Good morning!

Firstly, a friendly reminder that The Coast’s Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing is happening right up until Sunday, April 26. Make sure to check out our website to see what burgers look the most appetizing to you!

Secondly, I want to give a shout out to another great event raising money to fight food insecurity: the Food for the Ears Festival.

This amazing event started in Truro in 2023 by then-16 year-old Ethan Chitty. I remember interviewing Ethan about the event back then, and it was wild to hear a teenager put so much time and effort into raising money for the local food bank.

Years later, I’m glad to see the event has evolved into a two-day festival with acts such as Rankin MacInnis, Elyse Aeryn, Colrain and Public Service, all in support of Feed Nova Scotia. The main festival runs from June 12-13 at Alderney Landing, though the non-profit has also begun a new series titled Appetizer Shows, bringing Food for the Ears across the province.

So, in between burgers, be sure to grab a ticket for Food for the Ears. The more money that can be raised for Feed Nova Scotia, the better. Ticket sales end on April 21.

Best,

– B

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For 13 years, The Coast’s Burger Bash presented with Garrison Brewing has been raising money for Feed Nova Scotia through partnerships with great restaurants across the city, donating a portion of their proceeds from their beautiful burger creations to the non-profit.

This year is only a little different, in that Burger Bash 2026 is bigger and better than ever.

Brendyn Creamer goes over all the details you need to know about The Coast’s Halifax Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing.

🪧 More long-term care workers have joined the picket line as they continue to strike across the province—25 homes have now taken labour action, with CUPE expecting more to join the action which now totals 2,400 workers.

⛪ Sixty victims clergy abuse who joined a class-action suit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth have yet to receive compensation—a settlement agreement had been reached in 2022, with $10 million set aside for victims.

⛽ Diesel prices have dropped once again as the Nova Scotia Energy Board invokes the interrupter clause Thursday night—the price is down by 10.8 cents, now sitting at 212.3 cents per litre, though there is no change in the price of gasoline.

🎶 Symphony Nova Scotia reunites with Heather Rankin for a joyful symphonic program of favourites, from her solo career, and beloved Rankin Family hits. April 25–26.*

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🍔 Correction: The Burger Bash passport listing for aFrite should read — Chicken n Waffle Burger, $17 ($1 to Feed NS): Fried chicken, waffle bun, chorizo gravy, cardamom syrup, lettuce, dill pickle.*

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Tilted Tap Bar & Grill is turning up the dial with the Maplenator — a juicy seasoned 6oz beef patty layered with thinly sliced ribeye, caramelized onions, a melted blend of pepper jack and smoked gouda, and crispy applewood bacon with a hint of maple drizzle, all finished with chipotle mayo and fresh arugula on a toasted garlic brioche bun. Sweet, smoky, and a little bit of heat — this one's seriously satisfying. At $19.99, with $2 going to Feed NS, it comes with fries and a good reason to visit this locally owned Dartmouth favourite. Check out the full Burger Bash line-up and start planning your order.

🦞 While better lobster prices look to be on the horizon, the industry is impacted by higher fuel costs, as well as the cost for labour, insurance and equipment—while there’s expected to be a low supply of lobsters, there’s an increased demand due to the removal of some international trade barriers.

⚖️ 23-year-old Drake Brown has been sentenced to 4 ½ years in prison for an impaired driving incident that killed two backseat passengers, Victoria Cousins and Brayden Lemmon, in 2023—some family members of the victims say that penalties for drunk driving are too lenient.

🛢️ Submissions from seven companies interested in exploratory onshore natural gas projects have come in, according to Dalhousie University—the school was tasked by the province to oversee the subsurfance energy investment program, with the government putting $30 million into the project with $25 million reserved for developers.

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April 28 - May 24, 2026
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Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:

🍔 The Coast’s Halifax Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing: Get your eat on with 150+ Halifax restaurants serving unique, high-quality burgers. Portion of proceeds from each burger go to Feed Nova Scotia. | April 16-26 |

🗓 Music Bingo @ Clayton Park Bar & Grill: Musical bingo with karaoke classics. No cover, prizes, and live music starting at 9pm. | April 17 | 7PM |

🗓 Yuk Yuks presents Bryan Hatt, Adam Delorey, Kevin MacDougall and Andrea Avery: An all-star lineup of Canadian comedy legends at Yuk Yuks. | April 17-18 | 8PM | $25+ |

