Jan 28 - Feb 3, 2016

Vol. 23, No. 35

For our annual New Art issue, we aren’t looking for the latest works by established artists. Nor are we simply reciting the roll from NSCAD’s first-year class. We want promise AND proven success, from people making a go in Halifax. Here are five.

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City

Slow road to justice for Home for Colored Children residents

Public inquiry into past abuses at Dartmouth orphanage could take years.

By Michael Lightstone
Jan 28, 2016
City

Tony Smith is still looking for the truth

The outspoken advocate on what he wants from the Home for Colored Children inquiry.

By Michael Lightstone
Jan 28, 2016
City

Halifax's other health care infrastructure crisis

The North End Community Health Centre is in desperate need of a new roof.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 28, 2016
News

City council throws some shade at Nova Scotia’s fiscal health

Halifax looks at $10 million reserve to fund $75 million in capital projects.

By Jacob Boon
Feb 3, 2016
News

Former Energy director now employed as Alton Gas lobbyist

The province says it's not a conflict of interest, though.

By Miles Howe
Jan 28, 2016
News

Province looking for public input on this year's budget

Finance minister Randy Delorey is taking your calls.

By Jacob Boon
Jan 28, 2016
News

Maybe this time, Vince Coleman: It's another harbour ferry naming contest

HRM and Halifax Transit want your votes.

By Jacob Boon
Feb 1, 2016
News

Nova Scotia wants a new seafood brand

Cool logo will offer a “competitive advantage in key global markets.”

By Jacob Boon
Feb 1, 2016
Shoptalk

Halifax street style: South Park Street

Scouring the streets for the city's most fashionable

By Meghan Tansey Whitton
Jan 27, 2016
Shoptalk

Bestill my Paper Hearts

Halifax Paper Hearts pops up for Valentine's at The Nook

By Allison Saunders
Jan 28, 2016
Opinion

Letters to the editor, January 28, 2016

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Jan 28, 2016
Opinion

Minister is "colour-blind" to environmental racism

A response to last week's Coast Q&A.

By Ingrid Waldron
Jan 28, 2016
Education

Mount Allison’s plan to gut its women’s studies program

New Brunswick university could kill underfunded minor despite its popularity.

By Jacob Boon
Feb 2, 2016

Arts & Culture

Deerly beloved, Neptune’s Stag & Doe delivers on laughs

No shortage of material in wedding quests for a “perfect day.”

By Kate Watson
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

“We’re here and extremely queer”

Gender F_ck’s trans-centric show is a glitter party.

By Rebecca Rose
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

New Art: Kyle Alden Martens

Destabilizing the familiar to create a little chaos.

By Lizzy Hill
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

New Art: Frankie Macaulay

The modern photographer is a world creator.

By Adria Young
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

New Art: Aylan Couchie

Merging feminine and masculine in storytelling sculpture.

By Adria Young
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

New Art: Laura Jean Forrester

The intricate ceramic gardens of a flower farmer.

By Adria Young
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

New Art: Raghed Charabaty

Filmmaker gets back to his roots with award-winning Alia.

By Adria Young
Jan 28, 2016
Arts & Culture

Free film screenings for African Heritage Month

Three movies by African-American directors at the Dal Art Gallery.

By Adria Young
Feb 1, 2016
Arts & Culture

Review: Kung Fu Panda 3

The third in the Kung Fu Panda franchise is lighthearted and fun.

By Tara Thorne
Jan 28, 2016
Music

Enter The Coast's Smartphone Film Festival today!

The only festival of its kind will accept entries until March 9th for SPFF's second year

By Adria Young
Jan 28, 2016
Music

Justin McGrath (Walrus) interviews Kurt Inder

Halifax indie rock bands play shows tonight and all week

By Adria Young
Feb 1, 2016
Music

Halifax artists among the 2016 Juno nominees

Mo Kenney, Ria Mae and more up there with Drake and The Weeknd

By Adria Young
Feb 2, 2016
Music

PHOTOS: Catch Arkells w/Adam Baldwin live at the Forum

See how a hot rock show can heat up a cold Halifax night.

By Andrew Donovan and Adria Young
Feb 3, 2016
Music

Watch Reeny Smith's new video "Last Call"

Featuring Quake Matthews as a bartender in this retro-feeling visual

By Adria Young
Feb 3, 2016
Comics

Hey You Guys

By Paul Hammond
Jan 28, 2016

Restaurant Reviews

Scattershot sushi

Sushi Jet’s scattered service leaves a more lasting impression than its food.

By Melissa Buote
Jan 28, 2016

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Eat dreamy stories, Pisces, says Rob Brezsny

Jan 28, 2016
Savage Love

The sounding science

I want to put things in my husband’s urethra, is it safe? Plus: What should I do with this Photoshopped porn of my wife?

By Dan Savage
Jan 28, 2016