The Brooklyn Bridge is coming to Halifax Harbour this week (just not the one you’re thinking of)

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It’s time for another Coast contest! Ballad of the Motherland starts its journey at Neptune Theatre today until Apr. 2 and we have two tickets to give away to one lucky Coast Daily subscriber. To enter, reply to this email letting me know why you want to attend the show and I’ll select the winner this Thursday, Mar. 23. Good luck!

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The Brooklyn Bridge is coming to Halifax Harbour this week (just not the one you’re thinking of)

St. Patrick’s Day weekend was bound to end in a hangover, wasn’t it? It certainly feels that way looking through the Port of Halifax’s expected arrivals this week. Take a glance, and you’ll spot a whole flotilla of familiar names that were supposed to reach port last week, only to run into slowdowns and other snafus en route: Here’s looking at you, Violet Ace, Grand Pavo, MSC Sena and Atlantic Sun.

Last week’s leftovers aside, Halifax Harbour will see a flurry of activity throughout the week—from oil tankers, to cargo ships, to the Brooklyn Bridge itself. (Move over, Macdonald.)

Coast reporter Martin Bauman breaks it all down in this week’s harbour traffic report.

Need to know

☀️ Today's weather: Sunny with a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon. A high of 7C and a low of -3C.

🚨 A teen was arrested yesterday after Halifax Police responded to a weapons complaint at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford. Upon arriving and arresting the suspect, police reportedly found three people suffering from stab wounds. The minister of Education and Early Childhood Development later released a statement, you can read it here.

✈️ Halifax Stanfield is reopening its NEXUS enrolment centre on Mar. 27. The centre has been closed since the start of the COVID pandemic back in 2020.

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WAFFLE IT UP

Celebrate International Waffle Day at Burger Bash!

Did you know this Saturday, March 25 is International Waffle Day? Did you know International Waffle Day falls on the third day of Burger Bash? Did you know we have three waffle burgers this year?

• The Wafflicious Burger from Smitty’s Halifax: A breakfast sandwich served up on some fresh waffles.

• The Belgian Waffle Double Sausage Cheese Burger from Ardmore Tea Room: Is…exactly what it sounds like and is available all day!

• The East Meets West burger from Elle’s Bistro: A savoury chicken and waffle burger.

Things to do

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

🎤 Open Mic Night: New Scotland Brewing is hosting an open mic night for anyone wanting to share some tunes, poetry or even a story | Mar. 22 | 8pm | Free.

👣 Hidden Histories: Halifax Walking Tour: Meet up with authors Lezlie Lowe and Rebecca Rose at Peace and Friendship Park, and embark on a guided walking tour of important locations from their books | Mar. 26 | 2pm | Free.

🎭 The Glass Menagerie: Head to the Pond Playhouse and catch The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams directed by Angela Butler | Mar. 23-25 | 8pm | $15-$20.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

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Ballad Of The Motherland written and directed by Annie Valentina.

Neptune Theatre | Mar. 21-Apr. 2 | Get Tickets.

In other news

📄 A report by Dr. Jack Kitts and Elizabeth Noonan has found that the cardiac surgery department at Queen Elizabeth II is full of “unacceptable behaviours” that are inappropriate for the workplace. CBC has the story.

💔 Ukrainian students studying at Dalhousie have helped put together an exhibit at Saint Mary’s University showcasing the tragic stories of Ukrainian students who were never able to make use of their diplomas.

🧑‍⚕️ Tim Houston announced yesterday that full-time Nova Scotian nurses who remained on the job over the past year are being rewarded with a $10K bonus this year, and if they promise to remain on the job until 2026 they’ll receive another $10K bonus in 2024.

🇺🇦 The Ukrainian Store has helped families settle into Halifax over the past few months, but at the end of March it has to leave its Bayers Road location. Luckily, the store has found a new location on Agricola Street and is waiting on a second spot in Dartmouth.

Hodgepodge

🍳 Looking for a new brunch spot? Omelet Brunch and Munch has opened on Quinpool Road. Check out its Instagram here.

🕹 Video game company Green Robot Studios is working on bringing historical Cape Breton stories to life using virtual reality technology. The experience is expected to debut at Membertou Heritage Park later this year.

🏆 Meet the individuals representing Nova Scotia at the Abilympics in France!

🎵 Tickets and camping spots are on sale now for this year's Stanfest happening July 21-23 in Canso. Get your tickets here.

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