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[Image-1] Everything you put out I want to take in. You’re this unique beautiful creature I couldn’t have ever imagined. Meeting you was a treat, getting to know you was a blur, and the thought of creating more time with you makes me feel warm and fuzzy. —Swoon Swoon
[Image-1] Our timing is off and I don’t think you are as sure about us as I am. I expect that, by the time you return, all my warm feelings and all my certainty will have congealed into some sort of solid form, unrecognized for what it was and soon unnoticed by me. —Hindsight
I’d say you’ll be pleased to know the dog you just hit seemed to be okay and ran off but you clearly didn’t give a shit. Yes, the dog should not have been running off leash, but you should not have been going so fast on a dark rainy night either. Fortunately the dog kind of…
[Image-1] Help is on the way for African Nova Scotians without legal title to property their families have lived on for generations. The Department of Natural Resources says it will work with representatives from the Department of African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Association of Nova Scotia Land Surveyors to…
Today at The Coast, watch the trailer for Cat Show, which chronicles the competition and heats between Halifax’s north-end cats and their owners, all participants in the Halifax Cat Fanciers’ Society’s Biennial Spring Classics. The trailer is a pitch for a potential satire (catire?) web-series, based on real life events. In 2013, Kathleen Prinsen’s tabby Florian…
[Image-1] If you’re the kind of human garbage who has loud, obnoxious and painfully sexist conversation with your bud about HIS DAUGHTER, in full earshot of the woman sitting at the bar by herself: know that *you* are the reason why 50 percent of the population feel uncomfortable and unsafe occupying public spaces alone. Join…
[Image-1] To the owner of Tiny, I can’t thank you enough for being patient as I almost had an emotional meltdown on the street at the site of your little dog. Ours passed away a few days ago and running into you and your identical dog felt like fate. The matching stories of a hard…
[Image-1] Ricky, Julian and Bubbles just made an $800,000 score. Nova Scotia Business Inc. announced Tuesday that it’s offering $810,368 in production funding for Trailer Park Boys Out of the Park: Europe, the newest television show chronicling the escapades of actors/executive producers Mike Smith, Robb Wells and John Paul Tremblay. At close to a million…
Hamilton’s own “trash troubadour,” the beloved longtime Gus’ Pub staple, former Haligonian and 2015 Polaris Music Prize nominee (Shit Sucks), BA Johnston just dropped a teaser pitch for an online web-series starring himself! And it goes something like this: “BA is enlisted by the fictional Hamilton Tourism Action Committee to produce tourism videos to promote the city.…
The PEI restauranteurs that brought us Gahan House (1869 Lower Water Street) last fall are back at it again, opening Barrington Street Steakhouse and Oyster Bar in the heart of downtown later this spring. Kevin Murphy’s Murphy Hospitality Group will open the 60-seat street level oyster bar, second floor 100-seat dining room and patio at…
The full line-up for Halifax’s newest music explosion, Gridlock Festival, is out today and The Coast has it all right here, right now. From July 8 to July 10, Halifax is going to see some of the U.S. and Canada’s hottest electro-pop and rock bands play the Citadel High grounds, and Stillwell Beer as the bar sponsor.…
[Image-1] I’m the operations manager for the Bayers Lake company tearing down Shannon Park and personally, I’d just like to say what a disgusting place it is and can’t believe the city left it up for so long. I honestly can’t believe the city would impose such a hazard on its people and I’m glad…
Hey Mr. blue/black checkerboard PJ pants who sat in front of me at the 8pm showing of Deadpool in Cinema 6 at the Dartmouth Crossing theatres on Saturday the 20th of February: You are an inconsiderate numbnut. Not once, but twice you slammed the back of your seat into my foot. Even after I hollered you looked right…
[Image-1] We met on the net, Distance, our sole Apparent foe Vanquished. And then, We laughed, and loved, and danced Circle full Together We skipped over hurdles, Darted through hoops. Fearless. Winter came Upheld its court Made berth in hearts and deepest dark port. Spiritless and stumbling Through inner blind alleys Slipping hands We let…
