Back To School

For peace and quiet Halifax Central Library Later this fall the city will have the ultimate hangout spot for study nerds—the brand-new Halifax Central Library, with its two cafes, rooftop patio, creative and media space and plenty of comfy seating areas. The fourth floor will be the best place for cramming, with reading and study […]

Every year, professors encounter students who bend the rules, ignore classroom etiquette and straight-up just don’t give a shit. On top of looking like a moron, not treating university like a serious endeavour can have a negative impact on the overall academic experience, the learning of your peers and the opinions of your instructors (from […]

From Pro Skateboards and Snowboards, 6451 Quinpool Road: Brixton “Archie” flannel shirt, $85 Brixton “Troubadour II” jacket, $185 Levi’s Skateboarding Collection 511s, $99 Burton wool snapback, $30 Herschel “Survey” backpack, $59 Redwing “Legacy” boots, $249 Model: Jason Wadley From Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street: Steve Madden peeptoe heel, $125 Dreamboat Lucy chain necklace, $49; […]

1. Fresh tofu at Chen Popa Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road Tofu comes in all sorts of varieties. But the freshly made—and inexpensive—stuff from the Taiwanese stall formerly named Biscuit Lips at the Seaport Market is in a class unto itself. It tastes of fresh soybeans, perfect for gentle sautés, simmered in soups and […]

@hollabackhrm Tackling local street harassment and supporting those who face it on the daily @hfxtransit For all your bus bitching purposes @hfxgov The city’s official Twitter feed @SouthHouseHali Halifax’s sexual and gender resource centre @HilaryBeaumont Local reporter, Coast regular, asker of important questions @ScotiaPharmacy ALL DEALS, ALL CAPS @TwitCoast lol #humblebrag and while we’re at […]

You’re 18, you’re new in town and there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of (and perhaps would like to participate in) Halifax’s bustling music scene. However, you have to be 19 to legally buy and consume alcohol in Nova Scotia, and strict provincial liquor laws cut off most of Halifax’s boozin’ live music venues […]

From hockey king Sidney Crosby to Olympic snowboarder Alex Duckworth, Nova Scotia boasts some of the world’s most incredible athletes. With hometown support, these all-stars start to shine in varsity and minor leagues: last season’s Halifax Moosehead could easily be next year’s Boston Bruin. Luckily for you, local varsity and national leagues offer student rates […]

You’ve crossed into the river Styx of textiles, a hall of tumultuous water-wheels where your clothing goes to be drowned and resurrected. You even have a pocket full of gold and silver coins to pay the ferryman. This whirling, whirring room is a kaleidoscope of cracks: cracked linoleum seat covers, cracked tile flooring and crackling […]

There’s nothing like coming to a new city, setting down your bags, taking a deep breath and immediately starting to whine about the place. Unfortunately, that’s a sad reality about hosting big-city folk that Haligonian lifers put up with from time to time. Not always—some of my best friends are Ontarians—but sometimes. This goes for […]

Halifax runs on art, and if you’ve made a commitment to spend a wonderful nine months of your life here (or maybe longer? FLIRTY WINK), make time to experience this city’s rich art history. You won’t regret it. There’s something for everyone here: avid collectors, people who “hate art” (by the way, you sound fun!), […]

Burrito Jax For a midnight snack that won’t sit like a brick in the pit of your stomach, grab a quesadilla or burrito (pictured) made by the masters. Whether chicken, steak, pork or meatless, these Mexican-inspired eats are packed full with fresh veggies, mouth-watering salsas and smashed beans, baby. As long as you don’t overdo […]

1 Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project nsrap.ca You could have a great time promoting social equality with this colourful organization. “NSRAP advocates for equity for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities,” says Kate Shewan, chair of the board of directors. She suggests students take advantage of the online application to join NSRAP. “When signing […]