🗞️ Conversation with a rock star

Good morning, Halifax 👋

The last time I talked about golf in one of these intros, my email inbox was full of messages about how I don’t understand because I don’t play golf. It was all misinformation, they said. Baseless conjecture. All because I don’t swing a steel rod at a tiny ball.

While my grudge against the rich man’s sport remains strong, this intro isn’t about that. It’s about West Mabou Beach, a beautiful provincial park on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. This strip of coastline is highly valued not only to residents living in the area, but also visitors who frequent the park.

However, as you may have already seen in the news, the company Cabot Golf is looking to transform part of the park into an 18-hole golf course, coupled with a small club house and office. Some residents are understandably upset, with one Cape Breton brewery, Big Spruce Brewing, even releasing a beer called Save West Mabou Beach to advocate for the park. Personally, I think more political messaging should go on beer cans—it’s an easy conversation starter. Or ender, at that, but I digress.

While previous parks minister Tory Rushton and premier Tim Houston had originally told Cabot not to bother submitting a bid, Rushton buckled on the issue within the last few weeks, and new parks minister Kim Masland says they have indeed received a proposal for the development.

While Masland says this proposal will undergo a period of consultations with local residents and First Nations communities, she also repeated one of my favourite lines out of any politican when they mention mandatory community consultation: “Because you have a conversation doesn’t mean it’s going to happen or it’s not going to happen. It’s a conversation.”

From her description of calling Nova Scotia “open for business”, I’m leaning towards the idea that they’re going to go ahead with it no matter what residents have to say. It wouldn’t be the first time a government has ignored community feedback.

But that’s just my opinion. What do you think of it all? Does Cape Breton need another expensive golf course to tourists? Or should the park remain a destination for all? Let us know in the poll below and we’ll tally the responses at a later date.

Best,

– B

📷 @creamy_yet_smooth

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

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MUSIC WEEK INTERVIEW SERIES

Loviet talks upcoming single, RiotFest appearance and Nova Scotia Music Week

Loviet has been an artist on my radar since I started exploring the Halifax music scene. Her blend of alt aesthetics and moody tunes with pop production was my jam, and her new single “Stiffy” only shows she’s leaning more in a rock direction. She has another single dropping on Nov. 7 titled “Cheerleader”. Stylish, savvy and sick with a guitar, Loviet is the definition of cool.

I bumped into Loviet in front of the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth on Friday, Nov. 24. Nova Scotia Music Week was in full swing and my partner and I were getting ready to head down to The Red Knight to see our most anticipated showcase: a lineup of indie rock, pop rock, and ear-shattering punk music that couldn’t be beat.

Loviet had the same idea. She had performed a showcase at The Red Knight the day before, rocking out on the same stage as names like DEADØNE, idialedyournumber and Colrain, amongst others, a day before I got into town. We struck up a quick chat, and met briefly at the bar later, where I proposed an interview for this series—the second I had nailed down for the weekend. She planned to return to her hometown in Shelburne on Saturday, but she agreed to meet in the hotel lobby on the next day.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer chats with musician Loviet about coming back to play in Yarmouth, reactions to her last single, and what fans can expect next, all in part one of our Nova Scotia Music Week Interview Series.

🤔 Need To Know

🚨 A man is dead after a shooting in North Preston late Sunday afternoon—police say they received a report of gunshots near the intersection of Cain and Clarence streets and that the investigation is being led by the Major Crimes Unit.

⚖️ 67-year-old Terry Wayne Jaggar from Windsor is facing charges for allegedly sending child sexual abuse and exploitation materials over the internet—Jaggar will appear in court on Jan. 20, 2026.

🚀 The company developing Spaceport Nova Scotia has received a $10 million investment from MDA Space, a Brampton-area space tech company—Maritime Launch Services is developing a commercial orbital launch complex near Canso.

