Hal Con
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Hal-Con in-person format returns, focuses on local talent and vendorsThis 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.CanadaOct 24, 2021
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COVID-19 forces cancellation of Hal-Con 2020Halifax's annual convention celebrating comics, movies, anime and more has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus.EntertainmentJul 10, 2020
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Hal-Con celebrates its 10th event bigger and better than everTickets are still available for Sunday for those who wish to attend Hal-Con.CanadaOct 26, 2019
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Hal-Con 2017 takes over HalifaxThis year, 9,000 people are expected to take part in Atlantic Canada's largest sci-fi, fantasy, comic book and gaming convention.CanadaSep 23, 2017
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‘This is a passion of mine:’ local gamers work to raise money for IWKExtra Life is a Children's Miracle Network program, where gamers from across North America get together to participate in a 24-hour gaming marathon.CanadaNov 6, 2016
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Costumed attendees enjoy Hal-ConThe annual event launched on Friday, attracting a line-up of hundreds of people in costumes before the doors opened at noon.EntertainmentNov 4, 2016
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‘Stars Wars’ fans feel the hype in HalifaxThe hype factor has jumped a few points with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in theatres Thursday.EntertainmentDec 18, 2015
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Vendors at Hal-Con enjoying the businessFriday marked the launch of Hal-Con, and that was music to the ears of several business owners.EntertainmentOct 30, 2015
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Long lines at Hal-Con leads to frustrations, refunds and an apologyOrganizers 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
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