Oct 22-28, 2015

Vol. 23, No. 21

The Coast always digs Halifax Pop Explosion, what with both of us standing on the shoulders of that ‘90s “next Seattle” music boom. But this year especially—HPX’s 23rd—the fest feels like a perfect way to mark our first post-Harper weekend.

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City

Turmoil at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Provincial agency searches for its fourth CEO since 2013.

By Michael Lightstone
Oct 22, 2015
City

Halifax goes for the jackpot with Trudeau’s election victory

Establishment-defying voters bet on getting with the program.

By Kyle Shaw
Oct 23, 2015
News

Halifax's New Year’s Eve concert will once again be televised

HRM partners with Eastlink to broadcast event at Grand Parade.

By Jacob Boon
Oct 27, 2015
Shoptalk

FIRST LOOK: New Scotland Yard Emporium

After years of (literally) singing Darmouth’s praises, musician Joel Plaskett shows us his business savvy, opening a cafe-salon and record shop hybrid in Dartmouth.

By Michelle Cameron
Oct 22, 2015
Opinion

Letters to the editor, October 22, 2014

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Oct 22, 2015
Opinion

A letter to all first-time voters

The election's over. Now the real work begins.

By Mark Coffin
Oct 22, 2015
Opinion

An open letter to Megan Leslie

Thank you for the inspiration.

By Joy Ciccarelli-Shand
Oct 27, 2015

Arts & Culture

By the Pen of Zeus: HRM seeks new Poet Laureate

By Adria Young
Oct 28, 2015
Cultural Festivals

“People tend to get wild at our gigs”

Black Tiger Sex Machine is a ferocious EDM animal.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Halifax tried to kill Gavin Stephens

The comedian choked on a donair, so he loves this town.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Rich Aucoin

Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

The Dillinger Escape Plan's plan

Metal band happy to set the bar low, so “expect to loathe us.”

By Kevin Hartford
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Jazz Cartier's rising star

The Polaris-longlisted rapper will shine at HPX.

By Brennan McCracken
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Rich Aucoin’s really REALLY big show with the Symphony

Even before it happens, this collaboration is legendary.

By Ryan McNutt
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Dorothea Paas is out of this world

Laughing, joking and baby aliens are vital to the TO band.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Tune in to The Weather Station

"I really like Halifax," says the band’s Tamara Lindeman.

By Kevin Hartford
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Jean Grae

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

We’ll always have Alvvays

The Toronto janglers bring their practical romance to HPX.

By Brennan McCracken
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Steve Maloney and the Wandering Kind

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Energy Slime is a yogurt-based band

BC side project specializes in short, weird, drunk songs.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Halifax Pop Explosion 2015

It's boom time for HPX.

Oct 22, 2015
Cultural Festivals

Jean Grae thrives on creative control

The MC-turned-mogul never stops working.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Music

Photos: Day Two, Halifax Pop Explosion

Coast photographer Lenny Mullins captures night two of the Halifax Pop Explosion

By Adria Young and Lenny Mullins
Oct 22, 2015
Music

Travi$ $cott cancels Halifax Pop Explosion show

Pack your lean back up, Travi$ cancels due to "travel" yeah okay sure

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Music

Review: Day Two, Halifax Pop Explosion

Danced so much last night I changed my shirt three times, yeah that makes sense

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Music

Photos: Day Three, Halifax Pop Explosion

Coast photographer Lenny Mullins captures the third night of HPX

By Adria Young
Oct 23, 2015
Music

Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan at HPX

Coady LeBlanc says the big-ticket act destroyed the Dirty-O in the best way possible

By Coady LeBlanc
Oct 24, 2015
Music

Photos: Day Four, Halifax Pop Explosion

Coast photographer Lenny Mullin's captures Friday's big ticket shows

By Adria Young and Lenny Mullins
Oct 25, 2015
Music

Photos: Day Five, Halifax Pop Explosion

Coast photographer Lenny Mullins captures Saturday, the last night of HPX

By Adria Young and Lenny Mullins
Oct 26, 2015
Music

Playoffs happen live tonight: Bayside Jaguars VS Deep Chaos

Sobey Art Award nominee Lisa Lipton hosts the final game of HOOP DREAMS

By Adria Young
Oct 27, 2015
Music

Review: Rich Aucoin & Purity Ring, Halifax Pop Explosion

Coady LeBlanc loved Saturday night's big acts, ended HPX with a donair

By Coady LeBlanc
Oct 27, 2015
Music

Photo Gallery: Halifax Pop Explosion in 35mm

Coast photographer Kate Giffin takes on local bands at HPX in film and Polaroid

By Adria Young and Kate Giffin
Oct 28, 2015

Restaurant Reviews

Lot Six sense

Gorgeous and ambient, Argyle Street hot-spot Lot Six boasts the city’s best bartenders and an ambitious menu, but hasn’t quite nailed it yet.

By Melissa Buote
Oct 22, 2015

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Get naked, Pisces

By Rob Brezsny
Oct 22, 2015
Savage Love

Happy underpants pervs

One night of Tinder and underwear sales does not a sleazebag make. Plus: Celibate husbands, please stop writing.

By Dan Savage
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Why is it so hard for dog owners to rent in Halifax?

Tough out there for a dog.

By Michelle Cameron
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Where I Work: Jennifer Sinclair

Groomer/co-owner of Down Home Dog Grooming & Canine Comforts.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

How to make your pet an Insta-star

Five tips from a Halifamous puppy-grammer’s mom.

By Allison Saunders
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

A Q&A with Earl Grey

This federal election’s failed four-legged candidate sits down with The Coast.

By Lewis Rendell
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Kate was the picture of health, then she was gone

An unexpected goodbye to an exemplary cat.

By Tara Thorne
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

There’s an app fur that

The best downloads pet owners should have on their phones.

By Lewis Rendell
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Cancer or upset tummy? Check the poo

Health info from an unexpected source.

By Jacob Boon
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Who gets the kids in the divorce?

Breakups are hardest on the pets.

By Adria Young
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Horse majeure

It’s a big job, but someone has to do it. Integrity’s Haven Equine Rescue provides a home for sick and elderly animals.

By Allison Saunders
Oct 22, 2015
Pets

Best Friends share the joy together

Photographer Dylan Chew captures love, and friendship, in his candid photo series.

By Jacob Boon
Oct 22, 2015

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