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I wanted to give a huge shout out to the two women in the Just Us! On Spring Garden Rd who were getting the young boy they were with (probably 2 yrs old or so) to say misogynistic comments about women and then laughing at him. Thank you for teaching your son that it’s funny…
People change… by the minuscule, interactions may be different, but the person is constant. You are who you are. And I have always been a boring thing. —Alfille
[Image-1] These side streets in south end Halifax are now one-way due to all of the snow this city has gotten recently It would seem that after the snow has fallen the main arteries get plowed, then the side streets get plowed many hours later. Then the campaign is over and whatever the situation on…
[Image-1] fuck all you pretentious dudes who drink shitty beer and hide behind your beards and elitist attitudes. time and time again i feel like im dating a teacher or a weird old man with the way you talk down to me and explain to me things i already know. —witch king of angmar
The overflowing garbage at the entrance to long lake is wack as hell. Drive a goddamn garbage truck out there, and clean it up, so my dog doesn’t stick his goddamn nose in any more dirty diapers or whatever the hell that shit was. When your done, plow the roads. —Mad At This Town
But it was at the airport bus stop today at 730pm ish. I thought I had saw a strange twisted ballet move but NO…you were squatted down and peeing right there at the bus stop…I thought I had seen it all…I laughed so hard I almost peed in the car…for the love of god, please…
I knew it all along, but in denial, I focussed on you I did not want to face the truth that you were seeing someone else and seeing them much more often telling me you were too busy with school the biggest excuse I sympathized with and yet now I know that was only part…
[Image-1] TGFE you never cease to be one of the loveliest spots in the city. This morning was over-run with people ordering soup and Ghetto Sox, and in all the confusion the music didn’t get turned on. Instead the restaurant with filled with the sound of guitar being picked up and passed around, and singing…
We have several producers of wood pellets in Nova Scotia, most of which have received some kind of subsidy/financial support from our government (taxpayers) yet there are no pellets available at retail anywhere in Nova Scotia right now. These producers are shipping thousands of pounds of pellets to Europe as we speak. This is not…
[Image-1] So, if I hire a company to carry a fridge up to my third-floor apartment and they only make it to the second floor because “It’s so heavy and there are too many stairs and we’re just tiny people,” do I pay them and say “Well, you tried but since the job is hard…
And now I work here. The lazy fuckers don’t even bother covering food before they put it in the fridge. They leave the raw meats open and near the cooked meats. They don’t bother to properly clean the equipment they use because hey, it’s going to get dirty again eventually. I got sick once when…
You just touched your genitals. And the toilet handle. —Everyone around you
Thank you for doing a great job. It’s a small street but it’s on a hill and since the first plow we had was a disaster we hardly seen any plows since, so we have been screwed trying to get up some days. Our street has two pregnant ladies including myself and many seniors which…
A heartfelt thank you to the young man who helped us extricate our car from an icy, snow-filled airport parking lot at 3am. Returning from a trip south in the middle of a freezing night with two sick and tired kids, only to be stranded in a desolate lot, could have been much worse if…
[Image-1] I couldn’t figure out if the new transit plan would be better or worse for me but then I saw that the “80 Sackville” is changing to the “8 Sackville.” WHY!?!??! This is a horrible plan. That bus is iconic. GET IT TOGETHER. —always keep the important issues at the forefront of the discussion
I wish there was a way for you to let us know you’re running behind. Go Time is always inaccurate. Today for example, I called and it said five minutes. Thirty minutes later as I walk away to try a different bus and that’s when it scoots by. I walk to a different stop and…
Hey Halifax! I’m leaving. After 10 years of trying to make a go of it here I got tired of; being paid $20,000 less than I would receive for the same job in Ottawa, more expensive taxes than most anywhere else, costs of living (RENT) higher than Chicago, and in general your anti-intellectualism and mistrust of innovation. You’ve…
Halifax’s candy store veteran is working on some new, and seriously freaky, headquarters. In time for its upcoming 15th anniversary, Freak Lunchbox’s flagship store—which was born and raised at 1723 Barrington Street—is moving to bigger digs. Owner Jeremy Smith acquired the nearby 1729 Barrington Street (the former home of Hilltribe) in January and renovations have…
