Easter Weekend is upon us. For some, it’s a time of religious significance. For others, it’s a nice break after the end-of-fiscal-year hijinks. Thankfully, Halifax isn’t short on events to participate in over the weekend. Egg hunts, block parties, community dinners and more are all planned to go ahead, and we’ll be listing all the […]
Brendyn Creamer
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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Cathartic and confident: Loviet talks new ‘Debutante’ EP
After dropping four singles in the past six months, Loviet is gearing up for the release of her newest EP on April 10: Debutante. Based in both Halifax and Toronto, Loviet has been perfecting her alt-pop rock sound in the studio while touring relentlessly across Canada and the United States. Debutante is the culmination of […]
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Nova Scotia Power rate hikes approved, pending some serious conditions
Despite customer backlash and operational issues, the Nova Scotia Energy Board has approved a rate increase application from Nova Scotia Power—with conditions pending. Though a final rate increase was not set, the board reported in its decision on Wednesday that it will be “slightly lower” than Nova Scotia Power’s original ask of 3.8% in 2026 […]
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The enthralling tale of two femme pirates takes the stage in Halifax
The high seas are often portrayed as a gate towards freedom. A place where land borders and political lines disappear into a breadth of rolling waves, where the only people you have are the ones you’ve brought aboard. Halifax playwright Karen Bassett originally wrote Heroine to portray strong women in the pirate-polluted oceans of the […]
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Our readers tell us their thoughts on the provincial budget
Last week, we asked our readers in our daily newsletter about the provincial budget. The Nova Scotia government released its 2026-27 budget on Feb. 23, titled “Defending Nova Scotia.” The budget originally axed $130.4 million in grants to organizations, as well as a five percent annual cut to the civil service, and a three percent […]
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‘Extreme loss’: Venues expect to feel the pressure of cuts to arts and culture
The outcome is clear. The Nova Scotia government’s recent budget cuts will impact industries across the province. Cutbacks will have to be made to fit within tight financial margins. Axed grants and funding will be to the detriment of many industries, the arts sector included. It’s not just one song communities won’t hear,” says Masuma […]
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‘Youngblood’ star talks women’s hockey and the future of the sport
The 2026 Winter Olympics and the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) prove that women’s hockey is growing. Whether it be the gold medal game between Canada and the US, or the PWHL exhibitions that had Halifax fans fighting for a team of their own, the sport has been on a positive upswing. However, opportunities for […]
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We asked our readers about Halifax’s AAA bikeway network. This is what they had to say
Last week, we asked our readers about potential cuts to Halifax’s plans to develop a AAA bikeway network. The proposed networks consisted of 57 kilometres of connected bikeways—protected bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and local street bikeways—meant for use by folks of all ages and abilities (hence the term AAA). Parts of this network are already […]
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Over 40,000 Nova Scotian children lived in poverty in 2023, new report finds
One-in-five children in Nova Scotia are living in poverty. That’s the biggest takeaway from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) 2025 report card on child and family poverty in the province, which analyzes the most recently available tax-filer data to identify gaps within our system. The report was released on Wednesday, Feb. 18, […]
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Harmz seeks strength in vulnerability on new record, ‘Early 20s’
Over the span of several records and EPs, Harmz has claimed that he’s one to watch out for. His new album, Early 20s, aims to support that with a riveting and vulnerable coming-of-age story. With collaborator Acalus, a dance and hip-hop producer based in Halifax, Harmz weaves a narrative about heartache, ambition and self-discovery over […]
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Nova Scotia Power introduces new president and CEO as regulator readies for inquiries
Nova Scotia Power announced on Tuesday that current president and CEO Peter Gregg will be departing his current role and taking on a new position within Emera Inc., the utility’s multinational parent company. Gregg will officially be replaced by incoming president and CEO Vivek Sood, a Nova Scotia Power board member who also has 20 […]
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The tenth-annual Halifax Black Film Festival is almost here
For 10 years, the Halifax Black Film Festival has been showcasing and amplifying Black directors, actors, and stories. In celebration of their anniversary, the film festival is returning with films from local creatives, Canadian greats and international icons. From Feb. 20-24, 35 films will be shown virtually and in-person at the Park Lane Cineplex, with […]
