Good morning!

When I was in 8th grade, I went on a school trip to St. Pierre, the small French-owned island off the coast of Newfoundland.

It was a magical time, and one of the reasons I remember it so fondly was all the trouble we got up to. At the time, all my athletic friends had discovered parkour—you know, running and climbing on buildings, cars, stairways, and whatever else was around you—very swiftly and while attempting not to hurt yourself in the process.

While I did climb some cliffs near my house as a teen, which was stupid in its own way considering the lack of harness and the 12-foot drop into an ocean full of jagged rocks, I never participated in the St. Pierre parkour. Partly because I didn’t want to get in trouble, but also because I was not an athlete by any stretch.

Well, I was reminded of all this after browsing CBC and seeing a video of a kid climbing up through the top of a Halifax transit bus while it was moving. Apparently its a trend that blew up online over the last few years, with the city even releasing a notice on social media essentially telling people to give it up.

I probably don’t have to say this, but children, please stop. This is obviously dangerous and stupid, and the fact that you’re doing it for clicks is more pathetic than it is cool. As one fella says in the aforementioned CBC video: “The bus pulls away and you go backwards, you’re dead. You’re gonna fall and smash your head. You’re doneskies.”

See you all next week!

– B

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

In a city where creativity has long shaped identity and economic growth, Halifax designer Ben Kynock is raising concerns about what he sees as a growing threat to the arts community, particularly for young people.

Born and raised in Halifax, Kynock is the founder, creative director, and designer behind One-off Design, a clothing label built on originality and individuality. His work is deeply rooted in a childhood shaped by graffiti, skateboarding, and a relentless drive to stand out.

“I’ve been an artist my whole life,” Kynock says. “I started in the graffiti world and eventually, years and years later, got into design and fashion.”

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva speaks with Kynock about his fashion brand and the provincial budget cuts to arts and culture.

🚑 A 19-year-old who attempted suicide and was transported to hospital was sent to a homeless shelter, even after his parents had visited him in hospital, figuring he would be admitted for a couple days—Nova Scotia Health would not comment on if sending patients with mental health issues by cab to homeless shelters was within their protocol.

👴 The wife of a long-term care resident is calling on the provincial government to end the strike by negotiating a fair deal with the union—she explains the level of care at these facilities has noticeably dropped since the strike began.

🌲 Premier Tim Houston continues to defend last year’s woods ban after a court ruling deemed it against Charter Rights—Houston says they made the decision in the name of public safety, instituting a fine of more than $28,000 for offenders during wildfire season.

🎭 RENT at Neptune Theatre. We are Over The Moon to tell you that single tickets for this summer's production of 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 are on sale NOW!*

🪁 Mayworks and Andrew Maize present RAISING BIG QUESTIONS: kite-banners are flown in Halifax skies in collab with El Jones, Sue Goyette and Seán Kennedy.*

🚙 Show’s over. Crowd’s chaos. Lyft’s the move. Get 50% off your first five rides. Max $10/ride. Terms apply. Beat the rush.*

🍔 Correction: The Burger Bash passport listing for aFrite should read — Chicken n Waffle Burger, $17 ($1 to Feed NS): Fried chicken, waffle bun, chorizo gravy, cardamom syrup, lettuce, dill pickle.*

🍔 Correction: Dessert Yard’s Burger Bash passport listing shows 5676 Fenwick St. Visit them instead at 1636 Grafton St for their featured Burger Bash offering.*

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Spring Garden is buzzing as Burger Bash brings a wave of delicious creativity to the neighbourhood. From classic stacks to bold, inventive flavours, participating restaurants are serving up burgers worth talking about.

The Spring Garden Business Association invites everyone to explore the lineup and experience the energy filling the street. With every bite, visitors support local businesses and the community spirit that makes Spring Garden shine. Don’t forget to grab a Burger Passport, bring your crew, and make a day of it—there’s no better place to discover your new favourite burger.

🛣️ Prime Minister Mark Carney shared his thoughts on the New Brunswick highway toll near the Nova Scotia border, telling reporters that he isn’t happy with it—N.B. plans to start tolling out-of-province vehicles in 2028.

🏛️ MLA Becky Druhan is considering which provincial political party she will align herself with—Druhan left the Conservative caucus to become an independent in 2025.

🚨 A 73-year-old man has been charged with committing an indecent act after allegedly exposing himself to a child in Halifax Wednesday morning—police quickly arrested the man who appeared in Halifax provincial court later that day.

Heather Rankin returns to the stage with Symphony Nova Scotia this weekend! Her folk-rooted songs are filled with the richness of a full orchestra in a collaboration that is both joyful and exhilarating—an unforgettable evening of Heather's witty charm and warm, expressive vocals. Enjoy a night out.

