The Dartmouth Sportsplex pool is going to the dogs before it closes for renovations. The Sportsplex, along with Camp Bow Wow—a local doggy daycare and boarding service—is hosting a dog swim for charity this Sunday. Who cares about wet dog smell when you know they’re going to look this cute? Owners (who must be Camp […]
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Stephen McNeil gets grilled during leaders’ debate
Jamie Baillie and Gary Burrill didn’t hesitate to dig into Stephen McNeil during the first debate between the three main political party leaders. “Mr. McNeil, I hate to interrupt this litany of wonders,” Burrill chimed in as McNeil listed off “strategic investments” such as a trade deal with Europe. “Do you acknowledge as a fact […]
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Past social media posts claim two more political candidates
Deleting your social media accounts is the secret to a happier, more fulfilling life, but it’s also particularly important if running for public office. Case in point, this week on the provincial campaign trail two more political candidates were betrayed by their timelines. On Monday evening, NDP candidate Bill McEwen withdrew from the race for […]
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Provincial politics still far too much of an old boy’s club
Nova Scotia is gearing up to decide which white man will become premier on May 30. In the meantime, the Nova Scotia Women Vote rally is taking place Saturday to mobilize political action around women’s issues, during a provincial election where two-thirds of major party candidates are men. Pamela Lovelace, chair of Equal Voice NS, […]
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Liberals not offering details on Harrietsfield cleanup plans
Whatever plans the Liberal party has for cleaning up toxic water in Harrietsfield, HRM knows as much about it as the general public. In a Facebook Live announcement on Wednesday, incumbent MLA candidate Brendan Maguire announced the province and HRM would be working together to finally flush out toxic heavy metals leaking from the RDM […]
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Jane’s Walk Halifax goes the extra mile this weekend
This weekend you’ll be able to stretch your legs with fellow residents all throughout Halifax and Dartmouth. Pick any of the 15 different jaunts which are a part of the internationally known and citizen-led neighborhood walking tours known as Jane’s Walk. The event is named in commemoration of American-Canadian journalist, author and urban activist Jane […]
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Water crisis an election issue in Halifax Atlantic
Water is on the minds of voters in the riding of Halifax Atlantic. As detailed in this week’s cover story of The Coast, for more than 10 years people in the community of Harrietsfield have been unable to drink or use their tap water due to the presence of uranium, lead and other toxic substances […]
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Uniacke Square security cameras slammed as invasion of privacy
There are far better ways to improve standards of living in Uniacke Square than throwing up dehumanizing security cameras. So says Josh Creighton, who used to live in the public housing community. He calls plans to install a new surveillance system in the area an invasion of privacy, and proof of the wide disconnect between […]
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Andrew Younger resigns over allNovaScotia article
Just days into a re-election campaign, Andrew Younger has suddenly resigned from public life. In a lengthy statement posted on Facebook, the former MLA for Dartmouth East says he’s withdrawing from the current provincial election due to “unsettling and offensive” breaches of his privacy. “With the latest breach of our personal privacy, we have decided […]
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Kyley Harris back on Liberals’ campaign team
Lying about an assault cost Kyley Harris his job. Three years later, he appears to have climbed back up the career ladder and is once again director of communications for the Liberals. Harris was working as communications director for the Premier’s Office in 2014 when he was charged with assault after striking a woman in […]
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Historical designation sought for Great Beech Hill
When Jane Zathey first moved to Great Beech Hill 12 years ago, she became fascinated by its history. “I consider myself a steward of the area,” she says. “I’ve been, I don’t know if you’d call it talking, or praying, or meditating on that path pretty much ever day for 12 years.” But now she’s […]
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Women’s rights not a side issue in provincial election
With the upcoming provincial election, feminist group “March on Nova Scotia” is encouraging women to have an open conversation about voting. As a follow-up to the Women’s March on Washington, the new group is holding the event Nova Scotia Women Vote at Grand Parade on May 13, to remind women of the importance of voting […]