[Image-1] Looks like the critics were wrong in thinking John Risley doesn’t know anything about the film industry.
 Last week, the Clearwater seafood baron let loose on Nova Scotia’s film tax credit system. According to Risley, the soon-to-be-slashed fund is nucking futs. But in all that chitinous tough talk Risley failed (or forgot) to mention […]
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Rich little prince doesn’t want to share his free money
[Image-1] John Risley is a “high profile Nova Scotia businessman.” That means he’s better than you; his opinion worth more than yours. So no wonder he gets ample room to stretch his crab legs over at the CBC and masticate away about the film industry’s beset-upon tax credit. “It is an absolute nonsense,” Risley told […]
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Students occupying finance minister’s office
[Image-1] Boy, that budget really hit a nerve, huh? In the avalanche of discussions that’s swirled about cuts to the province’s film tax credit, changes made by the Liberals to Nova Scotia’s university system received fewer headlines. Their impact hasn’t gone unnoticed it seems, as student groups today assembled at finance minister Diana Whalen’s constituency […]
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Just about everyone hates the new provincial budget
[Image-1] Yesterday, the Liberals capped off the worst winter in Nova Scotia’s recent history by dumping another load on the province that sure as shootin’ wasn’t snow.

The government unveiled this year’s budget, and Nova Scotia is expecting a $97-million deficit this year with total expenses topping out at a little over $10 billion. Given that […]
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Morning glory: breakfasts snacks under $7
Homemade Pop Tart Feed your nostalgic cravings with Anchored’s flaky and filled take on the Kellogg’s Pop-Tart. Sweet and savoury options have included pancetta and swiss, apricot and sweet cream, but you’re looking at a classic cherry jam. Anchored Espresso Bar and Toastery, 6451 Quinpool Road Fruit smoothie Here’s more evidence that mom always knows […]
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Give me all the bacon and eggs you have
Starfresh Modern Diner 20 Wright Avenue Dish: Plate Breakfast Served: Monday-Friday, 6:30-11am Price: $5.95 Medium coffee: $1.50 After years catering for TV and film, Lisa Barry knows how to keep people well-fuelled. Her little Burnside diner arrived on the scene just before Christmas, offering home-cooked eats and in-house baked goods to the hardworking business park […]
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Kink on the cheap
[Image-1] No need to worry about making reservations or buying flowers, The Coast went shopping with professional dominatrix Miztress Tia (and a budget of $30) in order to bring you some inexpensive and creative ways to make this Valentine’s Day, if nothing else, unforgettable. When we pitched the idea to her, Miztress Tia immediately suggested […]
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Council review: Garbage monopoly averted
[Image-1] This week’s meeting of Halifax Regional Council was already rescheduled after Tuesday’s moderate snowstorm. Prior commitments on Wednesday meant when the meeting did happen it was considerable shortened. As such, the public will have to wait to hear discussions on stray livestock escaping from farms, cost-sharing bridge repairs, campaign finance reform, strengthening our African […]
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How to mend your spending habits
“A resolution without a plan is really just a wish,” she says. “Everyone needs a plan for how their money gets spent, because the money is going to get spent, regardless if you plan to spend it or not.” Trustee in bankruptcy and debt professional Leanne Salyzyn doesn’t like to use the word budget, but […]
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Tis the season at city council
[Image-1] “The councillor’s heart is in the right place. I think this isn’t the spot for action.” —Darren Fisher “I wasn’t part of what happened in the past. I am part of what this council does in the future.” —Steve Craig ”Was that something we discussed while I was out?” —Mayor Savage NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS […]
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NDP government: Real change for a change?
Originally published at The Halifax Media Co-op, a project of the Dominion News Co-operative. Republished with consent. Darrell Dexter seemed to be enjoying himself Thursday as he addressed his newly expanded NDP caucus. “This frivolity has got to stop,” the smiling premier-designate told caucus members who only moments before had been laughing, shaking hands and […]
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How to live for free all summer
It’s summertime and the spending’s easy. The temptations of big-name concerts, eating out, weekend getaways and cooling off with an ice cold beer—or more likely, beers—on a patio, are even harder to resist when the sunshiny weather has got you giddy. When you haven’t got much to work with, you’ve got to decide what’s worth […]