Lis van Berkel

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City

Saying farewell to Jane Kansas

The beloved Halifax journalist died December 18. Now her best friend shares a tribute to help us all let her go.

By Lis van Berkel
Dec 22, 2022

Tags: City, Obituary
News

Citizen Leslie

Former north end legal aid attorney Megan Leslie is an improbable Member of Parliament: a committed community activist who doesn’t see her career in politics as her goal in life.

By Lis van Berkel
Sep 9, 2010

Tags: News, longreads, Canada
Environment

Going green?

Green burial options in Nova Scotia are nonexistent Cemeteries leach metals and formaldehyde. What else can we do?

By Lis van Berkel
Mar 6, 2008

Tags: Environment, longreads, Green Halifax
News

Sleazy money

Last year, the province made $93.3 million in revenue from video lottery terminals. Says Debbie Langille, “Everything we’re hearing about ‘responsible gambling’ is bullshit.”

By Lis van Berkel
Dec 13, 2007

Tags: News, longreads, Nova Scotia
Cultural Festivals

The march of progress

What started as edgy activist demonstrations have become mainstream tourist attractions. So why bother having pride parades anymore?

By Lis van Berkel
Jul 19, 2007

Tags: Cultural Festivals, longreads, Halifax Pride

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