This one wasn’t even close. The labour disruption at Dalhousie University is over, according to the university’s board and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. But we can’t ignore the time (and money) that students lost out on. According to a press release from the Dal Student Union, each week that classes are cancelled represents about 7% […]
Julie Lawrence
Julie Lawrence is a journalist, communications specialist and intersectional feminist from Halifax, N.S. She is the Editor of The Coast Daily.
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Every big show happening in Halifax in September 2025
Atlantic Film Festival This year’s program features exciting world and regional premieres, never-before-seen stories, and bold new voices in cinema. From debut filmmakers to internationally acclaimed directors, the 2025 lineup is a dynamic mix of fresh talent and celebrated storytellers. Expect powerful documentaries, daring narratives, and unforgettable characters. With over 100 films presented over the […]
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Tim Houston announced a “stay out of the woods” order on Aug. 5, amid “tinder dry” conditions across the province. A total ban on open fires was brought in the week before, with both bans punishable by a $25,000 fine. The whole point is obviously to prevent wildfires and we don’t have to look too […]
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City council will vote on a motion to potentially stop a project to convert Morris Street into a two-way bikeway—in light of a letter from Tim Houston expressing his government’s opposition to the plan. This project has sparked a lot of different conversations about the role city council has been or should be playing, the […]
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Sean Feucht holds rallies that blend upbeat Christian-rock songs with sermons that tie in his right-wing political views. Between praising President Donald Trump as “God’s chosen one” and suggesting that abortion supporters are “demons,” Feucht has repeatedly advocated for the fusion of church and state. And now his MAGA Christian roadshow is hitting Halifax. It […]
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The Coast has been closely following the drama that is the Windsor Street Exchange. First it was getting an overhaul, then it wasn’t, then it was again. It’s hard to keep up. At this week’s meeting, regional councillors voted unanimously in favour of continuing some preparation, or early work projects, at the busy intersection this […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in July 2025
Halifax Jazz Festival July 15-20 The TD Halifax Jazz Festival—formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival—is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the festival attracts up to 65,000 visitors, involves 400 volunteers and employs over 350 local musicians. Here is a […]
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Halifax’s housing crisis uniquely impacts the city’s sex workers
Alex MacDonnell had no idea that a routine outreach visit to a correctional facility would lay the foundation for where she is today—in the most literal way possible. At the time, she was the executive director of the Hepatitis Outreach Society, where she did a lot of resource fairs in the Nova Institute for Women—one […]
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As has been reported over the past few months, the provincial government appears poised to announce changes to where alcohol can be sold in the province—with multiple sources saying that there have been ongoing conversations about expanding sales to convenience stores. At the end of the day, it is up to citizens and our elected […]
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Last week, we reported that since Nova Scotia has the highest poverty rate in the country, it makes perfect sense that it’s also the province where people have the most difficulty being able to afford period products like tampons and pads. That’s why a local advocacy group called The Period Purse is launching a national […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in June 2025
The nostalgia is as high as the vibes with the shows hitting Halifax in June. As always, The Coast has you covered with everything that’s happening in the city this month. Jessi Cruickshank: Now That’s What I Call Live Tour Get ready to party like it’s 2009 with Cruickshank’s all new comedy show for anyone […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in May 2025
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining and the shows coming to Halifax in May are hot! As always, The Coast has you covered with everything that’s happening in the city this month. Casey & Diana In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House—Toronto’s first free-standing AIDS Hospice—receive word […]