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So, why is everyone watching dystopic films right now?

A bleak sci-fi flick isn't an information source—but if it's your emotional release, you're not alone.

By Steve Gow

How to get your farmers' market fix during the lockdown

By Christine Oreskovich 04.03.20

Parks, beaches and trails are still definitely closed

By Caora McKenna 04.03.20

Federal wage subsidy helps Bedford pizza place rehire staff

By Matt Stickland 04.02.20

Voice of the city: Making the case for play 1

School won't be back in session until at least May 1, so Crystal Watson says "let your kids rediscover what was normal: leave them alone and let them play."

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The Coast postpones Burger Week to June 2020

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Six ways to broaden your mind wider than social distance requirements

Your body might be atrophying on the couch but your brain doesn't have to.

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East Coast Music Awards get COVID-cancelled

By Morgan Mullin 03.17.20

Junos cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

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So, why is everyone watching dystopic films right now?

A bleak sci-fi flick isn't an information source—but if it's your emotional release, you're not alone.

By Steve Gow

Here's everyone who won at Theatre Nova Scotia's Merritt Awards this week

By Morgan Mullin 04.01.20

Now's the time to start a socially distant, low-maintenance book club

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A bleak sci-fi flick isn't an information source—but if it's your emotional release, you're not alone.

School won't be back in session until at least May 1, so Crystal Watson says "let your kids rediscover what was normal: leave them alone and let them play."

What's open, who's delivering and where you can pick up local groceries.

@ Fairview Family Resource Centre

On March 6 I...

I can barely believe that...

Your body might be atrophying on the couch but your brain doesn't have to.

@ The Butcher's Block Pub & Eatery

A bleak sci-fi flick isn't an information source—but if it's your emotional release, you're not alone.

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