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East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles5687 West Street East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles want to make it easier to stay fresh in a pair of sneakers. Opening earlier this year, the two companies have been offering exclusive high-end kicks and sneaker cleaning, restoration and customization to Haligonian shoe enthusiasts, providing the ultimate one-stop-shop solution…
El Chino2398 Robie Street Robie Street Station2394 Robie Street Heman Lee is a dishwasher, prep cook, grocery-shopper, plumber, handy-person and general problem solver. He’s also the chef and co-owner of Robie Street Station and El Chino Snack Bar. Lee and his partner Kayleigh Burns opened El Chino, a tiny tequila bar serving Mexican and Chinese…
Luke Gaston has a thing for fried chicken. Highwayman’s chef started developing his recipe in 2010 when he was working at Toronto’s The Healthy Butcher—a recipe he’s happily been tweaking and evolving since. This weekend he’s taking a break from his usual Barrington Street post and taking over 2 Crows Brewing Company (1932 Brunswick Street)…
The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia is looking for some second-generation Canadians to share their stories for a new book on the long-term benefits of immigration. Anyone can nominate either themselves or someone they know (with the nominee’s permission) provided they were born in Canada to an immigrant parent. Selected nominees will be photographed and…
Five months after being taken offline to address some basic security flaws, the province has finally brought back its Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy web portal—albeit in a limited format. The new-and-improved FOIPOP site provides previously completed Freedom of Information requests (used by the public, politicians, academics and journalists to access public data not…
On August 21, the prisoners at the Central Nova provincial jail in Burnside launched a peaceful protest, in solidarity with a nationwide prisoner strike in the United States, to call for basic improvements in health care, rehabilitation, exercise, visits, clothing, food, air quality and library access. The protest is ongoing. East Coast Prison Justice Society…
Saved by the whales! The federal Appeal Court decision on August 30 to quash the government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project was largely based on the National Energy Board’s failure to consider the environmental impacts of a sevenfold tanker traffic increase off the B.C. coast, including how it would affect endangered southern…
To the lady who called me a bitch: Do us dog people a favour and watch your mouth. You don’t know my schedule, much less my dog’s life, or my parents life, or when the dog was last at home. My dog was only left in the car for two minutes before you yelled at…
I was hanging out with my daughter looking at the jewelry and you struck up a conversation with me. I wanted to talk for the rest of the day with you.—Stars
We get it. You have a tiny dick, or you can’t get it up, or what-the-fuck-ever, and having a way too loud, modded-to-hell car helps you feel better. That’s fine.But maybe you should get an actual nice car and supe it up instead of slapping a spoiler, some rims, and a woofer onto your shitty…
What the fuck is wrong with people? When you sit in a seat, don’t sit with your feet stuck in the aisle. If I bang into you because you’re blocking my way, tough shit. Do you stare at your smartphone and pretend you don’t see anyone else and think you’re the center of the universe?…
You four, or five, or however many, have moved into the place above me. You pile compost garbage into the regular garbage and let it pile up so high on your deck that maggots rain through my bedroom ceiling for three fucking days. You stomp around and up and down the stairs at 5am. Your…
I was waiting in line at checkout right behind you. I saw the container of chocolate name-brand ice cream with your stuff and I said “Man, that stuff is so good isn’t it?” Which started a brief conversation about how good that ice cream is and the insane amounts of it we go through. Then…
So if your loud motorcycle pipes save you from other vehicles and wildlife, why don’t we put loud pipes on all vehicles? Overnight we could stop all traffic accidents and never see roadkill again.—come from away
Hey, Halifax, please stop littering. Oh and please, please, please, start properly recycling. I just moved here from across the country, and although every place is inhabited by litter bugs, Halifax is by far much worse than where I come from. THIS IS OUR EARTH. It is already in a pretty dismal state, and it’s…
Dear lady with a white bike on campus, who trapped my break line in your bike lock:Thank you for responding to my not-so-nice, first day of school anxiety-filled note that I left on your bike with such kindness. You reminded me that I need not be so hostile and that good people (and bikers) do…
The Negroes are Congregating By Natasha Adiyana It’s rare to be thoroughly captivated and entertained while also confronted with uncomfortable questions, but The Negroes are Congregating excels at the task. Three dexterous performers weave a series of spoken word pieces into an insightful look at contemporary anti-black racism in “the great white North.” The poems…
This week on the podcast, author (and former Coast columnist) Lezlie Lowe is here chatting about her new book, No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs. (You can read Lezlie’s 2005 cover feature on public bathrooms in Halifax right here.) Lezlie also sticks around as we talk about the aborted fast…
