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Something in the air 71
Thirteen years ago, Chebucto Community Net was one of the first groups to connect Halifax to the mysterious new “internet.” Now, with a bold new plan to provide cheap city-wide wi-fi, they want to turn Halifax into a wireless wonderland.
by Lis van Berkel | Aug 3, 2006
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The green mile
A new plan for downtown Halifax includes a “green corridor” stretching from the harbour to Citadel Hill. Lis van Berkel reports.
by Lis van Berkel | Jun 22, 2006
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Hot hot heat 1
Four new Creighton Street townhouses will draw heat from a geothermal system. Lis van Berkel warms up to the idea.
by Lis van Berkel | Jan 12, 2006
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Cat came back
The danger when the fence between cats and dogs comes down.
by Lis van Berkel | Oct 2, 2003
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Rita education 1
As a retrospective opens at the Centre for Art Tapes, Halifax artist Rita McKeough looks back on a career both figuratively and literally big.
by Lis van Berkel | Jul 20, 2006
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Citizen Leslie 8
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
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Going green? 1
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
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Sleazy money 5
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
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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
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Outdoor swim guide 1
Thanks to the sewage, you can’t swim in the Harbour. No biggie, there are still plenty of ways to cool off. So wade in and get your toes wet with The Coast’s guide to Metro Halifax’s finest lakes and ponds.
by Lis van Berkel | Jun 14, 2007
