🗞 Making a splash

BOOKS

The reel deal: Halifax author Karen Pinchin’s new book is making a splash

Dartmouth-based author Karen Pinchin's new book, Kings of Their Own Ocean, has earned rave reviews from the likes of The New Yorker and Salon. It's also proof that deeply-reported stories—like the bluefin tuna she writes about—aren't dead.

In Kings, Pinchin tells the story of bluefin tuna through the lens of a single fish, Amelia, that was caught three times—on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean—and how her final capture upended decades of assumptions about the species and its management.

Reporting the story would lead to Pinchin travelling to fish markets in Madrid and Tokyo, searching for bluefin off the coast of Nova Scotia and digging through one larger-than-life angler’s basement for scraps of his past. The end result is a literary feat that calls to mind the likes of environmental greats Rachel Carson and John Vaillant.

Pinchin speaks with Coast reporter Martin Bauman about tuna, “wicked problems” and writing with empathy.

Need to know

🌀The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association is predicting that the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season will be “above normal.” 

🎻 Symphony Nova Scotia tickets go on sale for all 2023/24 Season concerts, with featured guest artists Natalie MacMaster, Holly Cole, and more. Get your tickets early and don't miss out!*

⛔️ Due to construction there will be no ramp access to the Public Gardens Horticultural Hall until August 25.

🎶 The Festival Quinzou is happening tomorrow! Celebrate National Acadian Day with a free concert and much more on August 15th, at Grand Parade Square.*

🥾 B.L.T. Rails to Trails has reopened. Although more work is needed to repair damages done by the floods, the trail is now “passable.”

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On The Coast

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From something old comes something new

To one of Halifax’s oldest streets comes a residential development that tips its hat to everything, past and future, about its storied neighbourhood.

Introducing Navy Lane, on the historic and eclectic Gottingen Street. Being the fourth of Urban Capital’s residential condominiums in Halifax, all of which fit into their neighbourhoods through design and intent to become part of the broader community.

Visit NavyLaneCondos.com to find out more here.

In other news

🗣 CBC spoke to an Afghanistan family about their experience leaving their home and creating a new life in Halifax.

🇺🇦 Canadian soldiers have returned from their training mission in Ukraine.

🏅 The HRM community of Sambro along with Yarmouth County’s Greenville, CBRM’s New Waterford and Cumberland County’s Pugwash, have been awarded the Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.

🏒 The QMJHL has released its new safety regulations as part of its fighting ban that will be implemented in the 2023-2024 season.

🗳️ Jamie Myra has been elected as Lunenburg’s new mayor.

🎥 Screen Nova Scotia has acquired 25 acres of land near Long Lake with plans to build a brand new sound stage.

🚨 The HRP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding the suspect involved in an assault incident that occurred at the Halifax Common Aquatic Facility in July. Read more here.

THE GRAND PARADE

Answering your Qs about Olivia Chow

During the live Grand Parade recording, two listeners asked what Matt thought Olivia Chow's election as mayor of Toronto would mean for the city. The answers on the day of the live show were lacking, so we went and found an expert.

In this episode of The Grand Parade, host Matt brings on a fellow City Hall reporter named Matt—Matt Elliott of City Hall Watcher in Toronto. The two Matts spend an hour in the weeds of municipal politics comparing their respective city halls. One Matt explains how his city is getting tap-pay for transit in a few days, and the other Matt explains how his city forces parking into areas that are zoned without parking minimums.

Sure things

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

🗓 Spira summer choir: Looking for a place to sing? Check out Spira’s summer drop-in choir at the Northwood Manor. All ages and levels are welcome | Mondays until August 28 | 6-8pm | PWYC.

🗓 Celebrate Queer Culture: The Glitter Bean Cafe will be hosting a conversation with local poets K.R. Byggdin and Luke Hathaway | August 14 | 6pm | Free.

🗓 Bingo Tuesdays: Niche Lounge is now hosting a free bingo night every Tuesday. There will be 5 rounds and prizes for the winners—not to mention a special all-night happy hour | August 15 | 7pm | Free.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Eat this

🥯 On the hunt for a new breakfast sandwich? Try Better Vibe Coffee Co.’s BV Breakfast Sammy: Bacon, old cheddar and egg on an Izzy’s Bagel Co. everything bagel.

Shop this

🌽 Norbert’s GoodFood is offering its own organic-grown corn in shop this week. Make sure to get some while supplies last!

Deals

🐶 Calling all dog owners! Every Friday East Coast Dog will be offering 10-20% off frozen foods, treats and toppers.

👗 Biscuit General is having a huge summer clearance sale with discounts of up to 50% off.

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