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A perfect mess

By | May 13, 2013 It took a lot of tinkering to develop the classic Halifax donair. Photo: Steve Jess

Its inventor didn’t live long enough to see how big the donair would become in Halifax—exploring its 40-year history

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The rise of the Mooseheads

By | May 3, 2013 Nathan MacKinnon. Photo: Mike Dembeck

This story was originally published in the September 2012 issue of Halifax Magazine. When the Halifax Mooseheads made their first-round pick at the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s (QMJHL) annual draft in June, there was a slight problem: the person of their choice wasn’t even at the draft in Quebec City. The fact that the highly-touted American centre Jack Eichel …

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The beverage battle

By | Apr 2, 2013 Wine Kitz Halifax owner Ross Harrington and Jo-Anne Rector, assistant manager.

The recent debate around wine-making rules has politicians looking hard at NSLC and its future

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Bernie Smith’s next chapter

By | Oct 3, 2012 Bernie Smith.

Long a champion for Spring Garden Road’s businesses, Bernie Smith now wants to make a difference in the North End

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Back on track

By | Jul 20, 2012 Adrienne Power

Adrienne Power’s Olympic dream has been delayed, but she’s not giving up

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Democracy gasps for air

By | Jul 12, 2012 Photo: Mike Dembeck

Five things HRM Council must do to be more accountable to Haligonians

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Halifax’s tastiest export

By | Apr 10, 2012 Halifax Donair Photo: Richard Woodbury

For Nova Scotian expatriates, the dearth of authentic donairs only adds to the hardship of being away.

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It’s not where you’re going, it’s how you get there

By | Mar 30, 2012 John Wesley Chisholm

Successful filmmaker and outspoken citizen John Wesley Chisholm wants Halifax to make better decision

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Mike Campbell has something to say

By | Mar 5, 2012 Mike Campbell, Photo: Riley Smith

The music personality and businessman sees great potential in Halifax, but can’t stay quiet when he sees blunders and missed opportunities.

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Shine on

By | Jan 31, 2012 Photo: Tammy Fancy/fancyfreefoto.com

Why do taxis in Halifax leave the roof lights on when there’s a passenger inside?

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