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THE BASICS “When I was a student, I figured out how to survive on an $11 per week grocery bill. Every night it was Minute Rice cooked up in the microwave with frozen corn, salsa and no-name cheese melted on top,” says Jenna Durling. It’s a far cry from the healthy, seasonal comfort food Durling […]

Anna Leonowens Gallery, 1891 Granville Street Well, duh, the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design would have its galleries on lock, showcasing not only creatives from across the country, and world, but students, staff and alumni, too. The great thing about the cluster of gallery spaces that make up Anna Leonowens (named for the […]

Pump your bod like A-Rod on Halifax’s local sports scene. We don’t need the Rogers Centre, we’ve got the Metro Centre. With a rich sporting history that dates back to the first days of hockey, Nova Scotia is home to some of Canada’s greatest boxers, ice legends and wrestlers. And our professional, minor and varsity […]

The sidewalk’s an everyday runway for the trio of photographers that work hard to make Fashion East (fashioneasthalifax.com) a wardrobe-inspiring blog. Krista Comeau, Melissa Dubé and Meghan Tansey Whitton share their best advice for finding pre-loved pieces. Make a mental list of the items that you really need or want since it’s very easy to […]

In the summer of 1989, an 138-page journal about antimicrobial science arrived at Dalhousie’s health sciences library. It was the July issue, and it wore a red paper cover that bore the title in big white letters: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Over the next months, the subsequent issues arrived, and librarians piled them on top […]

Everybody poops. A children’s book said it. Toilet paper companies make millions off of it, and doctors get worried if you aren’t doing it…but nobody wants to be the one to prove it. It’s time to flush away your shame. With the help of Coast readers we’ve created the seven deadly shit tips—a guide to […]

Even if you’re new to the city, you should already know that Halifax has always been the centre of sweet music scenes. The Mamas and The Papas, Sloan, Ben Caplan, Cousins and Classified all got their starts on a small stage in Halifax. If you’ve always wanted to be in a band or get involved […]

You guys, I only want the best for you. So when I sat down to write this exhaustive, encyclopedic, meticulously researched, comprehensive (and humble) guide to hitting the town, it was with the notion that in Halifax, although the myth of the most bars per-capita remains unconfirmed (and I remain skeptical), there is most certainly […]

Dear Sally, Three connecting flights and one expensive ride from the airport later, I made it to Halifax. The first thing I noticed was the weather. You know how in Palo Alto it’s always just “weather”—television-ready days, warm in the sun, each one the same, even on Christmas? Well here, you don’t know what it’s […]

Logo tees and sweaters have dominated street style this summer, and you can bet they’re sticking around for fall. Whether vintage, designer names or cheeky logos these bold statement shirts are a coveted wardrobe staple. Pair your favourite logo tee with a moody floral or plaid blouse for an updated grunge look and an effortless […]

“Live in the north end. It’s cheaper and the people are nicer.” —Andrew Hicks, Saint John, NB “The walk on the boardwalk to the Seaport Farmers’ Market is worth it every single time, and Bearly’s has some of the best music in the city, consistently.” —Alex Vance, Moncton, NB “I wish someone would have told me […]

Mary’s Place Cafe I and II The breakfast at Mary’s is so good, they had to open a second location. Mary’s Place offers all-day breakfast specials, including Middle Eastern breakfasts and vegan delights. My favourite: the 3X3. 2752 Robie Street and 5982 Spring Garden Road The Ardmore Tearoom Open since 1958, the Ardmore’s milkshakes bring […]