Morning Halifax,

You know, I really wish I could be writing about something positive and local today; something progressive, funny, cool or heart-warming. But I sit here, staring at my screen—like all woman journalists probably—feeling sick about what CNN’s Kaitlan Collins endured over the weekend.

I spend a lot of time trying to understand why men feel like they can say whatever they want to me. They can call me stupid, an idiot, biased, a liar, a whore, a man-hater, a libtard, a bitch—I could go on. All because they don’t agree with my opinion—which is based on my experience. And I know it’s primarily men because they’re names and emails are attached to their “anonymous” comments—so if you don’t think I know who most of you are and where you work, you are seriously mistaken.

I have men write to me saying they are going to talk to my “boss” about having me fired: I am the editor-in-chief of The Coast. I am the boss, so write away. Please.

But then I witnessed with the rest of the media community what Trump did to Collins at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and I realized his behaviour is empowering men to have the audacity to call me whatever they want. If the Commander-in-Chief—the most powerful person in the world—can do it, then so can professors from Dalhousie, teachers from Sacred Heart and NS government workers.

For those of you who weren’t paying attention because you feel numb to the whole thing, President Trump turned the White House Correspondents’ Dinner into a shocking personal attack on CNN's Kaitlan Collins—the latest in a series of remarks about the news anchor's appearance and work.

Collins—a 34-year-old powerhouse who goes toe-to-toe with Trump’s administration in the press room daily—was honoured at the dinner for her coverage of the February 2025 meeting between Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

After Collins accepted her award, Trump—an 80-year-old objectively senile megalomaniac—took to the stage for a rambling speech during which he claimed Collins story was "fake," before turning his attention to her appearance—describing the journalist as a "young, attractive woman" and claiming "she never smiles."

Trump's speech then turned even more personal when he compared Collins to trans celebrity Dylan Mulvaney—a moment that led to uncomfortable silence throughout the ballroom and, also, wasn’t even a burn. Mulvaney is beautiful, so thank you?

Without journalism, there is no democracy. Period. Collins repeatedly asks the tough questions that make people uncomfortable. And she does it every single day, and is abused every single day—historically, Trump has called her stupid, a terrible reporter, bad at her job and that CNN has no ratings because of her. Sounds very familiar to me.

Collins clapped back with more grace and class than I would have ever been able to muster:

Today, I want to walk away from journalism. I want to go back to a job in marketing or communications where I can just hide among a different kind of abusive man—the Presidents and CEOs that are frustratingly incompetent because they didn’t have to work half as hard as a woman to get to their position.

This is my personal experience and I’m not willing to debate you on what I have lived. If you are a man, you don’t get to have an opinion on misogyny and whether it exists. Cornell University Philosopher Kate Manne in her book Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny (a must read for anyone who wants to understand why women feel the way they do) explains that misogyny can only be victim identified—that means that, as a man, you have no way of knowing if you’re being a misogynist; only one of your victims can tell you with certainty.

Further, when those victims speak out against misogyny, they are often accused of breaking social rules or "wronging" the man by holding him accountable—which frequently generates a backlash that triggers even more hostility. Like how this OPINION piece likely will.

I really want to stop being a journalist today. But I can’t. I can’t because I know that Kaitlan Collins is going to take her seat in the White House press room today and she’s going to keep asking the tough questions. Today I stand with her; and I will not be run off by bullies. And for those of you who think that this is now a feminist newspaper, you’re wrong. This is a human newspaper—where we fight for equality and respect.

Love and light to all and guys, smile. You’re so much prettier when you do.

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

p.s: To the beautiful reader I played soccer against Sunday night who kicked me in my foot HARD, I am totally fine. Lol! And thanks for reading.

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Flamenco is a way of life for Tamar Ilana.

A Toronto-based flamenco performer who has experience dancing and singing all over the world, she's excited to bring her six-piece ensemble, Tamar Ilana & Ventanas, to Halifax for Flamenco Fusion Fest, a collaborative event put together by Atlantic Flamenco and the non-profit FabCollab in their Women in Song performance series.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer speaks with Ilana about her upcoming flamenco performance in Halifax alongside several local dancers and musicians.

🪧 The union representing about 800 Nova Scotia Power customers has filed a 48-hour notice of intent to strike with the Nova Scotia Labour Board as of Monday.