I would not typically take my business to a public forum such as this, but I seem to have hit a dead end. It is 7:29 on Saturday morning. I would love to have slept in today, except the school bell next to my apartment is blaring in my ear and has been since 7am!!…
Dear Lower Sackville Potty Mouth Cops Wife, I guess since your the wife of a cop you feel that yielding to pedestrians is beneath you and verbally assaulting someone is well within your rights. I’ve provided you with a handy link that perhaps your husband can explain to you what ‘yielding to a pedestrian’ is…
COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHO IS PAYING THE AVERAGE WAGE OF 849 DOLLARS PER WEEK IN HALIFAX SOMEONE PLEASE HOOK THE REST OF US UP WAS THIS A MISPRINT MAYBE A MONTH OR EVEN A GOOD TWO WEEK PAY THIS IS MISLEADING CRAP IF TRUE DO YOU THINK EVERYONE WOULD BE HEADING WEST PLEASE…
[Image-1] I realize I’m going out on limb here, but good Christ can we let religion find its way back into closets once occupied by the queer community? I get it: solace and comfort, sure. Like pets or a crossword or a puzzle. Or maybe like a good Facebook epithet for how to live your…
Don’t mind me, just walking down the street, enjoying a nice wonderful day, when all of a sudden a homeless person! Gasp, its like they aren’t even people. —Ignorance is a walk down the road 😉
[Image-1] To the family who are grieving the loss of their son/brother/cousin/nephew: despite how confusing, unimaginable & public these tragic string of events have become, I just want you to know you are loved. —Someone Who Thought You Should Know
Generally, on a nice, sunny, Friday morning people are happy because the end of the week is finally upon them. This was not the case for one such individual this morning as I was driving my daughter to school in a 50 km/hour zone (I was driving about 45 due to the chunky ice road),…
Holy Jesus, could you have been more obnoxious? 20+ year old woman literally having a sobbing tantrum at the return desk, crying and collapsing to the floor. *sob**gasp* *wail* “I don’t have any moneeeeeeey!!” Bitch, you didn’t have your receipt for your goddamned case of pop, what the fuck do you want them to do…
When you polish a boot, accept that this will only be understood by those in closer proximity. Who polishes boots these days anyways, am i right ;-0 —This is you. #relatabel
[Image-1] Yes, another winter bitch! As we all know the city is trying to clear the roads as quickly as possible after each storm. With so much accumulation and so little space roadways become congested and with the addition of the ice from our last storm they have become hazardous in areas. So WHY do…
[Image-1] nothing would be nicer than listening to some bathory and drinking beer or tea with you in a warm soft room. i hate how lonely and nostalgic winter makes me. well, if you’re in the city or on the planet please find me. —girl who exists
I could have sworn that I heard the “T”ax word dropped numerous times in a recent speech by a certain politician in this lovely province of ours. Must have been a bad dream. —Bluenoser
[Image-1] Amongst the many outrageous stories breaking around Ferguson last summer was the news that no public database of police shootings exists in the United States. No one is was keeping track of how many Americans are shot by police. Which got us wondering how trigger happy Halifax’s police officers are. Police shooting and killing…
[Image-1] No matter what you might be going through, remember that, hidden in every second of your experience, lies that special feeling and sensation, that Peace Beyond Mind, that ancient people called ‘Heaven’, ‘Salvation’ or ‘Paradise’. It is that warm calm that seems to radiate from your bones, unstoppable once activated. Do not be scared…
“Please help us with the hydrants and drains”, “Don’t drive for a few days”… Now it’s “don’t walk anywhere for a few days” All because of snow and ice? AND, “don’t expect any more $ for snow removal?” What DO our Municipal taxes ACTUALLY pay FOR, then? Get it done, and stop making excuses, mayor…
To the guy in the North Halifax Library computer room who started banging a chair against a cubicle in order to get two people to stop talking, and then called them “retards”. First of all, they weren’t talking very loudly. Second of all, being rude yourself in order to make other people stop being rude…
when the buses are off the road, cabs aren’t accepting fares, the city and police are telling people not to go out, for 24 hours. you think that all the business’s and restaurants in the city might close? Nope. Instead some greedy, selfish owners decide to stay open, and make the staff come to work.…
