In such a close-knit community like Halifax, where cafes, restaurants, local shops, and evenings at local watering holes fill our downtime, it’s tough to imagine a vision of the neighbourhood where we’re all confined to our homes. What are we without casual banter, brunch lineups and the ability to pet dogs in the Common? […]
Ashley Corbett
Staff Reporter
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Here’s what you missed at our 5th annual Halifax Oyster Fest
This past weekend on the waterfront, a large white tent hosted thousands of keen oyster enthusiasts for a shucking good time. Over the course of three sessions, Haligonians and visitors alike ate and drank their way through a 3-hour long Maritime party. Songs worthy of a sing-a-long blasted from the tent as guests lined the […]
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24 weeks later: a look at Nova Scotia’s weed industry
On October 17 last year, Canada changed when recreational cannabis became legal. In most provinces, people lined the street outside their neighbourhood cannabis store to get their first taste of constitutional weed. But legalization is about much more than the ability to buy cannabis from a store. Our national identity has shifted: We’re now known […]
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Local products to bring some fresh air to your next sesh
Sue Siri, Drink Mallow Although Sue Siri doesn’t consume cannabis herself, she had an “a-ha” moment when her friend got way too high from eating edibles for the first time. Hearing of this sparked an idea: There’s an opportunity to help people who unintentionally get themselves in this situation. So Siri did extensive research to […]
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Five Nova Scotia brewery newbies
1 Maritime Express Cider Co. Maritime Express, a taproom a cidery located in an old railway hotel, opened in October thanks to Jimi Doidge and Scott Hearn. It serves up a rotating selection of Nova Scotian craft beers as well as the company’s own Annapolis Valley apple ciders, pressed and fermented right underneath the bar’s […]
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Introducing The Coast Cannabis Sessions
The Coast always likes raising awareness around things people consume for fun, whether that’s in print—the annual Beer Guide comes out this week—or IRL with events like Burger Week, Halifax Oyster Festival and the Drink Atlantic cocktail festival. And now that recreational weed is officially on the menu, we are continuing our tradition of enjoyable […]
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One cannabis multi-tool to rule them all
Brett Evans is the inventor of the DoobTool, a multi-tool and cannabis case, which he says is the first of its kind. Among the DoobTool’s 10 tools with 20 different uses are a scent-proof case, a roach clip and a grinder card. The sleek $39.99 gizmo launched in September 2018, about a month before legalization, […]
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Students call for Dalhousie interim president to resign
A group of about 20 Dalhousie students protested Monday afternoon at the welcome reception for the university’s new interim president and vice-chancellor, Peter MacKinnon. In a press release, the group of students say they don’t believe MacKinnon’s appointment was made with the university’s best interests in mind. “We feel the interests of faculty and students, […]
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Carlos Bonilla’s time to shine
“You know, the beauty of being a chef is that you get to touch on a lot of things,” says Carlos Bonilla. “Everything that I’ve done is because I love this business. Anything that can help you grow in the business, and help you get better, is just a plus.” Bonilla is the head chef […]
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10 ways to re-allocate your secret Santa funds
1. Adsum House This shelter houses up to 80 women and children daily, providing safety, warmth and security to those in need. Adsum House has set up an online “shop” for the holidays, where donors can buy specific items such as “a robe, slippers and PJs for a woman at Adsum.” Starting at $25, these […]
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Thirty years of magic at The Black Market
The Black Market Boutique claims its own corner of the city boldly. The rainbow paint outside the Grafton Street shop can be seen from afar, drawing curious eyes to its doorstep. Inside, the boutique overflows with jewellery, incense, home decor and funky clothing sourced from around the world. It’s a downtown icon for shoppers of […]
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“Beer is supposed to bring us together”
Guided beer tastings with Stephen Beaumont Sunday, September 30 Stillwell, 1672 Barrington Street 12-2pm $46, eventbrite.ca It’s the middle of winter in Finland, and Stephen Beaumont steps out from a sauna room a few hundred kilometres north of Helsinki. He sits down to try some fresh sahti beer, a traditional brew indigenous to the country. […]