You’ve probably been wondering W.T.F. or “Where’s The Fun” in New Brunswick between September 7 – 9? This time, we’re flying you out of your comfort zone. That’s right, we’re talking hot air balloon rides, with a trip back in time to 50s styled diners and drive-in movies. But we don’t want to spoil all…
IN SPAAAAAACE By Nick Cox & Steve Heisler In case the name didn’t tip you off already, Terra Novella takes to the final frontier aboard its finest starcraft— the U.S.S. Budget. A parody (duh) of the Star Trek franchise, The Budget cruises through the galaxy’s peaceful sector under the steady leadership of its confident Captain…
Bubble Trans Pride & Holding Hands with the Awkward By Hanlon McGregor and Syrus Marcus Ware “We find out who our community is by going through the hardest times together.” Queer communities are struggling to address our racism and transphobia, and trans people of colour are affected twice over. At the centre of this story…
Something Wrong By Andrew Gaunce For writer/performer Andrew Gaunce, horror and the supernatural are embedded in his bones. His obsession was born in his youth and fanatically cultivated into the horror-movie fanboy we see today. For fans of any scary movie/novel/podcast, Gaunce has a show for you. Established on an extensive array of personal WTF…
Wicked Fountain of Youth By Veronica Steele Charlotte Weeks plays a raucous 17-year-old whose fetal alcohol syndrome means she struggles with basic math, gets angry and frustrated easily, and needs almost constant supervision: “it’s like feeling drunk all the time.” Weeks crashes around every inch of the Waiting Room’s stage, screaming, laughing and interrupting herself…
The newest addition to the roster of local cocktails in a can comes from one of the city’s oldest craft brewers. Because Propeller Brewing Company knows the power of a good pop —its Jamaican-inspired ginger beer, to be exact—it’s gone and mixed one with booze. Hitting the shelves/streets/mouths today is Perfect Storm, a blustery blend…
It’s all play and no work this Labour Day weekend as we roll into week two of the Halifax Urban Folk Fest, the Fringe Fest delivers droves of theatre and end-of-season parties abound everywhere from the library to The Dome. Outdoor movie and barbecue: Avengers Infinity War Friday Say “see ya!” to summer with this…
Major oil and gas corporations gave Dalhousie University just short of $2 million for petroleum research from 2013 to 2015. The financial specifics, previously undisclosed in Dal’s more generalized annual funding reports, were contained in a Freedom of Information request submitted by The Coast in 2015 that was finally awarded this summer. The list of…
Through the front doors of the Dalhousie Student Union Building, up the elevator to the fourth floor, past the crowded cork boards and penny-candy machines, time slows down. Here, inside the CKDU studios, a minute is measured by the patient revolutions of a 12-inch vinyl record. At the moment, it’s Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. Francella…
“As soon as you walk in, you feel filth.” Bianca Mercer doesn’t sugarcoat the conditions she endured at the Central Nova Correctional Facility in Burnside. “You can see the dirt on the floor and you’re in your bare feet. You feel ashamed.” Mercer was one of four prison reform advocates speaking Monday evening at an…
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How and why did the original African Nova Scotia Affairs’ mandate change and why is the Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs now part of the ministry of Communities, Culture and Heritage? The expansion of the OANSA can be of benefit, if it had the goal of creating an African Nova Scotian representative in the…
The first time Calista Hills encountered a white supremacist was on her university campus. It was during the spring, says the Dalhousie Arts and Social Sciences Society president. The man showed up uninvited to a closed event, taking the space for his own, with his friends spouting subtle racist and fascist ideals. He masked his…
And like that, summer is over and everyone is back to the grind. Just like winter, it happens every year but always seems to bushwhack even the most prepared. Back to school is daunting for some and sheer frustration for others. Laundry will no longer magically appear washed and folded at the foot of the…
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Current arms: Based on the coat of arms of the Ramsay family of Scotland (because Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia George Ramsay founded Dal back in 1818), this seal swaps the Ramsays’ griffon and greyhound for two dragons, which flank a majestic eagle. And a unicorn! The university’s board of governors changed the…
Congratulations on moving to a city rich with nautical history, lush trees and so many craft breweries it borders on unnecessary. Bars and booze aside, sometimes the east coast gets an undeserved rap of being boring with nothing to do. That is far from the truth. Not only are there tons of events and new…
No matter if you’re new in town or just trying to venture beyond the campus bubble, seeing the sights on a student’s budget can be a strain. Luckily for you (and your pocketbook), free and cheap activities abound in Halifax and the costs are particularly excellent on weeknights. Below are some of the best ways…
It’s a season of change in the Halifax sports scene. A new professional soccer team is coming in April, the never-ending stadium debate continues while rumours of Canadian Football League intensify and the Scotiabank Centre is getting a new sheet of ice ahead of a major hockey tournament. It’s a year of promise and hope…
