) This season has been a moving target for hockey fans. Not long after the last issue of Our Children published, the second wave of COVID-19 hit Nova […]
First Bell: Winter 2019
by Heather Laura Clarke Full STEAM ahead STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, and we can’t think of a better place to explore all things STEAM than […]
Break time
A budget-conscious guide to March break fun and entertainment
Out and about
Looking for fun, family-friendly outings in the city? There’s lots to see and do in Halifax this winter