The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the impact residential schools continue to have on Indigenous communities nationwide. Happening Monday, Sep. 30, NDTR is also Orange Shirt Day, and it coincides with Treaty Day in Nova Scotia on Oct. 1—which marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History […]
Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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Young Halifax renters may have to save for over a decade to buy their first home
A new study from Point2Homes suggests young renters in Halifax will have to save money for over a decade to purchase a starter home at the current average price. The generational study uses data from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census on Canada’s 20 largest cities, as well as real estate data from the Canadian Real Estate […]
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Murdoch Mysteries in Concert is in Halifax this weekend
CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries is as beloved as it is extensive. As the show ramps up for its 18th season, it will also be gracing fans in Halifax with a special evening celebrating the show’s legacy. Murdoch Mysteries in Concert is being held at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on Friday and Saturday Sep. 27 and […]
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Polaris finalists NOBRO ready to take on the Halifax Urban Folk Festival
It’s hard to find a band more passionately liberating than NOBRO. The all-femme punk band from Montreal has risen to prominence throughout the country on the strength of their anthemic debut album, Set Your Pussy Free, released in October 2023. This landed the four-piece a spot on the Polaris Music Prize shortlist for 2024. […]
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This is so punk: Anti-capitalist venue selling bonds to buy its building
Radstorm, Halifax’s space for do-it-yourself music and all-ages shows, is raising money to buy its building. So far, the campaign has been a success. Through a bond program called RadBond, the venue at 2177 Gottingen Street is letting people invest in the future of RadStorm. It’s a move the anti-capitalist non-profit says is necessary […]
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All the winners of the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival
Nearing the end of the 44th annual Atlantic International Film Festival, several films, actors and industry professionals have been presented with awards in celebration. There will also be a special screening of this year’s Best Atlantic Feature, Jason Buxton’s Sharp Corner. Taking place at the Park Lane Cineplex from Sep. 11 to 18, AIFF […]
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Will short-term rental regulations increase Nova Scotia’s housing supply?
Short-term rentals in Nova Scotia, such as Airbnbs, will have to be registered with the province when new regulations come into effect at the end of September—a move the government hopes will create more long-term housing. Announced in a press release from the Nova Scotian government last month, the rules introduced in the Short-term […]
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The provincial government is making it easier for you to get evicted
Tim Houston’s government announced law changes to the Residential Tenancies Act last week that will benefit landlords and make it easier for tenants to lose their homes. New regulations give landlords more flexibility and power in evicting tenants, proposing a shorter timeline for filing an eviction notice for late rent and giving landlords more […]
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Get ready for a full week of folk music in Halifax
The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is marking its 15th anniversary this year, and it’s celebrating with an incredible lineup of singer-songwriters from local and abroad. American rock musician Alejandro Escovedo returns to the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, having done so for the festival’s fifth anniversary. Also playing The Carleton throughout […]
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It’s the last day of the Halifax Fringe Festival
It’s your last chance to catch one of the 60-plus shows being presented at the Halifax Fringe Festival as the 11-day event comes to an end. Be sure to check out some of the artists after the festival is over—a fair few of them have other shows and projects coming down the line that […]
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Two days left to the Halifax Fringe Festival—here’s what’s happening.
We have two days left of awestriking performances across the city as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival. If you haven’t, be sure to check out what shows are playing as the festival begins to wrap up. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts […]
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Friday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
The weekend is here, and with it comes a collection of performances put on as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival. This may be your last chance to see some of these shows, so be sure to come out and show your support. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has […]