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Good morning, Halifax!

Hey, so, you know how some of us can barely afford our groceries because of greedy CEOs who really, really need their bonuses to get by (in other words, to buy one of those hideous Musk trucks)?

Despite all your grocery buying making them richer, these people are still talking smack about you behind closed doors. That is, until the door is accidentally left ajar.

A new lawsuit implicates an executive of Campbell’s soup in mocking the company’s own product, allegedly saying that its “highly processed food for poor people.” The executive also allegedly told a security analyst, who had come to talk about salary, that he often came to work high on edibles, and also topped it all off with some racist comments made towards Indigenous people.

The security analyst says they reported the inappropriate conduct and were promptly fired for doing so. Once news of the lawsuit got out, social media was ablaze with folks boycotting the soup brand.

Take this as your daily reminder that the people who make money off your groceries probably aren’t all that great as people. I’m also willing to bet they’re high on edibles half the time. How else could grocery CEOs live with themselves?

– B

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🌡️ Traffic & Weather

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Tomorrow: 🌧️ 12°

Next Day: 🌤️ 5°

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

NEWS + OPINION

Feds announce Atlantic Economic Panel made up of Canadian business leaders, innovators

The federal government has announced a new initiative taking advantage of what it calls economic “momentum” in Atlantic Canada. 

Justice minister and attorney general Sean Fraser, who is also responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced during a livestream in Halifax on Tuesday the Atlantic Economic Panel, which will offer recommendations on “unlocking our region’s full potential.” 

According to a government press release, members of the panel will seek to secure a stronger economic position for Atlantic Canada, from clean energy, defence, tourism, and other “areas of opportunity.” All seven appointed members are Atlantic Canadian private business leaders. The panel has been dubbed the Atlantic Economic Panel, created in response to shifts in global trade—no doubt influenced by the ongoing trade war with the United States.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer details the announcement while also giving some thoughts on who may benefit from this panel’s future findings.

🤔 Need To Know

🥌 Nova Scotian curling legend Colleen Jones passed away at the age of 65 after a three-year battle with cancer—Jones was a six-time Canadian women’s champion and won the world championships twice.

⚡ Nova Scotia Power CEO Peter Gregg testified at the legislature’s natural resources and economic development committee on Tuesday, where members questioned why their constituents were receiving bills two or three times their normal amount—Gregg said the company would consider implementing automatic refunds.

💻 A woman says her daughter has been targeted by an online predator through a school-issued laptop—the RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit is currently investigating the incident.

🛍️ Join Spring Garden Road Businesses on December 5 from 5pm - 9pm for Shopping Under the Stars.*

✨ DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN, Downtown Halifax Business Commission's winter lighting program, is brightening up Downtown Halifax for the holiday season! Discover all the festive installations here.*

🎉 Make this holiday season unforgettable at The Pint Halifax! Great food, cold drinks, and good vibes — the perfect spot for your crew. Book your holiday party now!*

🏠 The Halifax Regional Municipality is looking for input from residents as they work to develop a Housing Strategy. Learn more and share your thoughts.*

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🗞️ In Other News

🏕️ A new report shows that 1,150 people are experiencing homelessness in Halifax—197 of those people are living in encampments, vehicles or are otherwise unsheltered.

💡 The Setapuktuk Wind Project has passed the environmental review stage—the Guysborough County-based project is owned by EverWind NS Holdings and is in partnership with Membertou Development Corp.

🚗 A woman has died after being struck by an oncoming car in Annapolis County on Monday—she had been helping another driver who was stopped on the side of the road.

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Ghost Workers: The hidden labour behind AI

In a film set in which their home offices have been recreated, six European microworkers share their experiences, offering an affecting critique on changing labour conditions.

Ghost Workers is one of seven short films presented locally by the Canadian Labour International Film Festival on November 27th at the Bus Stop Theatre.

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Festival of Rings: A family-friendly, free event running alongside the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials at Rogers Square. Enjoy music, art, activities and curling. | Nov. 26-30 | 12PM |

🗓 Exploring John Cage: A Workshop in Chance and Chaos: Percussionist D’Arcy Gray and dancer Jacinte Armstrong lead this experimental workshop, diving into the methods of composer John Cage, known for turning silence into music and randomness into structure. | Nov. 27 | 7PM |

🗓 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 |

Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The APL Southampton container vessel departed Halifax for New York at 3:30am.

🚢➡️ The Algoma Acadian oil tanker arrived in Halifax from Saint John at 3:40am and departs for Saint John at 10pm.

➡️ The CMA CGM Ambition container vessel departed Halifax for New York at 4am.

🚢➡️ The MSC Donata container vessel arrives in Halifax from Sines at 5:15am and departs for Montreal at 3:30pm.

🚢 The Oceanex Sanderling cargo ship arrives in Halifax from St. John’s at 7:20am.

🚢 The Atlantic Sea container vessel arrives in Halifax from Liverpool at 3:20pm.

🚢 The Box Endurance container vessel arrives in Halifax from New York at 3:20pm.

🚢 The Nolhan Ava cargo ship arrives in Halifax from St Pierre at 6:15pm.

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🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍮 This is a brownie worth digging into! 2 Doors Down is offering their Warm Black Forest Brownie, made with cherry kirsch compote, chantilly cream and shaved chocolate.

🥧 Try out Churned’s new butter chicken hand pie, made with a creamy, spicy tomato sauce with lots of tofu, wrapped in a vegan butter pie dough. Served hot or frozen.

👀 In Case You Missed It

👠 A Moncton-based drag artist is bringing holiday cheer to Halifax with Jingle Belle: A Cabaret that Sleighs. Starring Mrs. Ruby Claus, played by creator CJ Norris, this special night is one stop on a three-city tour across the Maritimes, with the show also coming to Moncton and Charlottetown. As Ruby tells the story of her work behind the scenes to make sure Santa’s sleigh leaves on time, she will spark joy with songs from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson, going full diva for a performance packed with positivity. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer speaks with Norris about his upcoming holiday drag show at the Bus Stop Theatre this Friday.

🚑 A 34-year-old woman is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a garbage truck Monday morning—the incident occurred in the 200 block of Lacewood Drive at around 5:35am.

⚖️ Sentencing is underway for former St. FX football player Omogbolahan (Teddy) Jegede, who was convicted of two counts of sexual assault earlier this year—the Crown is seeking a sentence of 27 to 36 months.

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