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🗞️ Praise be
Plus, police say no charges will be laid in 2023 wildfires, Emera Oval to open Saturday for summer season and Strange Plants drops debut album
Julie Lawrence
May 29, 2025
Good morning Halifax,
First of all, I want to say how humbled, overwhelmed and loved I felt by your outpouring of support. I read and appreciated every single note you sent me and each brought a spark of joy to a pretty bleak time.
Speaking of feeling surprise and joy, a church did a thing to support women one time and I couldn't be feeling more hopeful.
@chris_and_the_huskies Hallelujah with cat 😅🤣🐈⬛ #hallelujah #hallelujahcat #catsinger #catsing #cat #catlove #funnycat #funnycats #catontiktok
This weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements. The unanimously passed decision means that NDAs will no longer be used unless requested by a complainant in cases involving sexual harassment, misconduct or abuse, discrimination, retaliation or bullying.
In case you need a refresher on why NDAs suck and contribute to a culture of violence, read this ⬇️
It’s a great start and hopefully will set the tone for other major organizations to follow suit, like you know, our provincial government (as a totally random example 👀)
Have a blessed day 🙏
– Julie
🌡️ Traffic & Weather
Today: ☀️ 27°
Tomorrow: 🌧️ 15°
Next Day: 🌧️ 17°
🚗 Driving, biking or busing today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.
MUSIC
Psych rock band Strange Plants dropping genre-bending debut album
📸 Credit: Submitted
Have you ever tried to listen to Pink Floyd, MGMT, Tears for Fears and Supertramp at the same time? With four varying styles of music blaring in your ears, you may conclude that in this instance—and this instance only—there is such a thing as too much music.
But what if aspects from all of these bands and their respective catalogues were combined with a throughline of passion and purpose? Not just a rip-off of what’s come before, but a celebration of music from days gone by, calling back to the past while firmly cementing itself in the future?
These are the thoughts sparked by listening to Strange Plants, a Halifax-based psych rock band whose debut self-titled album drops on June 6.
🤔 Need To Know
🔥 The province says no charges will be laid in connection with the 2023 wildfire in Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains—the Department of Natural Resources put out a statement on the two year anniversary of the wildfire saying the investigation has wrapped up.
🌹Investigators said they have confirmed the last time two missing children were seen in public in a rural Nova Scotia community—a new timeline indicates Lilly, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4 were last seen on May 1.
🛼 The HRM says the Emera Oval will open Saturday for the summer season—now that the winter ice surface is gone, people will be able to use the concrete surface for roller skating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and more.
🍔 This Sunday! Add Jam’s Burgers & Shakes Grand Opening to your calendar—June 1, 11am–3pm. Burgers, bouncy castles, and more, supporting Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation.*
🛶 Near Long Lake, Armdale Place blends nature and city life. Spacious suites, free laundry, parking, and transit access—your perfect Cowie Hill home!*
🌿 Welcome to Bayers Park I and II! Spacious, affordable living in Halifax’s West End. Near major transit routes with free laundry, parking, and discounts for seniors and essential workers.*
💎 Book direct and save at the iconic Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites—steps from Jazz Fest, Wanderers games, and more. Flexible cancellation means you can plan with confidence, and experience local from start to finish.*
*Sponsored Post
SPONSORED BY ATLANTIC BOOK AWARDS & FESTIVAL
Your summer 2025 reading list! <3
Discover your summer reading list during the weeklong Atlantic Book Awards Festival, May 29 to June 5. The festival features a range of online and in-person events with the authors shortlisted for the provincial and regional awards, which collectively are worth more than $55,000.
On June 5, the four Atlantic book awards will be presented, including one of Canada’s biggest book prizes, the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award valued at $30,000. The Atlantic Book Awards gala, takes place at 7pm at Paul O’Regan Hall in Halifax Central Library, with CBC Television host Amy Smith as emcee.
Use promo code COASTREADER to get 25% off gala tickets.
ARTS + CULTURE
Stitching dreams into reality
📸 Credit: Warren D’Silva
Tucked along the vibrant stretch of Spring Garden Road, behind a wide glass window adorned with flowing lace and shimmering fabric, Michnat Fashion’s headquarters is brimming with creativity, compassion, and community.
Creative director and CEO, Funmilayo Odeniyi, guides fabric beneath the humming needle of her sewing machine. Her four children sit nearby, doing homework.
🗞️ In Other News
🏠 Halifax is creating a team to better enforce the rules for short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb, and streamlining regulations to allow more rentals in rural areas of the municipality.
⛺ Halifax Regional Municipality officials say they are closing and de-designating the Geary Street green space as a designated encampment site.
💻 Some people notified by Nova Scotia Power that their information was stolen in a cyber breach are becoming frustrated trying to navigate the situation—saying it's difficult to get through to their banks and the credit monitoring system that's been recommended.
