Q My fiance and I have been in a relationship for 11 years. His best friend is one of his exes, and that has always bothered me. What do I do? —Needing Guidance After Getting Engaged A You could make up your mind to get over it, NGAGE. Or you could threaten to break off […]
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Sex with a prejudicial interest
QI’m a man from a very liberal background. A girl I started dating—from a similar background—recently mentioned she has “a thing for Black guys.” She also met my best friend, a man of Korean descent, and commented she found him handsome despite not typically being attracted to Asian guys. The position that I’ve always held […]
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Muse on your origins, Aries
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANCER (June 21 – July 20) Cancerian voice actor Tom Kenny has played the roles of over 1,500 cartoon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Spyro the Dragon, Jake Spidermonkey, Commander Peepers and Doctor Octopus. I propose that we make him your role model in the coming weeks. It will be a favourable time for […]
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Quietly kinky
QI’m a single gay guy in my late 30s. I’m quite introverted and a bit shy, yet I have a big sexual drive and a rich libido. I’ve always found the gay scene overwhelming, and my several attempts at online dating were not very successful. I feel my quiet ways tend to put people off […]
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Six-month forecasts
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANCER (June 21 – July 20) Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Acquire a new personal symbol that thrills your mind and mobilizes your soul. AUGUST: Reconfigure the way you deal with money. Get smarter about your finances. SEPTEMBER: It’s time to expedite your learning. But streetwise education […]
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What to do in Five Islands, Nova Scotia
The Bay of Fundy is a geologically unique treasure right in the heart of our province. A road trip to the Five Islands area (and beyond) abounds with awe-inspiring natural sights—many of which can be fit in over the course of a weekend. Get your camping and hiking gear ready! WHERE TO STAY Make it […]
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10 excuses to go to the movies this summer
June 28 Yesterday Danny Boyle returns with a new Patel in tow—Himesh, no relation to Slumdog Millionaire star Dev—for an alternate timeline comedy in which The Beatles don’t exist, allowing Patel’s Jack to become a huge star. There’s too much Ed Sheeran in the trailer for our liking, but there’s also lots of Kate McKinnon. […]
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What to do on Nova Scotia’s south shore
O ceanophiles rejoice along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Stretches of stacked rock cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water highlight this part of the province. The expanse of shoreline means there’s so much to explore—so much that you can do two types of weekend road trip to soak it all in. SOUTH SHORE […]
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What to do in Ingonish, Cape Breton
W inding roads hugging the coastline, cute accommodations, beaches, waterfalls, incredible look offs—Cape Breton has it all. And while you could spend a couple of weeks exploring everything Cape Breton has to offer, it’s possible to fit a bit of everything in a single weekend without driving the entire circumference of the island (although I’d […]
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Take it slow with Lilo the sloth
This summer, there’s a diva taking residency on the Halifax waterfront. Her rider of demands includes steamed sweet potatoes, leisurely naps free from interruption and making sure she’s never separated from her special blanket. Though fans often mill about, waiting for photos, her handlers only allow them access when she feels like it—which, depending on […]
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Summer 2019’s must-see theatre productions
To June 22 Dartmouth Players Head over to the Sawmill Playhouse for Dartmouth Players’ summer show, the comedic musical Lucky Stiff. It’s a whodunnit murder-mystery featuring a shoe-salesman named Harry who’s set to inherit his uncle’s vast wealth if he goes to Monte Carlo with him. Trouble begins when the uncle is murdered and Harry’s […]
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100+ patios to simmer on this summer
NOTE: Click here for The Coast’s current Halifax patio guide, complete with map. The following version is from 2019 and is out of date, although you’re welcome to keep on reading for inspiration or a trip down pre-COVID memory lane. WATERFRONT Afrite Andrew Al-Khouri’s restaurant is all about creativity and rule-breaking, but it still knows […]