🗞️ One-man-sleuth coming to the city

Hello Halifax,

It’s your favourite lifestyle journalist Warren here.

It feels like just yesterday I was starting this summer internship, the sun was finally warming up the city, and I was sitting with my friends making an ambitious, borderline delusional, summer to-do list. It was May. We had plans—big ones. Beach days, festival nights, road trips, food crawls, and everything in between. And now, here we are: the last week of August. My final year of school is staring me down, half that summer list is crossed off (okay, maybe a third), and what’s ahead of me is… my thesis!

End of summer, to me, signifies one thing: moving season. And yep—you guessed it—I’m moving. Again. The packing, the labelling, the cleaning out of a fridge that frankly should’ve been dealt with weeks ago. It’s all happening.

My bunny is not impressed. The house is now more boxes than floor space, and since I’m actually on top of my game (for once) and taping the boxes shut, she can’t even hop in and play. Her disappointment is palpable.

Every time I move I say, “I’m going to downsize before the next one.” And yet here I am, booking a U-Haul bigger than last year’s. Growth? Maybe not.

As I prep to haul my life (again), the school year looms, and with it comes the Back to School Haul content tsunami across every feed I scroll. Let’s be honest—it’s pure consumerism disguised as content: all neatly folded sweatshirts, tote bags, and $8 pens being unboxed like treasure. And still, despite knowing it’s scripted, edited, shot 10 times for the perfect angle—I watch every second. Because I’m nosy. And because even if I know better, I still want to know what a stranger on the internet is up to.

Until I write to you next—you know you love me.

XOXO,
Warren

📷 @warren.n.co

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 26°

Tomorrow: ☀️ 24°

Next Day: 🌦️ 20°

🚗 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.

CITY

Award-winning comedy Not Quite Sherlock returns to Halifax for 2025 Fringe Festival

Fringe favourite Chris Gibbs returns to Halifax this weekend with his long-running solo comedy Not Quite Sherlock, performing as part of the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival.

The one-man show opens Thursday, Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 6. “I’m coming to Halifax for the Fringe with a show called Not Quite Sherlock,” said Gibbs. “I’m British, but I live in Toronto.”

Set in London during the final years of the 19th century, Not Quite Sherlock is a comedic play about Barnaby Gibbs — “a man made almost entirely of shortcomings” — who becomes the unlikely partner of the brilliant detective Antoine Feval.

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more on the production, which is now making its way to Halifax.

🤔 Need To Know

🏖️ Oakfield Beach has reopened to swimming after being closed earlier this summer due to concerns over blue-green algae—officials lifted the closure Tuesday.

👮‍♂️ Halifax police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people suspected of using stolen credit and debit cards—photos of the suspects have been released.

😷 An air quality alert is in effect for Halifax due to drifting wildfire smoke—residents are being urged to limit outdoor activity, especially vulnerable groups.

🦈 Dive into Monsters of the Abyss, on now ‘til Sept 7! Explore prehistoric and modern aquatic predators. Don’t miss it!*

*Sponsored Post

SPONSORED BY CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21

Calling NS Cooks and Chefs!

Join the Perfect Pairings program, a unique project-based program that brings together diverse Nova Scotia community members in the design of co-creating recipes by blending elements of their unique cultural food traditions. Celebrate diversity, connect through cooking and showcase your heritage. Created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

The Museum is looking for participants for 3 different groups - One in September, October and December of this year. Apply today to be part of this unique culinary collaboration!

🗞️ In Other News

🎒 School supply support made permanent for families on income assistance. The province will now provide annual back-to-school funds: $100 per child aged 5–12 and $200 for teenagers.

⛏️ Nova Scotia issues final approval to Goldboro gold mine project. The project will bring 735 jobs and boost the province’s economy by over $2 billion, with operations expected to begin in 2026.

🐾 Animals displaced in Annapolis County wildfire. Emergency shelters and volunteers mobilized quickly to care for pets and livestock left behind during the wildfire evacuation.

🌲 Project raising insect army to protect hemlocks. A local effort is breeding beetles to fight off invasive pests threatening Nova Scotia’s ancient hemlock forests.

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

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

🗓 Halifax Fringe Festival: Everything’s on the table during this annual performing arts extravaganza: theatre, music, dance, circus, comedy, and more across multiple venues in the city. It’s the perfect chance to discover new talent and experience bold, boundary-pushing performances. Runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7 | Various times | Various venues

🗓 Country Music in the City: Enjoy an early-evening show featuring some of Halifax’s best local country musicians playing in the beautiful, historic Halifax Public Gardens. It’s a laid-back way to soak in live music and fresh air with friends or family. Aug. 28 to Sept. 4 | 6–7:30pm | Free

🗓 Fiona Clancey + Katie Rae at The Carleton: Fiona Clancey, known for her emotive songwriting and captivating voice, headlines this intimate concert with special guest Katie Rae making her Halifax debut. Fans can expect a night full of heartfelt stories and powerful melodies. Aug. 30 | 8pm | $22.80

🗓 Comedy Stand Presents Chris Halef: Chris is an Assyrian-Canadian comedian who’s quickly become a Halifax favourite. A regular at Yuk Yuk’s and a staple on the Atlantic Canadian comedy scene, Chris brings a sharp mix of conversational jokes and storytelling that hits on everything from his Middle Eastern heritage to relationships and family life. | Aug. 28 | 7pm | $25

🗓 Rich Aucoin - Live at the Shore Club: Core Memory: Gym class, 1999. You + Friends = first time under a multicoloured parachute. Pure joy, fun. For possibly the last time ever, come jump again, together with all your friends. This may be the last time you can party under that parachute of your memories! | Aug. 29 | 9pm | $20

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The Zim Atlantic container ship leaves Halifax for Norfolk at 12:30am.

🚢 The Algoma Acadian container ship arrives in Halifax from Saint John at 1:40am.

🚢 The APL California container ship arrives in Halifax from Bremerhaven, Germany at 6:15am.

🚢➡️ The Majestic Princess cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 7am and leaves for Canadian seas at 4pm.

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

🚢 The Oceanex Sanderling container ship arrives in Halifax from St. John’s at 12:15pm.

➡️ The Augusta Luna container ship leaves Halifax for Villagarcia, Spain at 6pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍔 Sink your teeth into the Bacon Jam QP at the Wave Foods pop-up. A juicy, perfectly seasoned patty stacked with fresh toppings and melted cheese, all nestled inside a soft, toasted bun. It’s the ultimate summer burger experience with layers of flavour and a satisfying crunch.

🍜 Warm up with the rich and aromatic Laksa at Hawker Buns Singapore. Try a vibrant bowl filled with fragrant coconut curry broth, tender noodles, and fresh herbs, delivering a comforting and flavour-packed meal that’s perfect for any time of day. This could be your fall staple.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🍉 Palestinian solidarity groups in Halifax are demanding the cancellation of next month’s Davis Cup match between Canada and Israel, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza are incompatible with hosting its athletes on Canadian soil. Over 780 organizations and individuals have signed the open letter, meanwhile Tennis Canada has released a statement about why the event will move forward. Read the full story by The Coast’s Warren D’Silva.

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