⚖️ The jury in the murder trial heard Pat Stay’s last words—”call the cops”—after the Dartmouth battle rapper was stabbed at a bar in downtown Halifax early in the morning of Sept. 4, 2022.
🥀 The father of a missing Cape Breton man believed to have been murdered says he has found his son’s remains—Jen MacDonald says he and his friend were out searching the Morley Road area in Sydney when they made the discovery.
SPONSORED BY NEPTUNE THEATRE
The ultimate feel-good musical is taking the stage this summer!
Mamma Mia! returns to Neptune Theatre from July 1 to August 31.
Get the group chat together for a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget, featuring the ABBA hits you know and love!
Tickets start at $40. Book yours today!
SPONSORED BY THE HALIFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Halifax Business Awards!
The Halifax Business Awards, hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and presented by RBC, celebrate excellence in our business community. The annual program provides an opportunity for local businesses to be showcased, focusing on the best in entrepreneurship, leadership, a community-driven mindset, and diversity and inclusion.
Hundreds of businesses, leaders, and not-for-profits are nominated each year in Halifax! Nominees then have an opportunity to accept their nomination and complete a submission for review by the judging committee.
So go ahead—nominate yourself. Nominate your faves. Nominate that café that knows your order before you even say a word.
Nominations close September 5. Submit your nomination now!
🗓️ Things To Do
Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:
🗓 Jann Arden - The Mixtape Tour: Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and author. She has released 15 albums and 19 top-10 singles. Jann kicks off The MIXTAPE Tour across Canada starting in Halifax. Don’t miss Jann performing music from her brand new album plus all her favourite ‘90s hits. | May 30 | 8pm | $75.50 |
🗓 Take A Chance On Me - ABBA Musical: You're invited to the wedding of Benny Waters and Anni Lyngstad. A most joyous occasion. That is, until one of the wedding party takes the phrase, "til death do us part" a little too seriously. Will they say "I Do, I Do, I Do"? Or send out an "S.O.S"? Find out by watching Take A Chance On Me, a musical murder mystery with all of ABBA's greatest hits. Played by a live band. | May 30-31 | 8pm |
🗓 The Public Service and Clever Hopes @ The Mic Mac AAC: It's that time of year again! It’s an all ages party where the Lake meets the Sea to celebrate Ocean Week Halifax, Dartmouth-style! Two local indie acts—The Public Service and Clever Hopes—are serving up a celebration that you can groove to with your neighbours. No need to book a babysitter, bring the kids and let them party. | May 30 | 7pm | $20 |
Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].
⚓️ What’s In The Harbour
🚢➡️ The Vivienne Sheri D container ship arrives in Halifax from Portland, ME at 12:15am and leaves Halifax for Argentia at 3pm.
🚢 The Box Endurance container ship arrives in Halifax from New York at 5:50am.
➡️ The CMA CGM Laperouse container ship leaves Halifax for New York at 6am.
🚢➡️ The Volga Maersk container ship arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 6:15am and leaves for Bremerhaven, Germany at 6pm.
🚢➡️ The Zuiderdam cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 8am and leaves for Canadian seas at 4pm.
🚢 The Nolhan Ava container ship arrives in Halifax from St Pierre at 8:15am.
🚢➡️ The MSC Vega container ship arrives in Halifax from Sines, France at 11:15am and leaves for New York at 11:59pm.
🚢➡️ The Atlantic Sea container ship arrives in Halifax from Liverpool at 3:20pm and leaves for New York at 11pm.
🍴 Where To Eat & Drink
🍗 Drop by Anemone for an upscale take on a comfort classic with the Fried Chicken: brined in a buttermilk bath, fried, drizzled in honey dijon sauce, set on a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes and served with seasonal vegetables.
🍕 Take pizza night to the next level with The Vodka Roni at Rinaldo’s: Detroit style with mozzarella, vodka sauce, cup and char pepperoni, ranch, parm and chili crisp.
👀 In Case You Missed It
🎨 This Friday, the Von Winkle Gallery will transform into a vibrant, two-level haven of colour, creativity, and community in support of mental health awareness. The gallery will host an immersive art event from 12-4pm that celebrates expression, unity, and the power of passion in shaping perspectives curated by its owner Jay Merriott. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more with Merriott about the event based on his motto “community health is mental health.”
⚽ When the Halifax Tides FC played their first match in April 2025, they became the first professional women’s soccer team based in Atlantic Canada. The team began their inaugural season with a 4-1 loss to Calgary Wild FC on April 26, 2025. Since then, they’ve drawn one match and lost three others, scoring just once in five weeks of play. Despite these modest on-field results, The Coast has more on how the Tide’s real end game is building community and inspiring the players of the future.
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