In just a few days, Halifax will welcome its first alcohol-free bar. The soon-to-open Soberish Bar will join Soberish Mocktail Shoppe, located within Nor’easter Apparel on Agricola Street. Both ventures are the brainchild of Jay Hiltz, who first tested the appeal of non-alcoholic drinks at his Chester clothing store. The success there convinced him to […]
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All that glitters is not burlesque
The Atlantic Burlesque Festival returns May 30–31, promising more than just feathers and flair. With dazzling performances, interactive workshops, and a mission rooted in equity and empowerment, this year’s festival brings together a fierce lineup of talent—including Halifax’s own Tanya Cheex—to celebrate the past, present, and future of burlesque on the East Coast. The Halifax […]
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A great time to be “Fruity”
Solo Chicken Productions is touring Fruit Machine, a new physical theatre production, across Atlantic Canada. The show shines a light on one of the darkest and least discussed chapters in Canadian history: the LGBT Purge. In their directorial debut, Alex Rioux poses a powerful question as posted in the teaser : “Which is the greater […]
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Halifax author nominated for First Novel Award
Halifax’s literary scene has reason to celebrate: local author and professor David Huebert has been named a finalist for the 49th annual Amazon Canada First Novel Award for his debut novel Oil People. Huebert moved to southwestern Ontario for his PhD. During this time, he was fascinated by the towns and villages he found as […]
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Victoria Day weekend celebrations, Halifax style!
And with that, folks, we are headed into the long weekend. Kick your legs up, pull out your deck chairs, work on that tan, enjoy the Victoria Day festivities and enjoy some good food with great company. Victoria Day, celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, honours Queen Victoria, who is known as the […]
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Halifax artists remember influential musician Henri Sangalang
Halifax lost a musical virtuoso on April 9 with the passing of Henri Sangalang. One member of the four-piece alt-rock band The Flashing Lights, Sangalang touched the lives—and music—of many of the city’s foremost artists. Sangalang was more than just an amazing musician. He had an impeccable sense of fashion and was part of the […]
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‘Gimme Shelter’ benefit concert to support women and children in Halifax
Some of Nova Scotia’s most celebrated female vocalists will take the stage this weekend for Gimme Shelter—a benefit concert supporting women and children in need of safe housing. The event takes place Saturday, May 17 at Paul O’Regan Hall in the Halifax Central Library. Proceeds from the evening will go to Adsum for Women & Children, […]
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This golden superstar is living up to the buzz(er)
In a heartwarming moment that had the East Coast buzzing, DeeDee Austin received the prestigious golden buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent last month—marking a milestone in the young artist’s already impressive career. With her soulful performance and powerful presence, Austin captured the attention of the judges, particularly Howie Mandel, who gave her the golden buzzer, […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax in May 2025
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining and the shows coming to Halifax in May are hot! As always, The Coast has you covered with everything that’s happening in the city this month. Casey & Diana In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House—Toronto’s first free-standing AIDS Hospice—receive word […]
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Preliminary results show voter turn-out in Nova Scotia higher than the national average
It may have taken a day longer than we anticipated, but Monday’s federal election saw Mark Carney’s Liberals regain the popular vote and for a minority government—narrowly missing out on a majority. Nationally, the election saw a record-breaking voter turnout. Elections Canada estimated that 7.3 million Canadians voted early—a 25 per cent increase from the […]
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“Awful but not unlawful”: White nationalism is on the rise in Nova Scotia—and we need to talk about it.
Note to the reader: This post contains screenshots and references to anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and violent language. It may be triggering to individuals who have experienced online bullying or harassment. Please proceed with care. We are witnessing a steep escalation in white nationalism in Nova Scotia. This is not hyperbole. I do not say this lightly. […]
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The Mystique of Mystic
Long before Mystic opened its doors beneath the Rise Again Stairs in Halifax’s Queen’s Marque District there was an air of mystique about the restaurant that would occupy this now iconic symbol of Halifax’s waterfront. Whispers of Michelin star aspirations were already wafting through the local hospitality community. Could Halifax one day be home to […]
