Vol. 29, No. 8
Housing crisis update: what you missed over the holidays
The modular units aren’t ready, a shelter shut down and people are still sleeping in the cold.
By Victoria Walton
No respite from COVID at Halifax shelters
Outbreaks have caused doors to close, leaving unhoused people with no options.
What defunding the police means in Halifax
The final report on defining defunding is out, with 36 recommendations about accountability, reforms, detasking and money.
First modular move-in "was really great and very chaotic”
The Dartmouth modular housing units are finally open for tenants.
Downtown Dartmouth parking lot to be transformed into affordable housing
Develop Nova Scotia issued a request for proposals for land that’s allowed to have a building 20+ storeys tall.
Former Dartmouth Travelodge to be transformed into supportive housing
Old hotel near Shannon Park will become 65 units of housing thanks to $10 million in government funding.
It’s 2022. Do you know what the COVID-19 rules in Nova Scotia are?
No more than 10 people can closely gather together, plus other public health regulations in place until January 31.
By Morgan Mullin
No new restrictions, 1020 new COVID-19 cases
Doctor Strang's national colleagues support his plan to end daily case reporting, he says.
By Lyndsay Armstrong
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Sunday, Jan 2
All the information as we can provide while NS struggles with a fourth-wave outbreak sparked by the X-Ring superspreader event and fuelled by omicron.
By Team Coast
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan 3
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jan 4
Nova Scotia announces new COVID-19 self-isolation policy for omicron
A seven-day stint replaces the previous 14-day timeframe if you're fully vaccinated.
In-person school delayed a week, isolation requirements shortened
Doctor Robert Strang said the isolation changes will alleviate pressure on the workforce.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jan 5
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan 6
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jan 7
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on January 8-9 weekend
Information including charts, new infections and our daily map of community COVID-19.
Making peace with two years of COVID
Is it possible to acknowledge what we’ve lost while still having hope for the future?
Hospitals cutting back on surgeries and other services amid COVID pressures
About 120 surgeries and 30 procedures were postponed last week in Nova Scotia, and now only urgent needs will be met.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan 10
All the information as we can provide while NS struggles to keep up with the pandemic’s omicron wave.
Halifax engineer questions province's $1,250+ HEPA filter purchase
“It looks like they bought one with some extra high-tech bells and whistles that basically may not actually deliver much advantage."
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jan 11
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jan 12
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan 13
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jan 14
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia over the January 15-16 weekend
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan 17
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jan 18
No need for contact tracing in schools, says Doctor Strang
But the teachers union says “there is no valid medical or ethical reason to keep exposures and positive cases hidden from families and staff.”
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan 20
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia the week Jan 31-Feb 6
The charts and information we can provide while NS struggles to keep up with the pandemic’s omicron wave.
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jan 19
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jan 21
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia over the January 22-23 weekend
COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia the week Jan 24-30
Restrictions extended to Feb 14 as NS reports its 30th COVID death this month
But NS will move away from the proof of vaccine policy for restos in the "near future" said Doctor Strang.
Nova Scotia daycare costs reduced
Childcare costs are dropping by 25 percent this month, 50 percent by the end of the year.
New affordable units coming and a housing minister apology
“I would never think that’s something that would be said by anyone, let alone the minister of housing," MLA Suzy Hansen said.
Lou Pécou aims to raise the bar for Halifax pizza
Owner and pizzaiolo Cédric Toullec brings his grandmother’s inspiration from Marseille to Halifax.
Let's Talk about action
Bell Let’s Talk may have good intentions, but the execution could use some work.
By Jean, Katy
New high for Nova Scotia's family doctor waitlist
12,800 Nova Scotians have signed up for virtual care out of the 51,000 who have been offered the service.
New Dartmouth addictions centre opens Jan 25
The centre will be staffed by a nurse practitioner, registered nurses, social workers and peer-support workers.
Wildlife corridors from divide and conquer to connect and restore
Animals aren’t constrained by human notions of private land or the border lines we draw to separate ourselves from each other.
By David Suzuki
What should Prince Andrew High School’s new name be?
Now that its namesake is connected to a sex trafficking scandal, we're taking suggestions for the school.
The Light House Arts Centre’s lofty ambitions
The multi-use arts hub was meant to open in 2020. Now, it’s getting ready to launch this spring—and save the city’s arts scene in the process.
Meet the Halifax textile artist whose headpieces have gone viral
Alexandria Masse's handmade balaclavas make sub-zero style achievable.
Three weird things to watch online in 2022—since you’ve already streamed everything else during COVID
Niche entertainment that still slaps.
UPDATE: Two buzzy Van Gogh exhibits coming to Halifax
Two immersive showcases give Haligonians the chance to climb inside "Starry Night" in May.
TV review: Son of a Critch’s steady silliness
Mark Critch’s CBC sitcom is dependably decent—if slightly unsure of its audience.
Halifax seeking a new public art installation at Alderney Gate Public Library
Artist-led proposals for the $32,000 project are due this Wednesday, January 19.
Will Halifax give the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia $3 million?
A city finance committee meeting recommends the municipality pay less than half of the gallery's original $7 million ask.
Nocturne opens call for curator-in-residence; announces 2022 dates
Art's big night out returns Oct 13-15.
UPDATED: It's time to buckle down on COVID compliance so Conway The Machine can play Halifax in 2022
The buzziest MC of the decade is coming to The Marquee—as long as we don't screw it up.
Halifax’s Jody Upshaw and Thrillah take over the Euphoria season two premiere
The pair of local musicians' songs were highlighted in HBO's Zendaya-starring hit this week.
Music Nova Scotia is giving up to $3,000 away to local artists and music businesses
The next deadline for its COVID-19 response investment program is February 15.
Try making this at-home dinner feast from The Orient for Chinese New Year
Chef-owner Ivan Chan will lead a special virtual cooking class using take-home ingredient kits.
By Chris Stoodley
Chanoey’s Pasta finds a second home on Quinpool Road
The quick-service pasta restaurant recently expanded to Halifax after finding major success in downtown Dartmouth.
7 food spots opening soon in Halifax to get excited—and hungry—for
From conch in Bedford to tacos downtown, Halifax is set to see a ton of restaurants that showcase flavours from across the world.
Your horoscope for the week January 6-12, 2022
Spend some time in Toronto, Taurus.
By Rob Brezsny
Your horoscope for the week January 13-19
According to my analysis, Gemini, it will be a great year for you to boost your signal.
Your horoscope for the week January 27-February 2
Take an extravagant approach to expressing your magnificence in the coming weeks, Leo.
Rooting around
Your trusty sex advisor goes looking for answers about thorough prostate exams, but steers clear of a debate in the diaper community.
By Dan Savage
Restoring an unsung hero: How eelgrass is making its comeback in Nova Scotia
By Alison Auld, Climate Story Network
Atlantic Canada’s largest queer arts festival returns to Halifax
By Martin Bauman
Old Man Luedecke is back off the scallop boat—and sounding as new as ever
Every big show coming to Halifax (and beyond) in 2024
