Halifax announces events for Canada/Kana’ta Day 2023

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Need to know

👏 Nova Scotia has appointed members to its first Environmental Racism Panel. Read the official release.

🎨 The Halifax Mural Festival is excited to be back for another year! July 3-9, explore the events, murals, and artists found all over the city. Don't miss the grand opening day Skate Jam, July 3 at the Halifax Commons Skatepark 1-7pm.*

🦠 A recent case of mpox was confirmed in the HRM, however, the risk remains low to the public.

🎺 Don't miss TD Halifax Jazz Festival's St. Matt's Series July 12-15. Featuring Mike Murley, Tanika Charles, The Bad Plus, and Mali Obomsawin. Get your tickets now!*

📄 The HRM is planning to put together a voluntary vulnerable persons registry for use during emergency events like wildfires and hurricanes.

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Test drive an electric vehicle

In partnership with Next Ride, the Halifax Regional Municipality is hosting electric vehicle test drive events across the region. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and share information about available rebates and what to expect from the municipality’s electric vehicle strategy.

See the full list of events and register.

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❤️ Artists have come together to shine a little light onto the lives of people who lost their homes and pets in the recent wildfires.

🏳️‍🌈 Nova Scotia’s South Shore is preparing to make history with Bridgewater’s first-ever Pride parade on July 9. CBC has the story.

🚑 A 70-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Main Street and Hartlen Street in Dartmouth on Saturday night.

🏫 Here’s why two Bedford schools will be sharing campuses next year.

🚨 3D printed firearms have been seized across Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, as part of a Canada-wide investigation.

🙌 The Province has announced a new Acadian school for Tor Bay, Guysborough County.

🗣 The Atlantic Premiers have called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to have a meeting to discuss the negative impacts of the recently announced fuel standards.

🏎 Dalhousie students have engineered the country’s first-ever solar race car. Global News has the story.

JULY 1

Halifax announces events for Canada/Kana’ta Day 2023

For the second year running, Halifax is shifting the focus of its official July 1 celebrations, aiming to honour the 156th anniversary of the confederation by, as a statement from last summer put it, creating “an event that is inclusive of all our country’s incredible people.”

But what does that look like in action? For July 1, 2023, it looks like a whole lot’ll be happening on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts.

Check out all the events happening at The Coast. 

Sure things

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

🗓 Classic Car Night: Head down to the Chickenburger for its first Classic Car Night of the summer. All funds made during the event will be donated to Dartmouth General Hospital’s Charitable Foundation | June 27 | 6-9pm | Free admission.

🗓 Arts & Culture Fair: Come out and support the Truro 2SLGBTQ+ community at the Truro Pride Society’s upcoming Arts & Culture Fair featuring local artists and vendors | June 30 | 6-8pm | Free admission.

🗓 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Need Canada/Kana’ta Day plans? See the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo live at Scotiabank Centre this weekend | July 1 | 2pm | $40-$125.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Shop talk

🦆 A new Halifax pub and nightclub, The Wobbley Duck, is opening on July 1 at 1668 Lower Water Street.

💦 Atlantic Splash Adventure will be opening for the season this week!

Shop this

🛍 Looking to support Halifax Mural Fest and add some new, cool pieces to your wardrobe? Check out the festival's new merch lineup. It’s available for purchase online or in person at Dilly Dally.

Deals

🍦 Chicken Little Cafe is having a special report card day this Friday. Stop by with your little ones for a free end of (school) year scoop of ice cream!

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