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 Trying new things is certainly becoming more appealing to me lately, so I was happy to take the Downtown Halifax Business Commission up on their offer of my own personalized “Big Day Downtown.” Armed with a credit card and one hundred buckaroos to spend, the only stipulating was that I must try something that I’ve never done before. I had …

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In our December issue, columnist Danny Hewitt’s ranking of Halifax’s top 20 wines for under $20 returns. Hewitt is assembling a panel of sommeliers who will sample, rank and evaluate the wines. And now, we’re looking for nominations. What’s your favourite wine available in Halifax for under $20? Everyone suggested a wine will have a chance to win passes to …

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Some of the hottest events in Halifax this weekend, as suggested by readers. Know something we should add? Post a comment with the details. Friday Noon: Continuing through September 1, the St. Margaret Sailing Club hosts the 2011 Trihedral CYA Youth National Sailing Championshipshurricanes permitting). 9pm: The Alfresco Filmfesto’s Summer of Murray wraps up with an outdoor screening of Rushmore …

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A new survey from Corporate Research Associates reveals that the cash-for-concerts scandal hasn’t put much of a dent in Mayor Peter Kelly’s reputation. The CRA report isn’t currently online, so I’m posting the highlights below and including a screen capture of the whole thing. What do you think? Did the scandal change your opinion of Mayor Kelly? Does the reaction …

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Guest blogger Ben Boudreau is the local community manager for Yelp.com, a website featuring restaurant reviews by ordinary diners. Once a week, he’ll be sharing Halifax’s highlights. While I’m perfectly happy just eating it by the spoonful, peanut butter is quickly proving itself to be the most flexible of spreads. After an awkward breakup with its high school sweetheart jelly–c’mon, …

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So, the good folks at Downtown Halifax Business Commission have included me in their second annual Big Day Downtown. This means I have my very own credit card to put to good use and spend one hundred dollars downtown and write all about it. Well, my mind’s been racing ever since the launch last week at The Middle Spoon Desserterie …

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The 2011 Annual Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards are taking place in Halifax, the first time they’ve been held outside Ontario or British Columbia. Our wine columnist, Danny Hewitt, went to take a look at the judging process and shares this report on the judging process. These awards, started by Anthony Gismondi (editor-in-chief of Wine Access magazine) in 2000, are …

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Weekend events in Halifax, as suggested by readers. Know something good we should include? Post a comment with the details. Friday 8pm: Alfresco Filmfesto’s “Summer of Murray” continues with Groundhog Day. 10pm: Saskatchewan bluesman Jack Semple may very well be the best guitarist you’ve never heard of. He’s putting on a free show at The Carleton that’s well worth checking …

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Guest blogger Ben Boudreau is the local community manager for Yelp.com, a website featuring restaurant reviews by ordinary diners. Once a week, he’ll be sharing Halifax’s highlights. They say one plus one equals two but when it comes to slices of bread, one plus one actually equals a world of mealtime possibilities. Forget tired PB&Js and leave the deli meats …

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