🗞️ Props to the province

Happy Friday, Halifax!

One unexpected result of the trade war with the United States was the removal of American alcohol from our provincial liquor stores.

Premier Tim Houston directed the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation to remove all U.S.-made booze off the shelves after Jeffrey Epstein’s bestie Donald Trump decided to slap tariffs on Canada without looking up the definition of the word. While this didn’t necessarily impact myself as I prefer a good local brew, I’m sure it took a toll on those who preferred American brands for one reason or another, and I’m certain this impacted the finances of the liquor corp this year.

For the second time in my life, I’m going to give Houston some credit—the first was when he back-talked Nova Scotia Power when they first announced its rate increase. It was announced the NSLC will be putting American alcohol back on the shelves with the net profit from those sales going to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations. This will be around $4 million going to a good cause.

Good on the province for finding a way to make this product worth something for our communities.

Have a great weekend and see you next week!

– B

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MUSIC

Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison to host 2026 East Coast Music Awards

The East Coast Music Association has announced renowned performers Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison to host next year’s East Coast Music Awards, which will be taking place in Sydney.

The husband-and-wife duo are both known across the country for their work in television, theatre, and more. MacDonald is an award winning actor, writer and comedian best known for her starring role in the television series Rideau Hall and for playing Trudy Walsh on Mr. D. MacDonald also stars in the spirited holiday theatre show Christmas in Cape Breton.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over some of the announcements from the East Coast Music Association from the last few weeks.

🤔 Need To Know

💻 Education minister Brendan McGuire says he’s “disgusted” by the story that broke of an online predator targeting a youth using a school-supplied laptop—he acknowledged students have found ways to bypass safeguards on school computers.

🛢️ Premier Tim Houston voiced his optimism for offshore oil development despite previous attempts in Newfoundland failing—Houston declared himself energy minister during the last cabinet shuffle.

🚨 Police have identified 59-year-old Troy Clayton as the victim of a murder in Halifax’s North End on Wednesday—they say the killing was not random.

🎭 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz at Neptune Theatre! This family-friendly musical features your favourite songs from the movie and is guaranteed to be a wickedly good time.*

💃 Live Art Dance presents a double bill featuring Gillian Seaward-Boone’s new solo, and the celebrated work of Compagnie ODD with Raphael Wenroth-Browne! Get tickets today!*

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🗞️ In Other News

🏠 The provincial government has announced dozens of new public housing units for Middleton, Windsor, Shubenacadie and Springhill—this is part of the government’s promise to invest in the sector.

⚖️ A murder case is being sent back to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal as new evidence surfaced—Nathan Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of a pizza delivery worker.

🏛️ Opposition leaders are calling on the government to apologize for the province’s history of environmental racism—recommendations from a panel on the issue included formal apologies to Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities.

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Find the perfect gift with the AGNS Gift Guide

Explore memorable and unique gifts by local artists and makers with AGNS' Gallery Shop Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you're looking for handmade treasures, hands-on activities, or a Maud Lewis memento, the Gallery Shop has something for everyone on your list. PLUS get 20% off everything this Sunday only, in-person and online.

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Alderney Landing's Christkindlmarket 2025: A German-inspired Christmas market, transforming Downtown Dartmouth into a festive holiday wonderland. | Nov. 28-30 |

🗓 Alice in Winterland presented by Coastal Dance Theatre: Join Alice on this winter wonderland adventure. Frost fairies, caterpillars wearing boots and toques, a tea party and a hockey game with the Queen of Hearts. Taking place at the Alderney Landing Theatre. | Nov. 28-30 | 7PM & 2PM | $22 |

🗓 Comedian Derek Seguin: Life of Leisure: Professional joke teller Derek Seguin celebrates his 20th year doing comedy with this new stand-up show. Happening at the Spatz Theatre Citadel High School. | Nov. 28 | 7:30PM | $49.50+ |

