🗞️ Council has concepts of a plan

Ok Halifax,

I know that in-laws can be famously tricky, but this woman had obviously been pushed too far. 

A sequestered jury in Australia began deliberations Monday in the triple murder trial of Erin Patterson—accused of killing her estranged husband’s relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.

First of all, there have been times when I’ve wanted to unalive my ex-mother-in-law, but her son and I were actually married at the time. The fact that this woman felt it necessary to murder her “estranged” husband’s relatives is…something. They must have really sucked.

I’m also tickled by the detail that she made one of the most notoriously tricky dishes—individual beef wellingtons—containing death cap mushrooms. 

Apparently It isn’t disputed that Patterson served her guests the toxic mushrooms or that the meal killed them. But the jury must decide whether she meant for them to die. Ummmm…what? 👀

@catmilk11

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“No, no, I put arsenic in the cookies and then I fed them to you, but I didn’t mean for you to die! That’s on you doll.”

The prosecution said she lied about having a dire medical diagnosis to ensure her guests attended the lunch (smart), cooked individual pastries to avoid poisoning herself (smarter), and faked symptoms to make it look as though she fell ill, too (brilliant).

Please watch this space for the verdict on this one. But I can say with absolute certainty that this is the kind of wild behaviour that I simply must stan. I don’t know what this guy or her family did to her, but I do believe he/they deserved it.

Have a great day out there!

– Julie

📷 @editorjulesl

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: ⛅️ 24°

Tomorrow: ☁️ 18°

Next Day: 🌤️ 24°

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

💨 Here is Halifax’s Air Quality Index and the smoke report.

NEWS

Halifax Pride will flourish onto city streets this month

Halifax Pride is excited to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies two whole weeks of pride-filled celebrations. 

From drag shows to queer markets, picnics to the parade, this year’s Halifax Pride festival is set to be one of the best yet, at a time where it’s as important as ever. 

“Things are really exciting,” says Halifax Pride chair Connor McKiggan. “We’ve got our full staff on board and everyone is working full speed ahead.”

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer has more on this year’s celebrations that will take place from July 17 to 27.

🤔 Need To Know

💉 At least three out of the four Atlantic provinces—including N.S.—have released data revealing their measles vaccination rates in children are below the 95% threshold recommended by scientists to prevent the disease from spreading.

🛣️ Regional councillors voted unanimously in favour of continuing some preparation—or early work projects—at the Windsor Street Exchange as planning continues on a final design that will be back before council in the spring of next year.

🚒 As high-rise towers continue to reshape skylines across Atlantic Canada, firefighters in the region say they’re neither properly equipped nor staffed to respond safely when emergencies strike above the seventh floor.

📲 Time to fire up the group chat. Garrison Brewing's Oxford Taproom is revealing a NEW cheesy & delicious sandwich menu this Saturday, July 12!*

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Underwater creatures come alive this summer!

Past and present collide in this amazing underwater exhibit! Explore the biggest, most famous and feared aquatic predators through time with Monsters of the Abyss.  Dive into the history of amazing prehistoric and modern day aquatic predators and learn about their ecology and why they were so feared. Learn about extinction level events and see the monsters in the oceans, rivers and lakes that are still around today!

Monsters of the Abyss is on view until September 7.

CULTURE

From Coldbrook to Paris: Teen model fundraises for fashion week dream

The air inside the Lighthouse Art Centre was alive with anticipation. Models, both seasoned and new, moved between mirrored walls, adjusting their poses, checking their outfits, and perfecting their walks in preparation for Halifax Fashion Week. 

In the midst of the controlled chaos, 16-year-old Ethan Horton strode with purpose, his tall frame cutting through the crowd, his focus on his next move. The young model’s posture and poise spoke volumes about the level of commitment he brings to the runway. His sharp features and intense gaze reflected the dedication of someone who, despite his age, is already making waves in the fashion world.

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva spoke with Horton about his fashion week experience and his quest to raise funds so he can walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week this October.

🗞️ In Other News

🛍️ The Halifax Chamber of Commerce says the U.S. government’s policies on tariffs are impacting the optimism of people in the region—the Q2 conditions report from the organization focuses on how businesses are fairing in the uncertain times.

🎓 Nova Scotia's universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year—all of the province's large universities are planning to run a deficit in 2025-26.

