While attending post-secondary school in New York, Chris and Greg Mitchell were surprised to learn that many of their schoolmates didn’t realize Indigenous peoples still lived in North America. “A lot of them think Native Americans are extinct,” says Greg. “Most people think it’s, you know, the Hollywood idea—big feather headdresses and stuff,” adds Chris. […]
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Hidden Haligonians: Nathan DeLuca
Nathan DeLuca started off cosplaying just for fun, making appearances at nearby geek gatherings such as Hal-Con and Animaritime. These days, most of his time is spent travelling to conventions and crafting costumes. “I just really liked being a nerd, I guess,” DeLuca says of his initial interest in cosplay. On top of that, making […]
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The entrepreneurial advantage of webcam work
[Image-1] Leslie Greening isn’t your typical webcam model. Unlike the millions of one-sided setups in pop-up ads the internet over, Greening’s job as a “cam-panion” is a two-way street, on which she and her clients can watch each other. The Dartmouth resident started working for her Toronto friend’s new wewatchyoucam.com website back in June, after […]
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All of your biggest relationship regrets
It can be tough not to get caught up in the things (or people) we should’ve, could’ve, would’ve done, but didn’t. Multiple respondents to this year’s Sex+Dating survey regret breaking up at all, wishing that they’d tried harder or been more honest. “We lived in opposite ends of the city and we were both busy, […]
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Halifax’s weirdest sex dreams
You all have terribly dirty minds and we love you for it. Here’s what readers of our Sex+Dating survey told us were their weirdest sex dreams. No judgement here. OK—maybe a little judgement, but we still love you. ——— “I was having sex with my roommate/best friend’s new boyfriend while she watched. I do not […]
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What’s the best gift a partner has ever given you?
If you’re still looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your partner, you can always steal an idea from one of these folks. Asked to share your favourite gifts from lovers, readers of our Sex+Dating survey wrote in about both tangible and intangible presents. Judging from the answers, it looks like Haligonians are pretty good […]
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How did you meet your current partner?
Does it come down to fate, Tinder or a combination of the two? When we asked readers “What’s the best way to meet people?” 41 percent of Sex+Dating survey respondents said “through friends,” followed by mutual hobbies/interests and dating apps/sites. In true Halifax fashion, some of you found love at a bar or a music festival. […]
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When did you know it was over?
Relationships sometimes last forever, but, let’s be honest, they usually do not. How does one tell if it’s time to move on? “Every single time my bf starts fucking other girls is a good sign it’s over,” advises one Coast reader. When they cheated was a very common answer for when this year’s Sex + […]
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Home for Colored Children inquiry dealing with the legacy of racism
Former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children are still dealing with ongoing systemic racism and the need to maintain infrastructure and resources, according to a public report from the NSHCC Restorative Inquiry’s governing council of parties. The report includes feedback from sessions held throughout Nova Scotia, in which participants spoke about the […]
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Strengthening live music in Halifax
James Boyle already sees Halifax as a “music city,” but he thinks a live music strategy could help “make it stronger.” “It’s the infrastructure that can change the city into a strong event city—or work towards corroding the reputation we have as an incredible place to visit,” says Boyle, executive director of the Halifax Pop […]
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Matthew Amyotte remembered as inspirational teacher and friend
Meghan Hubley describes Matthew Amyotte as “the funniest person I’ve ever met.” He was “a very, very careful and kind person,” she says. “Intuitive.” Amyotte had been living with a brain tumour for several years when he died on Saturday. It’s a painful loss for people who knew him as well as the theatre community […]
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Water and Bone brings local flare to ramen
Jamie MacAulay has always been a self-proclaimed “ramen nerd.” When a space on Charles Street became available, it only made sense for him to look into opening his own noodle bar. “It’s a really appealing comfort food,” says MacAulay. “It hits all the notes, you know—comforting, warm broth, a nice piece of braised pork and […]
