Happy Friday, Halifax!

We had this notice in our newsletter yesterday, but just to make sure everyone is fully aware, there has been a recall on multiple milk and dairy-free products due to possible glass contamination.

This impacts three products which are manufactured at Agropur’s Bedford plant: Farmers (two-litre cartons of 1 percent chocolate partly skimmed, 1 percent partly skimmed, 2 percent partly skimmed, and 3.25 percent homogenized), Natrel (two-litres of 1 percent lactose-free chocolate partly skimmed) and Québon in Quebec (two-litres of 2 percent partly skimmed milk). Best before dates range from March to April for Farmers and Québon, and April to May for Natrel.

According to a CBC article on the matter, a food safety investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has begun.

On another note, the All Hands On Deck rally is being held today outside Province House starting at 12pm. Go down and check it out if you’re able.

Best,

– B

📷 @creamy_yet_smooth

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

At a time when artists across Nova Scotia are navigating funding cuts and increasing uncertainty, a new multidisciplinary initiative is creating space for expression, collaboration and community connection.

Fabric of Our DNA, presented by the House of Soli Productions, will launch with its kickoff event, Woven in Sound, on March 29 at Market Price. The free event, running from 4pm to 6pm, will feature a lineup of emerging artists whose work spans music, fashion and performance, weaving together themes of identity, culture and belonging.

The event comes at a critical moment for the province’s arts sector. Many artists and organizers say recent funding reductions have made it more difficult to sustain creative work and build platforms for new voices.

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva digs into the Woven in Sound event, happening on March 29.

🖥️ Canada’s privacy commissioner reports that the Nova Scotia Power cyber attack began when an employee clicked on a pop-up—this allegedly resulted in downloaded malware which allowed hackers to gain access to the utility’s network.

💰 Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax on Thursday that Canada is now spending around 2 percent of its GDP on national defence, a NATO benchmark—this is the first time the country has done so since the end of the Cold War, and was one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s talking points in regards to tariffs.

🚌 A woman was struck by a transit bus while on a marked crosswalk Thursday morning at the intersection of Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street—the 42-year-old was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the driver was issued a summary offence ticket.

🎭 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!

🧑‍🌾 Meet Your Farmer at Cole Harbour Place -Sunday, March 29th. Visit this free family event between 10 and 2 to learn about food and farming!*

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⚖️ A Yarmouth mother was sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her 17-month-old son—Isaiha Surette died on Dec. 20, 2020 after April Wendy Marie Surette, 32, threw him to the floor.

🚨 A man was arrested after a lengthy stand-off on a Lower Sackville rooftop on Tuesday—RCMP the 26-year-old took to the roof of a building after assaulting a woman in the area of Brecken Ridge Lane.

🔍 A vulnerable Colchester man who was reported missing on March 20 is said to have been spotted in video footage having travelled to Lower Harmony on March 19—Jason Lorette, 47, was also the subject of an emergency alert on March 22.

Symphony Nova Scotia and the Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus present Disney Pride in Concert.

Accompanied by video clips from your favourite films, hear iconic music from Disney including The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and more in this dazzling celebration. April 10 - 12.

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

🗓 Yuk Yuks Halifax presents Andrew Evans: Andrew Evans takes the stage at Yuk Yuk’s after performances at Halifax Comedy Fest and a Comedy Network special. Hosted by Chris Halef and featuring Martin Edwards. | March 27-28 | 8PM | $25+ |

🗓 Summerland @ The Pond Playhouse: Summerland tells the haunting story of William H. Mumler, a 19th-century spirit photographer whose images claimed to reveal the faces of the dead. | March 26-April 11 | 8PM | $15+ |

🗓 Femme Folk Songcircle: Join Adina, Freya Milliken and Sadie Skinner for an in-the-round style songcircle of Femme Folk songwriters at Trident Cafe. | March 27 | 5:30PM | PWYC |

