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Hi Halifax 👋

I find it difficult to not over-stress about the state of the world, and I highly doubt I’m alone in these feelings. So, instead of the usual ramblings, I wanted to lighten the mood ahead of the weekend with some music recommendations. Halifax, and Nova Scotia generally, is a bastion of music with so many talented locals ready to become your new favourite artist. I’ve also written about several of these folks before, so I’ll link articles with each description if they’re available.

With a brand new EP just released, Good Dear Good delivers indie pop-rock bliss with a dash of doom. Lyrically, they touch on arrays of anxiety, but the music will make you want to shed those feelings to get up and dance. My personal favourite is from their new project, Sook, titled “Each Other’s Best”.

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing both of these next acts live. Verry Gerry delivered one of my all-time favourite albums earlier this year in Sunny Beaches, a brilliant journey of sunshine that takes a couple dark twists along the way. It’s indie rock through and through, with a few poppy hooks and some psych aspects. I love every song on the project, but if I had to pick one, it’d be “The Face You Try to Hide”.

Finally, I’ll mention Customer Service, who I first caught opening for NOBRO during last year’s Halifax Urban Folk Festival. I have a soft spot for emo, and Customer Service brings the emotions while also asking you to push through it by screaming their lyrics back to them. Their newest project comes out on Oct. 31, and the single they released in anticipation, “Never Meant To”, feels like a celebration of the band, as well as the genre they occupy.

Have a rockin’ weekend folks! 🎸

Best,

- B

📷 @creamy_yet_smooth

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BEST OF HALIFAX

Get your nominations in today

Think your favourite coffee shop or sushi spot is one of Halifax’s best? Nominate it! We’ve got loads of categories for bars, restaurants and their staff, and the places that get the most nominations now move on to the final BOH ballot this fall.

Want to give your barber, cat groomer or tattoo artist the ultimate tip? Nominate them for Best of Halifax recognition. The city’s original consumer choice award is an instantly recognized sign of success with hundreds of categories—and the BOH winners attract a lot of attention all year round.

Or think YOU are the best in your business? We love that confidence! Nominate yourself; there ain’t no shame in the game!

Hop on over to The Coast and start nominating today!

🤔 Need To Know

📭 The Canada Post strike is affecting tax notices and healthcare appointments—a representative for Nova Scotia Health is recommending patients to reach out to their primary care provider regarding referrals.

🏛️ Debate in the provincial legislature continued late into Wednesday night as the government pushed to end the fall sitting by the end of the week—in contention is omnibus legislation that Mi’kmaw leaders say will criminalize peaceful protest on crown land.

🔥 The Lake George fire in Annapolis County is still out of control at an estimated 245 hectares as of Thursday morning—350 homes and residences have been evacuated.

🍻 Your Friday escape is here. The Pint is your after-work hangout—cold drinks, crave-worthy food, and unbeatable vibes on Argyle. Gather your crew and kickstart the weekend right!*

🥧 Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet recently launched their 2025 Thanksgiving menu: Pies, Apple Crisp, Stuffing, Donuts and more - order online for delivery to your door!*

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Reviews are in for MISCHIEF

Performances of MISCHIEF have officially begun, the earliest reviews are in, and they are GLOWING. But don't take our word for it... Playing until October 12, this beautiful show is not one to miss.

Full of truths, gentle humour, family connections, and just a little civil disobedience, MISCHIEF is already catching the attention of Halifax audiences.

🎟 Tickets on Sale Now! 🎟

🗞️ In Other News

💼 The president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour offers praise and criticism towards changes to the Nova scotia Workers’ Compensation Act—changes include the indexation of benefits and expanded firefighter coverage.

👩🏽‍🚒 The provincial government introduced the Fire Safety and Services Act to address governance and consistency issues in fire response—this will be through a legislative framework that will guide fire safety, services, training and certification.

🔫 The assault-style gun buy-back pilot in Cape Breton is facing pushback—opponents planned a demonstration for Thursday to fight back against the categorization of some rifles as ‘assault-style’.

SPONSORED BY NOCTURNE HALIFAX

Don't miss Nocturne: Art-at-Night!

Did you know Nocturne is only a few weeks away?

Experience over 90 one-night-only projects on Saturday, October 18 from 6PM-Midnight in Halifax’s Downtown, Waterfront, North End, Spring Garden & Universities, and Downtown Dartmouth.

With additional programming October 16-19, there's something for everyone.

Visit NocturneHalifax.ca/Projects/ to plan your Nocturne experience!

SPONSORED BY SCHOOLHOUSE GLUTEN-FREE GOURMET

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Schoolhouse!

Let Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet help set the dinner table for Thanksgiving this year! With gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options galore, all of your guests will have tasty eats and treats to enjoy. Visit their online shop to place an order for delivery ahead of the holiday!

