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in Food & DrinkSalmonella 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
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Australians Rejoice At $50/lb Live Christmas Lobster
With Dumping Day occurring only weeks ago, you can now pick up your favourite Nova Scotia crustaceans for around $8 per pound on the roadside. As Christmas Day nears, many of us are thinking of cooking up a lobster feast for our bubbles of ten. At $8 per pound, it’s not that bad of a […] More
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This Annapolis Valley House For Sale Comes With Its Very Own Vineyard
Imagine stepping out on the patio of your beautiful home and taking in the view of your very own vineyard. The opportunity now exists in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Located just minutes from popular tourist hot spots like Luckett’s Vineyards and Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, there is a home for sale that will […] More
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Nova Scotia Employees Left Out After Sobeys Introduces New Lockdown Bonus
Nova Scotians are once again listening to warnings of stay home and avoid shopping except for essentials. Bars and restaurants are closed except for takeout in many areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County. These residents can’t gather in groups larger than five. The Atlantic Bubble is no more. Days are reminiscent of […] More
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Back To Take Out – Nova Scotia’s Restaurant Association Recommends Temporary Closing Of Establishments
The Restaurants Association of Nova Scotia has reportedly recommended their membership in the Halifax area close their dine-in businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is reportedly for two weeks. Many restaurants will be switching to a take-out service to serve customers. There will be a COVID-19 briefing today at 3:00PM with Dr. Robert […] More
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Today Is Your Last Chance To Get Awesome Rewards From This Local Halifax Pub
Finbars Irish Pub, a restaurant with a loyal following in Bedford, Nova Scotia is offering you a chance to support their local business and be rewarded in a major way. You need to act quickly, because time is running out. Finbars needs all the help and safely spaced seats it can get during the COVID-19 […] More
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Here Are Dr. Strang’s Tips For Having A Safe Thanksgiving Gathering
Thanksgiving celebrations are most definitely going to look different in 2020. Dr. Strang and the government are reminding Nova Scotians of the current public health measures as we get ready to put our turkeys in the oven. Nova Scotians are being encouraged to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends that are in their consistent group […] More
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Here’s How To Make Your Own Beep Drink At Home In 12 Minutes
Beep was created by Nova Scotia’s Farmer’s Dairy in the 1960’s and found its way into lunch boxes far and wide. Beep was discontinued in March 2010 and revived in 2012 as a summertime drink until being taken off the shelves again in 2015. We scoured the internet and found this recipe by Marie Porter […] More
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Halifax Burger Week Is Back And You Can Support Local Restaurants – It’s Going To Be Better Than Ever
Get ready for 10 days of enjoying the best burgers the city has to offer! Halifax Burger Week is back after being postponed for six months. The celebration of burgers, which raises money for Feed Nova Scotia while supporting local restaurants, runs for 10 days in October. It all begins Thursday, October 22 and runs […] More
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Sobeys Brings Curbside Pick Up To Nova Scotia With Launch Of Voilà
Sobeys has announced it’s expanding its e-commerce offering to Atlantic Canadians with the launch of Voilà by Sobeys Curbside Pickup. It is now available at three Sobeys store locations in the province. Sobey’s says its new service offers a freshness guarantee and products at affordable prices with no hidden fees. Orders are assembled with the assistance […] More
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Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Back At Starbucks Earlier Than Ever – Fall Has Unofficially Arrived
Fall is in the air at Starbucks! After teasing customers for the last week on social media, pumpkin themed drinks are back. Their Pumpkin Spice Latte has never been available this early before and you can once again pick up their Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. Starbucks even launched a toll-free number and encouraged Canadians and […] More
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Here’s How You Can Score Free Popcorn At Cineplex For The Remainder Of August
Have you returned to Cineplex since it reopened? They have some very strict measures in place to make it one of the safest environments to watch a movie. Read more: Many Cineplex Cinemas in Nova Scotia To Open July 3 – Important Details On What To Expect Cineplex has been playing a lot of classic […] More
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Hit Up Your Local Tim Hortons, Today Is Camp Day – Here’s What’s Different This Year
Be sure to stop by your local Tim Hortons today to buy your morning and afternoon coffee or iced coffee. It’s their famous Camp Day. “Camp Day is one of my favourite days of the year because we get to show Tim Hortons guests how much their donation means to us as well as how far a […] More
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This New Open Air Bar Is Halifax’s Best Place To Watch The NHL Playoffs
