Vol. 29, No. 1
Are Halifax cops any less racist since the street check report came out?
We wouldn’t know, because they’re not keeping track.
By Caora McKenna
10 unique Halifax Rec programs to try this summer
Registration for summer programming opens this month.
By Victoria Walton
Gyms in Halifax can let their clients in for Phase 2
Nova Scotia allows gyms/yoga studios/fitness facilities to reopen for the first time since April.
By Johanna Chisholm
Nose piercing and beard trimming are legal services again
Spas, salons, barbers and tattoo artists can go under the mask in Phase 2 of reopening.
By Alec Martin
16 changes in Phase 2 of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan
What rules relaxed in Phase 2 of reopening from COVID and what comes next in Phase 3.
By Chris Stoodley
Bedford-Halifax ferry idea has new push to float at last
$3.3 million plan aims for Halifax Transit to sail from Mill Cove to downtown by 2024.
Shelters threatened by city hall, supported by citizens
Hundreds rally for “crisis shelters” after city says it will tear the temporary housing down.
The long path to Peace and Friendship Park
The fight to rename the park—which was named after a genocidal colonist—took decades.
What cancelling Canada Day looks like in actions
For businesses, cities and people, it’s vital to hear and elevate Indigenous voices.
By Gabrielle Drolet
How Nova Scotia’s reopening compares to the rest of Canada
In contrast to some parts of the country, Nova Scotia is moving slowly towards a two-dose fall.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, June 1
Updates including briefings, infections and our daily map of community COVID-19.
By Team Coast
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, June 2
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, June 3
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, June 4
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Saturday, June 5
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Sunday, June 6
Timeline of Nova Scotia’s 2021 reopening plan
When phases start and lockdown rules change as we recover from COVID's third wave.
Reopening timeline
10 top takes from the patio on day one of reopening in Halifax
Patio Day is just like virtual happy hour, but IRL.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jun 7
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jun 8
Strang’s updated AZ advice
A new study says mixing AstraZeneca with either Pfizer or Moderna provides more immunity.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jun 9
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jun 10
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jun 11
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Saturday, Jun 12
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Sunday, Jun 13
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jun 14
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jun 15
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jun 16
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jun 17
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jun 18
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Saturday, Jun 19
Phase 2 reopening is a go Wednesday in Nova Scotia
June 16 marks a number of important changes in the province’s COVID reopening plan.
How New Brunswick’s rush to reopen puts the Atlantic bubble at risk
Neighbouring premiers Iain Rankin and Blaine Higgs have different ideas about COVID reopening.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Sunday, Jun 20
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jun 21
How Nova Scotia is a trailblazer for free, accessible COVID testing
There are nearly a dozen methods and reasons a person could get tested.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jun 22
New Brunswick is officially out of the Atlantic bubble
Iain Rankin didn’t tell NB premier Higgs about new restrictions on travel to Nova Scotia.
By Lyndsay Armstrong
Second doses of vaccine coming quickly says Strang
Supply surge means Nova Scotians can get fully vaccinated with two doses weeks early.
Border blockade politician takes her bias on the road
Smith-McCrossin opposed a blockade about Indigenous rights, but is fine shutting down the Trans-Canada Highway to New Brunswick.
Bring Greek Fest home this weekend
Halifax’s festival of Greek food, culture and more food is take-out only due to COVID.
From the bigot blockade to new rules for NB, a timeline
Nova Scotia restricted New Brunswick travel, then set a date to open fully. In between was a mess.
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jun 25
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Saturday, Jun 26
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Sunday, Jun 27
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jun 28
Vaccination uptake slows down as NS hits vax ceiling
Nova Scotia has Canada's best vaccine rate, but may stall before reaching the 75% target.
By Kyle Shaw
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jun 29
COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jun 30
16 rules for Phase 3 of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan
As of June 30 at 8am, the province has moved into the next phase of its five-part reopening.
Why climbing Everest during a pandemic isn’t as problematic as it seems
Just like Nova Scotia, Nepal relies on tourism dollars.
Halifax repainting BLM mural without community involvement
The mural was first painted last September, after the city took the idea from a local BIPOC artist.
Venus Envy feels the love from Halifax for new shop
Facing renoviction, the sex-positive store got a flood of support to pay for moving costs.
The residential school legacy of Kamloops and beyond
A descendant of residential school survivors says both Indigenous people and settlers are struggling with how to move forward.
By Bryson Syliboy
Why I *still* choose not to celebrate Canada Day
It is only getting harder for this country to pretend to be what it claims to be.
By Killa Atencio
Sun rises on renewable energy and storage
By David Suzuki
Fossil fuel industry faces an overdue reckoning
For climate’s sake, save the peat!
Like forests, wetlands and grasslands, peatlands have long been under attack by humans.
Indigenous Land Back movement charts better way forward
Racism delivered in Grade 10 correspondence course
Racist teachings about residential schools removed from classrooms but still in NS education system.
6 event picks, including Keonté Beals at the 2021 ECMAs
The celebration of local music leads the pack of can’t-miss culture.
