May 26 - Jun 1, 2016

Vol. 23, No. 52

The Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus cheekily says experimental music died in 1974 when an EM book “negated the genre by defining its limits." But artistic innovation only reads The Coast, especially this week’s OBEY guide, so it’s OK.

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City

The underdog Dominick Desjardins

A rookie to municipal politics, the Halifax South Downtown candidate wants big changes at city hall.

By Jacob Boon
May 26, 2016
City

Sue Uteck to battle Waye Mason for Halifax South Downtown

The former councillor has some choice words for her replacement ahead of October's election.

By Jacob Boon
May 26, 2016
City

It's time to take action on smarter urban development

The Action Group for Better Architecture in Nova Scotia wants to improve how HRM is being built.

By Mitchell Mullen
May 26, 2016
City

Matt Whitman’s big mouth keeps getting him into trouble

Another complaint has been made about the deputy mayor's social media use.

By Jacob Boon
Jun 1, 2016
News

Low-income bus passes arriving in HRM by September

Newly-proposed bylaw will also give refugees free use of Halifax Transit for one year.

By Jacob Boon
May 27, 2016
Shoptalk

Hooked brings smart seafood to Halifax

Sustainable, small-scale fish headed for Charles Street

By Allison Saunders
May 26, 2016
Shoptalk

Get your butt to the Happy Hour Makers Market

Things to buy, things to drink

By Allison Saunders
May 27, 2016
Shoptalk

Plunge into summer with Mëda Swim

The local bathing suit line is all about body positivity

By Allison Saunders
May 29, 2016
Shoptalk

Kara's Urban Day Spa debuts gender-neutral pricing

"Why should you pay $20 more for being a woman?”

By Jade Nauss
May 30, 2016
Shoptalk

Cast your vote in Best of Halifax 2016

The polls are open for our annual readers' choice awards

By Allison Saunders
Jun 1, 2016
Shoptalk

Cedar Festival kicks off tomorrow

The annual festival is pumped about its 10th anniversary celebrations

By Michelle Cameron
Jun 1, 2016
Opinion

Public transit should be free

Let's get those cars off the road and put more money back into the pockets of working people.

By Gabriel Enxuga
May 26, 2016
Environment

SCIENCE MATTERS: Grassy Narrows' fight for clean water is a struggle for environmental justice

By David Suzuki
May 26, 2016

Arts & Culture

Christy Ann Conlin makes a spirited return with The Memento

Haunting story is her first novel since Heave, 14 years ago.

By Tara Thorne
May 26, 2016
Arts & Culture

Art In Fest finds its range

Even babies can enjoy the Khyber's performance art series.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Arts & Culture

Art In Fest finds its range

Even babies can enjoy the Khyber's performance art series.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

James Ehnes wants to play for you

The violin virtuoso’s 40th birthday present is a national tour.

By Brennan McCracken
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Welcome to OBEY Convention

“We’re interested in pushing human consciousness.”

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Check out Alienation bringing punk to the library

Dartmouth's hardcore band is focused on frustration.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Mykki Blanco, Coast cover grrl

The activist underground hip-hop star changes everything.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Joshua Abrams takes jazz in all sorts of different directions

The Chicago composer plays with a world of instruments.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Techno with DJ Kaz_Kandy

Former Haligonian returns to unleash the freak.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Brave Radar's minimalist pop

The four-member band is an indie fixture in Montreal.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

The EverySeeker Symposium debuts

There’s lots to talk about at OBEY’s music lecture series.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Marie Davidson, electro poet

Dig bilingual spoken word set to the sounds of '80s films.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Peerless avant-garde music from Zs

The experimental band is trying to be clear, not outrageous.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Cultural Festivals

Fall in—your complete guide to OBEY Convention is here

Get ready for this weekend's fiesta of outsider music + art.

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Music

You even dance, bro? Watch this photo montage of The Jam

Halifax's north end dance party celebrates its second anniversary on June 17

By Adria Young
May 26, 2016
Music

12 ways to have an awesome weekend

OBEY Convention, roller derby, monster trucks and loads more!

By Lewis Rendell
May 26, 2016
Music

Top 12 ways to rock the weekend

Queer comedy, Oceans Week, superhero art and more!

By Morgan Mullin
Jun 2, 2016

Food

Feed it forward

A new organization aims to reduce food waste by finding new homes urban edibles and forgotten foods.

By Tyler LeBlanc
May 26, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Feed your soul, Scorpio

By Rob Brezsny
May 26, 2016
Savage Love

Playing identity cards

How do I refer to my abusive ex, who transitioned after our breakup? And how do I deal with my bf’s super-straight friends?

By Dan Savage
May 26, 2016

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