🗞️ A new wine fair for Halifax

Good morning beautiful people,

I’ll admit, I was having a bit of a rough week with a lingering cold, the official seasonal retirement of my jean shorts and the general “it’s too dark too early” blues. But something has happened that has truly tickled me and made me lol with pure and unadulterated glee! 🙃 

Passengers on a Qantas airline flight from Sydney to Tokyo got more than they bargained for when a technical glitch meant that every single in-flight entertainment screen played an R-rated movie called—ah-hem—Daddio. Individual screens could not be paused, dimmed or turned off by passengers.

The movie—released in 2023—is rated R for adult language, sex and nudity and includes a scene where photos of a woman’s breasts and a prosthetic penis are shown on a phone screen. In a statement, a Qantas spokesperson expressed regret over the film choice. I’ll bet they did.

This is literally the dream of every 13-year-old boy and the nightmare of every Christian Karen rolled into one hilarious event and I love it so much.

Hope your day is full of unexpected, but delightful surprises!

– Julie

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 14°

Tomorrow: 🌦️ 13°

Next Day: 🌧️ 13°

🚗 Driving, biking or busing today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.

ARTS + CULTURE

Nowadays Festival is in full swing—what you need to know

The second-annual Nowadays Festival in Dartmouth officially kicks off today with an incredible lineup of musicians and poets from around the country.

Having started last year hoping to fill a void left by the Halifax Pop Explosion, Nowadays features an array of artists from vastly different genres and styles in venues across Dartmouth. While last year’s festival stuck to local acts, organizer Dylan Jewers says they’ve expanded to include acts from across Canada, including singer-songwriter Jennifer Castle, Montreal rockers Laughing, and even acclaimed poet and author Gillian McCain of Please Kill Me fame.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer has more on the Nowadays Festival, running from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 12.

🤔 Need To Know

⛈️ As Hurricane Milton tracks east into the Atlantic Ocean, it is not likely to head north to Nova Scotia—according to a meteorologist.

🚓 Don MacLean was sworn in as the first permanent African Nova Scotian chief of the Halifax Regional Police—he had been serving in the role on an acting basis for about one year.

💸 Nova Scotia’s premier says police are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from his riding association’s bank account—Houston said he learned that money had gone missing on Monday and immediately reported the incident.

🗣️ Join us at AGNS at 7 pm on October 17 for Nocturne's opening panel with Curator, Shuvanjan Karmaker, and Anchor Artists discussing Nocturne: Microcosm.*

💰 There’s less than a week to go until Feed Nova Scotia’s fall 50/50 draw, so be sure to grab your tickets before it’s too late!*

💃 Live Art Dance presents another compelling season of contemporary dance works! Brave, bold works in this time of change. Get your tickets today!*

🛍️ Fall is the perfect time to stroll – and shop – in Downtown Halifax. From big name stores to curated boutiques, you’ll be sure to find something special.*

*Sponsored Post

SPONSORED BY ALDERNEY LANDING

Experience Halloween fun in Downtown Dartmouth

This October, the Bluenose Ghosts Festival returns to Alderney Landing for a month of spine-tingling scares and eerie thrills.

From October 4th to 31st, Halifax’s most terrifying haunted house awaits, alongside a crypt ride simulator, escape room, and spiritual readings. With a free selfie park for capturing your spookiest moments, there's something for everyone.

Running select nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the festival brings the chilling tales of the Bluenose Ghosts to life at Alderney Landing Events Plaza in Downtown Dartmouth. Dare to explore, if you can handle the fear. Bring your friends and experience the ultimate Halloween event—packed with scares, fun, and memories you won’t forget!

FOOD + WINE

First female-led beverage events company reimagining wine fair

Finding a gap in the market and being sharp enough to fill it with your product or service is every entrepreneur’s dream, and the smartest way to identify that gap is by solving your own problems. 

That’s exactly what Shevaghn Darcy is doing with Cellar Events—her self-proclaimed “business baby”—and the event company that is bringing a new wine fair to the Halifax Convention Centre on Oct. 19.

The iteration of the wine fair is not just another wine event; it’s a curated experience that celebrates the best of local and international wines—with a special focus on Nova Scotian viticulture. 

With 4,000 attendees expected across two sessions, the event promises to be a space that brings together wine lovers, industry experts and the Halifax community for a day filled (to the brim?) with tastings, education and unforgettable experiences.

The Coast’s Julie Lawrence spoke with Darcy about her vision for the event, the wine and food on offer and her partnership with Alice House.

🗞️ In Other News

🎣 A labour investigator has agreed with federal fishery officers that heavily armed criminals pose a threat to their lives and has ordered managers to take steps immediately to reduce the danger.

✏️ Award-winning editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder has been laid off from the Halifax Chronicle Herald after almost 30 years—numerous editorial positions have been cut at SaltWire since the change of ownership.

⚖️ A Halifax-area couple has been ordered to pay a woman nearly $61K in damages plus $4K in costs for a dog attack in their house—the victim was a VON nurse who suffered puncture wounds and needed ongoing psychological treatment.

