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in Food & DrinkSwiss Chalet Is Trending In Canada And It’s Because The Conservatives Are Promising Us 50% Off To Dine-In
The Canadian chain, Swiss Chalet is trending online in our great country, and it’s not because the Festive Special is coming soon. Today, Conservative Leader, Erin O’Toole promised Canadians a rebate of 50% on dine-in meals and non-alcoholic beverages at Canadian restaurants. They’re calling it the Dine & Discover program and it’s designed to encourage […] More
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Rrrrroll Up The Rim Is Coming Back For A Second Time This Year With Some Awesome Prizes
Roll Up The Rim is a Canadian annual tradition but this year, Tim Hortons is giving its visitors the opportunity to play twice in 2021. It has just been announced that the iconic game will be returning for a second time this year. “It’s been another challenging year but we wanted to give Canadians something […] More
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Halifax Burger Week Is Coming And If You Mask You Shall Receive
Halifax’s Burger Week is making its return and will be one heck of a time with good food and fun in support of Feed Nova Scotia. Since 2013, The Coast has put on Halifax Burger Week with the initiative raising $560,000 for Feed Nova Scotia. Of course, none of that would be possible without the […] More
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McDonald’s Canada Crushes Dreams – The McPizza Is Not Returning To Its Restaurants
McPizza began to trend on Twitter because McDonald’s Canada tweeted “the thing you’ve been asking for arrives 08.31.2021.” Canadians were in love with McDonald’s Pizza when it was removed from the fast food giant’s menu. McDonalds Canada said although the pizza was a popular item in Canada, the prep time was about 11 minutes, which […] More
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Pumpkin Spice Lattes And More Are Coming To Your Favourite Starbucks This Month
It’s one of the most anticipated times of year for the Starbucks lover in your life. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back and a lot sooner than you think! Starbucks announced today on social media that its fall menu will return across Canada on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 (that’s tomorrow). They also announced more […] More
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A Ton Of Products Containing Broccoli Were Just Recalled From Sobeys, Foodland, Co-op & Valufood Stores
Twenty nine broccoli-containing deli products were just recalled from the marketplace in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. You should not consume the products outlined below. Check to see if […] More
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You Can Get Free Vintage Coca-Cola Glasses At Participating McDonald’s In Nova Scotia
Finally a Happy-Meal like toy, but for adults! Right now at select Walmart McDonald’s restaurants in Nova Scotia, you can collect vintage Coca-Cola glasses. You can pick yours up and start collecting the four coloured glasses by purchasing an Extra-Value Meal. There are some conditions to the deal. Breakfast Extra Value Meals, Happy Meals, McPicks […] More
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Rita’s Tea Room In Big Pond CB Is Going On The Market Monday – Get Your Offer Ready
An iconic Cape Breton institution is being put on the market Monday. The Cabot Group with Remax Nova has posted a 360 degree tour (see below) of Rita MacNeil’s former Tea Room. The property, located at 8077 East Bay Highway in Big Pond Centre, includes 190 acres of land and comes with deeded access to […] More
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Costco Canada Is Selling Uncommon Pink Pineapples And They Scream Summer
After 16 years in the making, fruit company Del Monte has released an amazing invention, the pink pineapple. Dubbed the “The Jewel of the Jungle”, Pinkglow Pineapple has been approved for sale in Canada after being available in the United States for sometime. Costco Canada is stocking the glowing tropical fruit, but there’s on catch, […] More
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Frozen Mangoes Sold In Nova Scotia Recalled Due To Hepatitis A Contamination
Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. is recalling various frozen mangoes that were sold in provinces including Nova Scotia due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. You should not consume the recalled products described below. There have been reported illnesses due to the food. The recalled products were been sold in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and as mentioned, Nova Scotia. They […] More
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VOTE NOW: Who Has The Best Pizza In Pictou County?
