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Plus, fire fighter falls down nine feet, patio season in Halifax, ground search for two missing Pictou County siblings ended.
Team Coast
May 20, 2025
Good morning, Halifax!
I’m back—hope you had an amazing weekend. I’m still recovering from a potluck food baby (worth it). The weather might not be the sunniest, but it’s perfect for getting your steps in.
Hit the trails! Point Pleasant Park is calling me by my full government name, and I can't wait to watch the sailboats glide by.
Now, I’m off to put together your weekly list of all things Halifax.
XOXO,
Warren
🌡️ Traffic & Weather
Today: ☁️ 11°
Tomorrow: 🌦️13°
Next Day: 🌦️12°
🚗 Driving, biking or busing today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.
💨 Here is Halifax’s Air Quality Index and the smoke report.
Local
Halifax author nominated for First Novel Award
📸 David Huebert is a Halifax-based writer who is nominated for a First Novel Award. (Image Submitted)
Halifax’s literary scene has reason to celebrate: local author and professor David Huebert has been named a finalist for the 49th annual Amazon Canada First Novel Award for his debut novel Oil People.
Students and book lovers alike are excited to see a local writer gaining national recognition.
🤔 Need To Know
🔎 The Ground search for missing Pictou County kids ends, for now.
🌲 N.S. greenhouse boosts fire-resistant landscaping after 2023 wildfires. Bloom Greenhouse is the first in the province to adopt a new tagging system for plants, guiding customers toward safer options.
🎭 When you think of Halifax, there’s a vision you might have in mind: a vibrant bar scene, a busy waterfront, and lots of local artistic talent. But as Skye Bryden-Blom reports, some artists are worried they’re being brushed off amid major development projects and growth in the city.
🏥 At the big hospitals in Halifax, tensions are growing as unauthorized motorists are routinely taking up too many spots, leaving health-care staff scrambling as they show up for work.
🏙️ Free laundry, parking, and great views? Steps to Transit Routes 24 & 25, near Chebucto Heights and St. Catherine’s schools, we're now renting at renovated Ridgeway Towers in Cowie Hill!*
🌿 Now renting at Ogilvie on the Park! Spacious suites, free laundry, and a peaceful, welcoming community with on-site management—perfect for relaxed summer living.*
🌟 Now renting at The Paramount! Located on South Park Street, enjoy upscale amenities, in-suite laundry, and walkable access to every Halifax summer event. Live central!*
🎵 Halifax’s premier chamber music festival begins next week! From beloved masterworks to bold new pieces, Scotia Festival of Music has something for every music lover.*
*Sponsored Post
SPONSORED BY CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21
New exhibition now open!
What is Canadian food anyway?
Canada’s food is as diverse as its people. How and what we eat is shaped by over 400 years of immigration and relationships between newcomers and Indigenous Peoples. Explore the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal experiences of eating, making, and sharing food. Engage with Canada's food traditions through hands-on activities, including a kids' kitchen and discover the surprising histories behind popular Canadian dishes we love and so much more!
Don't miss out the new interactive exhibition eat make share: a taste of immigration, now open at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Presented by BMO.
🗞️ In Other News
🚗 Colby Allen was the only survivor in a two-vehicle collision that claimed the lives of five people last weekend. Allen is reportedly in stable condition and local fundraisers to support those impacted have been set up.
🐩 With patio season upon us, dozens of downtown Halifax food and drink establishments are decked out to host patrons and pooches. The Downtown Halifax Business Commission lists over 80 businesses that feature patios, ranging from restaurants, sidewalk cafes or waterfront beer gardens, many of which are dog-friendly.
🧑🚒 The Halifax Professional Fire Fighters union says that a member fell nine feet through a floor as crews responded to a fire.
🏊 As Acadia graduates posed for photos on Wolfville’s stately campus, a group of concerned citizens passed by on the sidewalk, holding signs decrying the university’s decision to permanently close the pool.
🗓️ Things To Do
Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks.
🎶 Avril Lavigne ‘Greatest Hits’ Tour 2025. Jam out to some of Avril Lavigne’s hits in a concert that is set to be both nostalgic and create new memories. Live out your punk rock dreams and scream some bangers at the top of your lungs. | May 20 | From $74 |
🎤 Spontaneity Improv May Showcase. The company will be presenting its monthly showcase. Their group of talented improvisers will be taking the stage and improvising based on audience suggestions. Get your tickets now and influence the show by calling out inspiration for the performers. | May 22 | From $15 |
🎣 Peggy's Cove Tour. On this day-long tour, you will explore the famous lighthouse, walk the rugged coastline, and experience the charm of a classic fishing village. | May 23 -May 25 | From $ 160 |
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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour
🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sky cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Liverpool, UK at 8:00am.
🚢➡️ The TIJUCA Cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Southampton, Uk at 8:30am.
🚢➡️ The Viking Neptune cargo ship arrives in Halifax from New York, USA at 10:30am.
🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sail Cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Norfolk, USA at 6:00pm.
🚢➡️ The Oceanex Sanderling cargo ship arrives in Halifax from St John, Canada at 11:00am.
🚢➡️ The CMA CGM Chile arrives in Halifax from Colombo, Sri Lanka at 1:00pm.
🚢➡️ The IT Integrity cargo ship arrives in Halifax from Tampa, USA at 2:00am.
🍴 Where To Eat & Drink
🍗 Chicking: Tteokbokki and chicken? That is a combo you need to try. What are you waiting for? Head over to Chicking on Spring Garden Road and feast on this Korean specialty!
🍛 Scotia Curry: Ideal for the days when you want to try one cuisine but your friends/family want to try another. They serve both Indian and Thai cuisine. Their Shrimp Korma is absolutely delicious and a must try. While you are at it try out their Thai teas out too!
👀 In Case You Missed It
🎼 Halifax lost a musical virtuoso on April 9 with the passing of Henri Sangalang. One member of the four-piece alt-rock band The Flashing Lights, Sangalang touched the lives—and music—of many of the city’s foremost artists. The Coast Brendyn talk to some of his longtime collaborators and friends.
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