🚨 A man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to a homicide that happened in East Preston two years ago—the body of 47-year-old Barry Angus Studley was found in 2022 in a parked van.

🌬️ Nova Scotia is building what could be the largest onshore wind farm in the Western Hemisphere—but the power is being shipped overseas.

💙 A Nova Scotia woman has defied convention by hosting her own living funeral, allowing people to celebrate her while she's still around—she has been approved for MAID, but has not chosen a date yet.

SPONSORED BY MODO-LIVE

Elliott Brood Live at The Seahorse Tavern!

Get ready for an electrifying night as Elliott Brood arrives to The Seahorse Tavern on October 23rd! With their high-energy fusion of folk, rock, and alt-country, plus special guest Menno Versteeg (of Hollerado), this show promises to keep you dancing and singing all night long. Don’t miss out!

🗓️ Things To Do

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:

🗓 The Man in Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash: With his great physical resemblance, baritone voice and precise body language, Shawn Barker slips into the shoes of the original and brings the personality and spirit of Johnny Cash to life in a one-of-a-kind show. The dynamic concert features Barker embodying the character throughout the evening, as he revisits each era of Cash's career. | Oct. 12 | 8pm | From $40

🗓 2024 Halifax Paranormal Symposium: Get ready to embark on a journey into the mysterious world of the paranormal with a lineup of renowned experts in their field. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or just curious about the unexplained, this symposium promises a day of discovery and intrigue. | Oct. 12 | 8:30am | $125

🗓 Jordan Davis - Damn Good Time World Tour: Multi-Platinum, CMA award-winning artist and current reigning CMA Song of the Year winner Jordan Davis is bringing his world tour to Halifax. | Oct. 12 | 7pm | $72

🗓 Improv Comedy Show at The Board Room Cafe: Improvised comedy inspired by board games off of the shelves of the Board Room Cafe. Third Bridge improv team consists of the talented improv instructors and professional performers of Spontaneity Improv Company. | Oct. 13 | 8pm

Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🛳️ The Maetiga oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Antwerp at 2:15am.

➡️ The NYK Daedalus container ship leaves Halifax for Port Everglades at 4am.

🛳️ The Morning Lynn vehicle carrier arrives in Halifax from Southampton at 5:55am.

🛳️ The Seabourn Quest cruise ship arrives in Halifax from Canadian seas at 8am.

🛳️➡️ The Vivienne Sherri D container ship arrives in Halifax from Portland at 8:15am and leaves for Argentia at 1pm.

🛳️➡️ The SH Vega cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 8am and leaves for Canadian seas at 2pm.

➡️ The Aurora cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 8am and leaves for Canadian seas at 5pm.

🛳️➡️ The Enchanted Princess cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 9am and leaves for Canadian seas at 6pm.

🛳️➡️ The Exploris One cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 8am and leaves for Canadian seas at 7:30pm.

🛳️ The Nolhan Ava cargo ship arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 1:15pm.

➡️The East Coast oil tanker leaves Halifax for Saint John at 8pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🎃 Fall in love with Zucchette (aka the cutest little pumpkin you ever did see) at Pane e Circo: made from brioche and filled with a luscious pumpkin cream cheese filling.

🦪🍷 Get ready to indulge at Little Fish Wine Bar as they partner up with Mainbrace Wine and Spirits for a Saturday Soiree! It’s a one-of-a-kind culinary experience featuring a five-course menu showcasing seasonal flavours paired with hand selected wines.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎻 A classical quartet, dimly lit by hundreds of candles, can convey many emotions—intimacy, romance, relaxation, and in some circumstances, it can even create an eerie atmosphere. For their upcoming performance, Candlelight Concerts and Fever will opt for the latter as they present a memorable night of Halloween-themed tunes played by the Listeso Quartet as they are lit by nothing but candlelight. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer speaks with Andrew Bryan about the upcoming candlelit concert to ring in the spooky season.

🗳️ HFX Votes 2024: District 11, like its neighbour District 13 and cross-harbour pal District 2, is another one of Halifax’s kind of suburban, pretty rural, coastal communities. For a hot minute there it looked like no one in District 11 was going to answer, but at long last The Coast got a response from one of the candidates so let’s get started.

🗳️ HFX Votes 2024: The new boundaries for this upcoming municipal election will see a changed District 12, one with slightly more people than it should have. If District 12 were to be further divided it would require breaking up some “communities of interest.” And the city has been doing a lot of work in recent years figuring out where exactly the lines are around some of these communities. And in District 12, we’ll start with the incumbent.

🗳️ HFX Votes 2024: Halifax’s District 16 is up for grabs after longtime, twice-acclaimed incumbent Tim Outhit decided not to reoffer. This district, according to the city, is “made up of well-established suburban neighbourhoods lying on the northwestern end of the Bedford Basin.”  The good news for residents of District 16 is that there are some quality candidates running in this district.

☑️ A new poll is finding the race for mayor in Halifax is getting closer—the survey from Narrative Research finds Andy Fillmore remains the preferred candidate for voters with 24% support, but the gap over Waye Mason is closing.

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