An editorial in the 9 August 2001 edition of The Coast, a “free newsweekly reporting on Halifax's cultural, artistic and political life,” took exception to a profile of the port city published in the National Post, one of Canada's leading daily newspapers. The Coast characterized the Post's portrait as a “disgrace,” protesting the paper's propagation of “the Halifax stereotype – pub-crawling, sou'wester-wearing, drunk-on-history Halifuckwits” (The Coast: 7). Yet, another piece appearing in the very same issue of the National Post passed without comment. That article, written by a local business owner, portrayed the city in positively glowing terms. With its fabulous restaurants, family-friendly harbor, rich maritime heritage, and formidable cultural attractions, the author suggests that Halifax is one of the nation's most desirable and livable cities. The article concludes: “Our economy is booming, it's modern, diverse and dynamic and anchored by exciting offshore developments mixed with good old-fashioned Maritime pride and ingenuity. Prosperity is everywhere and realistic optimism is the order of the day” (Smith 2001). Presumably, the editors of The Coast found this portrait of Halifax neither offensive nor inaccurate.