It’s one of the most asked and discussed questions in PIctou County… who has the best pizza? We intend on finding out once and for all by asking our readers who has the best pies. Let us know below! More
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Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Is Opening The Province’s Ultimate Patio – Sneak Peek Photos
Nova Scotia Spirit Co. plans on opening what may be the province’s best patio to grab a drink on a warm summer’s day. The outdoor patio and green space is located in Stellarton, NS. A fine addition to the Pictou County scene. The outdoor space features Adirondack chairs placed around natural gas firepits that will […] More
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The Legend Of How Pictou County Pizza Came To Be And Why It’s Sooo Darn Good
Pizza can be a touchy subject especially when you’re bold enough to say one town has better pies than another. A lot of pizza lovers will say that their town boasts the best slices. There are pizza wars in a few Nova Scotia locations, Cole Harbour and Sydney are two. They may have great pizza, […] More
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Strawberry Season Has Arrived In Nova Scotia: Get Them For $2.50 Per Box This Weekend
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, strawberry season has arrived in Nova Scotia! We visited the Alderney Landing Farmer’s market today in Dartmouth, NS and to our surprise, Nova Scotia valley strawberries were for sale! They said the growing season has been great thanks to the early warm weather we’ve had. View this […] More
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Nova Scotia’s First Denny’s Restaurant Is Scheduled To Open In 2022 – We’re Hungry Already
Nova Scotia Buzz has confirmed that the popular Denny’s Restaurant chain is coming to Nova Scotia with its first location, but the opening date is a little ways away. The iconic chain will be opening in the Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel which is currently being constructed. According to Pam Jacques, Marketing and Communications Manager for […] More
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The NSLC Is Selling Limited Edition Beer “Kissed By The Stanley Cup”
The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived and Nova Scotia hockey fans have been cheering their favourite team as they journey toward Lord Stanley’s Cup. Many people grow up playing on backyard rinks dreaming of one day hoisting the Cup and celebrating with the ritual of drinking from it. Well, that dream has come one […] More
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Summer Drink Days Are Back At McDonald’s In Nova Scotia – Get Your Dollar Drinks
McDonalds Canada has announced the beginning of their Summer Drink Days promotion. For the entire summer you can get $1 medium fountain drinks and iced coffees. If there’s a toonie in your pocket you can try a real fruit smoothie or a refreshing frappe. Smoothie flavours include tropical coconut pineapple, strawberry banana, mango pineapple, and […] More
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Pssst! These Are The Ice Cream Flavours You Can Get In Nova Scotia This Summer
Nothing says summer like heading to the nearest ice cream hut and enjoying a cone or two on a hot summer day. With the nice weather lately we thought it was time to let you know what flavours you can get this summer! Some highlights from this summer’s Scotsburn and Farmer’s Dairy menu include OXFORD […] More
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Nine Essential Food Items You Can Save A Bundle On At Dollarama vs Sobeys
We compared the price of nine essential items at Dollarma to the same of very comparable items at Sobeys and learned that you can save a bundle if you buy certain items at Dollarama. In our research we also found out that items such as bread are not carried at Dollarama locations that are in […] More
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This Nova Scotian Is In The MasterChef Canada Finale Tonight
Tune into CTV tonight at 10PM Atlantic to see how Dartmouth, NS resident, Andy Hay does in MasterChef Canada’s finale. This isn’t Andy’s first appearance on the show, he placed in the top 2 during season 5 of the popular series. This season the finale is made up of three all-star contestants. Andy has created […] More
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You Can Cook Dinner With Darmouth’s Andy Hay On Zoom For A Good Cause
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia’s, Andy Hay, of Andy’s East Coast Kitchen is giving you the opportunity to cook dinner with him on Zoom! Have you missed date nights? This is something special you can do as a couple from home and make a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada at the same time. […] More
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Costco Makes Their Pandemic Pay Permanent – Others Choose Not To Give Pandemic Pay
While major chains such as Loblaws (Atlantic Superstore) and Sobeys have cut their pandemic pay programs for Nova Scotia employees, Costco has done quite the opposite. The company has made their pandemic pay permanent for employees. Costco’s pandemic pay has changed from a $2/hour temporary increase to a permanent $1/hour increase. This means that starting […] More
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Halifax Employer Offering Employees Paid Day To Volunteer At Pop Up Testing
Peace By Chocolate was founded in Antigonish, NS by Syrian immigrant family, and newly minted Canadians, the Haddads. Their enterprise has since grown to employ Nova Scotians in both Antigonish and their new Halifax waterfront flagship boutique in Queen’s Marque. The company has received overwhelming support from Nova Scotians and Canadians. In return they give […] More
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Mmmmm…Top 5 Halifax Restaurants To Order Takeout From During Lockdown 2.0
The Halifax area is home to many fine eateries. Now that that another lockdown is upon HRM, you may want to sit back, relax and let someone else do the cooking! We picked five places that we’ve supported locally during the COVID-19 pandemic to share with you. Here are our Top 5 Places To Order […] More
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Nova Scotia Brewery Offering Cheap Beer To Those Who Get Vaccinated
Have you gotten the jab, or plan on it? Then you’ve earned yourself a beer says Halifax’s Good Robot Brewing Company. If you are vaccinated they will sell you a cold beer for the lowest price they are allowed to by law. They will pour 2021 beers for the price of $2.75 and to get […] More
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Salmonella Illnesses In Nova Scotia Traced To Eggs – 32 Made Sick
The Public Health Agency of Canada is working with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported. Based on findings to date, exposure to […] More
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Here Are Some Of The Starbucks Locations That Will Close In The Halifax Area
According to Halifax ReTale’s founder, Arthur Gaudreau, Halifax can expect to see numerous Starbucks locations close after the coffee giant announced the closing of 300 Canadian locations. Those who have been waiting for Starbucks in Chapters at MicMac Mall and Bayer’s Lake to reopen, you shouldn’t have got your hopes up. According to Gaudreau, these […] More
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Thursday Night Is Wing Night – Here’s The Best Deals Around Town According to Halifax Wingman
Thursday’s have always unofficially been wing night around the great city of Halifax. There is one man who loves Thursday’s more than others, he is known online as Halifax Wingman. Wingman maintains the website halifaxwingman.com and is a self-proclaimed chicken wing connoisseur. He visits almost every pub and restaurant in Halifax that serves what he […] More
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Tim Horton’s Launches New Richer Coffee To Win Customers Back
Tim Horton’s has begun serving a new and apparently improved Dark Roast coffee which is brewed from 100% premium Arabica beans. This new coffee is a reflection of customer feedback and wishes for bolder flavours. “Guests liked our previous Dark Roasts for their smoothness and flavour, but given the quality of the beans we source, […] More
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Five Popular Halifax Pubs & Restaurants That Closed In 2020
The year 2020 was tough on us all. It was really tough on the restaurant industry with many closures and restaurant names in the news for potential exposures due to COVID-19. From popular hot spots to waterfront eateries, here are a few highlights of the pubs and restaurants that closed in 2020. More
