Julie Lawrence

2 weeks ago | thecoast.ca | Julie Lawrence

Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining and the shows coming to Halifax in May are hot! As always, The Coast has you covered with everything that’s happening in the city this month. Casey & DianaIn 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House—Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice—receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit.

2 weeks ago | thecoast.ca | Julie Lawrence

It may have taken a day longer than we anticipated, but Monday’s federal election saw Mark Carney’s Liberals regain the popular vote and for a minority government—narrowly missing out on a majority. Nationally, the election saw a record-breaking voter turnout. Elections Canada estimated that 7.3 million Canadians voted early—a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million voters who cast their ballots early in the 2021 election.

2 weeks ago | thecoast.ca | Julie Lawrence

The 2025 Savour Food & Wine Show—hosted by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia —as part of the Savour Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 21st show Monday night with an incredible evening of food and drink at the Halifax Convention Centre. The annual event encourages locals, visitors and foodies alike to celebrate the culinary scene in Nova Scotia.