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[Image-1] I recently moved to Halifax & use the transit system. I’m hugely disappointed. Many drivers are rude and bark at riders like circus ring masters. Selfish passengers push, elbow and stick huge bags in your path, taking seats meant for the elderly or disabled. And the smell! Don’t buses here have air fresheners? A…
Today I was cutting through the courtyard behind the library, on my way to my car, when I saw this young kid (7 y/o?) balling his eyes. As I looked around there was no one in sight so I stopped to make sure he was okay (I thought maybe he had exited the library and…
Our society has a tendency to remember or to be fascinated or angered about things that may or may not be that important in the greater scheme of things…Kaitlyn Jenner, The Kardashians, Cecil the lion (yes, I am sorry). We remember when a beautiful lion is killed and we remember longer (and maybe we are…
[Image-1] What the hell is going on, Agricola Street? Who is peeing enough to make an entire city block reek? (You know the urine-soaked one I’m talking about, you’ve probably held you breath for its length, too.) Why has this been a problem for like two years? How much piss does it take to make…
Bros only? Come drink beer and check out chicks? I’m all for small business collaboration and encouraging people to try new activities, but seriously? I dunno who wrote this description for a men’s only yoga class but it’s gross, and they should be ashamed. It’s pandering and reinforces really fucking stupid clichés that for the…
Are there good men in the HRM? Are they housed in a secret location? I can tell you there are stalkers who stalk you on dating sites (four years and counting….it’s sheer hell, I tell you). There are men who pretend to be upstanding, worthy citizens….until they get in your vag and then *poof,* just…
Earth has way more water than Mars, plus our moon is bigger than your two stupid tiny moons. Like what, a few hundred kilometres in diameter? Pathetic! So now it turns out there is flowing water? BIG DEAL! We’ve had flowing water for billions of years —you know what else we’ve had? OCEANS, motherfucker—with tides…
[Image-1] The snake on Spring Garden Road years ago. As a kid, seeing Bud the Spud, petting the scales. Going to the art museum and feeling like it was in another world. AND THE COMMON’S JUNGLE GYM. The tires and rope wall. Or the bars you’d hold onto for dear life to the other side…
A blurb for the herbs…Instead of trudging down the hard sidewalk, take a little detour through bliss. I don’t know how many times the Public Gardens have turned my ‘blues’ green. Must be all that sunshine. —Happy Haligonian
[Image-1] Waiting for the light to turn at the intersection of North and Windsor, I saw a most lovely scene. A young woman had dropped a big pile of important-looking papers all over the sidewalk and street and they were blowing all about in the wind. Several passersby stopped and helped her collect them all…
For the month of October, The Nook (2116 Gottingen) is featuring drawings by Danika Vandersteen and paintings by Sara Russell, both NSCAD graduates living in Halifax. The show opened last night to a full cafe that smelled like cookies. I had a pop. Vandersteen (Old & Weird) says that she “fragments surreal figures and decorative tropes to…
Hey, hey, I guess it hasn’t hit me yet . . . that Blue Rodeo, Ontario’s legends of Can-rock, just announced a return to the Scotiabank Centre on February 24. It’s going to be a diamond mine of the band’s most beloved classics that complements the release of their new Live at Massey Hall album. And check this…
The Hollis Street bike lane has taken so long to get here, you might think you’re dreaming when you see it. Which is about the only excuse drivers have for parking their cars in the bike lane. Brand-new as the Hollis lane is, we’ve already seen so much rude parking that we decided to make…
[Image-1] So there is a certain online publication that that starts with a C and rhymes with toast and has an “Events Listing”, “News+Opinion”, “Bitch” and so on, including a “Dating” section. Under said dating section is “Halifax Kinky” which for close to a year now has said it is coming soon in early 2015.…
Omf…there was a story on CBC Radio now about “sweat shaming”. People need to get over themselves. If you go into a Starbucks after a run and you are sweating; don’t take it too personally if someone happens to say: “oh, you must have been running.” This is called…are you ready…small talk. This is not…
im so lonely rn, I just really want your company… there aren’t many places I feel comfortable or enjoy;;; I just want friends… but al of the people ignore my posts and only like people posts who have comfort. I go to the club and dance, nobody likes to dance tho.. when I update my…