🗓 The Story Of Waylon Jennings: This event will take you through the life and music of legendary singer Waylon Jennings: live performances, stories, and multimedia. Taking place at Casino Nova Scotia. | March 27 | 7PM | $48.00 |

🗓 The Grand Tour 2026: A timeless journey through classic country hits, including music from the likes of George Jones, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Jim reeves, Charley Pride and much more. Taking place at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. | March 27 | 7:30PM | $50.25 |

🗓 Vegas Night - In the Black: A fun-filled casino night in support of hosted by PuncHIIT Fitness in support of its Youth Boxing Program. | March 28 | 6:30PM | $30+ |

🗓 Cursed Arrows - Live at Teichert Gallery: Romantic art rock duo Cursed Arrows play two unplugged, all-ages sets at the gallery. | March 28 | 11AM, 2PM | Free |

🗓 Bruce Guthro’s Songwriters Circle: A showcase of celebrated musicians, hosted by Judi Guthro and featuring Lucy MacNeil, Kellie Loder and Logan Richard. Taking place at Casino Nova Scotia. | March 28 | 8PM | $86.88 |

🗓 Identity: A Song Cycle: GRAMMY-award winning baritone Elliot Madore, bassist Tyler Edmond, percussionist Nick Halley and pianist Wijeratne explore themes of self-discovery, alienation and belonging, featuring poetry from African Nova Scotian artist Shauntay Grant. Taking place at the Stage at St. Andrews. | March 28 | 7:30PM | $30+ |

🗓 By the Pound Thrift Pop Up: This thrift pop-up is happening at the Halifax Forum’s Maritime Hall, with all clothing at just $5.99 a pound. | March 29 | 10PM | $2 |

🗓 Little Learners: Trains & Tots: Perfect for train enthusiasts ages 2–5, this train-themed session explores the science of locomotion through play-based activities and hands-on discovery. Taking place at the Discovery Centre. | March 29 | 10AM |

🗓 Sunday Soundbath with Rezound: Rezound presents an immersive Ambient Soundbath in the spectacular acoustic of St. David's in downtown Halifax. Rezound uses voice, instruments, and electronics to explore harmony and expression, in a resonant candlelit space against the backdrop of projection visuals. | March 29 | 7PM | PWYC |

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🚢➡️ The CMA CGM Paranagua container vessel arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 6:15am and departs for Antwerp at 10pm.

🚢 The Eemslift Dafne general cargo vessel arrives in Halifax from Belfast at 7am

➡️ The Grande Cameroon roll-on/roll-off vessel departs Halifax for Baltimore at 4:30pm.

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

➡️ The Nolhan Ava container vessel departs Halifax for Argentia at 6:30pm.

🥪 The Nook has a new sandwich on the menu—chopped chicken thighs, marinated and roasted gold with green house bomba mayo, crispy arugula tossed in beet dressing, all on a Harry’s house-made focaccia.

🥚 Easter is on its way, which means you definitely need to stop into Churned and pick up some of their Whole Creme Eggs. Two in a pack, available while supplies last.

⚡ Despite customer backlash and operational issues, the Nova Scotia Energy Board has approved a rate increase application from Nova Scotia Power—with conditions pending. Though a final rate increase was not set, the board reported in its decision on Wednesday that it will be “slightly lower” than Nova Scotia Power’s original ask of 3.8% in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027. Nova Scotia Power has two weeks to submit its revised increases. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer discusses the details and some of the responses to the Nova Scotia Energy Board’s decision.

📚 As the Halifax school board and municipality seeks a new memorandum of understanding on supplementary funding, a school librarian says a private decision to not use the funding for school librarians will leave herself and others out of a job—the Halifax Regional Centre for Education pays for 75 library support specialists.

🪧 Long-term care workers in the province may go on strike as final conciliation talks break down between the province and the sector’s union on Tuesday—the union says they are fighting for better pay and fully-staffed workplaces.

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