If you want to watch Mike Savage make fun of Gloria McCluskey, it’s going to cost $50 a plate. Next month, various political dignitaries and community well-wishers will gather together on April 23 in Eastern Passage to do what some on the internet have been doing for a while now, and roast the retiring…
[Image-1] People will you all clue in to the “poor down on their luck ” posers that are at just about every busy intersection and street corner with their hand out , the Tim`s cup or the perfectly scripted cardboard sign , asking for your money that you are either driving to work in the…
[Image-1] To my one dear love: you forgave my transgression. You saw me as the extremely flawed human I am and gave me a second chance from a place of love. I am the luckiest girl -and best crazy 8’s player- in the whole wide world. —Apex Vortex Girl
[Image-1] To the adorable drive thru girl at the Tim Hortons on Barrington who almost always gives me my coffee, thank you for making my day with your pretty smile. Visors are gross but you make it look good. —a newfound coffee addict
To the young lady, what is wrong with you, seriously?? I was using a public computer at the library on Wednesday night. I look up at the computers that are there for booking/looking up library materials when I saw you go up to your boyfriend’s asshole and sniff him. Eww gross! Talk about lack of…
In case you don’t know (somehow?), it’s Oscar Weekend—this Sunday is the biggest annual night in the film industry and the 88th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Chris Rock, will take place in Hollywood at the Dolby Theatre. #OscarSoWhite or not, millions of people will sit through three-hours-plus of schmoozing and inside jokes as some of the year’s movie blockbusters…
[Image-1] Halifax Transit’s newest ferry has a name, and it’s Viola Desmond. Mayor Mike Savage made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at the Black Cultural Centre, drawing a standing ovation from those in attendance. According to HRM, “Viola Desmond” received just under a third of the 19,230 votes cast in the two-week naming period for…
To some, tarot card readings are hokey carnival scams or sleepover activities, but for many LGBTQ individuals unwelcome in traditional religious doctrines, tarot readings were and are an inviting way to express their spirituality. Montreal author and professional tarot reader Oliver Pickle wrote She Is Sitting In The Night: Re-Visioning Thea’s Tarot about revamping a…
Name: Stevie Fort Age: 24 Occupation: Barista, co-owner of The Bounty Wearing: Scarf, Urban Outfitters; jacket, Paul Levy (thrifted); purse, Coach (thrifted); dress, Addition Elle; boots, Blundstone Favorite local spots to find hidden gems? I found my jacket at the Guy’s Frenchys in Lower Sackville. For some reason they have some amazing outerwear and plus-size brand names…
[Image-1] The making of films in Nova Scotia has been a part of the artistic and business landscape since 1913 when Evangeline, one of Canada’s very first films, was shot here. Thousands of Nova Scotians have been employed in this industry over the years. They and their families were a vital part of the Nova Scotia…
[Image-1] It hasn’t been an easy road for Nova Scotia’s NDP. They went from forming the first NDP government in the Atlantic provinces in 2009, to collapsing in 2013, to a six-member caucus and third-place status behind the governing Grits and official opposition Conservatives last year. This weekend New Democrats will gather in Dartmouth to…
Jillian Mihichuk I’m a Registered Massage Therapist at Spirit Spa I enrolled at ICT years ago when it was a brand-new program, and I was on a waiting list for occupational therapy at Dalhousie. A friend of mine was in school doing Physiotherapy, and he thought the program would be perfect for me, so I…
As told by Dayna Wheeler, from the Akerley Child Care Centre, Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education 1. I help children learn and grow Children learn through play. Each day I get to guide them in play experiences and watch them develop new skills. When a child does or tries something new, that’s so…
In conversation with Manon Holmes & Chloe Roy, third-year Bachelor of Science students Manon: I chose Université Sainte-Anne because it is a small, French university. Everybody knows everybody and are always willing to help you. There is no competition—everyone is friendly and it is a great atmosphere. Chloe: I love the size of the classes!…
Q&A with Amir Toulany, a Commercial Banking Associate Account Manager at TD Atlantic Real Estate Group What led you to enroll in the Rowe School of Business? Dalhousie offers an eight-month Corporate Residency, which distinguished it from other MBA programs and drew me toward it. As a chemistry graduate with limited work experience, I knew…
Frankly, it’s getting harder and harder to find cheap food in Halifax, whether it’s at a restaurant or a grocery store. But as downtown Dartmouth continues to grow and flower with new small businesses, it’s become clear that it is also a destination for affordable dining. Tiny, well-honed concepts like Souper Duper are neighbours to…
Janene McIssac recommends the Halifax campus for being effective—and fun I was enrolled in the Intensive French Program at U-Sainte-Anne, Halifax. I participated in three sessions, which were five weeks in length, and received certificates in Intermediate and Advanced level French. I love the French language and have been a student of French for many…
It can be hard to see inside the Portland Street Creperie. The windows are often speckled with a layer of condensation, heat rising off of the griddles wetly knocking against the cold winter chill on the glass. And when they’re clear, there’s a good chance you’re just looking at a small crowd huddled inside, standing…
Dan Jodrey I’m a Travel Counsellor with Sears Travel I lost the use of both my legs due to knee problems and had to get both my knees replaced—my doctor told me I had to find a new field of occupation, different from my previous carpentry skills. I tried to figure out what I wanted…
“Man, he’s amazing,” says New Jersey producer Mr. Green (AKA Aaron Green) about 19-year-old Californian rapper All Flows Reach Out, or A-F-R-O. Green is just one of the many rappers and rap fans calling the MC (AKA James Gutierrez) the next big thing in contemporary hip-hop. And this Friday, A-F-R-O will make his first-ever Canadian…
In conversation with Laura deBoer & Courtney Glen, Senior Archaeologists at Davis MacIntyre & Associates What pushed you two to enroll at Saint Mary’s? Laura: SMU’s honours program in Anthropology has an excellent reputation for challenging its students at a fairly advanced level. I took a major in Anthropology with a minor in Classics because…
“I went through this creative period where i was also songwriting, it came out of nowhere,” says Megan Matheson Hamilton, the flamenco dancer known as La Azulita. “We did it with the flamenco group, but I could picture it with a beat behind it and an MC rapping over it, giving insight to the Spanish…
Caleb Erskine is a grade 12 student already on the road to Red Seal certification as an automotive service technician. He credits Peter Dulhanty, his teacher and mentor at Musquodoboit Rural High, with “pushing me to get where I am.” It all began with TestDrive, an initiative of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency in partnership…
This spring-winter-spring-winter tease has gone too far, and the folks at the Savour Food and Wine Festival have clearly gone just as shack-wacky as the rest of us. This Saturday the folks at SFWF are hosting the antidote to winter 2016: a Craft Beer Cottage Party. Ticket-holders will have the opportunity to “enjoy beer the…
Andrew Simmons could have gone anywhere to get his engineering degree. When the University of Prince Edward Island announced an expansion of its diploma program into a full degree program last year, in its new School of Sustainable Design Engineering, he jumped at the chance to continue his studies on PEI. “I’m so excited,” says…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) “People don’t want their lives fixed,” proclaims Chuck Palahniuk in his novel Survivor. “Nobody wants their problems solved. Their dramas. Their distractions. Their stories resolved. Their messes cleaned up. Because what would they have left? Just the big scary unknown.” Your challenge in the coming weeks, Pisces, is to…
Clarence DeSchiffart, NSCC’s Coordinator of Career Development and Essential Skill Services, explains why the college’s interactive career website stands out Career in Gear helps Nova Scotians identify what they might like to do in their life. While there are many career websites that offer assessments, Career in Gear focuses on interactive and meaningful engagement. Users…
Q Gay, thirtysomething male in DC. My boyfriend of three years has been acting strange—not taking his anti-depression meds, says he’s feeling weird. He has withdrawn from me, sleeps 15 hours a day and has been cancelling on commitments to socialize with friends. He’s blue and I get it. Here’s why I’m writing: He was…
Jalana Lewis I’m a Knowledge Lead for The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry My experience at the Schulich School of Law was very positive—and very busy! There were a lot of opportunities for extracurricular activity, and opportunities to be a leader in extracurricular settings; at Dal they pushed you to be innovative…
Alton Gas pains The regular, mainstream media has been doing a crappy job on this story of the natural gas storage depot planned for salt caverns near the Shubenacadie River (“Going against the tide: The fight against Alton Gas,” cover feature by Miles Howe, February 18). Thank you Miles Howe and The Coast for some…
A Q&A with Lisa Lee, Campus Director, Eastern College What are the major benefits to pursuing an education through Eastern College? Eastern College offers half-day classes, modular-based learning (one class at a time) and, depending on the program you choose, we can have you job-ready in 6, 12, 18 or 24 months! Each program includes…
An instructor/student confidential talk with instructor Chad LeClair & Charlene Boyce (student) Chad: The purpose of the GMAT prep course is to give people the skills necessary to perform well on the Graduate Management Admission Test, which is required for entry to most MBA programs. We focus less on general knowledge, and cover more of…
Yan’s Restaurant 752 Sackville Drive At this Sackville family restaurant, which specializes in Cantonese and Szechuan, every combination is under $10, every extra add-on (extra spare ribs, please!) is $3.50 and the classics—you know, the sweet and sour chicken, almond gai ding, beef and broccoli deals—are a cool $7.95. Jean’s Restaurant 5972 Spring Garden Road…
As told by Natalia Kochetova-Kozloski, PhD, FCPA, FCMA, Member of the Board of Directors, CPA Atlantic School of Business, and Associate Professor of Accounting, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University Obtaining a CPA designation, and completing practical experience requirements, makes an individual fully proficient in understanding the essential language of business—accounting. Building on experience…
As told by Nanae Kii, BSc., Environmental Science student 1. It’s a small university with personal, interactive learning I chose Saint Mary’s University because SMU is a small school compared to many others around the country, and especially those in my home, Japan. A small school such as this forces everyone enrolled, students and professors…
Unsure of her future, and knowing that doing unskilled labour was not a life Anne Jamieson wanted, she vowed to make a change and found a career in the trades. She first discovered her interest in welding while attending NSCAD. Her apprenticeship actually began in Alberta, but she missed home. With Nova Scotia’s commitment to…
Q&A with Angela Dolomont, a Certified Continuing Care Assistant for Northwood, Ivany Place What pushed you to enroll in daVinci College’s CCA program? I was ready for a change in my current work but wanted to continue working with the public. I saw an ad in the newspaper about daVinci College offering the CCA program…
Sushi Ko Doraku 5640 Spring Garden Road, 1949 Upper Water Street $2.50/2.75 (nigiri), $4.50 (maki) Beef patties Stella’s Antiguan Cuisine Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road $3 each or 2/$5 Korean taco Indochine Banh Mi 1551 South Park Street / 1701 Barrington Street $4 California sandwich Izzy’s Bagel 1180 Bedford Highway $3.99 Onion bhaji…
Beverly Fleet I’m a Financial Support Representative at Halifax Regional Municipality I chose to attend Maritime Business College due to the small class sizes and the hands-on environment. Being a mature student, I also didn’t want to be in school with people right out of high school, so that was another plus—having more people close…
Lara Killian I’m a Librarian Educator at the Nova Scotia Health Authority Why did you enroll in Dalhousie’s School of Information Management? I had held various library positions and information management-type jobs during my undergraduate studies and first Masters degree, and always enjoyed connecting patrons with the information they needed at the time they needed…
As told by Andrew Russell, President/Founder at FANFIT Challenge, MBA at SMUs Sobey School of Business 1. Speaking the language I was a Political Science major in my undergrad, before spending six years with the national canoeing team. I didn’t have a lot of traditional work experience outside of sport, nor an in-depth business acumen.…
Stevie Fort, Krista Kirby and Elizabeth O’Brien are the reason we have The Bounty, a pop-up shop of first-class, second-hand, plus-size fashions for ladies with great taste. “We initially came up with the idea of The Bounty because [we] genuinely wished for its existence,” says Fort. The trio made the wish a reality with its…
