Halifax Harbour’s giant crane ship bids farewell to Nova Scotia this week

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Halifax Harbour’s giant crane ship bids farewell to Nova Scotia this week

A familiar sight will soon disappear from Dartmouth’s skyline: On Friday, the 178-metre-tall Orion crane ship is set to depart from the IEL dock at the Woodside Terminal, where it has towered over Halifax Harbour since the beginning of May. Both the Orion and the GPO Grace heavy load carrier have been in port assembling wind turbines for a project in the works off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The GPO Grace leaves Friday, too: It’s set to sail for open waters around noon, bringing an end to its two-week Halifax residency just three hours after the Orion sings “Farewell to Nova Scotia.”

The ships’ departures are far from the only calendar-worthy mention this week. We’ll also see a trio of cruise ships, along with more oil tankers and vehicle carriers calling to port in Halifax Harbour—including one long-delayed arrival.

Read all about it on The Coast.

Need to know

🌧 Today's weather: Cloudy with up to 20mm of rain. A high of 13C and a low of 4C.

🚧 Brunswick Street from Cogswell to Cornwallis Streets and Proctor Street to the end of Brunswick Street will be closed beginning today at 7pm until May 28 at 5am.

📚 Support4Culture is a proud supporter of arts, culture, and heritage in Nova Scotia including the Nova Scotia Book Awards. See the impact Support4Culture makes here.*

🚧 Skyridge Avenue from Sackville Drive to Prince Street will be closed today between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

🗺️ Explore the magical isthmus of Chignecto, the land connecting Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and a shared Mi’kmaw and Acadian space until the late 18th century, at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.*

💵 The federal government is investing $6.3 million into 53 brand new Nova Scotia tourism projects.

👩‍👧 This Body of Work is an interdisciplinary free exhibition about the labour, performance, and experience of motherhood, presented by Eyelevel and Mayworks at the SMU Art Gallery.*

🇩🇰 The Province has signed a new health agreement with Denmark that will see Nova Scotia working alongside and sharing information with Denmark when it comes to joint priorities.

🎷 The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is back on the Salter Lot on Halifax Waterfront from Jul. 11-16! Get your tickets today!*

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Neptune Theatre’s Billy Elliot the Musical is winning love and praise from Halifax audiences. A beautiful play with memorable music and powerful performances. The story follows young Billy’s journey when he discovers his passion for ballet. This spectacular musical explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams.

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In other news

🏆 Did you watch the finale of the new show Jeopardy! Masters last night? Spoiler alert: Halifax’s Mattea Roach looked strong heading into final jeopardy until a wrong answer and higher wager, compared to opponent James Holzhauer, caused them to fall short of the podium and place second in the competition.

⛺️ As the unhoused population in Halifax continues to rise so does the demand for “living rough” kits–packages that contain a tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, waterproof tarp and other basic need items. CTV has the story.

🧑‍🚒 Nova Scotia is dispatching 20 Department of Natural Resources and Renewables firefighters today to help combat the wildfires in the Northwest Territories.

😞 Meet Nelson Miller, the Nova Scotia senior who lost his family cottage in a tax sale without even knowing.

🖥 The Province has launched a Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions to help increase online service response times, delivery and security.

🧒 As the school support staff strike heads into its third week, Halifax parents are struggling to find adequate care for their children.

🚒 Ahead of recruitment opening on June 1, the city is holding a Career Firefighter Recruitment Information session in Lower Sackville today from 7pm-9pm at 1 Metropolitan Avenue.

LOCAL ART

Have you seen the new mural on Agricola Street?

Some people send a suitcase or two in advance of a cross-country move, but not Jasmin Amoako. Forget checked luggage, never mind a carry-on: When the artist swapped Ontario for Nova Scotia in 2022 (she’s a master’s student at NSCAD), she sent ahead plans for one of the most eye-catching new public art installations on Agricola Street.

Read all about the new installment at The Coast. 

🗓 Things to do: Weekend planner

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

Thursday, May 25

• Ciders & Sliders: The Nova Scotia Cider Association will be at the Wolfville Farmer’s Market for its annual cider event. Taste over 30 local ciders and munch on some free sliders. | 6pm-9pm | $45.

• Stories in Nova Scotia: Head to Elle’s Bistro and listen to the stories of 7 writers and performers who have all been given a sinful prompt | 7pm | $10.

Friday, May 26

• Mozart's Cosi fan tutte: Enjoy a night out at the opera with Opera Nova Scotia’s performance of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte at the Sir James Dunn Theatre | 7:30pm | $10-$35.

• Triple Decker Comedy Tour: Laugh it out this Friday with stand-up comedians Hamnsu Patel, James Cummins and Dave Luca on their Canadian tour at Newscotland Brewing Co. | 8:30pm | $22.63.

• Ktapekiaqn: Check out a free preview of Ktapekiaqn: A performance celebrating Mi’kmaw song and dance at Paul O’Regan Hall. | 7:30pm | Free.

Saturday, May 27

• Peter White: Peter White returns to the city to headline Yuk Yuks Halifax along with performers Rebecca Kaplan and Max Marcus | 8pm | $22.50.

• Connections film screening: The Halifax North Memorial Library is holding a free screening of Connections—a documentary that explores the story of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network | 2pm-4pm | Free.

• Mike McKenna Jr & Leona Burkey: Cape Breton music stars Mike McKenna and Leona Burkey are in town this weekend and performing at The Stage at St. Andrew’s | 7:30pm | $31.67.

• Taste Asia: Stop by Off The Eaten Path’s Taste Asia Food & Culture Festival at the Halifax Waterfront. Try food from over 15 different local asian food and drink businesses, shop a local market place and explore unique cultural exhibits | May 26 4pm-9pm, May 27 & 28 11am-9pm.

Sunday, May 28

• Scotia Festival of Music: Sunday marks the start of the Scotia Festival of Music. Choose from over 13 chamber music concerts to attend that are happening over the next few weeks. Don’t forget to enter The Coast’s giveaway for Highlight Concert 6 (read the intro)! | Until June 4.

• The Funky Flea: Shop The Vintage Seekers market at the Halifax Exhibition Centre this Sunday | 9am-3pm | $3.

• Halifax MS Walk: Help support the MS Community at the annual Halifax MS 5km Walk happening this weekend at Acadia Park | 2pm | Free.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings.