Halifax is bee-coming a pollinator city

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Halifax is bee-coming a pollinator city

HRM’s environment and sustainability standing committee had a special meeting Thursday to talk about bees and phosphorus.

First on the agenda was an application to make Halifax a bee city.

City staff recommended waiting until the city has hired a naturalization coordinator before making the application, and that coordinator is in the process of being hired. Having a naturalization coordinator on staff means the city won’t be reliant on councillors’ political enthusiasm to be in compliance with the requirements of bee-ing a pollinator city.

Read more on what becoming a bee city means at The Coast.

Need to know

🥵 Stay cool! There’s a heat warning in effect for the Halifax area through Saturday with temperatures expected to feel like almost 40C with the humidex.

🌲 Experience works by 17 Indigenous artists from around the world that take on issues of climate change, and more, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.*

🎭 Let's Dance! The Musical is coming to Neptune Theatre July 27-30. Get your tickets to this fun, rock and roll musical!*

🌁 Expect delays and lane closures on the Macdonald and MacKay bridges this weekend due to construction.

*Sponsored Post

SPONSORED BY HALIFAX MURAL FESTIVAL

Halifax loves art and art loves Halifax

With exciting events, spectacular murals, and talented artists, the 2023 Halifax Mural Festival has left its mark on the community. For the second year in a row, Halifax has hosted talented artists from near and far to transform and reimagine our streets. From massive murals to beautifully decorated utility boxes, new works of art can be found all over the city.

Be sure to explore this year's latest masterpieces and let the world know Halifax loves art! Don’t forget to check out the awesome closing party July 8 at Maxwell’s Plum Beer Garden, 4-10pm.

In case you missed it

SPONSORED BY CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21

July exhibitions at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

There's always something to see and learn from at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and July is no exception. Hot on the heels of their successful Canada Day celebration, the Museum isn't missing a beat with four exhibitions that won't be here for long.

Make a point to take in one or all of #HopeAndHealingCanada, Destination: Canada, Revealing Chignecto, and 我的昨日拾光 In My Yesterday.

In other news

💵 A new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy unveiled earlier this week could see millions of dollars invested into the Maritimes tourist industry.

🎵 Crescendo Fest—a new free music festival coming to Halifax in August—is focused on highlighting Black music artists with its all-Black lineup.

🎭 Check out Dartmouth’s newest arts venue: The Sanctuary Arts Centre.

🩺 Nova Scotia Health researchers are conducting a study that looks at localized cancer data in the province as a way to improve cancer prevention measures.

📄 The Province released Canada’s first Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy yesterday. The strategy is in place to make sure all areas of government take a unified approach to systemic hate, inequity and racism.

🔬 Listen to how Halifax scientist, Leah Ellis, is working on a more eco-friendly way of manufacturing cement.

PRIDE

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Halifax Pride festival

For almost four decades, Halifax Pride has been a bright spot in the city's summer calendar: A multi-day, multi-venue celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ identity and culture offering everything from lunchtime lectures on current issues to after-dark, free-for-all parties hotter than the humidex. This year, it's a little different: Apparent tumult within the organization itself (the board has changed numerous times since last November) means that official slate of festival events has yet to be announced. While we're waiting, though, individuals across the city are keeping your day planner filled thanks to the 50-something events they've organized independently.

Find out everything there is to know about the upcoming festival at The Coast.

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Sure things

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

🗓 Big Reveal Day: It’s the Big Reveal Day on Quinpool for this year’s Halifax Mural Fest. Stroll Quinpool and check out all the murals. Shops will also be having flash and sidewalk sales and there will be tons of activities for people of all ages | July 8 | 11am-3pm.

🗓 Sake Sunday School: Learn how to make and taste Japan’s national beverage with Emily at Kyo Kitchen & Bar’s Sake Sunday School. Make sure to grab your tickets ahead of time | July 9 | 5-6pm | $35.

🗓 Feist & Jenn Grant: Get your tickets to see Jenn Grant, followed by Feist, live at The TD Waterfront Main Stage as part of the year’s Jazz Fest | July 11 | 8:15pm-11pm | $60.11.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Shop talk

🎉 Sarah & Tom, at 6448 Quinpool Rd, is celebrating its 5th anniversary this weekend with raffles, a drawing station and more.

Eat this

🌯 Try Real Fake Meats special of the week (and next week), a Tikka Masala Burrito made with house chicken’ tikka masala curry, turmeric rice, potatoes, spinach, cashew coconut yogurt and tamarind chutney.

🌈 Dee Dee’s has announced its new smash series: An Ode to Moon Miss. The new scoop is a mix of mango, raspberries and blueberries. If that doesn’t convince you to head to 5668 Cornwallis St for a treat, 50 cents from each scoop sold will be donated to the 2SLGBTQ+ mentorship program Proud Pairs.

Drink this

🥤 It’s frappuccino season at Creative Cup Cafe. Try one of its many flavours: caramel, vanilla, bubble gum, strawberries-n-cream, mocha, cookies-n-cream and mint chip.