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🗞 Every big show coming to Halifax

Plus: Kleenex is being discontinued & the lack of answers around Halifax Transit's tap pay delay.

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Alyssa Goulart
August 28, 2023

Good morning!

Have you heard the devastating news? Kleenex is being discontinued in Canada—not the brand altogether but specifically Kleenex tissues. Kimberly-Clark, Canadian vice president and general manager of the company, says the reason for pulling the tissues is a “highly constrained supply environment.”

Make sure to swipe some tissue boxes off store shelves while you still can 🤧

– Alyssa

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny with a high of 23C (feeling like 28C) and a low of 14C.

🚗 Driving in the city today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Every big show happening in Halifax (and beyond) in September

📸 Coast Illustration

September’s arrival brings more than just fall colours and hurricane weather: From the return of the Halifax Fringe Festival to Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois live in concert to Jann Arden headlining a big-ticket show at the Halifax Convention Centre, there’s plenty to see and do in the last weeks of summer.

Need to know

🌀 Here is the Canadian Hurricane Centre’s most recent update on Hurricane Franklin.

💉 Thinking about boosting up as COVID-19 cases begin to climb again? Canada's chief public health officer says individuals should wait until an updated vaccine becomes available.

🧶 Visit #HopeandHealingCanada, a live installation, using thousands of meters of red yarn, by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers. Check it out at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.*

🎮 JUST ANNOUNCED: Now is your chance to get down with the classics and Level UP your Saturday plans at Discovery Centre's 19+ Retro Games Night!*

🎟️ The next monthly Healthcare Foundations 50/50 Jackpot Draw is just one week away! Get your tickets today!*

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On The Coast

Electronic fare payment for Halifax Transit delayed until fall

And Halifax Transit is improving, but could be doing better.

Everything you need to know about HRM council’s Aug. 22, 2023 meeting

A monster agenda, including some embarrassing moments for Cleary, Russell and Purdy.

Shawn Cleary tried to make Halifax’s housing crisis worse

But his motion was ruled out-of-order.

SPONSORED BY NOCTURNE HALIFAX

Nocturne’s application deadline for Community Groups & Galleries closing soon

Nocturne is taking place from October 12-15, and our submission deadline for Community Groups and Galleries is coming up quickly on September 1!

Submit installations, static projects, performances, radio, video, community engagement projects and more to be part of our signature night-time art experience on October 14 from 6-midnight. 🌔

In other news

🩺 A Nova Scotian woman is sharing her experience finding a family doctor after being on the provincial registry for two years.

🚨 A man suffered life-threatening injuries on Thursday after being shot by an HRP officer in the Clayton Park area.

🏆 A Nova Scotian woman won her school spelling bee back in 1936, 87 years later she defended that title.

🧑‍⚖️ The family of Sarah Rose Denny, the Mi’kmaw woman who died while incarcerated at a correctional facility in Dartmouth, is suing the province for negligence.

👧 CBC explores how and why the province is behind on its childcare plan causing a delay in funding from Ottawa.

🐋 A Fisheries and Oceans Canada researcher shares that some whales have learned to maneuver fishing trawlers and use them as their own personal buffet.

THE GRAND PARADE

Robbing ourselves to pay the Irvings - The Grand Parade

In this episode of The Grand Parade Matt catches Martin up on all of the things that have and have not been happening at city hall over the summer. The two talk about last week's council meeting where Shawn Cleary tried to make the housing crisis worse, and Dave Reage's lack of answers on tap pay.

Sure things

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

🎾 Outdoor Tennis Lessons: Tennis Time is offering adult tennis lessons every Tuesday and Thursday starting tomorrow at the Halifax Common. The lessons will be taught by certified coaches and all levels are welcome | Aug. 29-Sep. 28 | 5:30pm | $350.

🌭 Newcomer Hot Dog Social: The Halifax Central Library is hosting a meet and greet for Halifax newcomers on the back plaza. Stop by and grab a free halal hot dog and make new friends while engaging in fun activities | Aug. 31 | 6:30-8pm | Free.

��️ Divergence Makers Market: Shop from over 30+ vendors and support disabled, neurodivergent and mentally ill small business owners at the waterfront. The market is hosted by Different Folks Halifax. | Sept. 3 | noon-6pm | Free admission.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Shop talk

🍗 Turbo Chicken is now offering a breakfast menu!

Drink this

🍹 Make sure to try one of The BG’s speciality summer drinks before the season comes to an end.

Deals

🚲 Long Alley Bikes is having a back to school sale on September 8 & 9. It’s offering 10% off storewide, 20% off bikes (and accessories if you purchase a bike), as well as 30% off packaged deal accessories.

🥤 Vietnamese restaurant Banh Mi A&B is offering free drinks to anyone who checks in or tags them on social media.

Have a local special we should feature? Reply back and let us know!

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