Hal Con

• About 15,000 sci-fi fans expected to attend Hal-Con this weekend in Halifax

  Dubbed as the biggest sci-fi convention in Atlantic Canada, Hal-Con is back in Halifax, with no restrictions for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
  
• Hal-Con in-person format returns, focuses on local talent and vendors

  This year's event in Halifax had many of the fan favourites including the annual costume contest. There were still many guests, artists and vendors though the focus was on local.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2021
  
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• COVID-19 forces cancellation of Hal-Con 2020

  Halifax's annual convention celebrating comics, movies, anime and more has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus.

  Entertainment

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Hal-Con celebrates its 10th event bigger and better than ever

  Tickets are still available for Sunday for those who wish to attend Hal-Con.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2019
• Hal-Con 2017 takes over Halifax

  This year, 9,000 people are expected to take part in Atlantic Canada's largest sci-fi, fantasy, comic book and gaming convention.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2017
• ‘This is a passion of mine:’ local gamers work to raise money for IWK

  Extra Life is a Children's Miracle Network program, where gamers from across North America get together to participate in a 24-hour gaming marathon.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2016
• Costumed attendees enjoy Hal-Con

  The annual event launched on Friday, attracting a line-up of hundreds of people in costumes before the doors opened at noon.

  Entertainment

  Nov 4, 2016
• ‘Stars Wars’ fans feel the hype in Halifax

  The hype factor has jumped a few points with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in theatres Thursday.

  Entertainment

  Dec 18, 2015
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• Vendors at Hal-Con enjoying the business

  Friday marked the launch of Hal-Con, and that was music to the ears of several business owners.

  Entertainment

  Oct 30, 2015