When Winnipeg native Stevey Hunter graduated from Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts, they quickly became disillusioned by the options for roles available to them. So they did what any good creative does; they wrote one for themself. “Going to theatre school as a plus size actor, I felt very put in a box about […]
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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Two deaths in HRP custody bring back painful memories for Halifax mom
They say that time heals all wounds, but for Jeannette Rogers, the scab is ripped off and bleeds fresh every time an innocent person is killed in police custody. Losing someone in such a senseless way is a club nobody wants to be part of, but in the past few weeks, two more families joined […]
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“We are not going to get quieter,” advocates vow at march to end gender-based violence
You could hear the voices coming from two blocks away as dozens of demonstrators made their way down Barrington Street on Wednesday, Feb 19, descending on Grand Parade. Shouts of “End the silence, end the violence,” “No excuse for abuse” and “Education is prevention; systemic failures must be mentioned!” reverberated through Halifax’s downtown on the […]
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For the city’s sex workers, “internet is a need, not a want”
What started out as just a realm of entertainment, information and chat rooms, the internet has evolved into a gateway for accessing basic public services, and educational and economic opportunities. It is a lifeline that connects people to society; and society to them. Imagine searching for a job, applying for an apartment or even trying […]
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How much death is enough?
We all know what happened in Nova Scotia on April 19 and 20, 2020. The events of those fateful days are etched into our collective consciousness; a stain on our very fabric. A 51 year-old man—in a car he designed himself to look like an RCMP vehicle—went on a murder rampage, killing 22 people and […]
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Nova Scotia restaurant awards celebrates excellence at annual gala
A night out at a restaurant is about so much more than just the food put on the plate—it’s the service and atmosphere that can take a culinary experience from good to great. The best of the best in Nova Scotia’s service industry was honoured Monday, Jan 27 in a gala celebration held at the Westin […]
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It’s time for gender-based violence campaigns to target men
On January 9, the provincial government—via justice minister Becky Druhan—announced a new public awareness advertising campaign to combat gender-based violence. The move comes after six women—and one victim’s father—have died at the hands of their partners over the past three months in Nova Scotia. “People need to understand that they’re not alone, and that resources […]
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Spoil your loved ones with The Coast’s last-minute local gift guide
If you’re anything like us, you’ve been watching helplessly as the days pass you by, vowing to finish up your holiday shopping “first thing tomorrow.” We see you and have you covered! Forget the 12 days of Christmas—or whatever tradition you celebrate: Here at The Coast, we’ve got your back with a dozen last-minute local […]
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Is your pet ready for their close-up?
People love spending time and money to get the perfect, studio-quality picture of their skin children, but what about those of us who want the same treatment for our fur ones? Look no further than Twodogs—a new pet photography studio in Dartmouth—started by Ryan Sheppard and Stephanie Newell with that exact vision in mind. The […]
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Show me the progress
In 2023, the provincial and federal governments put together a group called the Progress Monitoring Committee. Chaired by former Nova Scotia lieutenant-governor Myra Freeman, the PMC was an oversight panel, a way to monitor, report on, provide accountability and exchange knowledge and information as the governments implement a response to Turning the Tide Together, the […]
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“You’ve turned your back on women in this province”
On December 27, 2005—still in the warm glow of Christmas and one week from her daughter Anna’s first birthday—36-year-old Paula Gallant was violently murdered. Her lifeless body was put in the trunk of her car and driven to the parking lot of the elementary school where she taught Grade 3. The crime shocked the community […]
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Training + education = healthy province + less death
In 2002, Nova Scotia became the first province in Canada to establish a specific government body dedicated to preventative healthcare. At that time, it was called the Office of Health Promotion, and its goal was to educate people on ways in which they could adopt a healthier lifestyle and reduce chronic illness and premature deaths. […]