🗞️ Halifax university to support students affected by war

Uh-oh Halifax,

Costco is reading us all to filth.

First Netflix cracks down on us sharing our ex-roommate’s account, and now THIS! Costco has had just about enough of our antics. The retailer is implementing stricter policies and cracking down on non-members using other people’s cards by requiring shoppers to scan their membership cards to enter stores. 

Which—I mean—you do technically have to scan the thing before you check out anyways, but you can kiss using your expired card from 2012 to pop in for a hot-dog good-bye! 

And to rub salt in our scammer wounds, they announced last month that they are raising membership fees by $5 in the US and Canada to $65. 

OMG, this is not a joke: As I’m typing this, I literally just remembered that my brother and I went in to get Costco memberships a few years ago and the guy working there saw that we had the same last name and assumed we were husband and wife and since that would be cheaper, we just went with it…

Ssssshhhhh 🤫

– Julie

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 24°

Tomorrow: 🌤️ 21°

Next Day: 🌤️ 23°

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.

NEWS + OPINION

New housing bursary at MSVU for students affected by war

The Mount Saint Vincent University Student Union is asking students affected by ongoing war and conflict worldwide to submit a two-page application for access to a new housing bursary. From now until noon on Aug. 27, current Mount students can find the bursary application on the MSVUSU website.

According to the form, the $12,475 one-time and non-renewable bursary for “a student affected by the modern conflict” is intended to “help a student secure, stable housing so they can focus on their studies and well-being.” Students applying for the bursary must include their name, student number, MSVU student email and their program of study and answer the following questions:

• Have you directly experienced modern conflict? 

• If not, were either of your parents displaced due to war or civil unrest?

• Where did this conflict occur? 

• What is your current housing situation? 

That, and write a short 500-750 word essay answering the prompt: “Explain what community means to you.” 

The Coast’s education reporter Lauren Phillips has more on the new bursary at The Mount and how students can apply.

🤔 Need To Know

🚍 As of Sep. 1, the adult single-ride fare on Halifax transit will increase by 25 cents to $3—youth and senior fares will also increase by 25 cents.

🎭 Come see Alice in Wonderland The Musical or Twelfth Night in the beautiful Point Pleasant Park, presented by Shakespeare by the Sea! PWYC Seats Available!*

🥛 A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks—including oat, almond, coconut, almond-coconut and almond milks.

🧑‍🏫 Interested in learning French this Fall? Check out our Part-time courses at Université Sainte-Anne (online or in person)! Use promo-code FallPromo15 for 15% off.*

⛈️ Environment Canada says Canadians should be prepared for more extreme weather—from fires to storms—due to human-caused climate change.

🌟 Calling all art lovers! Volunteer with Nocturne taking place from Oct 17-20. Help create magic under the stars! Sign up now!*

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🗞️ In Other News

🚔 Police representatives from across Canada are in Halifax for the 119th annual Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Summit—with a focus on how global crises create conflict and risk at the local level.

🖥️ Digital Nova Scotia has launched the Techquity Award—an innovative educational scholarship designed to support African Nova Scotian students pursuing undergraduate studies in the technology sector.

🚨Halifax police have arrested a 37-year-old man after they had to close off a section of Kent Street in Halifax’s south end on a weapons call. He is expected to appear in court on charges including uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

✈️ Halifax Stanfield International Airport has announced a new partnership with Edelweiss that will see a direct service to Switzerland starting next July.

🩺 Nova Scotia is rolling out a take-home kit to test for sexually transmitted infections in hopes of reducing barriers to vital sexual health care—a first in Atlantic Canada.

🚒 The family of a Nova Scotia firefighter who died from injuries sustained while taking an exam at a training school says they’ve “stayed quiet for far too long”—and are demanding accountability and safety reform.

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Spontaneity Improv Showcase: Get in on the action as this talented group of improvisers takes to the stage and improvises based on audience suggestions. | Aug 14 | 7:30pm | From $10

🗓 Halifax County Exhibition: You'll be in awe of the majestic draft horses competing in the show ring, light horses racing barrels and oxen in full regalia. This is one of the biggest dairy cow shows east of Montreal, and fastest-growing beef cattle shows. There are also amusement rides, free entertainment, fun contests for people of all ages, loads of food and vendors, a bingo hall, a beer hall and more! | Aug 14-17 | $9 |

🗓 Matt Mays with special guest Zeus: Dartmouth’s own indie-rock superstar is hitting Hubbards hard with five nights of shows at The Shore Club. | Aug 14-18 | 9:00pm | $65.54

🗓 Salsa and Bachata Festival: Bring your dancing shoes for Atlantic Canada's premier Afro-Latin dance celebration. This year's highlight features international guest artist Ricky Campanelli, a celebrated maestro of Latin music, headlining the Salsa Gala with his 11-piece Orquesta, featuring musicians from Montreal and Halifax. Enjoy a vibrant mix of free and paid events, including performances by some of Halifax's hottest DJs and Latin bands, art exhibitions, dance competitions and social dance events. | Aug 15-18  

🗓Rock the Harbour—Nova Scotia's Classic Rock Festival: Experience classic Canadian rock icons performing the hits you've loved for decades on the Alderney Landing Events Plaza stage. | Aug 16-18 | Day pass $70

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🛳️➡️ The Atlantic Sky container ship arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 5:20am and leaves for Liverpool at 5:00pm.

🛳️ The John J. Carrick barge arrives Halifax from Valleyfield at 6:18am. 

🛳️ The Leo C. MacArthur tug boat arrives in Halifax from Valleyfield at 6:18am.

➡️ The East Coast oil tanker leaves Halifax for Saint John at 6:00pm.

➡️ The Foxtrot bulk carrier leaves Halifax for unknown seas at 11:59pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🥪 Fan favourite alert! Check out everyone’s fav special sandwich The Samosa Sammy at Tart and Soul: spiced potato patty, mint chutney, roasted black plum and tamarind chutney, garlic aioli, greens, red onion, cilantro on a fresh baked milk bun.

🎉 Get the party started with the delicious starters and shareables at Salt + Ash Beach House. We recommend the tuna crudo with sesame and ginger dressing, radish, cucumber and fried garlic.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎧 NEW EPISODE - HFX Votes 2024: In what was supposed to be the last episode of the HFX Votes 2024 election podcast series, The Coast’s own Matt Stickland and Julie Lawrence sat down to answer some listener questions. Listen now.

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