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Most times, in the last few years I wait for a movie to come out on DVD to watch it. I like seeing a movies on the big screen but I’ve come to abhor the experience of going to the theater. The refreshment staff numbingly shuffling the sheeple through the line with the same ole…
I noticed you the moment I walked in. I was instantly drawn to you, you are absolutely goreous and carry yourself so confidently. I could have talked to you the rest of the evening, but you were just getting ready to settle your tab. I hope to see you again soon. —You called me bold
She is the kindest, most gentlest person I know, she loves ALL things and sees that ALL life has value even in the bad people. She’d never hurt a fly but people treat her like shit anyway. She’s funny, smart, beautiful, and she has endured so much and has come so far and people still…
[Image-1] I fucking hate you. You are a subpar human being, and you’ll most likely amount to nothing because you can’t get your fucking shit together. It’s been five fucking years of this bullshit, isn’t it about time you got over it??? ADD. depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, fucking being molested as a kid… There…
When i was just a wee lad, walking 10km to school uphill both ways, i remember how the city (not this one) would, after a significant snow-fall, pull out the industrial snow blower and drive down the curb line and chew up the banks and blow the snow onto the front yards (over the sidewalk).…
[Image-1] To the girl on the 52 who complimented my glasses today- I apologize for my lame reply. I’m always totally thrown off when strangers pay me compliments. What I should have said was, “Thank you so much- I love yours too. I wish I could pull off red like you do!” —Bespectacled and Befuddled
I’m sorry for not replying to your texts. I’m sorry for no explanation. My life became a lot to handle, and though that is not really a valid reason it still happened and I apologize. I really did like you and enjoyed spending time with you. Apparently, I just can’t handle dating, even more so…
Big ‘thank you’s to my lovely neighbours who helped me dig out last week AND this week, even after tackling their own huge driveway ice boulders and frozen cars–you guys are the best! I was able to get my icy driveway cleared and car primed for work thanks to your awesomeness!! Special thanks also to…
I have such a bad memory which is bad but it’s also amazing and terrific which is also bad. I sometimes think back to my childhood and all the amazing adventures I had and all the amazing people I’ve met and that’s when things start going wrong. I can’t remember anything short term but my…
How can you make up all these lies and still be open? I have a piece of paper that isn’t worth a gosh darn and unless I move out West or up North I’ll probably never be able to do anything meaningful and worthwhile with it. I am now 15K in debt with nothing to…
[Image-1] They’ve been calling every Monday to Friday and sometimes on weekends every week of every month for a loooooong time now to offer us more overtime. I hear it everyday. In the morning it’s” Would you like a 2:45 report? Would you like a 3:00 report etc, etc. Then in the afternoon it’s, Would…
I hate my life so much, where it’s going or that should be not going. I lost my job recently for the dumbest reason and while I did have an interview today for a job doing something I know I’ll love and I’m sure I’ll get it but after talking to someone about said interview…
[IMage-1] Hey Police, it was cool of you to save us from those guys that were planning to gun us down in the shopping mall. Thanks! —Still Breathing
in snowy nasty weather on the highway drive when everyone is going 60 or 70 kmh please don’t leave your hazards on as it is really annoying to be behind bright flashing lights for any length of time -we are all going slow for a reason that doesn’t need to be highlighted and made worse…
Dalplex’s gaudy flashing sign on South Street is annoying and unsafe as it is beside a busy entryway and a crosswalk. Sometimes it is better not to be BOLD. —Dalplex driver
[Image-1] this year myself and the majority of my friends are turning 40. I am so sick and tired of hearing ’40 is the new 30′ and ‘you’re only as young as you feel’. Well I feel like shit. My joints ache especially when it rains or snows. I am developing lactose intolerance. I get…
I have a speech impediment that causes me to pronounce certain words like the beloved cartoon character Elmer Fudd. You know, pronouncing R and L sounds like W ones. As fucked up as it is, I’ve been rejected a few times because of this! I went on two dates with a woman I met through…
I read online about some DIY beauty tips. Use baking soda as a natural shampoo! It really clarifies, they said. Does it work? I wondered… Sure, if you want your hair to come out looking like a Brillo pad or a birds nest. Not the look I was particularly trying for…. so I tried another…
Just because I have a penis doesn’t mean I have extra rights. Just because she has a vagina doesn’t mean she is any less deserving or rights or respect. Just because he is being friendly toward you doesn’t mean he is trying to sleep with you. Just because she smiled in your direction on the…
