For many Canadians, fencing remains one of the most misunderstood sports in the country. Often associated with Olympic competition, historical dramas, or swashbuckling films, the sport is quietly experiencing growth as more families discover its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and opportunity. Across Canada, clubs are reporting increased interest from young people looking for an […]
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Everything to do in Halifax on Canada Day 2026
Canada Day, July 1, is this Wednesday, and there are plenty of activities to participate in throughout Halifax to celebrate the nation’s 159th birthday. In honour of all the people organizing events on what is most people’s day off, here are all the events we could find happening on Canada Day throughout the city. Canada […]
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What ‘Code of Misconduct’ taught me about silence, survival, and consent in hockey culture
Content warning: discussion around sexual assault and sexual assault trials. This weekend, I finally brought myself to watch Code of Misconduct. If you have not heard of it, Code of Misconduct is a Canadian documentary directed by Sébastien Trahan that premiered at the Hot Docs festival in April. It features investigative journalist Rick Westhead, who […]
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The history behind one of Nova Scotia’s largest rural Pride parade
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the first Pride parade in Truro, Nova Scotia. For decades, Truro’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community would often gather in rural fire halls, out-of-the-way venues, and whatever businesses would be accepting enough to host them in town. In 2016, the community could finally be celebrated openly in the town’s streets. Since […]
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From Saudi Arabia to Halifax, this recent graduate is using technology to tackle food insecurity
When Conrad Scotchburn first arrived in Halifax, it wasn’t with dreams of launching a startup. The recent graduate of Saint Mary’s University came to Nova Scotia to play basketball. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Scotchburn was raised in a diverse international community where service and connection were central values. His father had played university basketball, […]
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Over $125,000 raised for Feed Nova Scotia from The Coast’s Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing
After tallying all the burgers bought from The Coast’s Halifax Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing, we have a final total for the donation amount received by Feed Nova Scotia. From April 16-26, Haligonians purchased a total of 79,053 burgers across 150+ restaurants throughout the city. Together, we raised $125,066 in support of Feed Nova […]
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From fiesta stage to festival headliner: Filipino talent takes centre stage in Halifax
When Alvaro first stepped onto the stage at the Philippine Fiesta in Halifax three years ago, he was a relatively unknown local performer testing the waters of live music. This year, the Filipino-Canadian pop artist is returning to the festival as an established performer who has appeared at Nova Scotia Music Week, sung the national […]
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Peace does not begin with silence
In 1957, scientists from both sides of the Cold War travelled to a small village in Nova Scotia to talk about nuclear weapons, global annihilation, and what it would take to pull the world back from the edge of catastrophe. These individuals came in spite of their differences and long-held hostilities. What emerged from this […]
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Nova Scotia scores a D on Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card. Here’s why
If Nova Scotia were a child on the last day of school, its parents would be far from pleased. Food Banks Canada released their Poverty Report Cards this week, scoring each province on how it’s weathering the ongoing affordability crisis and the social programs implemented to help those most impacted. Nova Scotia has scored a […]
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Houston’s popularity falters as the cost of living remains Nova Scotia’s biggest concern
New polling from Abacus Data suggests Premier Tim Houston’s PC Party has taken a dip in popularity following a contentious budget season. Meanwhile, the rising cost of living remains the biggest issue amongst voters. Surveying 610 adults within Nova Scotia, Houston’s conservatives only picked up 38 percent of decided voters, 10 percent less than the […]
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Queer Momentum’s Trans Canada Tour stops in Halifax
It’s no secret that momentum has shifted backwards on issues surrounding queer identity. Between the transphobic and homophobic legislation put forward both in Canada and abroad, there’s a sense of desperation in the minds of many 2SLGTBQIA+ communities as they continue to fight for their right to exist. It’s the kind of desperation that Fae […]
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From Guadeloupe to Halifax: How Elodie Postel Is Building Community Through Work
When Elodie Postel first arrived in Canada from Guadeloupe in 2009, she imagined a future shaped by architecture, opportunity, and stability. Instead, within a year of moving to Montreal, her life was turned upside down. Postel, an architect trained in Paris, had moved to Canada with her partner and young daughter after completing her studies […]
