Happy Friday, Halifax.

I’m happy to announce that our lineup for Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing is now live!

From April 16 to 25, restaurants all across Halifax will be offering special burgers supporting Feed Nova Scotia. With over 150 burgers to try, there will be plenty of chances to satiate your hunger while supporting a great cause.

In its 13th year, Burger Bash has raised $993,821 for Feed Nova Scotia—the largest fundraiser for the organization outside of their own initiatives. Last year, we raised $110,042, provided 165,063 meals for Nova Scotians in need, and sold 78,473 burgers in total. I probably don’t have to tell you this, but that’s a lot of burgers.

So, if you’re feeling hungry any time within that 10 day time span, be sure to check out one of the participating restaurants and try out their burger. You’ll be doing a good deed for someone in need—as well as your stomach.

Best,

– B

📷 @creamy_yet_smooth

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

In the light-filled space that once housed Fawn at 1589 South Park Street, Public Café, Bakery and Bar has emerged. According to Shannon Bruhm of RCR Hospitality, the team behind Public, the goal was straightforward: “We wanted to create a comfortable community watering hole where people can drop in for coffee, pastries, lunch, dinner, or a late-night drink.”

It sounds simple enough, but in practice bridging two familiar but often difficult worlds: café by day and comfortable bistro for lunch and dinner.

The Coast’s food critic Mark DeWolf reviews Public, a new cafe and bistro on South Park Street.

📱 PC MLA Rick Burns alleges intimate images of him and his wife from his personal devices were leaked by hackers after they refused a request for money—Burns calls the incident a “gross violation” of his privacy.

⛔ The property owner proposing the infill project for Dartmouth Cove has restricted part of the area from pedestrian and vehicular traffic—Halifax regional council passed a bylaw last year that limits infilling along the waterfront.

🚬 A traffic stop near Amherst led RCMP to seizing 1.6 million unstamped cigarettes—a Lower Sackville woman was arrested and charged with possession of unstamped tobacco, with her expected to appear in court in June.

🎶 Symphony Nova Scotia and the Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus present Disney Pride in Concert. With video and music from Disney's most beloved movies. April 10-12.*

*Sponsored Post

Chase The Ace is a hilarious one-man comedy about a down-on-his-luck DJ, a local lottery, and the search for truth in unprecedented times.

Starring Jacob James
By Mark Crawford
Produced by Ship’s Company Theatre

March 24 - April 12, 2026
Tickets on Sale Now

🎶 Halifax Music Fest has announced its lineup of artists for one of its two big concerts this June—acts include The Chicks, Shaboozey, and Blue Rodeo, all set to take the stage on June 26.

🚨 A four-vehicle crash in Cape Breton has led to one occupant being airlifted to a Halifax hospital—a councillor from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality says the highway is dangerous due to potholes, lack of markings and speeding drivers.

🏀 North Preston’s Caleb Johnson will be making his debut at the NCAA basketball tournament today as part of the Long Island University Sharks—Johnson’s brother Chris also played in the NCAA and later played competitively.

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

🗓 2026 Men's Hockey University Cup: The top eight men’s hockey teams from across Canada face off in a single-elimination format, hosted by Saint Mary’s University at the Scotiabank Centre. | March 19-22 |

🗓 March Break at Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: The last day for March Break at AGNS! Participate in fun activities and become inspired by exhibitions. | March 20 | $13.16 | 10AM |

🗓 The Curio Collective Spring Vintage Show: The biggest vintage and antiques show in Halifax is back for the Spring Vintage Show at the Light House Arts Centre this weekend. | March 21-22 | 10AM | $5 |

🗓 Heroine at the Bus Stop Theatre: Two female pirates live out their dreams on the high-seas, disguised as men. Written by Halifax’s own Karen Bassett and directed by Natasha MacLellan. Presented by Theatre New Brunswick. | March 17-22 | 7:30PM | $40 |

🗓 March Break at The Museum: Free admission, free family cooking, and programs all week during March Break at the Canadian Museum for Immigration at Pier 21. | March 14-22 | 10AM |

🗓 Bedford Players Presents Gibson & Sons: The Bedford Players present this comedy from Kristen Da Silva, directed by Randy Burt, at the Bedford Players theatre. | March 12-21 | 7:30PM | $17.00+

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🚢➡️ The Zim Asia container vessel arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 5:20am and departs for New York at 6pm.

🚢➡️ The Nolhan Ava container vessel arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 7:45am

🚢➡️ The Algotitan tanker arrives in Halifax from Tracy at 12:15pm

🚢➡️ The Tirranna vehicle carrier departs Halifax for New York at 4pm.

🥪 You have two weeks to grab a Stacked Mortadella at Upward Kitchen & Cafe at The Nook—made with Nduja mayo, whipped ricotta and arugula on focaccia.

🧆 Saucy in all the right ways. Try 2 Doors Down’s meatball feature: a beef and sausage meatball with marinara, parmesan béchamel, basil oil, toasted breadcrumb and served with focaccia from Maria’s Pantry.

🍳 For many people who love food and hospitality, the dream of one day opening a space dedicated to cooking, sharing knowledge, and celebrating great ingredients quietly lingers in the background. For Nicola Gillis, that dream eventually took shape in Halifax with the opening of Saffron & Salt, a thoughtfully curated cook shop and cooking class venue located at The Richmond Yards on the corner of Clifton and Almon Streets. The ‘Yards’ is quietly creating a culinary oasis in Halifax’s North End, as Saffron & Salt neighbours include a fine food emporium, a cake shop and will soon welcome a new Italian café and eatery. The Coast’s food critic Mark DeWolf talks with Gillis about her new kitchenware business.

🗳️ Premier Tim Houston’s approval rating has hit a new low as the provincial government receives criticism for its controversial budget—his rating has decreased by 11 points, sitting at 39 percent.

🚗 The New Brunswick government announced a toll near the Nova Scotia boundary that could earn them $10.4 million annually—Cumberland North MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin says this will hurt many residents in her constituency who travel for work, shopping, and appointments.

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