[Image-1] I never would have dreamed that I would still be single at 54! I watched all my friends get married and I just remained alone! Why was I given such a bad hand?! And why can’t I get a date anymore?! Is it because I’m old?! I usually ask out men that are around…
[Image-1] Like syrups on a snow cone, Halifax streets might be getting some delicious new flavours to help clear away icy conditions. A request is being put forward next week by councillor Linda Mosher looking at best practices for street cleaning when salt isn’t working. The motion asks council to consider a staff report for…
Name: Priya Shukla Age: 31 Spotted: Shirley Street Wearing: Coat, Danier Leather; scarf, from India; leggings, Urban Outfitters; boots, Naturalizer; bag, House of Harlow How would you describe your style? Classic with an edge, with a strong affinity for short dresses. How do you maintain your style in these snowy times? Begrudgingly with outerwear, I…
“I’ve always loved yard sales and finding a deal, and then I met my boyfriend and was like, ‘You really like stuff, too,’” says Emily Mosher, who owns Zion’s Gate Boutique with said stuff-lover Kye Dorey. “It’s half clothing store, half museum.” The source for second-hand clothing, furniture, accessories, games and antiques opened quietly at…
[Image-1] Next week, as part of African Heritage Month, consultant Ann Divine will be speaking about the findings of 2013 research into racial profiling amongst Nova Scotia’s consumers. The former Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission employee took some time to speak with The Coast about the subtleties of racial bias. How would you define racial…
My heart is racing. I’m sitting across a conference table from P, a social worker, in the meeting room of the Elsipogtog child and family services centre. He pushes a thick file of papers towards me, held together with an alligator clip. I’ve asked for these pages, because I need to know more than what…
[Image-1] Once again we thank the Big Lift for its upcoming 18-month-long disruption of our lives. Starting next week, Halifax Transit won’t travel across the Macdonald Bridge after 6:30pm (from Sunday through Thursday). To compensate, HT will run a special shuttle service between Halifax and Dartmouth five nights a week. Which is confusing, since Halifax…
[Image-1] They really couldn’t have planned it any better. A year ago, the Ivany Commission issued its report, calling for three “critical areas of change” to help turn around the Nova Scotia economy: more community and business leaders; more people staying in the province; and more innovative, value-added businesses. Then, as if by some feat…
[Image-1] The movie 12 Years A Slave is the account of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was drugged and abducted from Washington, DC and sold into slavery in Louisiana. In one scene, a conversation takes place between Solomon’s slavemaster and another white man who is against slavery. The other man (played by Brad…
“I’ve always loved winter, but this one sucks,” says Matt Ellis, bassist of Cape Breton pop band Mardeen. The long-time four-piece is hitting icy roads to tour new EP, Silver Fan, a three-song atmospheric adventure that was recorded in Halifax after a creepy cabin experience in Quebec. “We rented a place north of Montreal to…
Out of school I had the courses required to become a licensed assistant. My training at CIBC Wood Gundy, along with an Investment Representative course through Canadian Securities Institute completed that license. Within a year, I was able to upgrade my license to a Registered Representative via the Wealth Management Essentials course through CSI. This…
Friday’s your last chance to stock up on Shag Harbour’s good vibes for awhile. The group comes to a temporary hiatus with a goodbye show and an upcoming tape at the end of the month. After a year of synth-driven punk, the group takes a break as Cooper Lindsay moves to Montreal. But it’s only…
After earning a BA at the University of New Brunswick, Dave Little had been working for more than five years as a professional photographer and videographer when he decided he wanted to find a career that would enable him to contribute—in a meaningful way—to the region’s environmental sustainability. “Early in 2011, I felt that I…
Eyelevel Gallery continues to promote contemporary art outside of a formal gallery space by exhibiting Under the passing stars at The Maitland Terrace. The works of Steven Beckly and Nicole Kelly Westman meet in a domestic setting that reflects the themes of historicity and intimacy present in their photo-based installations. Gallery director Katie Belcher recognized a relationship…
What brought you to da Vinci College? I am from Newfoundland, but there is not much opportunity to work with animals. Through research I came across the Centre for Health Studies—now known as da Vinci College. I spoke with a few other campuses in Halifax, but something about this school got me. What was the…
