🗞️ Gig for Gaza raising awareness and funds for Palestinian charities

Another week in the books Halifax!

There are few things I enjoy more on the weekend than cruising Halifax’s consignment and thrift shops. And It seems like I’m not the only one that loves poppin’ tags (and doesn’t love feeding the fast fashion machine).

The Halifax thrift shop scene is becoming more crowded. The market is growing and according to Charlotte Genge—an expert and consultant in reusable fashion and clothing—that’s because more consumers are eco-conscious. In the thrift business, what's old is new again, and buying second-hand means garments are staying out of landfills and getting more use.

So it’s not just about the thrill of the chase anymore, but it still does feel hella good to find a unique gem that has a story. I always feel like the clothes I thrift have seen some…stuff. 👗 👀

Have a safe and restful weekend!

– Julie

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: ☀️ 26°

Tomorrow: 🌧️ 20°

Next Day: ☀️ 20°

7-day forecast

🚗 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.

ARTS + CULTURE

Gig for Gaza raising awareness and funds for Palestinian charities

The organizers of Gig for Gaza have found a way.

On June 20 at the Marquee Ballroom, a concert will be held featuring several well-known Nova Scotian artists, all to raise money for relief efforts in Palestine through the Palestine Red Crescent Society and the Atlantic Canada Palestinian Society.

Included in the lineup are singer-songwriters Jenn Grant, Mo Kenney, and Ria Mae, hip-hop artists Shanii and Basyl, reggae artist Jah’Mila, and folk duo Mama’s Broke. Special guests include El Jones, Killa Atencio, and co-organizer Rana Zaman.

Jenn Grant has also come on as one of the organizers alongside Zaman. She felt driven to contribute to the ongoing rallies for a ceasefire after witnessing photos and videos from Gaza on social media.

“I found it very horrific and stress-inducing, and also find it really beautiful the connections that I've made amongst the community who are dedicated to supporting the community of Palestinians, and the freedom and rights of all humans—especially Palestinians right now.”

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer spoke to Zaman and Grant about the Gig for Gaza and how it came to be.

🤔 Need To Know

🗳️ Premier Tim Houston doesn’t think he needs to respect the fixed-date provincial election law his party introduced, saying that a call could come earlier depending on “circumstances.”

🚲 The municipality is inviting residents to share their feedback on active transportation infrastructure on Slayter Street in Dartmouth.*

🎶 Jill Barber graces the stage at St Matt's with her soulful voice on July 10 for the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.*

🚗 The municipality is partnering with Next Ride to offer free EV test drives across the Halifax region from June to August 2024.*

*Sponsored Post

NEWS + OPINION

HRM messes up paperwork, bullies old man

In a part of Dartmouth that will soon be known as Port Wallace there’s a guy who runs a construction company that was founded by his father in the 1970s and when his father died the son continued on with his father’s business. The son is now a man in his 60s and the business has run on the Port Wallace property since the 1970s. 

Right now, the property in question is a construction material storage yard which is common in the area, with the large and noisy Conrad Bros construction storage yard 700 metres down the road.

But someone who lives nearby lodged a complaint with 311 about the “eye sore” that is the construction material storage yard.

What ensued can only be described as a mess and the Coast’s Matt Stickland has the full story.

🗞️ In Other News

🥫 From January to May of 2024,169,000 Nova Scotians visited food banks— an increase of 21% from the same time last year according to Feed Nova Scotia.

🏠 A Halifax-area couple say the municipality should be doing more to help families create affordable housing, after facing roadblocks in building a secondary suite.

🖼️ The premier says building a new home for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia can't happen until the province gets a firmer grasp on other priorities, including crises in health care and housing.

🏗️ Both the city and province insist they can’t help Ocean Breeze Village tenants—a property in Dartmouth bought by developers three years ago. With every new phase of development, more tenants are being evicted.

🌊 A public meeting at Alderney Gate Public Library in Dartmouth was standing room only as residents gathered for an update on the controversial Dartmouth Cove infill project.

✈️ BermudAir is adding a second weekly flight between Bermuda and Halifax starting July 10 in response to what the airline calls high demand. 

🏦 A Halifax woman with cognitive impairment lost $5K in a phone scam when someone pretending to work at her daughter's bank—Scotiabank—called to report there were fraudulent charges on her account. 

