The Salt Yard on the Halifax Waterfront.

Pop by and say ‘Hi’ to Sweet n' Salty Soft Serve, and wish a happy 1-year to Tony’s Pizza, Coastal Curry, Mizo Drinks, and Salt + Sol. Click here to browse all the Salt Yard shops.

Lot Six has been acting as a movie set for an indie film.

Johnny’s Pork Shack is now the official food vendor at The Dome.

Port of Halifax has a powerful new arrival. PSA Halifax’s Atlantic Hub terminal welcomed two new electric rail-mounted gantry cranes.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is opening their summer season with Joan Jonas: We Come from the Sea, an immersive new exhibition.

N.S. Sport Hall of Fame wants you to know that while their full museum experience is still in development, their golf simulator is now open and ready to book!

The Westin Nova Scotian had a big night at the New Castle Hotels & Resorts Annual Conference. Three awards, one incredible team.

Scotiabank Centre won the “Best Teamwork in a Small Arena” award at the 2026 Live Music Awards.

Pazzo Ristorante was this year’s People's Choice, and Stardust Bar + Kitchen won Best Booth for the 2026 Imbibe Cocktail Event.

Ocean Optometry on Blowers St. welcomes Salt Optics (one of their frame suppliers) to their shop this Friday and Saturday.

Vogue Optical on Barrington St. will host a “Travelling Designer Showcase” next week (May 26 & 27).

HMCS Sackville returns to Halifax waterfront with special designation | CTV

Halifax Transit service changes take effect Monday, May 18 | halifax.ca

Council votes in favour of staff reports on mayor’s motions on sidewalk patio fees, red tape | Halifax Examiner

Alderney ferry returns to 15-minute service after months of delay | CBC

Halifax businesses say early summer temperatures causing boom in customers | Global

Canada Sail Grand Prix confirms Halifax to host again in 2027 | haligonia.ca

Traffic Delay – Carmichael Street | halifax.ca

Fans paying more to watch soccer in Halifax | CTV

DHBC would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the businesses that participated in Open City on Saturday, May 9. A total of 119 businesses participated across the Halifax peninsula and downtown Dartmouth, including 35 located in Downtown Halifax. *Save the date for next year: Saturday, May 8, 2027

Interested in learning more about what being a “DHBC Member” means? Or maybe you just want to brush up on your benefits? Join Colleen for lunch at the DHBC offices on May 27 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register here.

*Congratulations Nathaline Piedrahita-Budiman, from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, for winning the Halifax Tides tickets last week*

Do you have a kindness story to share – does your business give back by volunteering as a team, creating special memories for employees, making a difference in community? Email colleen@downtownhalifax.ca to be included in the next newsletter. 

The countdown is on! One month from today, the Halifax Harbour will transform into a Race Stadium, and Downtown Halifax will welcome thousands of visitors for SailGP. In the coming weeks, DHBC will share information about events and other initiatives taking place, as well as distribute promotional materials. In the meantime, our partners at Discover Halifax have compiled information here, or you can contact colleen@downtownhalifax.ca with questions. Tickets are still available here.

Nocturne is looking for collaborators. Galleries, museums, cultural and educational institutions, community groups, and local businesses in Halifax are invited to reach out before August 1 to participate in this year’s festival. Learn more here.

For the first time in franchise history, the Halifax Mooseheads will host the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft! This event takes place on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th at Scotiabank Centre. Attendance is expected to reach approximately 10,000 people throughout the weekend, with most participants travelling from outside Nova Scotia. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance, and will be available to the public beginning Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Dalhousie University's Student Union are looking for businesses wanting to advertise. Click here for more information, or email dsusponsor@dal.ca

Atlantic Burlesque Festival – May 29 & 30 at Neptune Theatre.

Ocean Week ‘Art Exhibition & Sale’ – June 1 at DHBC's Member Centre.

Oceans & You – June 5 at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Ocean Day Celebration  – June 7 at Foundation Wharf.

Watch the 2026 cruise schedule on the Port Halifax website: 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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