[Image-1] It’s not the worst job. Mike Bolt gets to travel the world with the most historic trophy in hockey as a keeper of the Stanley Cup. On his way to Halifax for Hockey Day in Canada, Bolt took some time to speak with The Coast about lugging around such legendary cargo. Have you been […]
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Lost and found at The Oval
The beloved Oval is a great place to lose yourself—and your hat. Something about the soothing rhythm of gliding around and around and around may lull people into a forgetful state of bliss, or maybe it’s the stress of changing in and out of gear with thousands of other skaters. Either way, people manage to […]
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5 ways to avoid hibernation
1 Robbie Burns Day and Kilted Ski, January 24 Celebrate Scotland’s favourite son by racing down a snowy mountain in traditional highland dress! Head to Ski Wentworth for a day of Scottish pride. Wear a kilt and ski for free–bring your own pair or rent one from the main lodge for a $25 donation to […]
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Halifax has a nasty case of corporate branding
[Image-1] Names are powerful things. They’re not just signifiers, but the means with which you and I can talk about our shared environment. That becomes annoying when the language is infected with sponsored advertisements. It’s regrettable then, that Halifax is so eager to sell pieces of itself off to the highest bidder. There was BMO, […]
