🗞️ Hot Hospital Gossip

Happy Friday Halifax,

Aaaaaand we’re off to a great start.

A Halifax-area teen was arrested this week after police allege they posted a picture of themself on school property with what appeared to be a firearm while making threats against staff and students. Police say they made the arrest after seeing the post on Tuesday afternoon—two days before the official start of school.

The 16-year-old from Middle Sackville was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, but police later learned that the firearm was an airsoft gun—a replica of a real firearm that shoots small, plastic projectiles called "BBs" using compressed air or gas, not gunpowder.

To which I say: Who cares that it was fake? It’s still deeply disturbing.

But what shook me to my real core was the official response was not “clearly school violence is an even bigger problem than we thought and we better take action” and instead was basically “don’t post silly things on social media.”

An RCMP spokesperson said this is a great reminder for kids to “think before they post” and that “posting something they think is ‘cool’ can have lasting consequences.” It’s like the point is here, and the response is waaaaaay over here.

We’re not talking about a kid posting a video of himself lighting a fart on fire in his parent’s basement; this is a serious threat made with what seemed to be a firearm. Was this kid trying to look ‘cool’ or crying out for desperate help? I’d wager the latter.

Please have a safe and restful weekend and hold your kids nice and close.

Love and light!

– Julie

📷 @editorjulesl

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌧️ 22°

Tomorrow: 🌤️ 27°

Next Day: 🌧️ 26°

7-day forecast

🚗 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.

MUSIC

Hospital Gossip’s new single “In Rain” will leave a legacy

What does it mean to leave a legacy?

It’s a difficult question to answer. Thoughts may drift towards what we’ve accomplished—the biggest impacts we’ve made, contributions to our crafts, and what we chose to put out into the world.

Hospital Gossip’s newest single, “In Rain”, is a reflection on legacy. Rather than focus on the loftier aspects of who we are, it hones in on the connections essential to our being—the relationships we develop with those who will carry our memory forward.

In committing to this topic with such introspective honesty, with a music video that expertly builds a narrative around this theme, Hospital Gossip is establishing its own legacy.

The Coast’s music reporter Brendyn Creamer has more with the alternative ‘not-punk’ band as they prepare to release their first full-length album “Not Tragedy” this fall.

🤔 Need To Know

🏫 Thursday was back-to-school day for thousands of public school students in the Halifax area, and local police say that means everyone will need to be a little extra cautious as more vehicles and pedestrians will be on the streets. 

🏛️ Two Halifax residents say the city’s mayor is being investigated for an alleged breach of the municipal code of conduct because of comments he made about the power structure at city hall—they say Andy Fillmore was misleading when he said that the mayor reports to the chief administrative officer, who he said holds the real power.

🏗️ Construction work on the QEII Halifax Infirmary acute care tower has reached a new milestone with the completion of the excavation phase—crews have been working at the site since May 2024, digging out 543,000 tonnes of earth and rock as the site progresses.

🧑‍🌾 Don't miss it! Open Farm Day is Sunday, September 21st at participating farms across the province. Grab the family and check it out!*

🍻 "An exceedingly generous pile of nachos, layered with plenty of cheese and toppings" ~ Mark DeWolfe - The Coast. Nominate The Pint for the BOH's Best Nachos!*

*Sponsored Post

SPONSORED BY NEPTUNE THEATRE

Have you seen MAMMA MIA! at Neptune?

End the summer on a high note with the ultimate feel-good musical, Mamma Mia! at Neptune Theatre.

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago…

ABBA’s greatest hits light up the stage in this hilarious, heartwarming story of a mother, a daughter, and three possible dads. It’s pure fun, packed with songs you love and moments you’ll never forget.

Halifax is buzzing about it, but the curtain comes down September 14. Don’t miss your chance to experience the show that has everyone talking!

🗞️ In Other News

🪧 The Dalhousie University board of governors and the Dalhousie Faculty Association have both agreed to return to conciliation talks on Sept. 8.

🏘️ Nova Scotia’s Opposition NDP says the province’s wait-list for public housing surpassed 8,000 people in June—a jump of about 1,200 people over an eight-month period.

⛺ The Halifax police board has adopted an official policy on how police should handle homeless encampments—the move comes four years after a large group of protestors clashed with police at the closure of a homeless site in downtown Halifax.

🚨 The RCMP says a man from New Brunswick is facing a long list of charges after a traffic stop in Enfield—an officer pulled over an Audi A5 on Highway 102 on the evening of Aug. 29 because it had a tinted passenger window, which is illegal in Nova Scotia.