[IMage-1] As it states not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. You are the love of my life, you know it and I know it. Our souls will always be attached even if we aren’t mates. No one will ever understand us the way we do. You always know just…
kudos to Halifax and Dartmouth drivers who so patiently and deftly navigate our ever narrower streets, thanks for keeping our streets humane in our wild winter —VW Driver
A big shoutout to the guy who gave me a ride on his kayak down Barrington this morning. You got me to work and ensured that I didn’t get fired. I owe you a pizza sometime. —Saved ass in winter storm
To the couple I served at the Farmers Market who asked about my septum piercing and flirted outrageously with me: you are both gorgeous and I am still tingling from an encounter that occurred over a year ago. Please run into me again and we can talk. Hopefully I’ll be coherent this time. —Blushing furiously…
I miss having sex with you the most. Not even that, I miss being fucked by you the most. It’s awful. If I knew I could find some balance of still sleeping with you and not falling into it emotionally, I would in a heart beat. You are a bear of a man and I…
Sunday, storm in Halifax; Shoppers Drug Mart closed, Lawtons closed, Superstore closed, Sobeys closed, McDonalds open. You can’t get your medication, but you can get a happy meal. —Angry Haligonian
The other night I was standing outside a certain north end pub waiting for my friend, bouncing around trying to stay warm. I mentioned how fucking terrible the cold was and you gave me your gloves and insisted I keep them. You didn’t tell me your name, and I think you sincerely wanted me to…
To the cops who went to Timberlea to face the unknown and later to the airport late that night: thanks for giving us peace to sleep while you lay awake wondering what if. —Ponyboy
[Image-1] She deserves better. I lost my job recently and my girlfriend has been paying the rent since we moved out and will be paying for it until I find a full-time job, but it seems to hard to find one. I’ve applied to so many places with only two contacting me back. She treats…
I haven’t felt safe walking to work for the past few weeks. At work, we talk about how shitty they are every day. Word is there is only one contractor handling the sidewalks this winter, where in years past there have been many—each responsible for a specific area. The city needs to spur a bit of competition and…
You seem really awesome. And kissing you was a lot of fun. But I have someone, who I made a commitment to. And that means something to me, even if I did fuck up. Maybe if we met at a different time, I wouldn’t be such an asshole and not text you. I’m sorry for…
Dear proprietors of the Lebanese bakery on Agricola: Thank you so much for your kindness. Every evening you put out fresh bags of the most delicious soft pita bread for the needy members of this low income community. This is such a kind gesture and it really helps people. Finding myself currently unemployed, I helped myself to…
[Image-1] I’m glad you enjoyed the cookie, you’re super cute. —Probably this is weird
[Image-1] I should of given a valentine to you. —Hamburger and Wedges Forever
Thanks to your help and kindness I was able to get up North St. on the icy street. You made my day! —Nature Girl
There is a month called June that exists. It’s temperate and sunny. Things are green. For two days during that month comedian Daniel Tosh will come to the city and perform a stand up routine at the Rebecca Cohn (June 11 and 12, 7pm. Tickets $61). The man you may recognize from Tosh.O has dubbed…
So Halifax, with all their infinite wisdom, has decided that snow tires on the buses aren’t worth the investment, and therefore neither is the safety of the ridership. Well, to that, I say that it’s time to have some fun at their expense. There’s still plenty of winter left (and a storm forecast on Friday)…
[Image-1] YES I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN LOTS OF SNOW BUT COME ON HRM IT’S BEEN A WEEK AND I MAIN DRAG CALLED HWY. 7 PLEASE IF YOUR NIT GOING TO CLEAR THIS ICE SO I’LL STILL HAVE MY LIFE PLEASE DO US THE LEAST AND SEND US ONE OF THE ZAMBONI FROM THE RINK…
The “gangster thug” wanna be teenagers and adults I’d like to let you all know you are nothing but useless, stupid, ignorant fuck ups. Your whole lives will be a fuck up. Your mother fucked up when she didn’t spit you out and set it on fire. You waste oxygen. Go fuck off somewhere else,…
Holy cow, thank you for the verbal entertainment. Though you woke us up at 2:30AM there wasn’t a dull moment. And, yes, we think she was trying to make you jealous!!! —Tired amusements
[IMage-1] You are the best thing to ever happen to me. You created a deep spiritual awakening in me and changed my life forever. I am becoming the greatest version of myself because of you. We will travel the world.. live in vans.. sleep in trees and never stop learning. Ilove you with every fiber…
Happy Valentine’s Day to the finest Beebs in all the land! You make my days happier and my heart warmer. I am very lucky to have you in my life and I am looking forward to another year of adventures with you. More mountains, more memories! I love you so much! P.S. Tacooooooos?? —Lil’beebs
Can someone please tell me what the point of the 1-5 item customer service cash register at a certain grocery chain is when staff are instructed to not even enforce it when people come waltzing up with 15 items like they’re some sort of special flower who’s entitled to do whatever the fuck they want.…