There’s no easier laugh than someone who has been trapped in their ice-covered house for three-plus days, good news for the talented comedians performing at Stir Crazy! (A February Comedy Show). Not like they need the help, mind you. Cher Hann, Bob Kerr, Megan McDowell, Sandi Rankaduwa, Struan Sutherland and special guests guarantee a hilarious…
I started as a tour guide working for SMU Recruitment in my first year of university, but I’ve also had many other positions within Recruitment. I’ve completed all my courses and exams, and graduated on January 24, though I started my position as liaison December 1. The most fulfilling part of my education was getting…
You are unlikely to find a finer-featured, fairer face at the movies than that of Julianne Moore’s, or one with as much empathy and intelligence behind its freckles—so ably, Linneyian warm one moment and fiercely terrifying the next (that was her screaming “You suck my dick!” at a pharmacist in Magnolia). In Still Alice, she…
I had a craving for Big Plate Chicken when I went to Loong 7 last week. Loong 7 opened late last year in the small space on Robie Street where the underappreciated Pars Restaurant—which, incidentally, is set to reopen in April on Barrington Street—previously sat. The menu is a mix of classic Canadian Chinese, and…
My main profession is an actor, but life in the arts can be financially challenging, so I teach acting courses for adults, public speaking and yoga. ESL is another exciting string in my teaching bow. The CELTA program is a highly reputable course in teaching English as a Second Language. Originating from Cambridge University, it…
Halifax Transit is talking about some big changes to the bus system, and they want to know what you think. But you definitely don’t want to read a thick report about it, so we made this video summary for you. Yeah, you. Because for once you deserve to have something about Metro’s buses be useful…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) “It isn’t normal to know what we want,” said pioneering psychologist Abraham Maslow. “It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement.” That’s the bad news, Pisces. The good news is that you may be on the verge of rendering that theory irrelevant. In the coming weeks, you…
What services do you offer at your clinic? In addition to a Registered Massage Therapist, I also am a Certified Interactive Reflexologist, plus I studied electives in pregnancy massage, myofascial, sports massage and Suikodo Therapy at ICT. At the same location as my clinic, I also run Bloomers Yoga & Fitness Studio, which offers yoga…
50 shades of disappointed I am the mother of a survivor of intimate partner violence. I have just finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey. I was never interested in reading this book before or after my daughter’s experience, but since the movie has now been released and the subject matter is so mainstream, I wanted…
I retired from the RCMP in 2011, and in 2012, I had a discussion with my business manager to discuss how someone gets started in opening their own business. She answered, “That’s simple. You just figure out your passion.” For me, that was easy. I love helping people succeed in their careers. And the next…
Q My father is 65 years old and has been a devoted husband to my mother who has been battling a medical condition for the past 30 years—a condition that prevents her from engaging in sexual activity of any kind. He has not had sex in all this time and is desperately frustrated. He’s not…
What drew you to CBU? It was not only the opportunity to play for their successful soccer team full of great athletes, but also the small class sizes and the community-like atmosphere of the university. What is the most challenging part of your program? The most challenging part of my program thus far is balancing…
The North End Plant Snatcher was by all official reports an unknown maybe-kleptomaniac/maybe-botanophile who ransacked households mid-soiree, right under the tenants’ own noses. If you asked anyone in the social-circles extending between north-north and north-western parts of the city, a guy named Steve was the culprit and irrefutably so, who could be discovered to be…
Why the Academy of Learning? I was interested in the Academy of Learning for a few reasons, but mainly that it had an approachable, flexible schedule. I was able to balance the demands of life and my studies at the same time, which made my education more enjoyable. What was the most challenging part? The…
How did you get to Sheridan? Sheridan College is the top Musical Theatre program in the country—fewer than 10 percent of the hundreds who audition are accepted each year. I auditioned there in 2013, but was not accepted, so I had to find a reliable location that would allow me to hone my skills. Knowing…
