Independent fashion magazines find new life as Halifax prepares for launch of 'Valentina' – The Coast | News, events, restaurants, concerts and Burger Week for Halifax, Nova Scotia

As independent magazines experience renewed momentum worldwide, Halifax’s growing fashion industry is preparing to add its own voice with the launch of Valentina, a new independent lifestyle and fashion publication dedicated to showcasing Atlantic Canadian talent. The magazine, launching July 25, arrives amid a broader shift in media consumption. A 2026 Reuters Institute study found […]

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