I am writing in regards to the cover of the latest issue of The
Coast (October 1, 2009). While I understand the financial pressures of
running a print publication in this day and age, and the siren song of
any extra advertising dollars that can be found, the cover of this
week’s Coast was just too much.
A wrap-around ad for beer (no matter how beloved by some) cheapens
the newspaper that Haligonians have come to love. It is gauche,
unnecessary and, furthermore, detracts from the one truly pure
editorial space. I will be deeply saddened if this practice
continues.—Jen Bond, Halifax
This article appears in Oct 8-14, 2009.
