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Happy Groundhog Day! As many people know, today is the day we wait to see whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow. Tradition says winter will continue for six more weeks if so. If you want to keep track here in Nova Scotia, you'll be happy to...

People who have never been to Nova Scotia probably don’t realize how popular pepperoni is in this province. Not just any pepperoni, mind you, but Brothers-style pepperoni. It can be found in pubs, pizza shops, delis and grocery stores....

February is a good month to snuggle up and read the newest title in your favorite mystery series.  Or, if you are lucky enough to travel south, take one to the beach with you!

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Tempo is one of those places in Halifax that I’ve walked past many times but have never gone in there for a meal, with the exception of last Burger Week. When I visited during BW I wasn’t super impressed with the burger that they were...

I bought a ukulele after a week of watching Adventure Time videos with my son. Such is the power of kids' cartoons. SOME kids' cartoons, I hasten to add. Many are terrible. Caillou, I'm...

Early on in Nguyen’s debut novel, The Sympathizer, our conflicted protagonist recalls himself as a teenager, masturbating with the aid of a dead...

If you wander the shelves in the library you can come across so many unique books. I wanted to share some of the really interesting formats and styles that I have found along the way.

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When a recipe calls for a small amount of sour cream I feel my shoulders slump.  For me the thought of having to buy a container of sour cream for 2 tablespoons or even a cup seems like a such a waste; there’s always some...

By Kevin Harrison

Whatever your feelings towards Kanye West, it is clear that he is a heavy weight in the music industry. Ever since he came out with his sophomore album, ‘The College Dropout” over ten years ago, West...

The culinary arts have never been my forte. I consider putting together a basic casserole to be a great personal achievement. In an effort to improve my beginner-level cooking skills, I have assembled a list of cookbooks that are great for a...