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🗞️ Renter's paradise

Plus, council turned down proposed housing development in historic Black community, “Heated Rivalry” TV series writer donates $300K to financially challenged libraries and Halifax remains a top interest among renters, but is that a positive sign?

Julie Lawrence

Aug 18, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Bad rap

Plus, new affordable housing strategy for Halifax aims to keep supporting the non-profit sector, Nova Scotia Health working on province-wide smudging policy and the provincial minister whose rap career has landed him in hot water.

Julie Lawrence

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 159

Aug 15, 2026

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6 min read

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 159

What happened in Halifax this week and what's to come.

Brendyn Creamer

Aug 14, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Out of office!

Plus, pediatricians are urging better tracking of e-scooter and e-bike injuries, Tim Houston wraps up province-wide tour in Sydney by doubling down on Trump tariff threat and former Ubisoft Halifax developer reveals first video game from new indie studio.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 13, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ Weed science

Plus, Atlantic International Film Festival announces 2026 lineup, bail hearing for man accused of bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate adjourned for second consecutive day and local businesses step up for Halifax Fashion Week where arts funding fails.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 12, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Turn around, bright eyes

Plus, man arrested in connection with bomb threat charged with uttering threats and public mischief, Tim Houston one of only two premiers to attend New England conference and Grou Tyme Festival celebrating Acadian heritage in downtown Halifax this week.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 11, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Music Week Preview

Plus, man arrested following a bomb threat against the U.S. consulate, mother of Jack and Lilly Sullivan speaks out for the first time 15 months and every artist playing Nova Scotia Music Week, so far.

Julie Lawrence

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 158

Aug 8, 2026

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4 min read

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 158

What happened in Halifax this week and what's to come.

Brendyn Creamer

Aug 7, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ E-bike ban

Plus, woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road in Dartmouth, independent review finds province way behind on plan to help people with disabilities and creativity carries culture forward for immigrant artists

Julie Lawrence

Aug 6, 2026

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6 min read

🗞️ Berry hot right now

Plus, plans for a nearly 12-hectare development in Halifax released Wednesday during public engagement session, province returned $5M in federal funding earmarked for land protection and explore Nova Scotia's overlooked superfood.

Julie Lawrence

Aug 5, 2026

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7 min read

🗞️ SP-F it's hot

Plus, Environment Canada issues yellow-level alert for the entire mainland, Halifax fire official warns of risks of lithium-ion batteries and Steel Cut Oats are back with full-strength on full-length debut.

Julie Lawrence

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 157

Aug 1, 2026

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3 min read

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 157

What happened in Halifax this week and what's to come.

Brendyn Creamer

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🗞️ Renter's paradise

🗞️ Bad rap

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 159

🗞️ Out of office!

🗞️ Weed science

🗞️ Turn around, bright eyes

🗞️ Music Week Preview

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 158

🗞️ E-bike ban

🗞️ Berry hot right now

🗞️ SP-F it's hot

The Coast Insider Weekend Edition: No. 157

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