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 […]
Brendyn Creamer
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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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 […]
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This new comedy club in downtown Halifax has big ambitions
After a successful soft opening last weekend, Halifax’s newest comedy club plans to take it up a notch. Halifax Live, located at 1737 Grafton Street, seeks to be the city’s premiere comedy club, promising to bring in up-and-coming acts from the city as well as favourites from across the country. Their first night saw […]
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Thursday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
As the weekend approaches, so too does the end of the Fringe Festival, although we still have four more fun-packed days of shows and performances to enjoy. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, circus acts and comedy […]
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Eight days of fantastic features at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival
The 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival is almost upon us, and with it comes a cavalcade of feature-length movies, documentaries and shorts that Haligonians can sink their teeth into. Ninety-seven films in total will be shown during the festival, running Sep. 11-18 at the Park Street Cineplex (5657 Spring Garden Road), showcasing the filmmaking talents […]
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Wednesday at the Halifax Fringe Festival
Another day, another lineup of fantastic performances across the city as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival. Although we’re halfway through the week, the festival shows no signs of slowing down. The Fringe is a time to celebrate all that Halifax has to offer in terms of arts and culture. Theatre plays, musical performances, […]
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Nikanus Red Dress Leadership awards open for Indigenous women
Indigenous women across Atlantic Canada are being asked to share their stories in hopes of earning the Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award. Founded in 2023 in celebration of the North American Indigenous Games being hosted that year in Nova Scotia, the Nikanus Red Dress award is given to young women, aged 15 to 25, […]
