In the race to get 1245 Edward Street designated as a heritage property before Dalhousie tears it down, asbestos is winning. On Thursday, July 14, Dalhousie University received a demolition permit for 1245 Edward Street, a house it bought last year that dates back to the 1890s. Dal had already begun demolitions, and last week […]
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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What is the UV Index and how does it work?
If you’re subscribed to our newsletter (which you definitely should be), you’ll have noticed we provide a weather forecast every morning. Part of that forecast includes the day’s UV Index—but what is the UV Index anyway? As defined by Environment Canada, the UV Index measures the strength of the sun’s UV (ultraviolet) rays. The stronger […]
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Plan for car-free Spring Garden Road crashed hard at launch but will be back soon
Last week, a stretch of Spring Garden Road became a bus-and-bike-only corridor. It was a pilot project—supposed to run until next June—that shut down the street to personal vehicles from 7am to 8pm every day. The closure started Monday, July 4; the city put up new signs warning drivers away from the road, and police […]
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‘What time does the noon cannon go off?’ and more hilarious tourist questions
With sunny days and lifted COVID restrictions, the tourists are returning to Nova Scotia. Out of province (or country) license plates abound, cruise ships are docking, and the Harbour Hopper is making its rounds. Visitors from all over are once again flocking to our province, eager to see its landmarks, taste its food and experience […]
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City cancels bus-only pilot on Spring Garden Road 4 days after launch
On Monday, July 4, a stretch of Spring Garden Road switched from being a car-filled city street, to only allowing buses and bikes—in theory at least. Thursday, three days into the city’s year-long pilot project, Spring Garden still resembled its old self. As it turns out, the city was having trouble getting drivers to stop […]
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Let it fly: Disc golf in Dartmouth Commons offers ‘a hike with a purpose’
On a sunny Tuesday evening, I made my way to the Dartmouth Commons to try a sport that’s recently been set up in the park: disc golf. The city’s parks and recreation is running a pilot project throughout the summer to gauge interest in the frisbee-flinging game, and it’s offering free workshops—maybe to get people […]
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Trouble at the Tattoo over a thin blue-green line
What’s the difference between teal and blue? This question of hue is at the centre of a controversy this week at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, which caused the Tattoo to break off its relationship with one of its partners. The partner in question is VALOUR Maritime Society, a “non-profit company” that sells branded […]
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How to get an abortion in Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia you can call the provincial self-referral line 1-833-352-0719 from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. When calling this number, you can book an appointment or just ask questions. You can also discuss which abortion procedure is right for you. There are two kinds of abortion: surgical—also called an aspiration procedure or D&C […]
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10 beautiful beaches within an hour of downtown Halifax
This article was independently produced by our editorial team with financial support from Develop Nova Scotia, connecting our city to the water. Visit Halifax waterfront this summer for food, art, shopping and adventure. Find a list of things to do and see here. Whether you like to surf, swim or sunbathe, Nova Scotia has you […]
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The end of Roe v. Wade is leading to misinformation about abortion in Canada
On Friday, June 24, America’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that made abortion a constitutional right. And as when any big news breaks south of the border, the story dominated our news feeds and conversations as well. The next day, there was a “rally for abortion rights and access” in downtown […]
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From China, with Pride
Victor Jin is lying awake when he’s startled by a noise. He bolts up from his mattress on the floor. “The back door is made of glass; it would be easy to break,” he thinks, and rushes downstairs to check for an intruder. No burglar is smashing through the door. Victor, 30, is alone. It’s […]
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Media, money and misdirection: our Titanic investigation wraps
Last week, Halifax found out the city was getting a $300 million Titanic tourist attraction, complete with a hotel, restaurant and aquarium. We’d be treated to “the best of food and wines from Nova Scotia and around the world,” “escape hatches and virtual reality rooms” and a “revolutionary 4Dp holographic stage,” whatever that is. These […]