In the two weeks since the July 17 deadline to vacate Meagher Park, AKA People’s Park, the city has grown tired of the civilian-led response. Now a police eviction of residents at the park appears inevitable after a special regional council meeting on Tuesday, August 2. When council interrupted its summer break for a virtual […]
Kaija Jussinoja
Kaija Jussinoja was a news reporter at The Coast, where she covered the stories that make Halifax the weird and wonderful place we call home. She is originally from North Vancouver, BC and graduated from the University of King’s College in 2022. Jussinoja joined The Coast in May 2022 after interning at The Chronicle Herald and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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I suck at surfing, but I love it
This article was independently produced by our editorial team with financial support by LÜVO wines in 250ml cans—unpretentious, refreshing and perfect for adventures! Locally grown, all natural, gluten-free, & vegan. Try Sparkling Rosé, L’Acadie Pinot Grigio, Cold Press Red, Muscat+Mint, Piquette+Peach and Piquette+Berry. When I woke up last Saturday, I had no idea it was […]
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People’s Park residents told it’s time to leave
Residents of People’s Park received a warning from city staff Thursday morning. According to volunteers at the park, a compliance officer told residents they must leave, or the police will remove them. Since the announcement of the July 17 deadline to vacate People’s Park, also known as Meagher Park, the city and Halifax Regional Police […]
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After Public Gardens attack, the effort is on to save “irreplaceable” trees
Under the cover of night—either late Monday or early Tuesday—somebody (or it might have been a group of people) broke into the Halifax Public Gardens and took an axe (or a machete or hachet) to dozens of the trees in the park, some of which are over 100 years old. The gardens were closed Tuesday, […]
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Why NS politician Kendra Coombes couldn’t go to work today after having a kid
An MLA and new mother has been denied permission to attend today’s 2pm emergency session virtually. Premier Tim Houston called the legislature back in to vote against a binding recommendation for a 12% pay raise for MLAs. And Kendra Coombes, NDP MLA for Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier, won’t be there. “I feel very disappointed that […]
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The truth about great white sharks in Nova Scotia
On August 30, 1891, a 21-year-old sailor named John Roult was knocked overboard and “immediately seized” by a shark. The predator had been following the French fishing schooner Societe off the coast of Halifax. Both Roult and the shark were never seen again. At least that’s the story that appeared in the August 31, 1891 […]
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Armed guards in the bread aisle
Being watched by an armed, uniformed police officer while perusing the produce section isn’t the most pleasant experience. But that’s exactly what happened when Kevin Payne and his partner went shopping at the Atlantic Superstore on Braemar Drive this week. “It felt pretty uncomfortable,” he says in an interview with the Coast, “to have a […]
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What’s happening at People’s Park as of Wednesday, July 20
As of Wednesday, July 20, nobody has been evicted from People’s Park, and no fines have been handed out. As predicted, workers from the city showed up Wednesday morning, ready to put up fences around the area on Chebucto Road also known as Meagher Park. They left when a volunteer informed them there were still […]
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Sunny days ahead for Halifax
In our humble opinion, this summer has been pretty awesome so far. We’ve had plenty of sunny days, perfect for strolling through parks, and it’s been hot enough to jump in the ocean on multiple occasions. And meteorologist Cindy Day has good news: The clear skies and warm days will keep on coming. Based on […]
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Mi’kmaw language teacher shares what the Mi’kmaw Language Act means for him
O On Sunday, July 17, the provincial government proclaimed the Mi’kmaw Language Act, officially recognizing Mi’kmaw as the original language of Nova Scotia. The legislation goes further than a symbolic recognition of the first language spoken here. The act promises “government support for the preservation, revitalization, promotion and protection of the Mi’kmaw language for generations […]
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Here’s what’s happening at People’s Park after Sunday’s eviction deadline
When the city announced the Sunday, July 17 deadline for those sleeping in Meagher Park (AKA People’s Park) to vacate the premises, many feared a repeat of last year’s eviction disaster on Spring Garden Road that resulted in 24 arrests and a child getting pepper sprayed. Now the deadline has passed, and so far, nobody […]
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125-year-old Edward Street house is one step closer to becoming a registered heritage property
The vote was unanimous. At a special meeting on Friday, July 15, Halifax’s heritage advisory committee moved 1245 Edward Street—a 125-year-old home that Dalhousie University owns and has a demolition permit for—onto the next step to getting registered as a heritage property. The committee gave the house a score of 64, surpassing the required score […]
