Mar 8-14, 2018

Vol. 25, No. 41

Gus the tortoise is an icon unparalleled in this city. He is a multi-generational ambassador of conservation who has stirred the imaginations of millions. For all these reasons, and more, The Coast proudly is nominating the 95-year-old tortoise for the Order of Nova Scotia.

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City

Citizen Gus

The oldest gopher tortoise in the world has spent the last 75 years burrowing into our hearts. It's time to recognize his legacy.

By Jacob Boon
Mar 8, 2018
City

Parking up the wrong street

Halifax council approves new protected bike lane on South Park Street over business commission concerns.

By Julia-Simone Rutgers
Mar 8, 2018
City

When it comes to opinions, our diversity is our strength

It's up to Canadians to determine where the limits of acceptable free speech should lie.

By Michael Karanicolas
Mar 8, 2018
City

Transphobic slurs in the classroom

A transgender teacher speaks out about the problems she's faced from students and other educators.

By Jessica Durling
Mar 8, 2018
City

SCIENCE MATTERS Lessons from Cape Town’s water crisis

By David Suzuki
Mar 14, 2018
News

Federal Court to decide on Abdoul Abdi’s future

Immigration and Refugee Review Board pauses its own hearing on refugee's fate in response.

By Jacob Boon
Mar 8, 2018
News

Funeral director loses license after cremating wrong body

“This was a tragic situation, one that no family should ever have to experience,” says Service Nova Scotia minister.

By Jacob Boon
Mar 9, 2018
News

Province dreams up virtual reality hub

Nova Scotia is looking to create a new innovation clubhouse for the augmented, mixed and virtual reality industries.

By Jacob Boon
Mar 9, 2018
News

Ancestral Roots Awards offers overdue recognition to young Black leaders

Young adults making a positive impact in African Nova Scotian communities don't get the accolades they deserve, say organizers.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Mar 15, 2018
Shoptalk

Drink this: North Brewing's Twinkle Pony cookie stout

For beer fans with a sweet tooth.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Mar 8, 2018
Shoptalk

New Scotland Brewing Co. to open this summer

Kevin and Scott Saccary of New Scotland Clothing have landed a location for their beer business.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Mar 15, 2018
Opinion

Letters to the editor, March 8, 2018

These are the letters and comments from the print edition.

Mar 8, 2018

Arts & Culture

Ali Seglins goes beneath the iconography

Seglins’ photos in A380 showcase a fall spent in Paris, where the artist "let the city do its thing to me.”

By Josefa Cameron
Mar 8, 2018
Arts & Culture

Film review: Red Sparrow

Jennifer Lawrence reunites with Hunger Games director for less satisfying results.

By Tara Thorne
Mar 8, 2018
Music

Twelve picture-perfect weekend picks

By Morgan Mullin
Mar 7, 2018
Comics

Art Brat Comics

By Mollie Cronin
Mar 8, 2018

Food

Liu’s Formosa Gift & Tea House is closing

After 10 years in business, the always gracious veggie and vegan Chinese tea house signs off March 17.

By Melissa Buote
Mar 8, 2018

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Patience, Libra

By Rob Brezsny
Mar 8, 2018
Savage Love

Porn preferences

We all have different porn preferences and that’s OK. Plus: Dan “dansplains” what it means to objectify another person.

By Dan Savage
Mar 8, 2018

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