Sep 22-28, 2016

Vol. 24, No. 17

Like Nova Scotian wine, The Coast’s annual Wine Guide is a relatively new development worth getting to know. And like NS grapes, this year’s edition, a blend of stories put together by deputy editor Allison Saunders, is probably the best ever.

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City

Who will Save Young Avenue and what will be left of it?

Council's lack of action in saving south end heritage properties leaves some residents frustrated.

By Kieran Leavitt
Sep 22, 2016
News

Savage and MacPherson face off at public forum

Highlights from Tuesday's mayoral debate.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 28, 2016
News

15 questions with District 5 candidate Tim Rissesco

“We need to build and continue to grow our communities for all demographics and income levels.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 22, 2016
News

HRM reaches $3.6-million settlement for St. Patrick’s-Alexandra

Council asks for staff report on using money towards improving North Memorial library.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 22, 2016
News

Development problems dominate Peninsula North candidates forum

Council hopefuls describe their plans to keep District 8 from falling apart.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 27, 2016
News

15 questions with District 7 candidate Dominick Desjardins

“With over 15 years combined under my opponents, we need a new voice.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 22, 2016
News

Halifax’s housing costs remain (relatively) affordable

Be glad you’re not house shopping in Toronto

By Tyler Batten
Sep 22, 2016
News

The fight for Bedford Basin West

All the candidates and issues facing District 10 this election.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 27, 2016
News

15 questions with District 8 candidate Brenden Sommerhalder

“When people are worried that they won’t be able to afford to live in their neighbourhood...it’s a critical problem.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 22, 2016
News

15 questions with District 9 candidate Shawn Cleary

“I promise not to implement major programs like snow clearing without public consultation.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 23, 2016
News

15 questions with District 5 candidate Ned Milburn

“There is a Japanese saying...‘Regret doesn't move us forward.’”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 24, 2016
News

15 questions with District 5 candidate Kate Watson

“I really believe that first-person knowledge is necessary when figuring out how to make transit better.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 25, 2016
News

15 questions with District 8 candidate Anthony Kawalski

“Time for a revolution in common sense, adherence to rules and abandonment of the sense of entitlement here.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 24, 2016
News

The race for Waverley—Fall River—Musquodoboit Valley

All the candidates and issues facing District 1 this election.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 27, 2016
News

Some asshole keeps making bomb threats

Police respond to five threats overnight at universities, library and airport.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 25, 2016
News

15 questions with District 13 councillor Matt Whitman

“Residents can count on me to speak up and speak out.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 25, 2016
News

Poverty issues takes centre stage at Dartmouth Centre forum

Seven of the eight candidates battling for District 5 talk food security and affordable housing.

By Chris Muise
Sep 26, 2016
News

15 questions with District 6 candidate Carlos Beals

“Right now, on a municipal level we are not addressing [violence and crime] sufficiently.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 26, 2016
News

The battle for Middle/Upper Sackville—Beaver Bank—Lucasville

All the candidates and issues facing District 14 this election.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 28, 2016
News

North End Community Health Centre gets a new home on Gottingen Street

Province offers a longterm lease on property to replace health organization’s aging headquarters.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 26, 2016
News

15 questions with District 12 candidate Scott Guthrie

“We can't talk enough about waste management. Let's stay a world leader in this area!”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 27, 2016
News

15 questions with District 14 candidate Kevin Copley

“I’m ready to hit the ground running in October.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 27, 2016
News

15 questions with District 10 councillor Russell Walker

“I want to be assured that we always keep a balanced budget and pay down the debt.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 28, 2016
News

15 questions with District 1 candidate Trevor Lawson

“Rural areas of HRM have become increasingly disconnected from the urban core.”

By Jacob Boon
Sep 28, 2016
News

Rally to stop the deportation of Fliss Cramman set for Thursday

The mother of four is currently chained to a hospital bed at the Dartmouth General.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 28, 2016
Shoptalk

Sips start here

Take a swig of the Fall Wine Guide

By Allison Saunders
Sep 22, 2016
Shoptalk

Sidestory encourages honest, meaningful storytelling

Local app alert.

By Kyle Shaw
Sep 22, 2016
Shoptalk

Cape and Cowl celebrates two years in Sackville

A Q+A with owner shop owner and activist, Jay Roy

By Allison Saunders
Sep 28, 2016
Opinion

Letters to the editor, September 22, 2016

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Sep 22, 2016
Opinion

Take a well-earned bow, Atlantic Fringe Festival

The local theatre festival once again caught lightning in a bottle.

By Alison House
Sep 22, 2016
Opinion

Equity educators are often the ones in need of education

Responding to “The struggles of a Muslim woman of colour in Halifax.”

By Mary MacDonald
Sep 26, 2016
Opinion

When your race is a passport to all the best freedoms

Don't get angry when someone brings up white privilege.

By Cindy Littlefair
Sep 22, 2016
Environment

SCIENCE MATTERS: Carbon dioxide: Pollutant or plant food?

By David Suzuki
Sep 22, 2016

Arts & Culture

15 years of Mocean in motion

The dance company reaches an anniversary about persistence, perseverance and dedication.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 22, 2016
Arts & Culture

The other mother of dragons

Paula Fairfield is a big deal in Westeros, but she hasn’t forgotten her east coast roots.

By Michael Lake
Sep 22, 2016
Arts & Culture

Mocean’s early days

Mocean Dance's five founders set up a company built to last

By Stephanie Johns
Sep 22, 2016
Music

Ten cool ways to rock the weekend

From ice-cold NHL hockey, to dance performances, to Prismatic Arts offerings, we have your weekend booked!

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 22, 2016
Music

Move 'n’ groove with Hopscotch

This weekend, get your hip-hop fill thanks to this urban arts celebration.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 28, 2016
Comics

Welcome to Hellifax

By Tim Carpenter and Jordyn F. Bochon
Sep 22, 2016

Drink

NSCC raises a class

NSCC’s Kingstec campus invests in the next generation of Nova Scotia wine makers.

By Ashley Corbett
Sep 22, 2016
Drink

Viticulture shock

With the help of Dalhousie’s Sean Myles, Warner Vineyards has become a breeding ground for new, innovative grapes varietals.

By Melissa Buote
Sep 22, 2016
Drink

Warner Vineyards—Nova Scotia's grape god

The province’s largest indie grape grower, Warner Vineyards, is growing the industry, one vine at a time.

By Melissa Buote
Sep 22, 2016
Drink

Message in a bottle: 5 wine picks from local experts

The bar scene’s trustworthy wine experts weigh in on what you should be drinking right now.

By Allison Saunders
Sep 22, 2016
Drink

The Wine Lover's Guide to Atlantic Canada reads between the vines

Moria Peters and Craig Pinhey team up to write an ode to the region’s winemaking industry.

By Morgan Mullin
Sep 22, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Escape confinement, Gemini

By Rob Brezsny
Sep 22, 2016
Savage Love

Ready to date, now what?

Whether you’re a twentysomething teacher or closeted 64-year-old gay man, it’s totally possible! Dan shows you how.

By Dan Savage
Sep 22, 2016

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