The Coast Halifax

Caora Mckenna

Halifax's Board of Police Commissioners dips a pinky toe into the defund the police discussion

The saying goes don't let perfection be the enemy of progress but what about when the opposite of perfection is still acting like the enemy of progress?

by Caora McKenna | Jul 9, 2020

Kate O'connor

A letter from the editor

COVID or not, Halifax is a great place to be at this time of year, and the Hot Summer Guide will help you make the most of it.

by Kyle Shaw | Jul 9, 2020

Victoria Walton

Learn your A-B-Seas

Salt-water beaches to visit with your bubble or your boo

by Seyitan Moritiwon | Jul 9, 2020

Victoria Walton

Lifelong lifeguard sees change over the decades

In the '70s there were up to 40 drownings a year in the province. Now there's usually less than 10.

by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020

Alix Surette

Shop local swimwear, whatever your style

With no time to wait for online orders, shop local this summer and support small biz while you're at it.

by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020

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Teach yourself Black Nova Scotian history this summer

Take this summer to study the parts of NS history you never learned about in school.

by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020

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The North American Indigenous Games bring the mawiomi home

by Morgan Mullin | Jul 9, 2020

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Shut up and drive-in

Get a double dose of escapism this socially distant summer thanks to these four drive-in theatres.

by Alec Martin | Jul 9, 2020

The Coast

Staycation summer

Now’s the perfect time to play tourist in our own city.

by Isabel Buckmaster | Jul 9, 2020

Victoria Walton

Where to go when you gotta go

HRM has a total of 20 public washrooms, the majority of which are at bus terminals and city parks.

by Victoria Walton | Jul 9, 2020