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Good morning Halifax,

For the last few months, I haven’t felt it was safe to even leave my house because I knew that no matter where I went, I would somehow end up spending $70. During these tariff-ying times, $70 is the minimum price you simply must pay for leaving the house.

But finally, there is some good news. A new chapter in the trade dispute with the United States opened this week when Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. exports included in the existing Canada-U.S. trade deal would be rescinded.

The U.S. ambassador apparently told Carney this was a good call because the retaliatory tariffs were a “major impediment to making good progress” and that Canada had retaliatory tariffs on some goods that were actually covered under the existing trade agreement

So, what does this all mean for you?

It means that some things will actually get cheaper! You can expect to see a price decrease on the following incredibly random list of items: orange juice, peanut butter, craft beer, ketchup, coffee pods, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, lawn mowers, denim jeans, running shoes, bicycles, lipstick, toothpaste, paper towels, and bed sheets.

So I guess the take-home message is: Stock up on lawnmowers before Trump changes his dumb mind again. Actual footage of me in my basement tomorrow:

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Spend while you can out there 💸

Love and light!

– Julie

📷 @editorjulesl

🔍 Special Announcement

ATTENTION! We need our best and brightest citizen sleuths on the case to identify these two true asshats who broke into the Oxford Tap Room early yesterday morning. In exchange for two iPads and a few 12 packs, they threw down some streaming brown on the patio.

Sources tell me this is not the first theft with poop incident on Quinpool recently. This is biological warfare and must be stopped!

If you recognize either of these clowns, please contact HRP:

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🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 23°

Tomorrow: 🌤️ 23°

Next Day: ☀️ 25°

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.

CITY

From Zimbabwe to Halifax: how this communications expert became Atlantic Canada’s top event host

Otni Chinenere is known for commanding rooms, captivating audiences, and bringing events to life across Atlantic Canada. Chinenere is turning her spotlight onto others, with one-on-one communications sessions designed specifically for women in the community.

Set to launch from Sept. 3 onwards, the initiative marks a full-circle moment for Chinenere, who immigrated to Halifax from Zimbabwe in 2011. She says the session is more than a professional development opportunity—it's her way of giving back to a city that helped her grow her voice into a business.

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva spoke with Chinenere about how she is giving back to the community with coaching sessions for women.

🤔 Need To Know

🪧 The Dalhousie Faculty Association says its members are struggling to afford to remain in their jobs and are asking for fair cost-of-living adjustments and essential support—according to the university’s 2024-25 financial report, salaries have fallen 9% behind inflation.

💸 The Nova Scotia RCMP Commercial Crime Section is investigating multiple reports of fraud relating to the sale of HVAC systems—scammers are exploiting HVAC companies advertising genuine efficiency rebates to lure people into signing up for loans online.

🙄 One of four teens involved in a deadly attack outside a Halifax mall last year burst into tears Friday in Nova Scotia youth court when she realized she would not be immediately released from jail—the girl landed back in custody last month after allegedly breaching the conditions of her release.

🧑‍🍳 Join the Perfect Pairings program, an opportunity to share your cultural food traditions and co-create a recipe. Apply today to be part of this unique culinary collaboration!*

🎭 This is the FINAL WEEKEND of Shakespeare by the Sea this summer! ROBIN HOOD: The Legendary Musical Comedy and Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT! Get your seats for the final performances NOW!*

🌞 Enjoy the last few days of August! From sunny patios to frozen treats, shopping, and more, Downtown Halifax is where it's all happening. Find what you're down for here.*

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🗞️ In Other News

⚖️ Newly released court documents are revealing previously unreported details of the investigation into the disappearance of two young children from their home in rural northeastern Nova Scotia more than three months ago.

💻 Eastlink says it can't compete against Canada's big three internet providers—Telus, Bell and Rogers—in the current regulatory setup and may have to stop serving some small, money-losing rural markets. 

🔥 An undetermined number of homes have been lost by a quickly advancing wildfire in Annapolis County—the province’s largest wildfire has been burning out of control for over a week as crews faced their toughest conditions yet over the weekend.

🎤 American singer-songwriter Post Malone is scheduled to make his Atlantic Canadian concert debut in August 2026 at YQM Country Fest in Dieppe, N.B.—the 30-year-old, known for his R&B, hip-hop and pop sounds, recently shifted to country music.

🏢 Amid signs of a slowing rental market, Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT is expecting increased turnover of apartments to new tenants will help offset slower rent growth in Atlantic Canada.

💒 On Sept. 20, Good Robot—the award-winning Halifax brewery—is hosting ‘My Big Fat Dog Wedding’—a tail-wagging celebration to tie the knot between two lucky pups.

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 EXTENDED! Neptune Theatre's Mamma Mia!: On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! | Held over until Sept. 14 |

🗓 Halifax Fringe Festival 2025: Established in 1990, this annual performing arts festival has been presenting an accessible, unjuried, and uncensored festival for the past 35 years. The Fringe includes theatre, music, circus, dance, comedy, featuring local, national, and international artists and ideas. Fringe spans 11 days, over 60 shows, doing over 350 individual performances. | Aug. 27-Sept. 7 |

🗓 Halifax Lebanese Festival: Visitors can savour a taste of Lebanon in the heart of Halifax, with over 20 authentic Lebanese dishes prepared from scratch, enjoy live Arabic music and traditional dabke dance performances, and explore a hand-curated souq— inspired by Lebanon’s bustling marketplaces and filled with cultural treasures. | Aug. 29 | 10am | Free |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sail container ship arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 5:20am and leaves for Liverpool at 12:30pm.

🚢 The Annie B container ship arrives in Halifax from New York at 5:20am.

🚢➡️ The Zim Atlantic container ship arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 8:20am and leaves for Norfolk at 6pm.

🚢➡️ The Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 9am and leaves for Canadian seas at 8pm.

🚢➡️ The Zuiderdam cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 10am and leaves for Canadian seas at 6pm.

🚢 The Augusta Luna container ship arrives in Halifax from Moa, Cuba at 12:30pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍳 Don’t act like it has to be the weekend for you to need The Hangover Killer from Peppercorns: Angus beef patty, buttery brioche bun, Canadian back bacon, melted cheddar, a perfectly cooked over-easy egg, and rich house-made hollandaise. 

🍪 New location alert! Jane’s Next Door has opened at 1801 Hollis St. Drop by for homemade treats and goodies or grab-and-go meals everyone will love.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🍽️ The last time I stepped into The Pint was back in 2021. A group of us had made a last-minute booking for a pre-Neptune bite. The meal was unremarkable, the room felt tired, and the restaurant bore the wear and tear of neglect. I didn’t think much of it after that. Fast forward a few years. Last week, at the behest of a colleague, I walked back in for a lunch meeting and was met with something unexpected: noticeably better food and a clear commitment to the space that went beyond beer taps and flat screens. Read all about The Coast’s Mark DeWolf’s surprise experience at The Pint Public House on Argyle Street.

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