⚖️ Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site.

🖍️ A new report by The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Halifax has some of the highest child care costs among major Canadian cities—the median fee for daycare in Halifax was $24 a day per child as of April.

👁️‍🗨️ The union representing food service workers at Nova Scotia Community College campuses is slamming the province for not standing up for its public sector workers—calling on Premier Houston to direct the NSCC to stop contracting out jobs.

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Join us at the North by Night Market!

Under a canopy of stars, the North by Night Market invites all to gather on The Local's charming back patio at 2037 Gottingen Street this Friday, July 11th, from 7-10pm. Enchanting lights, local artisans, groovy tunes, and tantalizing aromas await, promising an unforgettable evening for all!

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Celebrate the New Murals on Quinpool Road

The Big Reveal Day hits Quinpool Road on Saturday, July 12! From 11am to 3pm, celebrate stunning new murals with live entertainment, local vendors, interactive art, and family-friendly fun. It’s a colourful street party you won’t want to miss—come see Quinpool transformed and experience the energy of the Halifax Mural Festival!

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Robin Hood in Concert: Get ready to laugh your tights off—ROBIN HOOD: The Legendary Musical Comedy (Best Theatre Production 2011/2012 by Coast Magazine’s BEST OF Halifax) is back and bolder than ever for its 20th anniversary! This riotously funny, fast-paced musical helped launch a tradition of family theatre in the park. | July 5-Aug. 30 | From $34 |

🗓 The Fabulously Rich - Tragically Hip Tribute Live at the Shore Club: What started as a one-off event has grown into a shared purpose: keeping The Hip’s music and the experience of their shows alive. We’ve all been shaped by their songs in different ways. From their vivid storytelling rooted in Canadian history to those unmistakable guitar riffs, The Hip captured the country’s spirit like no one else. | July 11 | 9:30pm | $40 |

🗓 North by Night Market: This pop-up style party with food, music, artisanal goods and lots of North End flair is sure to be a good time! Support your local economy and get to know your community better—the North by Night Market is the perfect opportunity to kick off Halifax's fantastic summer season. | July 11 | 7pm | $40 |

🗓 Latinfax 2025: The biggest celebration of Latin culture in Halifax is back! Come together to celebrate Latin heritage and the incredible contributions of the Latino community to Canadian culture. Expect live performances, Latin food and vendors and non-stop music and dancing. | July 12 | 12pm | Free |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The MSC Rita V container ship arrives in Halifax from Sines, France at 5:45am and leaves for Montreal at 4:45pm.

🚢➡️ The Contship Cup container ship arrives in Halifax from New York at 5:50am and leaves for Kingston, Jamaica at 5pm.

🚢➡️ The Parsifal vehicle carrier arrives in Halifax from Southampton at 5:55am and leaves for Baltimore at 11am.

🚢➡️ The Vivienne Sheri D container ship arrives in Halifax from Portland, ME at 6:49am and  leaves for Argentia at 4pm.

🚢➡️The Volendam cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 8am and leaves for Canadian seas at 11:49pm.

🚢 The Nolhan Ava container ship arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 8:15am.

🚢➡️ The Norwegian Star cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 10am and leaves for Canadian seas at 6pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🐟 The Gluten Free Halibut at Agricola Street Brasserie is a coastal comfort classic with a gourmet touch: pan-seared halibut with a fennel-scented twist, served atop rich lobster hodge podge. 

🍨 The theme of the week at Layers Cupcakes is ice cream! Netflix and Chill’d (brownie cake filled with peanut butter fudge and pretzel pieces), Chocolate Mint Chip (chocolate cake filled with mint chocolate ganache, topped with a scoop of mint chocolate flake buttercream) and Cookie Jar (vanilla cookies and cream cake filled with caramel and an edible cookie dough ball).

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎙️ After a season of standout performances across the Maritimes, including headline sets and major opening slots, King Kayo is performing in Halifax this weekend to headline the Halifax Mural Festival, bringing his unmistakable Caribbean-rooted sound and community-focused spirit back to the city he proudly calls home. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more with King Kayo as he prepares to headline the Mural Festival.

🏘️ A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation finds advertised rental prices have gone down in the Halifax area, but prices for older buildings are quickly closing the gap with newer builds.

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