The Scene
Banish January blahs with an epic, one-person dance show all the way from Norway; BA Johnston's weirdo rock at Gus’ Pub; the return of the Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual MLK tribute; and more. Thrill to 12 Sure Things below.
By Morgan Mullin
Jan 10, 2019 10:35 am
Opinionated
Here's a better way to improve HRM's transportation needs.
Won over by the irresistible romance of railway?
By Martyn Williams
Jan 10, 2019 4:25 am
Shoptalk
Elegant Productions teams up with Nimbus Publishing to print its very own East Coast Wedding Planner
If you had a merry little holiday engagement and now everyone keeps asking you "when's the big day?," the local nuptial experts are here to keep your head from spinning into oblivion.
By Allison Saunders
Jan 9, 2019 4:02 pm
Shoptalk
Dartmouth’s new tropical shop has its eyes on the green thumbs.
A few days before Christmas, Audrey's Little Shop of Plants (104 Portland Street, the former home of Bodega Boutique)—a sweet spot for tropical plants and expert advice on keeping them alive—bloomed in downtown Dartmouth.
By Allison Saunders
Jan 9, 2019 3:52 pm
The Scene
Get ready to pour some sugar on July 12.
The 1980s glam metal mainstay Def Leppard arrives straight from your #tbt playlist onto the Scotiabank Centre stage this summer, playing Halifax on July 12 as part of a string of Maritime gigs.
By Morgan Mullin
Jan 9, 2019 2:23 pm
Reality Bites
Don't ghost on this questionnaire.
It's time once again for The Coast’s annual Sex & Dating survey.
By Team Coast
Jan 7, 2019 11:56 am
Opinionated
None of my writings has resulted in violent threats quite like my comment on NHL imagery.
In 2017, I wrote a poem called “What Good Canadians Do” for the Canada 150 events that were held on the Halifax Common.
By Rebecca Thomas
Jan 3, 2019 4:27 pm
The Scene
The making of Sweet Marie was directed by Amelia Curran.
Sink into winter Saturday afternoon with a look behind the scenes of one of 2018's best local albums, Erin Costelo's Sweet Marie. Directed by Newfoundland songwriter/legend Amelia Curran, it covers the 10 days Costelo and her band spent in a very nice rural Nova Scotia house.
By Tara Thorne
Jan 3, 2019 2:10 pm
On screens
The Scene
If your 2019 resolutions include having more fun and leaving the couch behind, seek out events like this weekend's improv-music-rich Open Waters festival or Cinderella at Neptune and watch your glow-up begin.
By Morgan Mullin
Jan 3, 2019 10:28 am
Shoptalk
The south-shore-made skincare line is organic, cruelty-free and plant-based
Jaana Kujala knows a lot about putting your best face forward.
By Allison Saunders
Jan 3, 2019 5:48 am
Reality Bites
Controversial bus lane doesn’t appear to have impacted driver speeds, despite the fears of local business owners.
Average traffic speeds on Gottingen remain the same, and are even a tiny bit slower, now that HRM has installed the street's much-discussed bus lane.
By Jacob Boon
Jan 3, 2019 3:48 am
The Feed
Our readers’ choice for Best Pasta and Best Italian food is going into hibernation for a quick minute.
By Allison Saunders
Jan 2, 2019 5:59 pm
Shoptalk
A highlight reel of small biz news
A year isn’t a year until you start making lists, checking ’em twice and remembering all of the good, bad and ugly things that came together to make and/or break it. In the world of local business, we saw lots of growth—especially in Dartmouth and north end Halifax—dealt with some really bad bosses and thanked god the old Oxford Theatre hasn’t been knocked over, yet.
By Allison Saunders
Dec 21, 2018 2:34 pm
Opinionated
Some ideas for how to spend your holidays when everyone else in town is busy with family.
Ah, the holidays.
By Vaughn Stafford Gray
Dec 21, 2018 12:07 pm
Reality Bites
Looking back at 2018 with Allison Saunders and Stephanie Johns.
Just in time for the holidays, we’re back for one last special episode of 26 for 25. Past audience favourites Stephanie Johns and Allison Saunders join Tara and Jacob for a boozy reflection on the year 2018 in the city of Halifax.
By Team Coast
Dec 21, 2018 9:45 am
Opinionated
Porn can be deviant and still be ethical. That starts with paying performers.
You’re probably a thief. If you’re not a thief, you have knowingly benefited from the work of another thief.
By Leslie Greening
Dec 20, 2018 4:03 am
The Scene
We know it’s early, but this is the time of year that party animals and early birds are equally on-the-ball, so we’re here to help you plan the most epic New Year’s Eve ever. From country star Brett Kissel at the casino to Neon Dreams' Dome party to fam-focused time at The Oval, here are the hottest tickets to help you say thank u, next year.
By Morgan Mullin
Dec 19, 2018 5:26 pm
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