🗞️ Minority report

Good morning Halifax,

So, the provincial government released its long-awaited updated school conduct policy yesterday. This is super important because the violence in school is—and has been—out of control. 

The government says the code focuses on ensuring schools are safe for staff and students—with stronger definitions of unacceptable behaviour and a requirement to support people affected or harmed by violence.

But when I got to the behaviours that now fall under “unacceptable behaviour” I was totally gagged because…how were these not already there? 

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The following behaviours, I guess, used to be considered totally acceptable but thanks to this brilliant and innovative new code of conduct are now considered UNacceptable: inappropriate language, interruption of the learning environment, physical aggression, threatening behaviour and unapproved mobile device use.

These are now joining the ol’ classic unacceptable behaviours, including physical violence and racist behaviour.

The updated code of conduct follows a scathing report last year from Nova Scotia’s Auditor General, in which Kim Adair blasted the government for failing to ensure training and prevention measures were keeping pace with rising violence in schools.

No wonder kids were just wiling out all damn day! They didn’t KNOW that they couldn’t interrupt class to tell their teacher to fuck off before threatening to slash their tires via text message from a contraband burner phone.

Thank god for the new code of conduct. Does everyone feel safer? I know I do.

Have a great day out there!

– Julie

📷 @editorjulesl

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FEDERAL ELECTION

Final Nova Scotia riding to be counted—Cumberland-Colchester—goes Liberal

The Liberals dominated Nova Scotia in Monday's federal election, taking all but one of the province's 11 seats, sweeping the HRM and toppling two Conservative incumbents along the way.

The last and final riding to be called was Cumberland—Colchester, which needed an additional day as the race was too close to call with special ballots still not counted as of Tuesday morning.

Later Tuesday, however, political newcomer Liberal Alana Hirtle was declared the winner, beating out Conservative incumbent Stephen Ellis.

🤔 Need To Know

☑️ Late Tuesday, CBC confirmed Mark Carney’s Liberals will form a minority government, as Elections Canada finishes counting special ballots. 

🗳️ It was a big election night for the federal Liberals in the Halifax area—the party managed to take all five seats in HRM, improving on the 2021 performance in the area in what were largely two-horse races between the Liberals and Conservatives.

🇨🇦 Canada's 45th general election has significantly shaken up the composition of the House of Commons—here are five key takeaways from Monday's election.

🐔 Deal with the devil. Every Wednesday at The Pint - wing eating challenge, 7lbs of increasingly hot wings in 45 mins. Win a prize and your wings for free. $6 Good Robot Diablo pints and 1/2 price wings.*

🕶 Immerse yourself into a vision of the future. Combining VR and performance, AWAKE AND STILL DROWNING is a cautionary fable about the day Nova Scotia becomes an island. May 4, Bus Stop Theatre.*

🎤 Halifax Live has a new home! Join them downstairs at 1575 Argyle Street. Catch Alex Wood live this weekend—tickets available now!*

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Free Comic Book Day is on May 3!

Free Comic Book Day is on the first Saturday in May and you can visit your local comic store and get some sweet (and totally FREE) comic books! Get yourself and some pals to your local comic book shop this Saturday! FCBD takes place all over the world!

FOOD + WINE

Winners crowned at the 2025 Savour Food & Wine Festival

The 2025 Savour Food & Wine Show—hosted by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia—as part of the Savour Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 21st show Monday night with an incredible evening of food and drink at the Halifax Convention Centre.

The annual event encourages locals, visitors and foodies alike to celebrate the culinary scene in Nova Scotia. With over 80 exhibitors this year, the Halifax Convention Centre was buzzing with excitement as booths showcased some of the best of Nova Scotia’s taste sensations. 

Guests had the opportunity to cast a vote for their favourites in several categories providing results for the “Best of Show.”

And without further ado, The Coast has all the winners.

🗞️ In Other News

⚖️ A former massage therapist in Halifax—43-year-old Sergii Kozub—is facing five additional sexual assault charges after originally getting arrested and charged in March with just one.

☑️ Elections Canada says more than 67% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election —despite being expected to be the largest turnout ever, it did not surpass the record set in 1958 when 79.4% of eligible electors voted.

❤️‍🩹 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) announced a new partnership with the Jordan Boyd Foundation—the foundation has donated 56 automated external defibrillators that will be deployed to 11 AUS member university athletic programs spanning the four Atlantic provinces.

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Set sail at Armdale Yacht Club

Armdale Yacht Club offers a variety of summer sailing camps for kids aged 5-18. From Wetfeet and CANSail 1-2 programs for beginners, to the Race Team, Opti, and Adventure Sail programs for experienced sailors, there's something for everyone!

Now offering a 15% discount for multi-registration. Contact them today!

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Art tour at AGNS: Join a conversational art tour of the exhibition "OH BABY" by Séamus Gallagher in French and English. Admission is free during BMO Free Access Thursday, however registration is encouraged, limited places. | May 1 | 5:30pm | Free |

🗓 Rare & Fine Wine Tasting: This is for the true wine lover. A superior selection of wines, all rated 90 points and above by the world’s major wine publications. A small number of these beautiful wines only see our market on occasion and for many, this will be their first visit to our shores. Come enjoy a delicious array of wines, a live jazz band, and the beautiful ambiance of this event. | May 2 | 2pm and 7pm | $130 |

🗓 The Ennis Sisters: The JUNO award-winning trio hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador have been captivating audiences worldwide for over 25 years with their seamless harmonies and compelling songwriting. Flavoured by Celtic and traditional Newfoundland influences, their music offers a broad mix of original songs as well as uniquely interpreted tunes and ballads. | May 2 | 7:30pm | $50 |

🗓 Halifax Wanderers Home Game: Come cheer on the home team as they take on Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds. | May 3 | 5pm | $26.45 |

Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The Vela container ship leaves Halifax for New York at 1am.

➡️ The Algoma Integrity bulk carrier leaves Halifax for Tampa, FL at 12pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🥗 Grab the perfect lunch to power you through your day with the Insalata con Pollo Arrosto at Pane e Circo: roasted chicken, crisp pancetta, grape tomatoes, Italian mixed greens, croutons, garlic dressing, grated pecorino romano.

🍖 Barbecue season is upon us and the newest creation from Vessel Meats is The Smoke Show: house-smoked brisket stuffed in a jalapeno with cream cheese filling, wrapped in bacon.

👀 In Case You Missed It

👀 We are witnessing a steep escalation in white nationalism in Nova Scotia. Many racialized and marginalized communities will tell you: this hate has never truly gone away. But now we’re seeing something else—something bolder, more organized, and more public. A wave of emboldened fascism and white nationalism is rearing its head in this province. The Coast contributor Liz LeClair shares her deeply personal story of harassment and bullying at the hands of white nationalists and why she cannot—and will not—stay silent.

🗳️ Nova Scotia has 11 federal electoral districts and of those, 9 went Liberal Monday night, 1 went Conservative and one—Cumberland–Colchester—was still up for grabs until it was confirmed Tuesday that it also went Liberal. Here’s how it all broke down as results rolled in by riding.

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