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

🍔 The Coast’s Halifax Burger Bash 2026 with Garrison Brewing: Get your eat on with 150+ Halifax restaurants serving unique, high-quality burgers. Portion of proceeds from each burger go to Feed Nova Scotia. | April 16-26 |

🗓 Spring Art Show and Sale: A free art show at the St. John’s Anglican Church with original work from Brushstrokes by the Bay. | April 24-25 | 3PM/10AM |

🗓 Spontaneity Improv April Showcase: Members of Spontaneity Improv will bring big laughs at this showcase event at the Bus Stop Theatre. | April 24 | 7:30PM | $15+ |

🗓 Astronomy Day: The Discovery Centre is hosting a special event for International Astronomy Day. Experts will tell you about stargazing, there will be a free Dome Theatre show, and plenty of Artemis-themed activities. | April 25 | 10AM |

🗓 2026 Spring ForeWard: A celebration of books, literature, stories, and writers in Halifax, featuring Souvankham Thammavongsa, Iain Reid, Kim Echlin, Sue Sinclair, and more. | April 25-29 |

🗓 Zumba Fiesta 2026: Dance and sweat the afternoon away with three amazing Zumba instructors. | April 25 | 2:30PM | $15 |

🗓 Coastal Dance Theatre presents Spring Showcase 2026: Contemporary dance and classical ballet make up this exciting performance from the not-for-profit youth performance company. | April 25 | 2PM, 7PM | $22+ |

🗓 Melenial Theatre – Live in Halifax: Get ready to be thrown back to the golden era of music as the 4-piece band out of Moncton brings the best of 90s–2000s alternative and pop-punk to the stage. | April 25 | 6PM | $15 |

🗓 Bruce McCulloch - The Dark Purple Slice Tour: The Kids in the Hall star performs at Casino Nova Scotia this weekend. | April 25 | 7PM | $62.19 |

🗓 Halifax Tides FC: Watch the Tides take on Ottawa Rapid FC at the Wanderers Grounds. | April 25 | 1PM | $25.26 |

🗓 East Coast Roast of Steve Murphy: A night of comedy in support of the Arthritis Society of Canada at the Halifax Convention Centre. | April 25 | 6PM | $500 |

🗓 Isidore String Quartet: Brahms - The Admirer: Winners of the Avery Fisher Career Grant present a program exploring reverence, innovation, and legacy through the lens of Johannes Brahms. | April 25 | 7:30PM | $30.00+ |

🗓 Haligonian Vendor Market: The Spring Day market is happening at the Halifax Brewery on Lower Water Street with 40 vendors. | April 26 | 11AM |

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We're excited to sponsor Burger Bash again this year! To up the stakes, for every person switching from one of our competitors to Purple Cow, we're knocking $55 off your first bill aaand, we're going to make a $25 donation to Feed Nova Scotia. How awesome is that? Switch today!

➡️ The MSC Yang R container vessel departs Halifax for Malaga at 5am.

🚢➡️ The Zim Pacific container vessel arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 5:20am and departs for New York at 10pm.

🚢➡️ The Silver Arctic container vessel arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 7:15am and departs for St. Pierre at 4:30pm.

🚢 The Radcliffe R. Latimer container vessel arrives in Halifax from Thunder Bay at 1:15pm.

➡️ The Algoma Acadian tanker departs Halifax for Saint John at 6pm.

➡️ The Algoscotia tanker departs Halifax for Sydney (Cape Breton) at 6pm.

➡️ The Oceanex Sanderling container vessel departs Halifax for St. John’s at 6pm.

HRM comes alive during Burger Bash, driving foot traffic and economic activity across the restaurant sector. Participating businesses showcase unique burger creations, engaging new and returning customers while highlighting the diversity of HRM’s dining scene. The event also supports community impact, with restaurants contributing donations to Feed Nova Scotia.

🥐 Maria’s Pantry is now making cannoli filled to order, ensuring freshness. Order online or stop into the shop when you’re feeling hungry.

🍩 A special treat available at the Bliss Caffeine Bar: a fluffy donut filled with tangy lemon curd and vanilla bean cream, dipped in lavender glaze and topped with meringue crisps and candied lemon.

Lefty's Restaurant & Lounge in Upper Tantallon is bringing some Italian flair to Burger Bash with The Bellissimo. Built on their famous half pound certified Angus beef patty, it's topped with melted parmesan and asiago cheese, fried prosciutto, and baby arugula, all on a warm buttered brioche bun with roasted red pepper pesto and garlic onion aioli — for $24.99, with $1 going to Feed NS. Check out the full Burger Bash line-up and start planning your order.

🎵 June Body has a new EP on the way, and lead singer/guitarist Connor James says it’s some of the heaviest music the alt-rockers have put out so far. Off the back of their 2024 full-length album Last Everythings, James and his bandmates, bassist Alexander Callaghan and drummer Matthew Schofield, decided to take a different approach on 7678, dropping on Friday, May 1. “It’s juxtapositional in a lot of ways,” says James in an interview with The Coast. “There’s a lot of tender, kinder, twinkly moments on Last Everythings, and the songs on the new EP are blasting in your face.” The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer chats with James about the new EP and how it all came together.

⚖️ Clearwater Seafoods will have to pay out $150,000 in the death of a worker in 2024 after being found guilty on two counts under Nova Scotia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act—36-year-old Scott Dicks died by electrocution after touching an improperly wired space heater while on board a docked ship.

👩‍⚕️ A woman paid upwards of $50,000 to have an endometriosis excision surgery in Maine in 2023 after waiting four years to see a gynecologist in Nova Scotia—according to data released by the NSNDP through an access-to-information request, gynecological care wait times exceeded two and a half years as of May 2025.

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