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Nova Scotians are being governed very badly when it comes to climate.
Alyssa Goulart
July 28, 2023
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Happy Friday Halifax!
It may come as no surprise considering we’re in the midst of a pretty bad heat wave but according to climate scientists, this could potentially be the hottest month in over 120,000 years 🤯
Make sure to stay cool and hydrated these next few days before it cools down on Sunday.
– Alyssa
☁️ Today’s weather: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers in the morning. A high of 28C (feeling like 34C) and a low of 19C.
💨 Here is Halifax’s Air Quality Index and the smoke report.
🚗 Driving in the city today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.
THE GRAND PARADE
Nova Scotians are being governed very badly when it comes to climate
📸 Communications Nova Scotia
In the past few years it seems like tragedy has piled on Nova Scotia, which has only been compounded by recent—likely now normal—climate changed weather. In the fires of Tantallon, the flaws and vulnerabilities of suburban sprawl were on full display:
And now, after the biblical floods of July 2023, we are about to learn practical lessons about the flaws and vulnerabilities of our car-first development.
Need to know
🚨 The provincial state of emergency due to the flooding has been lifted. Check out Nova Scotia’s recent update on the provincial response.
🗺 Here is a map of the roads that remain blocked in the HRM due to flooding.
🩺 In a new trial, Nova Scotia Health is offering virtual urgent care appointments for health card holders who require same-day and next-day treatment.
🦠 Nova Scotia Health has confirmed multiple cases of Legionella in New Glasgow from individuals working and living at Glen Haven Manor. An investigation is underway.
🪁 Celebrate Natal Day 2023 with us, August 4-7! Join us for the annual parade, fireworks, buskers and more! See the full schedule at natalday.org.*
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In other news
🏥 Nova Scotia and Yukon are teaming up to improve both healthcare systems.
🧾 Wildfire evacuees are wondering why their power bills are higher than usual when some residents were without power for up to a couple of weeks.
🔥 After blazing for months, the Shelbourne County forest fires have been officially extinguished.
🎂 Drop in at the new Halifax Common Aquatic Facility for its Grand Opening on July 28 at 10am. There’s going to be cake!
🚔 A man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident that happened on Argyle Street earlier this week.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
6 things to do in Halifax this weekend
📸 Film still
Friday might call for a chance of showers, but the weekend in Halifax is still hot, hot, hot—and that goes for what’s on offer around the HRM, too. From Canadian football to local film to a brand-new taproom, there’s plenty to see and do.
Shop talk
🍺 Propeller’s newest tap room and cold beer store has officially opened its doors in Bedford.
🍴 Rassa has altered its hours: The restaurant is now also open Tuesdays from 4-10pm.
☕️️ Glitter Bean Café is closing tomorrow until August 6 to repaint and "fix some structural issues" after raising more than $24,000 in crowdfunded support. As The Coast reported last week, the queer-centric Spring Garden Road workers' co-op cafe has been fundraising to stay open amid what it describes as "major financial losses."
Eat this
🥪 Stillwell Brewing (3670 Kempt Road) is hosting Pronto Sandwiches for a pop-up on Saturday from 12-4pm.
Drink this
🍹 Kick back on a warm summer night with Tatamagouche Brewing Co.’s newest drink: The Saltwater Cowboy Summer. It’s available in-store and online.
Save the date
🗓 Mark your calendars! 4 Points Vintage has announced its next market date: August 5.
Deals
🏷 Biscuit General Store is offering 50-90% off Saturday & Sunday from 11am-3pm during what the business is calling its biggest sale in history. On top of the discounts, it’ll also be hosting a local vendor market.
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