🗓 James Mullinger - 2026 Stand Up Comedy Tour: This British-Canadian comic will light you up with laughter at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. | April 17 | 7:30PM | $48.25+ |

🗓 Kitten Yoga Fundraiser in Tantallon: Join South Paw Conservation Association for a relaxing and heart‑warming Kitten Yoga Fundraiser at Breathing Space Yoga Studio in Tantallon. | April 18 | 3PM | $45 |

🗓 Bedford-Hammonds Plains Spring Market: This market features 45+ amazing crafters and vendors at the St. John’s Anglican Church. Take-out lunch available. | April 18 | 10AM | $2 |

🗓 Better Than Picasso Gallery-Grand Opening: Local emerging and established artists are featured in this Sunnyside Mall gallery. | April 18 | 11AM |

🗓 Pours for Paws: A tasting event featuring local breweries, wineries and distilleries at Casino Nova Scotia. Bide Awhile Animal Shelter’s signature fundraising event hosted with Global Pet Foods HRM. | April 18 | 7PM | $55 |

🗓 Halifax Thunderbirds: Watch as the Halifax Thunderbirds take on the Ottawa Black Bears at the Scotiabank Centre. | April 18 | 7:00PM | $31.75+ |

🗓 OutFest 2026: The largest queer performance festival in Atlantic Canada is here. Local, regional and national artists will be performing across the city. | April 13-19 | 6PM |

🗓 Radiant Ground: New Paintings by Marilyn McAvoy: Local artist Marilyn McAvoy’s new collection is on display at The Prow Gallery, with an artist reception on April 16. | April 14-May 8 |

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🚢 The Hafnia Caterina tanker arrived in Halifax from Antwerp at 2:15am.

🚢➡️ The Zim Atlantic container vessel arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 5:20am and departs for New York at 11pm.

🚢 The Algoscotia tanker arrives in Halifax from Sydney (Cape Breton) at 6:30am.

➡️ The Liberty Glory bulk carrier departs Halifax for Houston at 8am.

🚢➡️ The EF Ava container vessel arrives in Halifax from Portland (Maine) at 8:15am and departs for Reykjavik at 6pm.

➡️ The Nord Ling general cargo vessel departs Halifax at 12pm.

➡️ The Viking Octanis cruise vessel departs Halifax at 2pm.

➡️ The Silver Arctic container vessel departs Halifax for St. Pierre at 5pm.

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🍨 Sundaes all summer at Churned! Starting with a gluten-free banana bread and fudge sundae. Choose any flavour you like, but vanilla or dark chocolate and tahini is recommended.

🍝 Maria’s Pantry is crafting handmade pork tortellini, perfect in broth or with sauce and included in their regular rotations of pasta.

Sink your teeth into Halifax Burger Bash on Quinpool Road, where local favourites serve up bold, creative burgers you won’t find anywhere else. From classic comfort to unique flavour combos, it’s the perfect excuse to explore, indulge, and support the vibrant businesses that make Quinpool a must-visit destination.

🍟 I attended two pre-launch events this week for Burger Bash 2026, including an influencer-focused gathering at Harbourstone in Halifax on Monday and an industry event at Battery Park in Dartmouth the following day. Both events ran from 2 to 4 p.m. and offered an early look at this year’s lineup. Organized by The Coast in partnership with Garrison Brewing, Burger Bash 2026 is a citywide fundraiser in support of Feed Nova Scotia. Over the past 13 years, the event has raised $993,821, making it the organization’s largest fundraiser outside of its own initiatives. Having attended two pre-launch events, The Coast’s Warren D’Silva gives readers an early glimpse of The Coast’s Burger Bash 2026 presented by Garrison Brewing.

🎨 For Hangama Amiri, fabric isn’t just a medium, it’s a memory. “Working with fabric kind of made me much closer to who I was as an artist, as a refugee woman as well, as an immigrant,” she says. “My art is related to a lot of feelings and kind of memories of back home.” Now an internationally exhibiting artist and a 2025 Sobey Art Award shortlist nominee, Amiri is returning to Halifax, her “second home”, for a public artist talk on April 16 at the Halifax Central Library. The event, running from 7 to 8:30 pm, it is part of a broader conversation around art, community and storytelling, co-presented by the National Gallery of Canada, the Sobey Art Foundation and Halifax Public Library. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva speaks with Amiri about her art and how it tells her story.

⚖️ Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy have been charged in the death of Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin—he died when his inflatable boat was overturned after striking an unlit buoy in the Halifax harbour on Jan. 24, 2025.

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