Duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn…

It’s not often that you’ll hear me say this, but…we need a man. But not just any man, we need THIS man:

Lately people are all “awwww, have you taken Poppy to put her feet in the ocean yet?” To which I say: this baby is pure fatty flesh and thus, basically a shark Chicken McNugget. Should I also bring a little BBQ dipping sauce too? NO!! For reference, here is a picture of her beside a shark jaw:

Two great white sharks were spotted swimming 800 metres from the shore near Rissers Beach in Petite Rivière on Sunday. For the past 5 years, Dr. Alex de Saint Sardos has been filming great white sharks around the Green Bay area. He says despite having only a short window of time when visibility is good, he has captured videos of between eight to 10 great whites every summer.

This year he says shark season seemed to start earlier, spotting them in June as opposed to the normal start in August. That’s just great.

The most common sharks in the waters around Nova Scotia are blue sharks, porbeagle, mako and great whites, but great whites are becoming more prevalent around our coasts because the earth is broken.

Ok, so if you see one, here’s what you do: don’t panic and maintain eye contact with the shark. So while not panicking, you have to swim backwards (slowly), ensuring you stare the shark dead in the eyes. Got it? Oh, and great whites have supersonic hearing and can detect panicked splashing. Not just normal splashing; specifically panicked splashing. So keep your splashing intentions in mind while you stare down the most terrifying creature on earth.

Researchers say that while humans are not their food of choice, they will eat you if they mistake you for prey. And since they are ambush predators, they like to sneak up on their prey, so if you make eye contact with it and be like “I see yoooouuuuu”, it will get bored and swim away. Allegedly.

Bear in mind, their eyes are on the side of their heads, so I’m not really sure how you make direct eye contact. Maybe just pick an eye? This seems like a risky game, so please don’t blame me if it doesn’t work (not that you’ll be able to).

Love and light! 🦈

—Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

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People ask me about wine all the time, but two questions come up more than any others: What's the best value? and what's the best wine for summer?

The truth is there isn't one.

Wine doesn't exist in a vacuum. The same bottle of Bordeaux that thrills me at a winter tasting with fellow wine geeks can feel completely out of place at a family barbecue in July. Great wine is about the moment as much as the bottle.

Last weekend, sitting on a cottage deck overlooking the Northumberland Strait, I found myself thinking about the wines I'd want within arm's reach in the cooler. Not necessarily the greatest wines in the world, but just the ones I'd happily sip on a warm afternoon.

The Coast’s food and beverage critic Mark DeWolf breaks down what wines he’ll be sipping this summer.

🪧 Protesters surrounded Premier Tim Houston's car and smashed his windshield after his speech to the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce at Acadia University yesterday about his vision for the province’s economy—he required a police escort.

🔌 Nova Scotia Power Inc. says it will begin charging late fees this fall for the first time since a cyberattack disrupted billing last spring—fees on overdue bills will return on October 1.

🚙 Drivers in Halifax are now paying more for on-street parking—weekday on-street parking rates increased by 25 per cent Wednesday, rounded to the nearest $0.25 and monthly commuter parking permit fees have also increased by $20.

👀 A missing man who was the subject of an emergency alert in Nova Scotia Wednesday has been found safe—the alert, which was issued at 10:17am said a vulnerable person was last seen in Waverley at 6:15am.

🏡 Seniors and their families are thinking ahead about a home’s long-term fit for aging in place. This free screening guide helps with the process.*

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Being dependable is something many people take pride in. You're the person friends, family, and coworkers rely on when life gets difficult. But constantly supporting others can leave little room to notice when you're running low yourself.

This week, take five minutes to ask yourself the same question you would ask someone you care about: "How am I really doing?" Be honest with the answer.

Looking after your own well-being isn't selfish—it helps you continue showing up for the people who matter most. If you've been carrying more than you should, counselling offers a space where you don't have to carry it alone.

⚖️ A judge has ruled against a transgender inmate with a lengthy record of sex crimes involving women, refusing her request to order the Correctional Service of Canada to move her from the men’s prison system into a women’s institution.

🚨 Police in the Halifax area say investigators have arrested a youth for allegedly making violent threats against a “specific upcoming 2SLGBTQIA+ community event”—the youth also made other comments at another time that promoted hatred of a different identifiable group.

🚒 Mounties were called to the scene of a destroyed home in Halifax after officials found the remains of a 59 year-old man—the initial call was for smoke in the air just after 7am yesterday morning, but when the team arrived at the home, it was engulfed in flames.

🍺 The government has announced changes to the way local alcohol can be sold across the province—local alcohol producers can now cross-sell their products at other storefront locations owned and operated by producers of other local alcohol products like wine, cider, beer and spirits.

💣 RCMP, along with the Canadian Armed Forces, are removing an old military ordnance that washed ashore in Portapique—the explosive device was discovered in the water around Beachcomber Lane and appears to have come up with the tides.

⚖️ A doctor in the Amherst area has pleaded not guilty to a charge of voyeurism—the Amherst Police Department said it received a complaint about Dr. Keith Short on May 7.

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

🗓 Joe Avati Comedy Show: For over 30 years, Joe Avati has built a global following with comedy rooted in growing up in a traditional Italian family. His routines about Nonna, Sunday dinners, strict parents, loud opinions, and cultural clashes have made him a cult favourite across North America, Australia, and Europe. | July 17 | 8pm | $81.50 |

🗓 Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts - Studio Tour 2026: This open studio tour celebrates art and artists in the St. Margaret’s Bay area.  Visit over 45 locations, showcasing more than 70 artists, witness the artistic process at work through demonstrations and displays, chart your own free, self-guided tour and explore quaint communities, coves and harbours. | July 17-19 | 

🗓 Scotia Sideways: This two-day event will feature drifting, driver showcases, show cars, vendors, media coverage and a welcoming atmosphere for fans, families and automotive enthusiasts. The event is designed to celebrate the growing car culture scene in Nova Scotia while giving drivers a safe, organized space to showcase their skills on track. | July 18-19 | $40 |

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➡️ The Algoma East Coast tanker departed Halifax for Saint John at 3am.

🚢➡️ The MSC England container vessel arrives in Halifax from Sines at 6:15am and departs for Montreal at 4:30pm.

🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sail container vessel arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 3:20pm and departs Liverpool at 11pm.

➡️ The Volendam cruise vessel departs Halifax at 7pm.

🍷 Pazzo Ristorante Earns 2026 Award of Excellence Award - in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine! Salute!*

🌅 Authentic Latin flavours meet the Halifax waterfront. Order online to skip the line, then collect your fresh Salt + Sol bites and enjoy!

🥒 It's National Pickle Month! Good Robot (Robie St.) is celebrating with thrice-breaded sour dill kosher deli pickles, deep fried and sprinkled with magic pickle dust.

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🏆 Music Nova Scotia has released its Nova Scotia Music Week award nominations, and Good Dear Good looks to be on top with a total of four nominations. The Halifax indie pop-rock band released their newest EP sook last September, which is up for Pop Recording of the Year. They are also nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Music Video of the Year for "Better of Dead" directed by the band's frontman, Tim Hatcher, who is also nominated for the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over all the Music Nova Scotia Award nominations for the annual ceremonies in Truro this November.

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