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Jim David: My Take on……Dining Memories In West End Halifax
Jul 27, 2024 | Business, Latest Issue
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Jim David: My Take On…Sea Smoke Restaurant On Halifax Boardwalk
Jul 14, 2024 | Business
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Jim David: My Take On Nova Scotia Diners And Takeouts In Spring 2024
May 19, 2024 | Arts & Culture
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Jim David: My Take on…Milestones Grill & Bar In Dartmouth
Apr 27, 2024 | Business
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A Walk With E. A. MacLean
Jan 28, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Business
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Alison Strachan: A Chat With Mary Mills, The Energy Force Behind ‘Hodgepodge’ In Lunenburg
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Jim David: My Take On A Tour Of Italy Without Leaving Halifax
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Jordi Morgan Rules Out Halifax Mayoral Bid – Takes Job With National Restaurant Org As Eatery Lobbyist
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Jim David – My Take On Opus Café In Preston, Hwy. 7
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Fawn Restaurant Recognized on National Resto Stage
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