🎁 Unwrap joy at the Agricola Street Holiday Market! Explore unique gifts, festive treats, and delightful holiday music. Celebrate the season with local charm!*

🎙️ See Comedian Derek Seguin at the Spatz Theatre Nov. 28. Expect twisted, Juno-nominated comedy and nonstop laughs from this CBC Debaters’ favorite. Get tickets!*

🌯 The people have spoken! Sabrosa is thrilled to have been nominated by YOU the people! Now is your time to shine and vote Sabrosa for Best Burrito and Best Nachos in HRM! Gracias Amigos!*

🧖 Halifax loves local, and Spirit Spa embodies it, from self-care to full-body renewal. Celebrate their passion and vote Spirit Spa in Best of Halifax 2026 now!*

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BEST OF HALIFAX

Get your votes in for the Best of Halifax 2026

Our second round of voting is still underway for the Best of Halifax 2026 and will continue until midnight on Nov. 30.

From your favourite actors and actresses to the best restaurants in the city, cast your ballot for this year’s Best of Halifax. There are seven nominees for each category. Out of those seven contenders, only one can be chosen, and it’s all up to you, our readers. Feel free to skip any categories you want, but make sure to get to the end and hit submit. Otherwise, your votes won’t count.

Make sure your voice is heard during our 31st annual Best of Halifax Awards. Get your votes in now!

🗞️ In Other News

🏈 After years of waiting, the failed Halifax CFL franchise the Atlantic Schooners have set up a website for fans who made deposits on tickets to get their money back—the franchise originally launched it’s season tickets drive in 2018.

🚜 A child is dead after a farm vehicle and an SUV collided in Antigonish County on Saturday—the farm vehicle allegedly left the scene, according to police.

🛣️ A tender has been issued for a redesign of Highway 102 from Romans Avenue at Bayers Road to north of the Highway 107 interchange—the study is expected to take around 12 months to complete.

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🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Tuesday Night Jazz at The Shoe: Join The Shoe every Tuesday night for three sets of live jazz featuring Leo Cox (Bass), Dante Kierstead (Drums), and Ben Tucker (Guitar). Happy hour is from 4pm-7pm. | Nov. 4 | 7:00PM |

🗓 Neptune Theatre: The Wizard of Oz: Get ready for the classic tale of Dorothy’s travels in the magical land of Oz on the Neptune Theatre stage. Featuring all your favourite songs from the movie. Family friendly. | Nov. 4 - Jan. 4 | 7:30PM | From $40 |

🗓 'Rhyme Capsules' Songwriting Workshop with James Gordon: Founder of folk music group Tamarack and CBC’s “songwriter-in-residence” James Gordon teaches songwriters to write a tune in 90 minutes in this workshop at the Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge. Dinner is provided. | Nov. 4 | 4:00PM | Ticket price found on website |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The MSC Yang R container vessel arrives in Halifax from Le Havre at 5:45am and departs for Montreal at 12pm.

🚢 The Algoluna oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Nanticoke at 8:15am.

🚢➡️ The Allura passenger vessel arrives in Halifax at 10:30am and departs for Canadian seas at 5pm.

🚢 The Victory I cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 12pm.

🚢 The CMA CGM Libra container ship arrives in Halifax from Colombo at 12pm.

➡️ The One Falcon container vessel departs Halifax for Singapore at 5pm.

🚢 The Seabourn Sojourn cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 6pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍨 Get it while you can! The classic Nova Scotian favourite ice cream Moon Mist comes to Churned for a limited time.

🥪 Larry’s Sandwiches and Sides has a sandwich that will melt in your mouth—probably because it’s already melting off the bread. The mushroom melt is a classic go-to sandwich. Try it today.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🗳️ Earlier this month, the Nova Scotia government removed the public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians breaking the municipal code of conduct. This system wasn’t in place for long. The provincial government introduced the municipal code of conduct only a year ago. However, Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) president and Yarmouth mayor Pam Mood told CBC a few municipalities received a flood of complaints, ranging from serious matters to complaints labelled as frivolous. For now, municipal code of conduct complaints can only be submitted by municipal councillors who are within the same government as the member they’re complaining about. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer shares the results of a recent poll asking our readers: should regular residents be able to submit formal complaints, or should we leave it to our councillors?

🏒 Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand returned home to Nova Scotia to sub in as hockey coach for a U18 team while his friend, the regular coach, is grieving his 10-year-old daughter—Marchand says he didn’t hesitate to come home, even in the middle of the NHL’s regular season.

🚲 The Serious Incident Response Team is looking to return five bikes they believe were stolen within the last year—this comes after a police officer was charged for allegedly selling stolen bikes amongst other property.

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