Halifax has a lot of options when it comes to watching sports and warming up before the big game at Scotiabank Centre. The doors to the arena have been closed for months because of gathering limits and some are starting to miss watching live sports. If you’re looking for a safe place to visit during […] More
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Salmonella Alert: Do Not Eat The Following Onions – Recall Expanded To Include Every Province
The food recall warning issued on August 1, 2020 about onions has been updated to include additional distribution information. The information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) investigation. Recalled is red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions due to possible Salmonella contamination. They were grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California, and imported […] More
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Top 5 New Halifax Beer Gardens & Patios You Need To Check Out This Summer
There are a lot of patios and beer gardens in the Halifax area. These are five of the newest and are must visits this year. From the shores of Bedford Basin, to Downtown Halifax, to hopping the ferry to Dartmouth there is lots to check out. Here is our list of the top 5 new […] More
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McDonald’s Just Majorly Upped Their Rewards Program To Include Free Fries
mmmm… McDonald’s fries! Now the famous restaurant giant is rewarding you with them… for free! McDonald’s Canada has just announced that they are expanding their rewards program to include not only free coffees but their world famous fries! With the current program, you’re rewarded after seven qualifying purchases. The purchase can be any size hot […] More
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Federal Minister Of Small Business Zooms Into Glace Bay For Lunch At Colette’s And TALO Cafébar
In the age of social distancing, Federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng “Zoomed” into Glace Bay, Cape Breton for a virtual lunch date and conversation with Colette’s Family Restaurant and TALO Cafébar. Ng had assistance on the ground from local Member Of Parliament, Mike Kelloway, who took her on […] More
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This Made In Nova Scotia Drink Is Flying Off Liquor Store Shelves – A Must Have For Your Long Weekend
It’s no secret that ready-to-drink beverages like coolers are hot right now. They’re so hot in fact that the NSLC sold $9.4 million worth in June. That’s an 89% increase over June, 2019. Ready for a trip down memory lane? Back in the day of the Dickie-Dee and ice cream truck, bells would ring and […] More
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Watch: Jim Gaffigan Says Halifax Donairs Made Him Sick
In a recent YouTube post American comedian Jim Gaffigan claims that Halifax donairs made him sick. He made the revelation in a preview of his latest recorded comedy special, The Pale Tourist. In it, he says the first thing he did when he landed in Halifax was eat a donair, the second thing he did […] More
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Tim Horton’s Announces It’s Annual Camp Day – Here’s How You Can Support This Year
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps have helped close to 300,000 youth in disadvantaged circumstances change their stories for the better. This year on August 12, Tim Hortons locations from coast to coast will celebrate one of Canada’s favourite fundraisers, Camp Day. All proceeds from sales of hot coffee and this year for the first time iced […] More
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$1 Ice Cream Cones All Summer Long – Starts Next Week At McDonald’s
To beat the heat, McDonald’s is sweetening their $1 menu offerings. In addition to dollar summer drinks, they’re about to introduce $1 soft-serve ice cream for the entirety of summer! They’re making this deal even better with $2 sundaes as well. This means you will get to choose between hot fudge, caramel and strawberry on […] More
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Starbucks Is Offering Buy-One-Get-One Free Drinks Today!
Anyone who loves a deal, we’ve got one for you! BOGO Thursday is back at Starbucks! Today, July 9 the coffee giant is offering buy-one-get-one free on their handcrafted beverages. This includes their new summer drinks! The offer is valid between 2PM-7PM. To get this offer, simply order a Grande or larger beverage and pay […] More
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New Atlantic Superstore To Be Built Off Larry Uteck Blvd In Halifax
There is a new development being built in the bustling Larry Uteck Blvd. area of West Bedford in Halifax. The project will be anchored by Atlantic Superstore, as well as about 20,000 square feet of essential-needs and other convenience retail offerings. The location is right off Highway 102 in one of the fastest growing high […] More
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Grab A Bite At This Nova Scotia Taco Joint And You Might Think You Were In Mexico
Dartmouth’s famous local taco joint, Lemon Dogs has opened for the season. Lemon Dogs is a tiny seasonal taqueria at 54 Locks Rd. in Dartmouth’s Shubie Park and a must visit if you’re in the region. When they started making tacos in 2015 there were few in Halifax offering hand-made soft-shell corn tortillas along with […] More
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Get Ready To Chill – Summer Drink Days Are Back Next Week At A McDonald’s Near You
Who doesn’t like a cool refreshing beverage when the temperatures are on the rise outside? You can cool off with some of McDonald’s favourites starting at only $1 this Monday, June 29. COVID-19 has delayed the start of Summer Drink Days, but the company is ready to welcome you for a tasty beverage. Starting Monday, […] More