🗓️ Things To Do This Weekend

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

🗓 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. While you shop and enjoy the atmosphere, make sure to take plenty of pics and use hashtag #NXNMRKT | June 14 | 7pm | Free

🗓 Shanneyganock - Live at the Shore Club: Shanneyganock are a Newfoundland phenomenon—with 14 recordings with sales in excess of 150,000 copies. From headlining at major festivals, to performing to sold-out audiences on George Street, the group has built a loyal following traveling around the world promoting and preserving the culture, music and songs of Newfoundland and Labrador and now they’re hitting Hubbards! | June 14 |  9:30pm | $35

🗓 Escape the City Halifax: In this heart-pounding race against the clock, your collective wit, intuition, and teamwork will be put to the ultimate test. As the minutes tick away, your group will face a thrilling challenge that demands not only your problem-solving skills but also your ability to work together seamlessly to explore downtown Halifax. Unlock locations, solve puzzles and solve the mystery! | June 15 | 10am | $60 per team

🗓 One Port City Day: Everyone is invited to join in the festivities and learn more about the Port of Halifax! The event will feature vessel displays and exhibits from port partners including Canadian National Railway Company, PSA Halifax, Atlantic Pilotage Authority, Royal Canadian Navy, Discovery Centre and more. | June 15 |  10am

🗓 Eastern Shore Burger Fest: Imagine sinking your teeth into the juiciest most delectable burgers crafted by the finest local restaurants on the Eastern Shore, from Cherry Brook to Sheet Harbour! But there’s the cherry on top, not only does this event promise an unforgettable culinary journey, it also gives us all a chance to give back. Every burger you buy, contributes towards raising funds for our local food banks (Porter’s Lake, Musquodoboit and Sheet Harbour), making it a win-win for your taste buds and our community. | June 15-23

🗓 2024 Canadian Championship Regatta: Two days of radio controlled sailboat racing, made up of up 10 to 15 races each day depending on conditions. Competitors from the local club and across Canada have competed for this championship in recent years and racing tends to be very competitive. Members of the Halifax club have won multiple national championships in Canada and the United States. | June 15-16 | 10am | Free

🗓 Halifax Wanderers Home Game: Come cheer on the home team as they take on Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds. | June 15 |  5pm | From $29

🗓 Athletics in Canada Day: Leading up to the Paris Olympics, Athletics NS will introduce all ages and abilities to the most popular Olympic Sport in the world! Take part in various family-friendly games and activities that will introduce participants to running, jumping, throwing and wheeling events. | June 15 |  Noon | Free

🗓 The Oz Escape - An Immersive Halifax Experience: The streets of your city will become a magical world of Oz during this outdoor escape room-style experience. You will use your phone to follow hidden clues, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city. Join Dorothy and her iconic team of misfits on the yellow brick road and escape from Oz before the witch has her way! You can play at your own pace or against the clock to compete with friends or hundreds of other teams. | June 15 | 10am | $55 per team

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The Pacific Trader container ship leaves Halifax for Kingston at 12:30am.

🛳️➡️  The Zim Atlantic container ship arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 6:20am and leaves for New York at 1:30pm.

🛳️➡️  The SFL Conductor vehicle carrier arrives from Jacksonville at 6:10am and leaves for Emden at 3pm.

🛳️ The MSC Lisa container ship arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 4:15pm.

➡️ The Oceanex Sanderling container ship leaves Halifax for St. John’s at 6pm.

🛳️➡️ The Silver Arctic container ship arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 7:15am and leaves for St. Pierre at 6pm.

🛳️ The Elka Delos oil/chemical tanker arrives in Halifax from Amsterdam at 11:40pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍹 There’s a new summer cocktail menu at Antojo Tacos + Tequila! Try the Fresa Fuego: Jose Cuervo tradicional silver, aperol, fresh strawberry, fresh lime, jalapeno syrup and a touch of tajin.

🐔 Ride on over to Wave Foods and try the Cordon Bleu: buttermilk fried chicken cutlet, black forrest ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, pickle, honey mustard on a brioche bun.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎧 NEW EPISODE : Grand Parade Podcast -  Matt sits down with the CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Paul MacKinnon, in the first of a series of explainers leading up to the municipal election. Since every good city needs a good downtown Matt wanted to talk to MacKinnon, because he knows what downtown needs to succeed. Listen now.

🌲 A class of Grade 5 students from Truro Elementary wondrously inspected replica Mi'kmaq artifacts and practised firing arrows in a small clearing surrounded by trees. To Mi’kmaq educator Gerald Gloade, this is how children should learn about their culture and history. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer has more on land-based education and the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre’s progress.

🏠 Parts of a Dartmouth apartment complex—made up of more than 40 low-rise buildings and townhouses—will be torn down to make way for denser housing. A notice delivered to residents last week says the first phase of redevelopment will start this month with the demolition of seven buildings.

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