Hey team,

My morning op-ed today felt so vital that I have linked it directly to The Coast website so that everyone can very clearly receive the message.

For a few years now, we have been accused of using AI to generate our stories and that is categorically untrue. One competing (and misleading) journalist dubbed The Coast “AI Slop”.

To which I say: We may be slop, but we are certainly human.

All the love and light you can handle!

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

Today: ☀ 15°

Tomorrow: 🌧️ 15°

Next Day: ⛅️ 5°

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🚗 Driving, biking or busing today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.

School support workers from across Nova Scotia are planning to strike starting Monday, Nov 2 unless the province meets the union's demands.

The Nova Scotia Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU), representing eight CUPE locals, announced the strike action via press release on Oct 28, where it says the Nova Scotian government failed to come to a deal that would deliver a $3.50 per hour wage increase for every worker by 2029. The last proposal from the province offered $1.62 over four years for most job classifications, according to the union.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over what details we have of the strike so far.

🏛️ Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is doubling down on a complaint his office sent to a university professor in Toronto who commented on a proposed artificial intelligence data centre, saying he’s glad his communication adviser sent the critical email.

👀 Police in Nova Scotia are investigating several stolen historical plaques from monuments around the province and are seeking information from the public.

Ever notice how worries seem bigger when your head hits the pillow? Without daytime distractions, anxious thoughts can take centre stage, leaving you replaying conversations or anticipating tomorrow’s challenges. Understanding why nighttime anxiety happens can help you regain perspective. Discover how counselling can help quiet your mind.

🚨 Halifax police have released details of what they say is the largest drug bust of its kind in Atlantic Canada—the seizure totaled 6.2 kg of fentanyl, as well as 1,400 fentanyl pills, enough to cause three million deaths—officers also seized 10.5 litres of the date rape drug GHB.

🤕 Several 17 year olds were sent to hospital with injuries after the vehicle they were in left the roadway and crashed into a home in Lower Sackville—the driver and the four passengers were brought to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

💬 Opponents and supporters of a data centre planned for an industrial park in the Strait of Canso got their say at a lengthy municipal council meeting on Tuesday evening—EverWind Fuels is proposing an $8B facility in Point Tupper.

🏛️ Tim Houston says he’s “happy” to negotiate a binding agreement on water usage and protection for power rates with the company that wants to construct an AI data centre campus in Cape Breton, but it's unclear if such an agreement is imminent.

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

🗓 LAST CHANCE! Deepwater: A "surreal procedural" following RCMP Inspector Questa Bennett as she investigates a mysterious cold case involving a reclusive marine biologist whose young daughter went missing four years ago. Through this raw, challenging, and hopeful story, Deepwater explores the various ways that we - like much deep-sea life - must create our own light when we feel the most lost. | Oct 20 - Nov 1 | From $29 |

🗓 Francofest: Celebrate Acadian and Francophone cultures at Francofest, Halifax’s Francophone cultural festival! For its 15th edition, the festival takes place for the first time at Espace culturel La Chaloupe and offers a diverse program featuring music and dance performances, workshops, social events, and a book fair showcasing local and international artists. | Oct 29-31 |

🗓 Halifax Halloween Party Cruise: Gather your friends, throw on your best costume, and join us for a two-hour Halloween celebration on Halifax Harbour. The DJ will keep the party going with all your favourite hits and requests while our onboard bar serves up beer, coolers, and spirits. | Oct 31 | 9pm | $37 |

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➡️ The Sapphire Princess cruise vessel departed Halifax at 1am.

🚢➡️ The Majestic Princess cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 8:30am and departs at 6pm.

➡️ The MSC Zonda III container vessel departs Halifax for Freeport at 12pm.

🥩 Steak Frites is a Brasserie classic: Atlantic beef, mojo verde, house-dressed fries, onion aioli, and balsamic reduction.

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🫠 EverWind’s CFO was one of several invitees to the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 27, where MLAs were able to publicly question the energy company on their proposed $10-billion data centre planned for Point Tupper. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over his five takeaways from the hearing about EverWind’s data centre.

🏆 It’s our favourite time of year over at The Coast. A time where we get to see what our readers have to say about all the best things about Halifax: their favourite food, music, celebrities, influencers, fashion, shops and much, much more. You can find the nomination form here.

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