🗓 Anjelica Scannura at Yuk Yuks Halifax: Toronto-based comic Anjelica Scannura is coming to Halifax! Having toured coast-to-coast, performed at Just for Laughs and had a residency at Broadway Comedy Club in New York City, it’s bound to be a night full of laughs. Hosted by Dan Hendricken and featuring Sarah Boston. | Nov. 28-29 | 8PM | $25.00+ |

🗓 Holiday Bake & Craft Sale: Christmas baking and treats, knitting and craft items, hot drinks and treats at the cafe. Held at St. John’s United Church. | Nov. 29-30 | 10AM |

🗓 Intimacy & Improv Workshop: A workshop on intimate choreography, the tenets of consent, communication, and closure, hosted by Ella MacDonald with Spontaneity Improv. | Nov. 29 | 1:30PM |

🗓 Bedford-Hammonds Plains Craft & Vendor Market: Annual holiday shopping extravaganza at the St. John’s Church. | Nov. 29 | 10AM |

🗓 18th Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting: Kick off the holiday season at Acadia Park with live music, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa before the lighting of the Christmas trees. | Nov. 29 | 6PM |

🗓 The Curio Collective Vintage Christmas Show: Come down to the Light House Arts Centre to visit a vintage Christmas wonderland, with 40 vintage and antique sellers from across the Maritimes. | Nov. 29-30 | 10AM | $5 |

🗓 Third Annual Holiday Market: Enjoy a day filled with holiday magic, curated foods, handmade crafts, local art and fashion all under one roof. | Nov. 30 | 11AM |

🗓 Evergreen Festival: A four-week-long festival celebrating everything Nova Scotian: culture, foods, spirits, crafts, art and experiences. Check out the website to plan your perfect Evergreen Festival. | Nov. 21-Dec. 14 |

🗓 Festival of Rings: A family-friendly, free event running alongside the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials at Rogers Square. Enjoy music, art, activities and curling. | Nov. 26-30 | 12PM |

🗓 Neptune Theatre: The Wizard of Oz: Get ready for the classic tale of Dorothy’s travels in the magical land of Oz on the Neptune Theatre stage. Featuring all your favourite songs from the movie. Family-friendly. | Nov. 4 - Jan. 4 | 7:30PM | From $40 |

🗓 2025 Montana's Canadian Curling Trials: Canada’s top eight men’s and women’s teams compete for the chance to represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. | Nov. 22-30 | Ticket prices vary. |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢➡️ The Algoscotia oil tanker departs Halifax for Sept-Iles at 12pm.

🚢➡️ The Nolhan Ava container vessel departs Halifax for Argentia at 6pm.

🚢➡️ The Zim Pacific container vessel arrives in Halifax from Valencia at 10:50am and departs for New York at 11pm.

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🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🥐 Stop by Two If By Sea Cafe for the Cheeseball Croissant of the week. Filled with spiced cream cheese, cheddar and green onions, topped with cheddar and veggie-cracker crumbs.

🥪 Larry’s Sandwiches has a new sandwich of the week: Chicken Shawarma. Yogurt marinated chicken, garlic tahini mayonnaise, pickled turnips, pickled peppers, garlic pickles and red cabbage coleslaw.

👀 In Case You Missed It

📽️ A new Canadian documentary that looks beyond market forces to find real solutions to the housing crisis is coming to Halifax next month, complete with a live Q&A with the filmmaker. Thinking Beyond the Market will have its Nova Scotia theatrical premiere on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Carbon Arc Cinema. The full-length film takes viewers across Canada to see policies, programs, and projects that are already working to address affordable housing. The Coast’s Emily Edwards dives into the new film and the work of its creator, Dr. Brian Doucet.

⚖️ The Halifax Alehouse bouncer accused of causing the death of a patron has been found guilty of manslaughter and criminal negligence—Alexander Pishori Levy, 40, will face sentencing on April 24.

🏛️ The province has approved Halifax’s proposed bylaw change to designate Dartmouth Cove a special area, restricting infilling projects—this comes after a company attempted an infilling project, which faced significant criticism and protests from the public.

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