Hal Con

• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• ‘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
• 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
• Long lines at Hal-Con leads to frustrations, refunds and an apology

  Organizers are apologizing profusely to hundreds of Hal-Con attendees who could not get into the convention Saturday, but it's unknown whether that will be enough to smooth things over.

  Nov 9, 2013