In the late evening last night, Halifax Inbred, producer, award-winning sound engineer and songwriter, Mike O’Neill, released the perfect song for a day like this: a cover of “All I Have to Do is Dream,” the 1960 hit song by The Everly Brothers. What a beautiful take. O’Neill rules. Jam it. Related Stories
[Image-1] Despite continued Conservative efforts to ban the niqab during citizenship ceremonies, there remain precious few government regulations stopping prospective new Canadians from wearing tacky political branding and hideous corporate swag. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, there are no dress requirements for new Canadians attending their citizenship ceremony beyond “business casual.” Applicants may also…
This was going to be a bitch about losing a job, but then I realized how much more there is to it. This city. The people. It’s a joke. Theres no employment opportunities, tuition will ruin your future, and no moral relationships are happening. The older people are getting crankier by the SECOND, and the…
[Image-1] Almost every day, my 3 year old Black Lab Koko and I hit up our favourite dog friendly coffee shop on the way to the park. We are always greeted with a smile from the staff and they always give him a treat. Until today….. Unfortunately there is a crusty dog hating human out…
…bitching about the amount of bitches: IRONY! have you ever heard of it? no, i guess you haven’t. well thanks for the laugh, you goof. —just another bitcher
[Image-1] to the older middle eastern guy who used to get on the 1 at the top of the HSC until recently. i saw you today at Dal and my heart stopped. I’ve crushed on you since i moved here, i wish i could work up the courage to say hey! —me
I’m calling in a favour, my dogs. The peeps behind Confiscated Records, the RAW Cyphers and Creative Action are looking for male and female emcees, beats, extras and helpers for the All Souls Cypher Video Project, which will be filmed at Alteregos Coffee House (2193 Gottingen) on Saturday, October 10 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. With the videography support of Kim…
[Image-1] Quick, what are your treaty rights and obligations? Despite common misconceptions, all Canadians—indigenous or not—have obligations and rights under Canada’s treaties. Solidarity Halifax says it’s high time we all recognize that. As such, this evening the public is invited to a free event at the Halifax Central Library which will explore the responsibilities and…
Please people in hrm for the love of god learn how to drive.. —Giving up my license
[Image-1] Thank you- for a job well done. Since the very first shuttle over you guys and gals have run that operation like a well oiled machine. Always on time, courteous, friendly and helpful. Thank you very much. —See you in the morning…
You have no problem believing a 20 something playing a 10 year old, or that the same actor with the same hair but a different dress can be two different characters, but a black man playing a white woman’s father is too much for your casually racist imagination? You’re the problem. —Expected Better
[Image-1] I am a beautiful, hilarious, and fit young woman whose dating “highlight” of the week so far includes receiving a message on match.com from a member whose username included the words Long Ballz in it. —Its not funny anymore
Last month, The Bus Stop Theatre announced the hiring of its new executive director, Jeremy Banks. After incorporating as a non-profit co-operative in 2013 and establishing a Board of Directors, Waque’s vision to transfer leadership was accomplished with Banks, a west-coast arts and culture administrator who moved to Halifax two years ago. We caught up with Banks…
The surge of Nova Scotian craft beer continues with Nine Locks Brewery; the joint venture between Shaun O’Hearn (owner of Rockbottom Brewpub and Your Father’s Moustache) and business partner Danny O’Hearn aims to be brewing at 219 Waverley Road (same building as the beloved Mic Mac Bar & Grill) by late November. The microbrewery, named…
Four local ladies (and one local gent) have scored multiple 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. For the last ten years, the CFMAs have celebrated the best in Canadian folk. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala on November 8 in Edmonton, Alberta. Listed among the country’s most recognized folk artists, The Coast would…
Alright wrestling fans, you think you’re the cream of the crop? If you’re such a high-flyin’ hot-shot then why don’t you watch this promo for the most anticipated wrestling event of the season. Next Sunday, GussleMania: Showcase of the Mortals goes down only at Gus’ Pub (October 11, 8pm). We’ll finally get to see a step-ladder match…