🎐 According to the findings of a new study, ports around Nova Scotia will have to undergo some big, costly upgrades to support the offshore wind industry build-out that politicians and energy companies are envisioning.

SPONSORED BY SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA

Jah'Mila's Radiant Reggae Roots

Juno-nominated reggae singer Jah’Mila, returns for another captivating performance with Symphony Nova Scotia, showcasing a brand-new program of award-winning original music. With her smooth vocals and powerful onstage presence, Jah’Mila’s soul-stirring music celebrates reggae's rich history.

Joined by conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and Symphony Nova Scotia, Jah'Mila presents a lively fusion of reggae and orchestral music for an unforgettable concert experience.

Come join us! Tickets start at $42 +fees.

SPONSORED BY CRAFT NOVA SCOTIA

Two craft exhibitions you can’t miss

The Centre for Craft Nova Scotia presents two compelling exhibitions: Grace Han’s Fragments and the group show ELBOWS UP! Together, they spotlight the power of craft to navigate identity, culture, and national unity. Explore these bold works on the Halifax waterfront. Free admission. Find all the exhibition details here.

🗓️ Things To Do This Weekend

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

🗓 Festa Italiana Halifax: This is your opportunity to experience HRM’s ‘Little Italy’ – two days filled with Italian food, culture, language and more food! The Italian Canadian Cultural Association opens its doors and offers a space for everyone in our community who wants to experience “La Bella Vita!” (The Good Life). | Sept 5-6 |  

🗓Yuk Yuks Halifax presents Peter Anthony: The Canadian Comedy Award winner has made appearances at Just for Laughs, the Halifax Comedy Fest, and MTV, and can be heard on CBC's The Debaters and SiriusXM! Hosted by Sully O'Sullivan and featuring Adam Delorey. | Sept 5 and 6 | 6:00pm |

🗓Halifax SuperWalk: Every September, Canadians from coast-to-coast unite by walking - either as part of a local team, a national team, or as a virtual walker - to fuel research, support tools, and advocacy for People living with Parkinson's disease. | Sept 6 | 9:00am | Donation |

🗓 Halifax Tides Soccer: Come cheer on the home team as they take on AFC Toronto at the Wanderers Grounds. | Sept 6 | 3:00pm | From $27 |

🗓 Halifax International Wine Festival: With 250+ wines from around the world, including the Nova Scotia Loyal Pavilion showcasing local favourites and a Canadian Pavilion highlighting Ontario wines paired with Canadian cheeses, the festival is the perfect place to sip, savour, and discover. Global flavours also shine through international booths, from Spain’s refreshing Verdejo to classic Old World reds, each paired with bites crafted to enhance the tasting experience. | Sept 6 | From $69.95 |

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The Oceana container ship leaves Halifax for Kingston, Jamaica at 3am.

🚢 The One Grus container ship arrives in Halifax from Singapore at 5:45am.

➡️ The CSL Tacoma container ship leaves Halifax for Tampa, FL at 6am.

🚢 The Algoma Acadian oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Saint John at 9:40am.

➡️ The Algoscotia oil tanker leaves Halifax for Sydney at 12pm.

🚢➡️ The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 1pm and leaves for Canadian seas at 10pm.

🚢 The Atlantic Star container ship arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 3:20pm.

➡️ The Nolhan Ava container ship leaves Halifax for Argentia at 4:30pm.

🚢 The Algotitan oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Nanticoke at 5:15pm.

➡️ The Oceanex Sanderling container ship leaves Halifax for St. John’s at 7pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍯 Don’t miss the Honey BBQ Fried at Wave Foods inside The Local: buttermilk fried chicken, hot honey bbq sauce, iceberg, tomato, pickle, crispy jalapenos on brioche. 

🥗 There’s a delicious salad in the grab and go this week at Tart and Soul: roasted rainbow carrots, beets, pumpkin seeds, pickled pear, kale, feta and a zippy apple cider vinegar.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🏆 Think your favourite coffee shop or sushi spot is one of Halifax’s best? Nominate it! We’ve got loads of categories for bars, restaurants and their staff, and the places that get the most nominations now move on to the final BOH ballot this fall. Or think YOU are the best in your business? We love that confidence! Nominate yourself; there ain’t no shame in the game! Hop on over to The Coast and start nominating today!

🎨 The Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA), a federally incorporated organization, officially launched on Sept. 1. Its mission is to support artists, cultural workers, and mission-driven creatives, ensuring they have the resources to thrive in Halifax and beyond. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more on how the new initiative aims to support artists and cultural workers as the city builds its reputation as an arts hub.

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