As the news of the wildfires in Tantallon hit social media, the biggest question within Halifax’s online communities quickly became “how can I help?” Now, over 72 hours after the blaze began, every corner of local social media is packed with postings from individuals, families, businesses and other organizations offering whatever they can to help […]
Jenn Lee
Jenn Lee was the person in charge of our social media. Born and raised in Pictou County, NS, Jenn moved to Halifax in 2013 to get her journalism degree at The University of Kings College, which she completed in 2017 and she’s been kicking around the city ever since.
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Introducing Dillon the dragon, Miller Lake’s hottest new resident
A fierce new face can be seen floating in Miller Lake. This past Saturday, residents of Fall River gave a warm welcome to Dillon, the newest addition to Miller Lake’s dragon family. Dillon joins Emily, the already iconic dragon who has been residing in the lake for decades. The Coast got to witness the fateful day […]
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The salamander meander observes the mating rituals of the yellow-spotted salamander
It begins on a dark, wet April night. On the damp forest floor, beneath the dead leaves and hardwood logs that are still thawing out from the winter freeze. Something slimy starts to stir from its slumber, and it’s feeling…horny. This past weekend, April 15 and 16, was the beginning of the city’s sexiest and […]
Posted inFood + Drink
In defence of Peeps
It was Easter this past weekend so there are a lot of sugary treats you can buy right now to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And we love a candy-themed poll here at The Coast so last week, we asked our newsletter readers and our social media followers what they think […]
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Finding community in cold water
On the last day of February at Rainbow Haven beach in Cole Harbour, where the water temperature was a brisk 1℃ and the air was -4℃ (though it felt like -12℃ because, as any east-coaster will tell you, it’s the wind that gets ya) despite the flurries in the air and ice on the ground, […]
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Your definitive guide to a successful first date in Halifax
Anyone who dates in Halifax knows just how small this city is. Looking for love in the HRM requires patience, openness and the ability to throw your dignity right out the window. It’s humbling and often demoralizing, especially the first date. But good things don’t happen unless you try, and and first dates are a […]
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First look at Salt + Ash, downtown Halifax’s hottest new restaurant
You might smell like a bonfire—in a good way, that cozy summertime way—when you leave the Salt + Ash Beach House (1741 Lower Water Street downtown Halifax). Salt + Ash opened its doors earlier this month, the sixth restaurant to launch in the Queen’s Marque district at the hands of the Freehand Hospitality group (which […]
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A Groundhog Day to remember
It was a dramatic day for the prognosticating rodents of Canada. Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia’s most famous groundhog, saw her shadow at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park on the morning of Feb. 2, signalling another six weeks of winter. Meanwhile, Ontario’s Wiarton Willie’s shadow, or lack thereof, stands in stark opposition to Sam’s prophecy. Thus splitting […]
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Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit
Gong Hei Fat Choy! Happy Year of the Rabbit! Yesterday—Sunday, January 22—marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year Festival. Whether you call it Chinese New Year, Korean New Year or Vietnamese Tết, people all over the world have kicked off this 15-day celebration welcoming the first moon of the lunar year. For the Gregorian […]
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What the hell is that? 2022’s breakout star, Pearl the Oyster
Reflecting on the unexpected viral hit, Pearl the Halifax Oyster Festival mascot
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We asked, you answered: The results of our Quality Street candy poll
As of 2022, there are 11 different flavours in a tin of Quality Streets and whether you love em’ or hate em’ a lot of folks have a small, octagon-shaped space in their heart for these nostalgic treats. So, last week we asked our readers: Which Quality Street is the best? Hundreds of responses came […]
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John Mulaney is coming to Halifax on Nov. 4
John Mulaney will perform his newest hour of standup at the Scotiabank Centre in downtown Halifax on Friday, Nov. 4 as part of his From Scratch tour. After a highly publicized and eventful past year, the comedian’s latest title suggests he is embarking on something entirely new. So, in the spirit of looking forward, The […]