Oh hey Halifax, didn’t see you there,

Look, I’m all for healthcare innovation, ok? I’m a believer that money should be put into research on preventative medicine and also medicine medicine. I mean, without this academic research, we would never have vital information like the impact of endometriosis on male partners 🙄

But at a certain point, I must simply draw the line and I believe this ground-breaking study about the positive effects of walking fast is that point. There MUST be better ways to spend money ear-marked for health promotion and prevention.

So, basically, I picture the conversation in the fancy university lab going something like this:

Doctor: So, we know that walking is good for you, right?

Team: Yes!

Doctor: And we know that running is good for you, right?

Team: Yes!

Doctor: But what about walking fast?

Team: Holy shit! Who even knows?

Look, I don’t have to do any further research to know the answer to this one. But I guess Vanderbilt University did because…they did. The doctor and his team of researchers found that “fast walking is good compared to slow walking”. And also that we should try to walk fast for at least 15 minutes a day. Fast walking has been found to have specific benefits, such as decreasing risk of heart failure, arrythmias and type 2 diabetes.

Watch out for me coming up on your right on Spring Garden today:

So, exercise is good for you. Got it. I think it’s time we ask: are we funding research that meaningfully advances medicine, or are we just spending research dollars repeatedly polishing advice that most people already understand?

I think we can safely just put that area of research to bed and maybe re-allocate that money to studying, I dunno, endometriosis, perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, PCOS, chronic pelvic pain, postpartum health, gender affirmation care. Just to name a few at random totally off the top of my head with no real agenda.

But until then my friends…

Love and lightning speed walking!

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

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EverWind’s CFO was one of several invitees to the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 27, where MLAs were able to publicly question the energy company on their proposed $10-billion data centre planned for Point Tupper.

NSNDP and Nova Scotia Liberal party leaders Claudia Chender and Iain Rankin were present amongst several PC MLAs, asking questions of EverWind representatives, department deputies and Richmond County’s warden about the data centre, its environmental impacts and if Nova Scotians will end up paying for the strain on the province’s electrical grid.

There were softballs, hard balls, and a few answers that could be dug from the committee meeting about what regulations are (or aren’t) in place and what the government may (or may not) intend to do about it.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over his five takeaways from the hearing about EverWind’s data centre.

👀 RCMP in Nova Scotia is searching for a man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant—police say 42-year-old Jeffery Moxsom is facing several new charges, including robbery, uttering threats and multiple firearm offences.

🧑‍🚒 The vessel loading system at the Halifax Grain Elevator "remains temporarily paused" while firefighters investigate the cause of a blaze at the south-end Halifax facility.

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It’s our favourite time of year over at The Coast. A time where we get to see what our readers have to say about all the best things about Halifax: their favourite food, music, celebrities, influencers, fashion, shops and much, much more.

Nominations are now open for the Best of Halifax 2027, closing on Friday, Nov 6. After nominations close, we’ll tally the results and give you the top five nominees to vote on in each category.

This is your chance to have a say on what Haligonians will vote for in the subsequent voting rounds. If you have strong feelings on what Halifax has to offer, now is the time to use your voice. Tell us about your hidden gems, forever favourites, or people who you believe need more recognition.

You can find the nomination form here.

🚴 Halifax Regional Council has deferred action on alternatives to the all ages and abilities bike network because councillors say they want to gather more feedback on the proposed plans—cycling advocates say they appreciate this step but the mayor is concerned the decision will only create more delays and increase costs.

👋 Nova Scotia Power Inc. CEO Vivek Sood is leaving his post at the province’s privately owned utility less than a year after taking its top job—Sood became the Emera Inc. subsidiary’s chief executive in March 2026.

UPDATE: Nova Scotia Power has announced Chris Smith, now NSP's executive vice-president of finance and commercial, will take the reins on Nov. 2.

🛢️ Tim Houston says the only company with rights to explore for offshore oil and gas in the province missed Monday’s deposit deadline—Nova Scotia’s Inceptio Oil and Gas are not able to put down the more than $50 million that’s required to be granted an exploration licence.

💉 The province's deputy chief medical officer of health says flu and COVID-19 bookings have been strong so far this year, with about 65,000 immunizations administered over the first two weeks—every year, around 800,000 of these immunizations are carried out.

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

🗓 2026 Mosaic International Film Festival: Celebrate the power of storytelling at this showcase of culturally diverse independent filmmaking from around the world. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to share unique stories, perspectives, and cultural experiences while connecting audiences through the art of film. | Oct 30 | 6pm | $30 |

🗓 Jimmy Rankin - Song Dog 25th Anniversary Tour: Celebrate 25 years of Song Dog, the acclaimed solo debut album from Cape Breton singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin. This special anniversary tour revisits the songs that helped launch Rankin’s successful solo career, blending heartfelt storytelling, East Coast charm, and the folk-rock sound that has made him one of Canada’s most beloved performers. | Oct 30 | 8pm | $53 |

🗓 Ghosts of Halifax Cruise: Set sail into the darker side of Halifax’s history on the Ghosts of Halifax Cruise, a haunting evening on Halifax Harbour. As the city lights glow along the waterfront and darkness settles over the harbour, you'll hear chilling tales inspired by Halifax’s storied past. From shipwrecks and maritime disasters to ghostly encounters, unexplained happenings and legends that have lingered for generations, | Oct 30 | 6pm and 8pm | $44 |

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🚢➡️ The HMM Sapphire container vessel arrived in Halifax from Liverpool at 4:45am and departs for Singapore at 9:30pm.

🚢➡️ The Atlantic Star container vessel arrives in Halifax from Liverpool at 6:20am and departs for New York at 4pm.

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

🚢 The Sapphire Princess cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 9am

🚢 The Oceanex Sanderling container vessel arrives in Halifax from St. John’s at 6:25pm

🚢 The MSC Zonda III container vessel arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 6:45pm.

➡️ The Algoma East Coast tanker departs Halifax for Saint John at 8pm.

💪 When Emily Morgulis began building a presence online as a fitness content creator, she thought her future lay in influencing. She wanted to share her fitness journey, inspire others to work toward their goals and help people feel more confident in their bodies. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva chats with social media influencer and fashion designer Emily Morgulis about her activewear brand, Swazona.

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