Just how bad are Canada’s access to information laws? According to global rankings from the Centre for Law and Democracy, Serbia is the world leader in providing public access to information. The Balkan nation is followed by Slovenia, while India sits in third place. Canada, bastion of freedom and totem of democracy that we are,…
[Image-1] It’s Monday morning and despite the fervour of beeping traffic on Barrington Street, up above, inside Volta Labs, you can hear a pin drop. The space looks empty and devoid of any life, but looks can be deceiving. “Hey, sorry if you were waiting,” says public relations manager Jill Shea. “We’re all in our…
[Image-1] While Nova Scotia seeks to expand its startup ecosystem with other like-minded folks aiming for achievement, there is a barrier that can keep some from joining in the fun. “We’ve struggled being women in this industry,” says Sarah McLeod, of Vendeve. “This world is men investing in other men, and we’re trying to change…
[Image-1] In the heady early days of the internet, the players were few. But among that small group, there was one pioneering Canadian province: Nova Scotia—the first place in the country where the internet was widely available. On face value, we’re still doing well. In Nova Scotia, broadband internet is technically available to 99 percent…
For the last three years, dancehall band Dub Kartel’s Kyle McCracken (AKA DJ KDZ) has been bringing good vibes to Halifax via Home Bass, a jam of dance music that showcases local talent every Thursday night (and some Fridays) at Reflections Cabaret. This weekend, Home Bass presents an entire festival of that good music all…
If anybody knows oysters, it’s Patrick McMurray. A two-time world-champion oyster-shucker, McMurray holds the Guinness World Record for the most oysters shucked in one minute—38 oysters—he set in 2010, breaking the old 2002 record of 33 oysters held by, well, Patrick McMurray. His quick hands also helped lead a Canada shucking team to a Guinness…
1. The first step is the easiest one, but maybe the most important. “Keep your eyes on the oyster,” McMurray says. You need to pay attention to what you’re doing. “And use an oyster knife; don’t try a steak knife or a butter knife or anything like that. They don’t have to be as fancy…
Q I’ve been dating this guy for almost two months. It’s been pretty good, except the sex isn’t really the best. I have this other male friend who has had a crush on me. Long story short: My friend made a move on me the other night. I told him I couldn’t, and he knew…
Film fest success As a result of my aggressive multiple sclerosis, I need an assistant to do most everything. I am a quadriplegic with little voice. Easter Seals developed the Access2 card to provide people with severe disabilities equal access to entertainment. When a disabled person with an Access2 card buys a ticket at a…
Seven years ago, Buck 65 and Symphony Nova Scotia delivered a legendary concert of orchestral hip-hop. They’re plotting another this weekend, and The Coast caught up with Buck 65 to chat about how he’s been prepping and if that night seven years ago can possibly be topped. How did you decide what new songs to…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) “The 20th century’s most influential artist may have been Pablo Picasso. He created thousands of paintings, and was still churning them out when he was 91 years old. A journalist asked him which one was his favourite. “The next one,” he said. I suggest you adopt a similar attitude…
“All of us are better when we’re loved” is the last line—and resounding sentiment—of legendary Nova Scotian author Alistair MacLeod’s much-loved novel, No Great Mischief. On Thursday evening, literature buffs across the country will raise a glass to MacLeod in an expression of that love. #RaiseAGlassForAlistair is the latest campaign by Project Bookmark, an organization…
Some of the themes in Leaving Wonderland may be ripped from the headlines, but there is nothing sensationalized about Shelley’s Thompson’s heart-touching play. This story of grief and growth is firmly rooted in truths about the complexity of relationships. The story begins with a college professor and successful author named Jane (Geneviève Steele) berating two…
[Image-1] A lot of us Canadians squirm in our seats in shame as we are obliged to sit through half an hour of sponsor promotion and self-indulgent speeches before each gala film presentation at the Atlantic Film Festival. European visitors must conclude that Halifax is a hick town where there is no respect for the…
