Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2019

News + Opinion

• City

  Halifax’s lengthy budget process kicks off

  In the name of making money moves more transparent, staff table proposed capital spending for 2020/21.

  By Caora McKenna

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• City

  Hold up on federal funding leaves Tawaak Housing Association residents waiting on repairs

  Now that the province has allocated funds, improvements should be coming.

  By Victoria Walton

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• City

  "We have failed you," police chief Dan Kinsella tells Black community

  After two independent reports and a ban on street checks, Halifax Regional Police finally apologizes.

  By Fadila Chater

  Nov 30, 2019

  
• Shoptalk

  Halifax street style: South Street

  Scouring the streets for the city’s most fashionable.

  By Carolina Andrade

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Opinion

  Speaking for The Coast: Pressing concerns

  By Kyle Shaw and Christine Oreskovich

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Opinion

  Why talking about autism without folks living with autism isn’t good enough

  "Nothing about us, without us"

  By Zso Michele

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Environment

  Public meeting aims to clear up confusion around mining project proposals in Nova Scotia

  The East Coast Environmental Law Association will talk environmental impact assessments and the best time for folks to raise their voices.

  By Andrew Bethune

  Nov 28, 2019

  

Arts + Music

• Arts & Culture

  Belief beyond Conviction

  How a Nova Scotian documentary—airing nationally Dec 1—helped women inmates plan their next steps.

  By Josefa Cameron

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Arts & Culture

  Francesca Omolara Ekwuyasi moves from Penance to reconciliation

  The artist cuts her own path to healing during her Khyber residency.

  By Jade Nauss

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Music

  Christina Martin knows it’s a Wonderful Lie

  The singer-songwriter’s new record tackles sticky subject matter with stripped-down songs.

  By Jade Nauss

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Music

  Gabrielle Papillon wants to see you Shout

  The singer-songwriter’s latest release—an art-pop opus—aims to be an anthem anthology for these trying times.

  By Jade Nauss

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Music

  Catching up with the Crash Test Dummies

  It's been over two decades since God Shuffled His Feet—but as a sold-out show last weekend proved, Halifax still brakes for the Winnipeg folk-rock five-piece.

  By Erin Christie

  Nov 30, 2019

  
• Music

  Said The Whale floats on

  The indie-rock stalwart returns to Halifax with sea-sprayed songs in tow.

  By Jack Parsons

  Dec 1, 2019

  
• Music

  The wonder of Whoop-Szo

  Anishinaabe shoegazed-streaked metal sees this five-piece rock you gently with tunes that are anything but.

  By Morgan Mullin

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Music

  Ben Rogers' Wildfire burns bright

  Sliding from 1970s country to a more layered, folk sound sees the BC singer-songwriter put out his best work yet.

  By Morgan Mullin

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Comics

  Hey You Goofs!

  Paul Hammond

  Nov 28, 2019

  

Food + Drink

• Food

  Rozina Darvesh walks the walk

  From tiny nano-brewery to whimsical community gathering place, at the centre of North Brewing Company’s colourful evolution is the local brewing industry’s bright light.

  By Melissa Buote

  Nov 28, 2019

  

Lifestyle

• Free Will Astrology

  Sit back and relax, Virgo

  By Rob Brezsny

  Nov 28, 2019

  
• Savage Love

  PO’d about P-in-V

  Asking for more from an anxious partner can be difficult, Dan Savage has tips.

  By Dan Savage

  Nov 28, 2019