Gambling with Nova Scotia’s future

Gambling with Nova Scotia’s future

Nova Scotia is at a crossroads. COVID exposed the limited benefits of casinos and VLTs, but sports bets and a new Halifax casino beckon. Our path forward rides on whether Tim Houston’s government sees gambling as a health issue or a money maker. By Rob Csernyik

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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia over the January 15-16 weekend

COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia over the January 15-16 weekend

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Making peace with two years of COVID

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Halifax engineer questions province's $1,250+ HEPA filter purchase

By Lyndsay Armstrong

Nova Scotia daycare costs reduced

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Arts + Music

Beyond Van Gough arrives at the Halifax Convention Centre February 11.

Two buzzy Van Gough exhibits coming to Halifax

By Morgan Mullin

Halifax’s Jody Upshaw and Thrillah take over the Euphoria season two premiere

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It's time to buckle down on COVID compliance so Conway The Machine can play Halifax in February 2022

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Three weird things to watch online in 2022—since you’ve already streamed everything else during COVID

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Best of Halifax 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards results

Best of Halifax 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards results

Voted by Halifax, written by Team Coast

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The community fridge currently has an open call out to local artists willing to donate their time to decorate the fridge.

Halifax’s first community fridge to combat food insecurity and stigma

By Victoria Walton

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Your horoscope for the week January 13-19

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Your horoscope for the week January 6-12, 2022

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