One of Halifax's prominent live music venues is in danger of closing. The Carleton Music Bar and Grill filed for bankruptcy protection at the end of August, after two back-to-back weekends of poor turnout. Owner Mike Campbell blames downtown construction, the MacDonald Bridge closures, and a shrinking appetite for live music for the downturn in business. Construction partially blamedThe Nova Centre, under construction in downtown Halifax, is being partially blamed for poor sales at nearby businesses. "This was one of the best live music cities in the country.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2016 09:22 UTC