The Grawood Beer Bar & Eatery Dalhousie University Student Union Building, 6136 University Avenue This student-union-run beer bar pours up 16 draught taps, featuring local faves and domestics, and also is a fully functioning restaurant, serving lunch daily and hosting Wednesday night burger nights and Thursday wing nights. Though there’ll be plenty of opportunities to…
Walking into a liquor store can be overwhelming—especially if the selection is not what you’re used to. But this city has lots of local options to wet your whistle. Instead of running to the Stella and the Rickard’s, here’s a taster of Halifax-made beer that covers the inexpensive as well as the bougie. Schooner Lager…
It happens to all of us sooner or later: After a few years of living in HRM, you realize everyone knows everyone and this city of 400,000 starts to feel awfully small. (Small-town-Halifax syndrome extends to journalism as well, so this is the requisite disclaimer that I’m previously acquainted with some of the following interview…
Counselling and mental health services at universities have seen an increase in demand in recent years. The 2017 National College Health Assessment, as one example, found one in five students will show up to university with anxiety- and/or depression-related concerns. Given the pressure to get a perfect GPA while maintaining a full course load, extracurriculars…
Last year’s Dalhousie University homecoming event had an unusually large amount of attendees: 2,500 partygoers on the streets of Halifax’s south end. The Saturday morning gathering saw 22 people arrested for public intoxication and open-alcohol law violations during homecoming weekend. Sheila Blair-Reid, Dal’s assistant vice-president of alumni engagement, says that because the popular Dalhousie football…
Bestowing an honourary degree may only take a few moments during convocation, but the selection process isn’t as easy. “It’s a fairly complex system,” says University of King’s College vice-president Peter O’Brien. These degrees, often in the form of a doctorate, are used to recognize individuals who have made a significant societal or educational impact.…
If you’re a post-secondary student living away from home and far from your family doctor, or studying relatively close to the old homestead but don’t have a general practitioner, take heart. There are health care options available to you, should medical advice or treatment be needed during the school year. These include neighbourhood walk-in clinics,…
Thomas Baker was on his way home from a party with a friend when he heard a crash. “I saw [the deck] when I arrived and thought it looked sketchy. It didn’t look good, so I hadn’t gone on it. When I heard the crash I instantly thought that it had fallen,” says Baker. It…
Where to buy? Once legal, recreational cannabis will only be sold through specialized Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores. There are a total of 12 stores dotted around the province, though customers can also order online for home delivery. The new NSLC on Clyde Street will be the only cannabis-specific store, where customers actually get to…
Nowadays, students may look at hashtagged keywords or 280 characters to learn about a school event, versus checking bulletin boards or even email, causing universities to re-evaluate communication methods. “Social media is so important when it comes to connecting with students because you really need to go where they are,” says Kate Elliot, a social…
Q This woman has gone down on me (I’m a man) more than half a dozen times in the last three months. Each time seems to be better than the previous! She does not want reciprocation. She has also turned down all my offers for intercourse. As far as I know, she is heterosexual just…
Shine a spotlight on Shambhala I read your article “Unanswered questions about Shambhala investigation,” part of your coverage of the sexual assault scandal in the Shambhala Buddhist community (The City story by Stephanie Domet, August 16). “Unanswered questions” talks about the woman from Shambhala who was listed as anonymous in the Project Sunshine report, yet…
Tim Baker and The Halifax All-Stars w/Lilly Hiatt, Brad Roberts, Mick Davis The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street, 8pm $50 ticketpro.ca One of the country’s favourite bands, Hey Rosetta!, called it quits last year, but Tim Baker has moved on alone. After a summer of festivals and an album in the can, he’ll offer up some new…
Juliet, Naked Opens Friday, August 31 In the new romantic comedy Juliet, Naked, Rose Byrne is Annie, a small-town English curator living with Duncan (Byrne’s Bridesmaids co-star Chris O’Dowd) who is equally devoted to both her and a man: Tucker Crowe, a Nick Drake-style folk musician (Ethan Hawke, doing his own singing) who made one…
The 28th Halifax Fringe Festival is kicking off with over 50 shows across 11 days in venues across the city. Don’t wait for the buzz to build—trust us on these. Ah Hell!: The Words of Dorothy Parker Aug 30, Sep 1-2, Sep 4 & Sep 6 The Old Company Theatre, 2202 Gottingen St $5 ”Dorothy…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran loved the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. “Without Bach, god would be a complete second-rate figure,” he testified, adding, “Bach’s music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe cannot be regarded as a complete failure.” I invite you to emulate Cioran’s passionate…
Jane Crawford just wants to have fun. A chef with two decades of experience, she worked in cities around the world and trained in Italy and France before following intrigue and adventure to Prince Edward Island. After eight years cherishing the island’s fresh products and finding camaraderie in the culinary scene, Crawford—along with Brett Hogan…