[Image-1] Although we wont be spending it together you will be on my mind. You are on my mind everyday though so no new news there. Just wanted to tell you how much I love you and miss you! I can’t wait to spend time with you so I hope that time arrives quickly. My…
Please stop telling people that I broke up with you because you have schizophrenia. I broke up with you because you treated me like garbage. I know that your life is hard, but that does not give you an excuse to refer to me as c**t or b**ch. I know that you have trouble managing…
[Image-1] Every route in the existing Halifax Transit network is changing. Whether that helps or hinders individual riders, remains to be seen. Today the transit authority unveiled its Moving Forward Together plan, which details the changes alongside a colourful new route map. The site unfortunately seems to be missing any sort of trip planner, which…
[Image-1] Submitted to letters@thecoast.ca… I have been living in Halifax for the past five months and until yesterday, I’ve had nothing but good things to say about the city. Back in January I had read an article about Gerry Post who was sharing his opinion on issues he has had with Halifax Transit. I myself…
[Image-1] What the hell kind of city lifts the parking ban when the snow is clearly still impeding road safety? Stop being so affraid of the North End Hipsters who bought homes without parking and use the overnights to get those contractors to actually cut the snow banks and clear intersections so that people can…
Dalhouse should get rid of them gentlemen . The world does not need any more strip mall dentists, maxing out dental plans and ripping you off. They can get a real job like at a muffler & brake shop or selling used cars —ripped off for thousands
…..your sense of self worth and entitlement sickens me. You are so false! Please stay in New York! —Disheartened
Ok, so you wanted a cute little puppy, you got a cute little puppy. Puppy needs to go out to pee at 2:30 am on a frigid February night and rather than put appropriate clothes on, a leash on the dog and venture out in your backyard you instead let the 12 week old puppy…
[Image-1] I love you, and I forgive you. I’m sorry we hurt each other and we can’t be together, but I think our friendship has turned into something beautiful and supportive and warm. You matter to me as much as ever. —Your Loving Ex
[Image-1] Since Friday the media and public have been grasping for the motivations behind a planned mass murder spree that thankfully never came to fruition. The accused shared “dark” imagery online. They were white supremacist neo-Nazies. Depending on who you ask, they were bloodthirsty terrorists or “murderous misfits.” At the very least, they were Columbiners.…
Drunk girls calls and ask my husband to let her in the apartment she’s cold….he says, sorry wrong number. She calls back again five minutes later and says, James, let me in, it’s cold out here…press the button and let me in. lady, this is not an apartment but a residential detached home…. We get…
Ladies, ladies, when did being warm and appropriately dressed for the weather become somehow unfashionable and unsexy? I don’t know how many under dressed girls I see walking around downtown Halifax at night, and it’s starting to drive me crazy! I get it, I was once young and looking to impress young guys at the…
[Image-1] This goes out to almost every store in Halifax. For the love of God, stop giving change back that is not Canadian currency. I don’t care if it’s American quarters, Honduras dimes or British pence—they’re ALL wooden nickels to me, and they’re all worthless crap. And you’re all guilty. I’m tired of coming home…
[Image-1] Dear roommate: I know you’re delightfully unobservant. That’s why I was ecstatic when you left for the weekend to go to Quebec City and you left a pound of bacon in the fridge. I’m now eating the entire thing as a snack, and I know you won’t even notice it’s missing when you come…
Arts and Crafts have assembled a tour of Canada’s finest bearded musicians. Vancouver’s Dan Mangan and Blacksmith, Calgary’s Astral Swans, and Toronto’s Hayden are scruffily heading across the country to perform at the Rebecca Cohn February 18. Multiple Juno Award winner and twice listed Polaris Music Prize listed nominee Mangan has transformed his solo moniker…
What happens when filmmaker Andrea Dorfman, singer Jenn Grant and Coast celebrity canine Beans combine their talents? Best. Dog. Video. Ever. This is Beanyonce’s first starring role, and she couldn’t be happier than sharing it with her bestie Sophie. As you’ll see. Put it on heavy rotation for Valentine’s Day. No One's Gonna Love You…
Whether it’s in the name of love, or self-love, this week would be the time to pay Makenew (2468 Agricola Street) a visit. With Valentine’s on her mind, owner Anna Gilkerson is putting all of her men’s and women’s clothing on for 50 percent off from now until end of day Saturday, February 14 and…
[Image-1] Single and looking to mingle? This year’s Sex+Dating survey had over 500 respondents and only 63% are happy with their current relationship status. So if you’re looking for a dating guide, we’ve got you covered. DATING POOL Over half of this year’s respondents identify as female, and a quarter of all survey-takers are students.…
