Driving into a busy strip mall on Cobequid Road in Sackville at six o’clock on a Wednesday, I admit I was puzzled. Why was the parking lot full? The answer became clear as soon as I stepped through the doors of Casa di Stefano—the space was buzzing. Couples leaned in over glasses of wine, families […]
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Creating musical sapphic spaces with Dyke Night Halifax
While spaces for queer folks have become more common as 2SLGBTQIA+ acceptance becomes the norm, it can still be hard for certain sections of the community to find a place to belong. In particular, it can be difficult to find a space for lesbian, gender-diverse and trans people. Seeing that need in the community, local […]
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Stolen TD Halifax Jazz Festival banner replaced by community college’s generous gesture
Organizers of the Halifax Jazz Festival say they were left shocked and heartbroken after discovering their 60-foot festival banner had been stolen, just one week before opening night of the long-running summer event. The banner, which was installed at the corner of Barrington Street and South Street, was taken sometime between the night of Monday, […]
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Halifax artist launches provincewide grief and solidarity quilt for Palestine
Flyers taped along Spring Garden Road in Halifax have become quiet calls to action. Watercolour images of flowers, doves, and watermelon slices frame a QR code and an invitation that reads “Nova Scotia Grief and Solidarity Quilt for Palestine.” The posters, placed by textile artist and literacy advocate Kelly Bee, are drawing artists and activists […]
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We asked, you answered.
The Coast has been closely following the drama that is the Windsor Street Exchange. First it was getting an overhaul, then it wasn’t, then it was again. It’s hard to keep up. At this week’s meeting, regional councillors voted unanimously in favour of continuing some preparation, or early work projects, at the busy intersection this […]
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Halifax Pride will flourish onto city streets this month
Halifax Pride is excited to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies two whole weeks of pride-filled celebrations. From drag shows to queer markets, picnics to the parade, this year’s Halifax Pride festival is set to be one of the best yet, at a time where it’s as important as ever. “Things are really exciting,” says Halifax […]
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From Saint Lucia to Halifax stages: King Kayo’s rise through authentic artistry
After a season of standout performances across the Maritimes, including headline sets and major opening slots, King Kayo is performing in Halifax this weekend to headline the Halifax Mural Festival, bringing his unmistakable Caribbean-rooted sound and community-focused spirit back to the city he proudly calls home. King Kayo, born Filbert Salton in Ciceron, Saint Lucia, […]
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Spotlighting three female artists at the Halifax Mural Festival
Along Quinpool Road, the air buzzes with the sound of aerosol cans spraying paint, the hum of the soft swish of brushes against brick, the faint scent of paint and the murmur of encouragement shared between artists. Two vibrant murals — one a tribute to Nova Scotia’s coastal greens and blues, the other inspired by […]
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Chill the rules, and the red wine
Have we finally turned the corner and entered summer? Let’s hope June’s gloom is behind us and barbecue season upon us. For me, half of the pleasure of a great barbecue is the drinks. While I have focused my first articles for The Coast on food and restaurants, my true expertise is the liquid on […]
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Halifax designer champions love and self-expression through fashion
For designer John Michael Brewer, fashion has always been more than fabric and thread; it’s been a form of resistance, storytelling, and healing. Brewer, the Cape Breton-born creative, is gearing up to debut his new project: a bridal collection named Bubé, inspired by his own wedding and his partner, and rooted in the belief that love […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in July 2025
Halifax Jazz Festival July 15-20 The TD Halifax Jazz Festival—formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival—is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the festival attracts up to 65,000 visitors, involves 400 volunteers and employs over 350 local musicians. Here is a […]
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“We all need healing”: Halifax creator launches Afro-futurist comic series
Illustrator, designer, and now comic series creator, Robert Batuo Mbu, has spent the better part of three decades wielding a pencil like his own personal wand. In his words, “I take pride in using my art to spread light, liberation, and stories from deep within, and sharing them with the world.” The Halifax-based creative is […]