Lifelong poverty I am one of the poor who will never be able to afford a computer/laptop/internet service. I was born into poverty during a majority federal Conservative government in power, who made my single mother and me live on a monthly cheque which they would not increase with the cost of living, the price […]
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A stadium is necessary for Halifax growth
[Image-1] It’s a perennial debate that has weighed on the minds of city council and Haligonians alike since the early 1980s when the ill-fated Atlantic Schooners came close to playing professional football in the city. The idea of building a 20,000-seat stadium somewhere in the Halifax Regional Municipality has been embraced by some and loathed by […]
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From the Editor
Keeping track of all the money the film business brings into the province would be impossible. In 2001, K-19: The Widowmaker was shooting in Halifax, and one of my side gigs was doing occasional reporting for People magazine. When the celebrity rumour mill said Harrison Ford was up to something salacious, I got the call […]
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LMAO: Halifax’s comedy scene is small but powerful
[Image-1] The Halifax comedy scene is a small but mighty force. It may seem elusive from the outside, but it’s far from it. Comedy here is stupidly accessible, to the point where it seems you can’t eat an Ace Burger anywhere without being part of a comedy show. You just need to find the circles […]
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Letters to the editor, April 16, 2015
Work it Ainslie, about your job search: I feel your pain but you missed a golden opportunity (“Looking for work is a full-time job,” Voice of the City by Ainslie Moss, April 9). You had the attention of The Coast’s, what, 70,000-plus readers and you didn’t tell us what you do! Me, I’m an HR […]
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Political calculus and the film tax credit cut
Dear Nova Scotia Liberal Party, My name is Ryan Campbell. I’m a young (28) professional, my field is software development, and I’m a proud Nova Scotian and will remain so until the end of my days. I’m writing you a letter—an open letter, which I freely admit is written with the intent of embarrassing you, […]
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The Ivany Report perspective on the film tax credit cut
Dear premier Stephen McNeil and finance minister Diana Whalen, I want to congratulate you on developing and presenting a difficult budget. As a former Commissioner of ONE Nova Scotia (aka the Ivany Commission), I know all too well the financial and demographic challenges of this province. Hard decisions need to be made and new directions […]
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A response from the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is home to over 200 vendors of all different nationalities and backgrounds, selling a variety of unique products. Our vendors are farmers, artisans, bakers and chefs who grow, produce and create what they sell. We value all of our vendors and we have been working hard with them to create […]
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The Seaport Market and the problem of “authentic Maritime culture”
[Image-1] Update: Hines has published an update about this Voice of the City submission on his own blog. For added context, we’ve added a relevant passage from that post below in italics. The rest of his original Voice submission follows. “First of all, I wish to apologize to the Port Authority for potentially implying that […]
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With online dating, you get what you pay for
[Image-1] With the advent of technology, you can now flirt, proposition or even make plans to meet someone from the comfort of your home, your car and if you are really short on time, while you are relieving yourself. Progress at its finest. There are plenty of dating sites out there, but if you want […]
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Looking for work can be a full-time job
[Image-1] It starts, at least for me, the night after I send off my cover letter and CV. I rest my head on my pillow and—even though I know I shouldn’t, and I tell myself to stop—I can’t help but begin fantasizing about what my life would look like if I actually got the job. […]
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A response from the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is home to over 200 vendors of all different nationalities and backgrounds, selling a variety of unique products. Our vendors are farmers, artisans, bakers and chefs who grow, produce and create what they sell. We value all of our vendors and we have been working hard with them to create […]