Donair
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How Halifax’s famous donair fueled one man’s goal to run a marathonAs part of his training, David Wadden trekked to 59 locations to devour the pitas filled with spiced meat, fresh onions and tomatoes (no lettuce!) covered in a sweet sauce.CanadaOct 27
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Alberta bid winner for donair costume says all about provincial pride — and lettuceEdmonton business PrimeTime Donair said it was all about keeping the meat suit from being desecrated by lettuce-rejecting Maritimers.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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Alberta donair costume craze sparks fierce bidding war, fundraiser, premier photo-opInterest over a never-used donair costume being auctioned by the Alberta government pushed the bidding past $16,000 on Friday.TrendingJul 21, 2023
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The Alberta government is selling a donair costume and it’s already fetching top dollarAfter appearing on the Alberta government's auction website on Friday, a donair costume has created widespread fascination and received bids into the thousands of dollars.TrendingJul 19, 2023
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Edmonton restaurant giving free food to those in need, ‘no questions asked’"My faith tells me to give when you are capable of giving," said restaurant co-owner Mohammad Al-Faouri.CanadaJun 8, 2019
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Nova Scotia man devours 19 donairs in an hour, sets unofficial world recordJoel Hansen rang in 2019 by consuming 19 donairs in 60 minutes, unofficially adding himself to the world record book.FeaturesJan 8, 2019
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The donair, Halifax’s official food, now comes as a cupcakeA local bakery has created the unlikely confection to go on sale this Saturday - National Donair Day.CanadaDec 6, 2018
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King of Donair bringing N.S. favourites to western CanadaTraditionally, the donair wrap - a beloved Nova Scotia delicacy consisting of a warm pita piled high with spiced meat, donair sauce and other toppings - has been almost entirely exclusive to the East Coast.CanadaJun 3, 2018
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Think you can finish it? Nova Scotia eatery serves enormous six-pound donairRestaurant owner Justin Ayre said the contest has attracted attention from across the country, and videos documenting attempts have been viewed thousands of times on the shop's Facebook page.CanadaFeb 21, 2018
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80 contestants in Halifax vying for crown in National Donair Day eating contestKing of Donair has 80 contestants competing for the crown, as they see who can scarf down a supreme donair the fastest.EntertainmentDec 8, 2017
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