[Image-1] I am writing to express my frustration with the restrictive nature of the Access-A-Bus-service. This service is offered to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities who seek accessible transportation. My application for an extension for the Access-A-Bus service was initially denied on the grounds that I am “deemed able to utilize the conventional low-floor…
[Image-1] It’s not the worst job. Mike Bolt gets to travel the world with the most historic trophy in hockey as a keeper of the Stanley Cup. On his way to Halifax for Hockey Day in Canada, Bolt took some time to speak with The Coast about lugging around such legendary cargo. Have you been…
[Image-1] Avid players of the blood sport that is politics are busy preparing for the campaign leading to the next federal election, a voting day that’s still months away. Not all are platitude-spouting candidates or party strategists. But each crew—every clique in our political system—has this in common: an agenda. Many business interests, lobby groups,…
[Image-1] No need to worry about making reservations or buying flowers, The Coast went shopping with professional dominatrix Miztress Tia (and a budget of $30) in order to bring you some inexpensive and creative ways to make this Valentine’s Day, if nothing else, unforgettable. When we pitched the idea to her, Miztress Tia immediately suggested…
[Image-1] This advice was unscientifically gathered from men and women ranging from 21 to 49 years old. Some were looking for quick hookups, others a relationship, some both. Whether you want to clean up your profile or give online dating a try, these pointers can help you better navigate today’s virtual meat markets. The Bad…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) How many desires do you have? Take a rough inventory. Identify the experiences you continually seek in your quest to feel relief and pleasure and salvation and love and a sense of meaning. You can also include fantasies that go unfulfilled and dreams that may or may not come…
Marketing Mary Jane The problem with making it harder for medical marijuana producers to advertise their products, as Hilary Beaumont’s story “Pot promos get nipped in the bud by Health Canada” (February 5) describes, is that smells and flavour ARE important. They are created by terpinoids which could be, probably are, an important aspect of…
It is cold. There is too much snow. The temperatures are low enough and the snow banks high enough that I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jake Gyllenhaal chased into the new library by a pack of wolves. Weather like this needs one thing: soup. I Love Pho is a pretty obvious destination for anybody…
Q My 15-year-old son has been watching sadistic porn—and ONLY sadistic porn—for a couple of years. He also tells us (husband and me) that, though he’s not had sex (which he defines as penetration), he’s had oral sex, handjobs, et cetera, and that he didn’t “flash on” violent images at those times. But he says…
CKDU-FM, Atlantic Canada’s most celebrated campus/community radio station, has just turned 30 years old. Opening up the birthday party to the public is a shindig on February 19 at Plan B on Gottingen Street and an exhibit, What’s Left on the Dial: A CKDU Retrospective, on March 2-8 at the Khyber. Last fall, CKDU hired…
In this world, anything can happen. Just ask Neon Dreams, Halifax’s EDM four-piece that recently signed to Atlanta trap god Waka Flocka Flame’s new label, 36Brickhouse. The band’s engineer Corey LeRue hit it off with the rapper at his Halifax show last January. Since then, Neon Dreams has released remixes of Waka’s “50K” and “Hard…
Red City is the sophomore album from City Natives, an ECMA-winning hip-hop crew composed of four Mi’kmaq and Maliseet MCs hailing from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The album dropped at the end of September. Red City features tracks with strong beats, earworm hooks, regional shoutouts and sincere lyrics about getting paid for doing what…
In case you’re like the people in this video and don’t actually know much about Viola Desmond except that you’re currently enjoying a day off thanks to her, you better check this out. Related Stories
Winter in Atlantic Canada is cold, and cruel. It’s late February, and we’re all at the point of questioning why we live here. The answer could be found at The Company House last night, where The Good Lovelies, who travelled from all corners of the country with major flight delays, serenaded two shows in one…
Kids from Halifax are coming out tonight to strut their stuff down a catwalk for the Got A Voice Internet Radio launch party. Local rapper RealEyez is very excited. “We’re mixing a talent show with a fashion show,” she says. She and her agent pal Kayla Borden have been hard at work preparing the show to…
Sarah and Myles conversed a while longer. When Sarah felt distressed she was able to keep herself on stable psychological footing by talking it out. If in stasis she’d probably have let herself jump to the furthest conclusions and plot the most damaging feats for reparations. She’d already be at Gert’s door demanding to see what…
Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio 1658 Market Street, inkwellboutique.ca “The Be Mine card [designed and printed by Inkwell Press] struck a chord with me. Love and friendship are as much a theme of music as they are Valentine’s Day. Despite its impossible finger positions, this card is perfect for the musician in your…