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Jah'Mila's Radiant Reggae Roots: Radiant Reggae Roots is a brand-new program of original music marking an exciting, new chapter for Jah'Mila as she performs popular hits from some of her past albums including her JUNO Award-nominated debut album Roots Girl, as well as unreleased tracks from her much-anticipated upcoming album. This is the latest collaboration between Jah’Mila and Symphony Nova Scotia. | Oct. 3-4 | 7:30PM | From $48.50 |

🗓 Nocturne Collective Exhibit at Teichert Gallery: Artists were invited to use “Ground” as a metaphor for their process, representing the spaces they inhabit and their personal experiences within the gallery space. The Collective Exhibit emphasizes both individual experience and a sense of community and familiarity. Each artist submitted a statement outlining their process and the connection to the Ground theme. | Oct. 3-25 | 10:00AM |

🗓 Bluenose Ghosts Festival Haunted House: The Bluenose Ghosts Festival is an annual immersive Halloween festival held at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It’s a living tribute to the folkloric work of Dr. Helen Creighton, whose book Bluenose Ghosts (first published in 1957) collected supernatural and ghost stories across Nova Scotia. | Oct. 4-31 | 6:30PM | Free-$15 |

🗓 2025 Nigerian Gala Night and Awards - Royalty Night: The Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia (ANNS) proudly announces the return of Nigerian Festival Week for 2025, a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and community spirit. | Sept. 25-Oct. 4 | 6:00PM | From $60.07 |

🗓 Natyanjali at the Bella Rose Arts Theatre: Witness incredible dancers blend rhythm, expression and music to share tales passed down for centuries. Whether you are deeply connected to Indian culture or simply curious to explore something new, this is the perfect way to spend your afternoon. | Oct. 4 | 1:00PM | $10 |

🗓 La Dolce Vita: A Celebration of the Culture, Food and Wine of Italy: Join us for an evening of culinary excellence, regional exploration, and the art of wine pairing.
This is not just a wine-tasting; it’s a meticulously curated experience that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy. Menu prepared by the Italian Canadian Cultural Association’s Chefs and guided by Sommelier, Mark DeWolf – Association de la Sommellerie Internationale. | Oct. 4 | 6:30PM | $150 |

🗓 The Curio Collective Fall Vintage Show: Since 2019, the Curio Collective is Halifax’s biggest exclusively Vintage and Antiques Show featuring vendors from across the Maritimes. Taking place at the Light House Arts Centre. | Oct. 4-5 | 10:00AM |

🗓 Wine Fair Halifax 2025: Taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre, Atlantic Canada’s most sophisticated wine event returns. Wine Fair Halifax 2025 invites you to sip with intention and celebrate with purpose. | Oct. 4 | 1:00PM & 7:00PM | From $89.97 |

🗓 Halifax Wanderers: Watch the hometown Wanderers FC face off against York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds. | Oct. 4 | 3:00PM | $24.10 |

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The One Grus container vessel arrives in Halifax at 4:45am and departs for Singapore at 11pm.

🚢➡️ The Symphony of the Seas cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 7:30am and departs for Canadian seas at 11:59pm.

🚢➡️ The Volendam cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 8am and departs Halifax for Canadian seas at 4pm.

🚢➡️ The Hosei Sakura cargo vessel arrives in Halifax at 8:15am and departs at 3pm.

🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sail container ship arrives in Halifax at 8:20am and departs for Liverpool at 5:30pm.

🚢➡️ The Nolhan Ava container vessel departs Halifax for Argentia at 4:30pm.

➡️ The Hafnia Lise tanker departs Halifax at 8pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🥧 Churned is taking pre-orders for plant-based pies for Thanksgiving. They have classic pumpkin pie as well as frozen key lime pie, both available as vegan and gluten-free.

🍟 Want some gluten-free and vegan pub food? Try out The Bonfire’s house-cut potato fries, nachos, cooked in a fryer with no gluten, dairy, meat, nuts or shellfish.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎶 The Nowadays Festival has a proven track record of bringing great artists to venues throughout Dartmouth, and now in their third year, there’s no sign of the annual festival slowing down. From Oct. 9 to 11, local and international talent alike will play shows at four fantastic venues: the Buffalo Club, Mic Mac AAC, Morley’s Cafe, and the Sanctuary Arts Centre. Names include Polaris Music Prize-winning folk band The Weather Station and singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, American avant-garde guitarist Hayden Pedigo, Toronto’s Weird Nightmare and Philadelphia’s Sheer Mag. Local acts include idialedyournumber, Century Samuel, Dark for Dark, Jennah Barry, Sam Wilson, Teleri and many more. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer speaks with Nowadays artistic director Andrew Neville about the Dartmouth-based festival.

👠 Seventeen-year-old model Corinne Iris Cameron is preparing to take on the runway at Paris Fashion Week this October—a milestone she once thought would be impossible after a devastating car accident two years ago left her with life-threatening injuries and a stroke. Cameron, who recently graduated from high school, says her recovery journey has shaped her outlook on life and her future in modelling. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more on Cameron’s rise in the world of modelling and how she carries her learned lessons with her.

🔥 The province announced wildfire-related restrictions will stay in place until Oct. 31—daily burn restrictions will remain in place, while a full burn ban is still in effect for Annapolis County.

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