Argyle Fine Art painted the town on August 22 with a Gritty to Pretty funded project called “Sketch 'N Stroll.”

The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia is celebrating their 50th anniversary! Join them for a 1970s-inspired evening as they look back on the past 50 years and make a toast to the future. Get tickets here.

🍰 Dessert Yard and Bar Sofia made into MacLean’s Magazine.  

🍜 YiLan Halal Chinese Restaurant received a fab review from foodie influencer ‘Eat with Jessie’.

🎨 Craft Nova Scotia has a new Executive Director.

🧥 Patagonia is expanding.

💃 Haliente is evolving into Haliente Creative Hub, a welcoming home for dance, events, food, culture and independent creative projects.

Tonight (8:14 p.m.), see SHREK as part of Queen’s Marque FREE Movie Night. They will be collecting school supplies for Adsum for Women & Children.

Cuts to temporary foreign workers permits hitting hospitality industry hard | CBC

Prosecutor seeks longer penalty over alleged U.S. Consulate bomb threat in Halifax | City News

Halifax council approves motion to examine costs associated with getting a new ferry | CTV

Mayor says Halifax will look at more local procurement, faster tenders in response to U.S. tariffs | The Chronicle Herald

Province announces roadway updates across HRM aimed at improving traffic and safety | CBC

Get a jump on your holiday planning and secure your ½ page ad in the 2026 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide. Book now and take advantage of the early bird rate of just $45 + tax. Email allana@downtownhalifax.ca to book your spot. More information here.

Deadline to apply is September 4^th - applications for DHBC's Event Sponsorship Program for events taking place in Downtown Halifax between October 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Learn more about the program and download the application form here.

Art of City Building (AoCB) is back for the 10^th year and because of sponsors like DHBC, pay-what-you-can tickets are available. Learn more here.

HMCS Sackville wants to offer your customers and/or clients $2 off coupons. Call 902-492-1424 or email office@cnmt.ca to request your discount package. Valid until the end of the season (October).

Are you open Labour Day? 

Let people know if, and when, you are open for the September Long Weekend (Labour Day is Monday, September 7). Register your business to be featured on Discover Halifax’s “What’s Open?” landing page. Sign-up using this short form.

Call For Exhibition Proposals 2028 – Mary E. Black Gallery

The Mary E. Black Gallery is receiving proposals from artists/craftspeople, community groups, cultural groups, guilds, and curators for exhibitions in 2028. Deadline is September 1. Learn more here.

Tonight: Shrek, Queen’s Marque Free Movie Night.

August 28 & 29: East Coast Markets & Exchange 2026 – Summer Marketplace & Shows, at Foundation Wharf.

August 31: Paddington 2, Queen’s Marque Free Movie Night.

September 7: Napolean Dynamite, Queen’s Marque Free Movie Night.

September 8: The Big Sing sings SUM 41, at The Basement.

~ Stay up to date with the 2026 cruise schedule: https://www.porthalifax.ca/cruise/cruise-schedule/.~

😎 This newsletter is curated by DHBC's Communications Manager, Jayme Lynn Butt. If you have business news you'd like to share, email jayme@downtownhalifax.ca.📬 

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