My final decision on what university to attend was based on student life. Most science programs have very similar requirements so I was looking for a university that had heart and where you weren’t just a number—I was looking for opportunities to be able to have a close relationship with my professors. I started in…
How did you use your MSVU degree to transition into opening enVie? From the moment that I connected with the business program, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur! As soon as I graduated, I started travelling with my husband, who was a professional hockey player. We landed in Germany for three years, where…
For people in my situation—moving here and being worried that their English would not be good enough, Direction Emploi is there to help you find jobs when moving to an English-speaking province, to help you at the start: finding job opportunities, resume help, translating things—anything to help you. They have small classes, such as how…
Grenfell Campus offers a supportive learning environment and small class sizes, which result in truly close connections between faculty and students. The small campus size also affords unique research, publishing and travel opportunities for undergraduate students, with progamming in arts, fine arts, science, nursing and education. The library is part of the Memorial University library,…
Why Vancouver Film School? After graduating university with a degree in architecture, I was looking to expand upon my design background, but in a digital environment. I was inspired by the quality of work that I saw coming out of the Digital Design Program at VFS, and by what people were accomplishing in its one-year…
NSCAD University’s Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing program offers students opportunities to express their creativity and finesse their skills in making jewellery and hollowware. The studios at NSCAD’s Fountain Campus become a second home for the hard-working and entrepreneurial students in the program. “The thing I like about our program is that the professors are all…
What pushed you to go to the Rowe School of Business? As I completed my Business Administration degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland, I knew that marketing was my passion, but I wanted to learn more. I began researching graduate programs and kept coming back to the Corporate Residency MBA. I was enticed by the…
Why did you choose the Anaesthesia Tech program at MBC? I have seen many people my age reluctantly leave Nova Scotia to pursue more lucrative career opportunities out west, but it was not a sacrifice I was willing to make, so I had to make a career move. With our population aging, health care is…
I received a math and education degree from Lakehead University and then taught overseas. Subsequently I worked in Ottawa in construction, and in 2012 I moved to Halifax for my wife’s employment and family. When I relocated to Halifax, I worked part-time for the Halifax Regional School Board. Because future job prospects were not secure…
What drew you to the Diploma in Intellectual Disability Studies? Susan: I have a foster brother who my mom raised since the age of four and is now 25. When he turned 18 I became his legal guardian due to his intellectual disability of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. I would eventually like a career as an…
“I’d known for awhile I’d wanted to make a change,” says Christina Martin. “I felt stuck. I guess I was just bored.” With four records of sharp, heartfelt folk behind her, Martin is aiming for a different vibe on It’ll Be Alright—literally, a vibe, a keys-and-licks classic rock groove permeating the 10 tracks produced at…
How did your education help you land your current career? Having a degree definitely has helped me, but I don’t think it can stand on its own. If not for the program at Université Sainte-Anne—a preparatory course for bilingual clerical positions within all levels of government—I wouldn’t have had an opportunity to be contacted by…
A little snow (OK, a lot of snow) won’t stop Halifax’s Indie Wedding Collective from helping you say “I do.” Because of last Sunday’s storminess, it had to reschedule its Indie Wedding Social (Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street)—a celebration of your vows, as well as local wedding vendors—to this Sunday, February 22. Aimed at…
Halifax’s candy store veteran is about working on some new, and seriously freaky, headquarters. In time for its upcoming 15th anniversary, Freak Lunchbox’s flagship store—which was born and raised at 1723 Barrington Street—is moving to bigger digs. Owner Jeremy Smith acquired the nearby 1729 Barrington Street (the former home of Hilltribe) in January and renovations…
