🗞️ Have a brew-tiful weekend

Hey there Halifax,

We’ve made it to Friday — and if you're anything like me, you're ready to shake off the workweek and soak up some local vibes. Whether you're in the mood for fresh produce or fresh perspectives, this weekend is the perfect time to explore what our community has to offer.

Start your Saturday with a stroll through your neighborhood farmers' market — load up on local veggies, handmade goodies, and maybe even catch some live music while you're at it. After that, why not wander into a gallery or two? From emerging artists to established local talent, there's always something new (and inspiring) on the walls.

Support local, slow down, and take it all in. You’ve earned it.

Until next week!

XOXO
Warren

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: ⛈️ 9°

Tomorrow: 🌧️ 13°

Next Day: 🌧️ 12°

🚗 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.

Local

All that glitters is not burlesque

The Atlantic Burlesque Festival returns May 30–31, promising more than just feathers and flair. With dazzling performances, interactive workshops, and a mission rooted in equity and empowerment, this year’s festival brings together a fierce lineup of talent—including Halifax’s own Tanya Cheex—to celebrate the past, present, and future of burlesque on the East Coast.

Warren D’Silva from The Coast spoke to the headliner about how she got her foot in the industry and more.

🤔 Need To Know

🚨 Halifax hate-crime numbers rise, but police say they remain underreported.

🧑‍⚖️ Nova Scotia and New Brunswick’s attempt to persuade a panel of judges to conclude Ottawa has responsibility for the infrastructure on the Chignecto Isthmus is a “waste and abuse” of the court’s time, a federal lawyer argued Wednesday.

🏠 Court ruling saves century-old Halifax heritage home from the wrecking ball.

📬 Canada Post makes new offers to the union ahead of the strike deadline.

🛑 There was no evidence of a bomb after threats were reportedly made against multiple Halifax universities on Tuesday, according to regional police.

🏒 The Friday crew knows the drill: $4.50 draught and half-price apps at The Pint from 4–6pm, then it’s all eyes on Oilers Game 2. It’s not just happy hour—it’s an Argyle Street tradition.*

🌊 Halifax Waterfront living, with stunning views, in-suite laundry, spacious layouts minus the pricetag—perfectly situated for summer living in style. Now renting at Peninsula Place!*

🥞 Don't miss out the new interactive exhibition eat make share: a taste of immigration, now open at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.*

Near Long Lake 🛶, Armdale Place blends nature 🍃 and city life 🌇. Spacious suites, free laundry, parking, and transit access—your perfect Cowie Hill home!*

*Sponsored Post

Food

Five independent cafés to support this weekend

Halifax has long had a love affair with coffee. As a port city with deep maritime roots and a growing population of students, creatives, and remote workers, it’s no surprise the café culture here runs strong.

Whether it’s a morning ritual before heading to campus, a post-lunch meeting spot, or a cozy refuge on a rainy afternoon, coffee shops in Halifax serve as more than just places to caffeinate—they’re essential third spaces in a city that values connection, creativity, and comfort. While big-name chains like Starbucks and Tim Hortons are never far away, Halifax’s independent cafés are quietly thriving.

The Coast has put together some cafes you should check out this weekend!

🗞️ In Other News

🦝 We’ve all heard of firefighters rescuing cats in trees but what about baby raccoons left in a parking lot? That’s exactly what a Dartmouth fire station faced when they came upon not one but two orphaned kits shivering in the cold.

🚥 An Annapolis Valley man is working to ensure civic signs are visible on every property.

🐟 The RCMP says it is investigating reports that an alleged assault on fishers in Eastern Passage was a hate crime.

🧯 A home in a Dartmouth neighbourhood was damaged by fire on May 21. The union that represents firefighters in the city says crews were called to an address on Stuart Harris Drive in the Woodlawn community. They arrived just before 5 p.m. after a report of a fire.

🔎 More details are emerging about the chaotic scene in a downtown Halifax bar the night Dartmouth battle rapper Pat Stay was fatally stabbed.

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🎸 The Lounge Flys: Come join the band for a night of live music and good vibes at Monte's Showbar Grill! The Lounge Flys will be playing all your favorite tunes from Rock to Country to Funk to Dance, so get ready to dance the night away. Grab your friends and get ready for a night you won't forget. | May 24 | From $12 |

🤠 Country Cares Season 2: Hosted by Country Singer/Songwriter/Bassist George Wolf, join us for day one of Country Cares and enjoy some of the finest country music the East Coast has to offer! Enjoy performances by: Amber Walls, Oliver Bray, Angela Dawn, Ruth Manning, Autumn MacKay, Tyler Salsman and Matt Rhind! | May 24- 25 | From $23 |

🧺 Halifax Seaport Farmers Market: Head over this Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM for fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and community vibes you won’t want to miss. Support local farmers and artisans. | May 24- 25 | Free entry |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The MSC Cagliary IV  Cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Antwerpen, Belgium at 9:00am.

🚢➡️ The Atlantic Star  Cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Norfolk, USA at 6:00pm.

🚢➡️ TheSwan Biscay  Cargo ship arrives in Halifax from New York, USA at 10:00pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍷 Los Toros: Looking for a wine and cheese night? Try out the dark cherry, juicy plum, and soft spice unfold in every sip of Entre Tempranillo Notas—a red wine that’s bold yet balanced, with just the right touch of oak and cocoa to linger. This wine is crafted in one of Spain’s oldest winemaking regions, this Tempranillo speaks the language of tradition, with a modern elegance in every glass. Now on the wine list at Los Toros which you can pair with any cheese and meats platter of your liking.

☕ BANH Mi A+B: They have a fresh, flavorful twist on noodles! Try the Bánh Hỏi Heo Quay Wrap which is gluten-free, packed with fresh ingredients, and customizable with soy sauce or fish sauce. Oh, and don’t forget a Vietnamese coffee—trust us on this one!

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎤 There’s no shortage of singer-songwriters who can strum a few chords and croon over the hum of a bar crowd. But Alexander Gallant brings something different to the table. His songs blend dry wit with raw honesty, pulling stories from the bottom of a glass and holding them up to the light—sometimes with a grin, sometimes with a grimace.

Based in Dartmouth, Gallant first made waves with his 2023 debut Waiting Table Blues, a stripped-down, emotionally rich record that put him on the local radar. Now, he's gearing up to release his second album, Rubber Monster Suit, on May 25. It's a project that digs even deeper, wrapping vulnerability in sardonic charm and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

Ahead of the release, The Coast's Brendyn Creamer caught up with Gallant to talk about the new album

✏️ Editor’s Note

There will be no Coast newsletter on Monday, May 26, but you’ll find us back in your inboxes on Tuesday!

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