👀 Cumberland County District RCMP has posted the photo of a man who is wanted as part of a province-wide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia—the suspect is identified by police as Steven Nuttall, 43, who has been charged with assault, mischief, and failure to comply with a release order.

💰 Tim Houston’s last-minute trip to Switzerland this spring to lobby on behalf of the Port of Halifax came with a hefty price tag that has opposition leaders asking questions—according to the province's public disclosure website, Houston’s trip to Geneva from May 17-20 cost $12,879.92 for airfare and $2,584.66 for accommodations.

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BRAVO: Festival For Young Audiences, a four-day event celebrating the magic of live performance for children ages three to 12, this sensory-friendly, inclusive and accessible lineup is Halifax's newest annual festival at the Bella Rose Arts Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 13-16, 2026.

Showcasing TEN high-quality theatre, music, dance, puppetry, storytelling, and interdisciplinary performances created especially for children, BRAVO: Festival For Young Audiences will honour the excitement of being part of a live audience, with bold visuals, playful characters, and imaginative storytelling that spark curiosity, creativity, and emotional connection.

Buy tickets for individual shows or get a pass for the entire event, this festival is designed for the whole family to enjoy.

🏗️ The HRM is inviting the public to review two proposals that would transform prime, vacant land in Halifax’s north end—the 11.8 hectares of land is part of what Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore called the Young District “super-neighbourhood.”

🦈 Taylor Fortune was swimming with friends off the coast of Nova Scotia five years ago when she felt something pulling on her leg—it was a shark—and she’s sharing her story in the “Great White Highway,” a new documentary airing on Discovery this weekend.

💸 Some artists who performed as part of the ECMA’s annual awards this year are speaking out over payment issues—artists say they had to wait more than two months for payment, with some receiving less than their agreed amount and in some cases, nothing at all.

☎️ A NS woman called 911 to report erratic driver and then a Mountie called her from inside her home—RCMP say they went to her home because of a dropped 911 call, not because of the complaint about the driver.

😡 Enjoyers of the Halifax Public Gardens say they are left with questions and sadness following the recent vandalism of a historic tree that was first harmed in 2022—last weekend a weeping European beech was significantly damaged for a second time.

⚖️ A Halifax man who spent 18 months in jail for child luring and possession of child pornography after an investigative mix-up between two nearly identical online usernames has been acquitted on all charges on appeal.

🏢 Tenants of a high-rise building in downtown Halifax are dealing with the aftermath of a weekend fire—several units were evacuated as black smoke billowed out windows on Saturday morning at 1333 South Park Street.

🚗 A troubled used car dealership in Lower Sackville is facing new problems—two people who say they loaned a half-million dollars to Race Auto Group and its owner, Mark Turner, have launched a civil lawsuit against the man and his company.

🦷 A Halifax-area dentist who had more than $92K stolen from his practice by a former employee is speaking out after the woman only served about five weeks of a five-month sentence before being released to house arrest.

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

🗓 Crescendo Fest: Celebrate Black music, culture, and creativity at Crescendo Fest, a multi-day festival dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent of African Nova Scotian and Black artists from across Atlantic Canada. Through live performances, cultural events, workshops, and community gatherings, the festival creates space for emerging and established artists to connect with audiences and share their stories through music. | July 28 - Aug 1 | 

🗓 The Wave Invitational - The Maritime 55: The Wave Invitational brings a premier, full-scale hockey experience to Halifax, merging elite athletic competition with the vibrant energy and warm hospitality of Atlantic Canada’s best city. Designed as a true summer event experience, it offers players, families, and fans the perfect balance of world-class hockey and the very best of Halifax in peak summer. | July 29 - Aug 1 | 

🗓 Halifax Busker Festival: From musicians and fire breathers, to acrobats and magicians, the Busker Festival brings the best street performers in the world to Halifax. From the unique to the sublime, audience members will be taken on a ride of shock and awe, laughter and storytelling, fun and frivolity. | July 29 - Aug 3 |

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🚢➡️ The Paradise Ace container vessel arrives in Halifax from Newark at 5:55am and departs for Baltimore at 3pm.

🚢➡️ The Norwegian Jewel cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 6am and departs at 1pm.

🚢 The Gorch Fock tall ship arrives in Halifax from Boston at 3:45pm

➡️ The Algosolis tanker departs Halifax for Sarnia at 6pm.

➡️ The Onega Neva general cargo vessel departs Halifax at 7pm.

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