For months, fiances Ian Macleod and Matt Packman were at a standstill. Their wedding was planned for September 25, 2021. A large portion of their 120 guests, Packman’s family, would be coming from PEI, but travel was still restricted. They didn’t even know if that many people would be allowed to gather at the Halifax […]
Gabrielle Drolet
Gabrielle is a writer and cartoonist based in Wolfville. Her work, which focuses on health and culture, has appeared in The Walrus, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and more.
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Why Nova Scotia voting districts changed for the 2021 election
If you voted in the last general election, don’t be surprised if you cast your ballot in a different riding this time around. Since 2017, Nova Scotia’s electoral map has changed significantly: the province went from having 51 electoral districts to 55, and the borders for many pre-existing ridings have shifted. If you’re curious about […]
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HFX Wanderers soccer finally comes home
For the first time in nearly two years, on Monday, August 2, the HFX Wanderers professional soccer team will be playing at its home stadium. The upcoming game against Athlético Ottawa marks the Wanderers’ return from Winnipeg, where the club played the first eight games of the Canadian Premier League season. Matt Fegan, the Wanderers’ […]
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Black police officer and Liberal candidate pulled over at gunpoint by RCMP
D ean Simmonds, superintendent for the Halifax Regional Police, has devoted most of his career to trying to bridge the gap between Black Nova Scotians and the police force that serves them. He’s been an officer for 20 years, four of them spent as the HRP’s Diversity Equity Officer. He hoped his work might make […]
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African Nova Scotian Justice Institute an Atlantic first
This morning, the province announced that it will be investing $4.8 million in an African Nova Scotian Justice Institute, or ANSJI. The institute—the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada—will be run through the African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition (ANSDPAD), and will address anti-Black racism in the criminal justice […]
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First look: Slowly Slowly ethical fashion and beauty shop
Slowly Slowly is an apt name for the new store at 5685 Cunard Street. Owner and founder Hannah Sears explains that, in a world full of fast fashion, she wants to encourage people to shop more mindfully, slowing down to consider the impact of their purchases. “Fashion is anything but sustainable,” she says. “I think ethics, […]
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Six seltzers for summer
Hard seltzer is having its moment. And why shouldn’t it? On a hot summer’s day, it feels like a no-brainer to crack open a can of fruity, spiked, bubbly water. But before you reach for a case of White Claw at the NSLC, consider one of these local options instead. 1 Luna Hard Seltzer – Located […]
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René Boudreau suggests 5 places to explore Black Nova Scotia
René Boudreau had never considered entrepreneurship as a career option until she encouraged others to do so. At 18 years old, she was leading entrepreneur camps through the Black Business Association, empowering Black youth to think about starting their own businesses in the future. This would become one of many jobs Boudreau would work for […]
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11 top spots to find Nova Scotia nature at its finest
After a long year spent mostly inside, the urge to get out of the city and explore feels stronger than ever. With so many great outdoor spots in Nova Scotia, we’ve compiled a comprehensive (and potentially biased) list featuring the best of the best. Related Simple, superlative hikes Black Hole Falls, Baxters Harbour When people […]
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Annapolis Valley wine country: your nearby Napa
Driving into the Annapolis Valley can be an instantly relaxing experience. If you’ve spent the year mostly stuck in the city, the roadside farmers’ markets and Bay of Fundy are welcome, refreshing sights. With restrictions loosening across the province, this destination—only an hour’s drive from Halifax—is the perfect place for a day-trip or weekend […]
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Where to find a tennis court in Halifax
With so many people turning to outdoor sports like tennis—which is physically distanced by design—this pandemic, it can be harder to find a free court than usual. Here are a few recommendations for where to look in peninsular Halifax from Nova Scotia tennis star Anna Nicolela, who’s been hitting the courts with friends all summer. […]
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Cathy Jones is off CBC’s 22 Minutes after 28 years
Through conversations with multiple sources, The Coast has confirmed that comedian and actor Cathy Jones is no longer with the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The departure follows a nearly three-decade-long tenure with the Halifax-based satirical news show—Jones has been a cast member since its first season aired in 1993, and is the only […]