Reality Bites
Don’t worry about missing Unplanned in theatres, here’s seven on-screen representations worth watching
The Coast sits down with Martha Paynter to talk about abortion on the big screen.
By Caora McKenna
Jul 19, 2019 11:52 am
The Scene
From the return of Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute to the Pride parade to the kitchen party vibes of Jesus Murphy, this weekend will be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
By Morgan Mullin
Jul 18, 2019 10:39 am
The Feed
Gottingen Street's newest eat-in restaurant focuses on consistent pies and solid ingredients.
Childhood friends Moe Alhaj and Paul Jebailey had home on their minds when they dreamt up G-Street Pizza.
By Allison Saunders
Jul 18, 2019 4:12 am
Openings
Reality Bites
Short-term congestion in exchange for long term improvements
Transit priority lanes like the ones added on Gottingen Street are coming to Robie and Young streets.
By Caora McKenna
Jul 17, 2019 5:37 pm
Shoptalk
Massage therapist Leah Inman wants to fill a void in the queer community.
Safer Space Massage Therapy
@saferspacemassage
Online booking is available here
By Victoria Walton
Jul 17, 2019 1:24 pm
Shoptalk
After 10 years working in hair, the Halifax artist and stylist debuts her own space.
Maneland
1528 Queen Street
By Allison Saunders
Jul 17, 2019 12:51 pm
The Feed
Unless you want to buy it? (Please?)
Smith's Bakery & Cafe has been bringing fresh bread, major cakes and a top-notch lineup of squares to Haligonians since 1932. Let that sink in for a second.
By Allison Saunders
Jul 16, 2019 2:24 pm
Closings
The Scene
From the opening weekend for Spryfield's new outdoor movie theatre to the Halifax Jazz Fest's return, there's so much fun under the sun (and stars) this weekend! Read on for deets.
By Morgan Mullin
Jul 11, 2019 2:10 pm
Shoptalk
Chris White's sees his personalized kayak trips as a tool for adventure
When Chris White was downsized from his outside sales job in 2017, he started thinking about what was next, how he would reinvent himself and what made him really happy. He took on a job as a bus driver for the flexibility to be active and outdoors—and wound up loving it—but this summer, he’s following his sense of adventure one step further.
By Allison Saunders
Jul 11, 2019 5:00 am
Great idea alert
Shoptalk
Halifax’s downtown is the business capital of Atlantic Canada, a place of bank towers and bustle. But savvy visitors can find boutique experiences here too, the sort of shops, services and tastes that make Halifax unique.
A Local Treasure
Jul 11, 2019 1:00 am
Reality Bites
Option to have an X or no indicator now available
Nova Scotian residents and born applicants can now obtain a new birth certificate or drivers license displaying M, F or X, as well as have the option not to have displayed at all.
By Jessica R. Durling
Jul 9, 2019 2:01 pm
The Feed
Canada's Best New Bar of 2018 signs off
Dartmouth's slick and stylish The Watch That Ends The Night (15 King's Wharf Place) announced today that the bar/restaurant had closed its doors for the last time. Owners Mark Gray and Alissa Maloney took to Facebook to share the news, writing, "It is with an extremely heavy heart that we must say this, but say this we must.
By Allison Saunders
Jul 9, 2019 12:44 pm
Closings
Shoptalk
Online thrift shops Fat Chance Vintage and Kitsch District look outside of straight sizes and binaries to provide inclusive, accessible second-hand clothing.
For Olivia Weir—the curatorial eye behind Instagram account Fat Chance Vintage—a love of thrift that saw her skipping high school to hit up Value Village became more than a hobby with the speed of a Nike swoosh.
By Morgan Mullin
Jul 3, 2019 4:39 pm
The Feed
Just a modern day Dickie Dee
You’re either old enough to remember chasing the sound of the Dickie Dee through your neighbourhood, or you’re young enough that a bicycle selling frozen treats is totally novel.
By Allison Saunders
Jul 3, 2019 1:49 pm
Reality Bites
Halifax Public Gardens’ June plant of the month is quite appealing
Another summer in Halifax, another stretch of months watching a plant die.
By Caora McKenna
Jun 28, 2019 4:46 pm
The Scene
The fest is "taking a step back" on its 15th year.
Following last month's announcement that a cease-and-desist from artist Shepard Fairey will force the OBEY Convention to change its name for 2020, comes the announcement from another small-and-tough festival, the 14-year-old In the Dead of Winter: It's taking next year off.
By Tara Thorne
Jun 28, 2019 2:23 pm
The Scene
From fireworks, to the massive free concert featuring The Sorority, to seeing an honest-to-god live sloth, we've got the goods for a great long weekend.
By Morgan Mullin
Jun 27, 2019 6:20 pm
The Feed
With a soft start and dry finish, this summer drink reps Cape Breton grown grapes.
Nothing decorates a deck party better than glasses of pink wine glinting in the sunlight.
By Moira Peters
Jun 27, 2019 1:00 am
Shoptalk
When you go to this thriving harbourside community for the 42nd annual Bedford Days celebration, June 27-July 1, these shops, restaurants and services are worth a visit.
Jun 27, 2019 1:00 am
Opinionated
Think bigger than teachers. It’s economics.
What is the biggest determinate of a quality education?
By Wendie L. Poitras
Jun 26, 2019 4:58 pm
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