By Morgan Mullin
New book shares the secret lives of Halifax taxi drivers
An excerpt from Marcello Di Cintio's Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers.
Shakespeare By The Sea’s triumphant return
The outdoor theatre returns this summer.
Nova Scotia gives free admission to all provincial museums this summer
Spend July and August at the Museum of Natural History, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and more.
6 event picks including the must-see plays at STAGES Theatre Festival
Make the most of Halifax’s first lightened lockdown weekend with these livestreams and shows.
6 event picks, including Lafawndah at EVERYSEEKER Festival
The online festival of off-the-wall creativity leads the pack of can’t miss culture.
Buying in with Gary Beals
The R&B star’s sold-out comeback is built on positivity and self-love.
HRM seeks African Nova Scotian artist to design panel about Black Methodist church
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church opened 175 years ago on Gottingen Street.
Why Canada Day should be cancelled: your guide to music, film and writing of the truth
Instead of fireworks, use the July 1 holiday to embrace the country the government denies.
Cathy Jones is off CBC’s 22 Minutes after 28 years
“They were decent to me,” Jones says about the long-running satirical news show.
On Pride, the library and Irreversible Damage done
Abigail Shrier’s anti-trans book creates a rift between two Halifax community hubs.
Hal-Con cancels events at Halifax Public Libraries over anti-trans book
The festival follows suit with Halifax Pride in demanding HPL is more “affirming to the gender diverse.”
Judas Priest coming to Halifax this November
The metal music mammoth touches down at the Scotiabank Centre November 2.
Here's every Nova Scotian up for an award at this Sunday's Junos
There's been an uptick in recognizing Atlantic Canadian musical talent at the awards, airing June 6 at 9pm.
In memory of the Chip Bowl at Gus’ Pub
Did we really all used to share a communal bowl of Party Mix before the show?
The 2021 ECMA awards touch down online June 10
Tune into the event via Facebook or Youtube at 8pm, and go behind-the-scenes on The Coast's Instagram.
Bahamas announces Halifax tour dates
The Sad Hunk serenades at The Cohn in January.
EVERYSEEKER announces 2021 event lineup
The free, digital festival takes place June 17-20.
Halifax Jazz Fest announces first wave of acts
P'tit Belliveau, Ben Caplan and more slated for livestreams from July 14-August 15.
Catching up with Juno winner Rose Cousins
We talk with the singer-songwriter about her latest award.
Rita’s Retreat: Cape Breton’s answer to Graceland becomes an Airbnb
You can stay in Rita MacNeil’s former Sydney, NS estate for $514 a night.
Athens Restaurant closing after nearly 40 years
In December, the owner said it was “business as usual,” but that’s changing this summer.
EDNA Restaurant is open after a long COVID closure
The Halifax dining hotspot is back in Phase 2 with new owners, and they take reservations.
Field Guide owners to open new, “grown up” restaurant
The two-level restaurant in the Pavilion on South Park Street will open in fall 2021.
5 Cottages near Halifax for your next relaxing holiday
We’ve all had to master the art of the staycation, and it’s our breezy seaside and the cottages that line it that remind us of how lucky we are to live in (and can continue to explore) our maritime province.
Content by Mott's Clamato
How we eat our food is just as important as the food itself
The way white folks eat is not the standard.
By Seunghui Yang
All hands on decks
How some of Halifax’s biggest patios got ready for COVID reopening.
150+ patios mapped on the 2021 Halifax patio guide
Because outdoor dining and drinking in HRM is even more important during COVID summer.
How to use our map of HRM patios for max sun fun
A guide to the interactive map’s functions, and where it goes from here to become better.
Your horoscope for the week June 3-9
Libra, your capacity for succeeding at amazing, herculean tasks should be at a peak.
By Rob Brezsny
Your horoscope for the week June 10-16
Celebrate the role grandmothers and female elders have played in your life, Pisces.
Your horoscope for the week June 17-23
You need to get a big dose of magic, Aries.
Your horoscope for the week June 24-30
The rest of 2021 will be a great time for you to learn important truths about love, Libra.
Sex questions (and answers) coming quickly
From post-stroke stamina to using olive oil for lube, Dan Savage has the answers.
By Dan Savage
Three guys who need to be dumped already
Sometimes a text message and a block is all the closure they deserve.
Herpes and orgy etiquette
What to do when a 50-person orgy with background checks doesn’t ask about sexual health.
Knowledge and power
Neighbours watching neighbours, friends who smell blowjobs, poly peeps sharing deets
Queer questions quick and quippy
Sample query: Is there any tactful way to ask someone if they’re gay?
Your Halifax is ready for fun after the COVID lockdown
All the tips, advice and inspo you need for a safe, fantastic season in the sun.
Dungeons & Dragons class at MSVU this winter, nearly full already
By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alan Syliboy massive retrospective at Dal Art Gallery hosts artist talk next Saturday
King's president says funds invested in weapons manufacturers reduced to zero
Two weeks after being attacked on Argyle Street, this couple is still waiting for answers from the police
By Julie Lawrence
