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š A motion picture star arrives in Halifax
Plus: How the city spent $11 million on fencing and duelling demonstrators at Grand Parade.
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Happy Thursday,
The weekend is upon us! Still need plans? Be sure to check out our weekend events planner below. Whether youāre in the mood for vintage shopping, spooky ghost walks or a night of music and drinks, Halifax has it going on.
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āļø Todayās weather: Sunny with a high of 18C and a low of 6C.
šØ Here is Halifaxās Air Quality Index.
š Driving in the city today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.
SHIPPING NEWS
A major motion picture star arrives in Halifax Harbour this week
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šø Left: New Line Cinema. Right: Martin Bauman/The Coast
Howās this for a riddle: What film star has shared the silver screen with the likes of Salma Hayek, Pierce Brosnan, Woody Harrelson and Don Cheadleāall in the same movie?
Coast reporter Martin Bauman has the answer in this weekās harbour report, along with a week full of delayed ship arrivals and another packed slate of cruise ships.
Need to know
š§āāļø Natasha Angelique Danais was found guilty of obstruction and assault yesterday pertaining to an incident that occurred with Halifax police officers at a 2021 housing protest.
š£ļø The RCMP has announced its plans to apologize to the African Nova Scotian population for its former use of street checks.
šŗ Live Art Dance presents Bboyizm! A hip-hop show of dazzling flips and tricks about the vulnerability of being an aging dancer. Get your tickets today!*
*Sponsored Post
On The Coast
SPONSORED BY SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA
Natalie MacMaster joins Symphony Nova Scotia
In 1995, the Symphony, Natalie MacMaster and Scott Macmillan came together to share music across Nova Scotia. Close to 30 years later, the magic is back. "We're going to pick up right where we left off," says Macmillan, "and have two fabulous nights of entertainment!" October 28 and 29. Get your tickets.
COUNCIL
How Halifax spent $11 million on fencing
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šø Submitted: Brodie Fitzgerald
Wednesday morning, the HRMās audit and finance committee met to find out just how dire the cityās financial situation is.
City staff told the committee that first quarter reporting shows Halifax is expecting to be out approximately $20 million due to climate changeāand a municipal public service thatās incapable of dealing with climate emergencies.
Chief financial officer Jerry Blackwood and his staff also explained to council that, although they do expect to get this money back from the provincial government, it wonāt be for yearsāmaybe decadesāuntil the city sees it. During the conversation, staff revealed that the HRM hasnāt gotten money back from the province for damages caused by Dorian in 2019 because they didnāt apply for it.
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In other news
š° A new Halifax venture fund that plans to invest in "agricultural biotech" has closed its first $20M.
š® 345 bags of cannabis were seized from a container in the Halifax port heading to the Caribbean last month.
šŗšø The American consulate in Halifax is marking its 190th anniversary!
š Hammonds Plains native Brad Marchand was recently named captain of the Boston Bruins.
ā½ļø Councillors are weighing in on the pros and cons of proceeding with the plans for a $40 million permanent Wanderers stadium.
ā ļø Peggys Cove patrol officers had to intervene to prevent dangerous behaviours an average of 25 times a day in the past year.
š©ŗ Working with an expired contract for 3 years, Nova Scotia Health Administrative workers are ready to strike.
š§āš Michael Seth, head of Cape Breton Regional Municipality fire service, has stepped down.
DUELLING DEMONSTRATORS
Counter-protesters outnumber anti-queer movement in Halifax
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BeĢneĢdicte Wiggett is an educator with 30 years of experience who, until recently, was vice-principal of an elementary school in Nova Scotia. She is also a parent of a child who identifies as gender fluid and queer. For both reasons, she takes issues of education around sexual orientation and gender identityāa field known as SOGI or āsew-geeāāseriously.
When she heard about a national anti-SOGI movement with a presence in Halifax on Wednesday, Sept. 20, she responded by organizing a counter-protest called āEducation Saves Lives/LāeĢducation Sauve Des Vie.ā
Yesterday morning, a few dozen members of the Million Person March Halifax protest arrived at the steps of the Grand Parade in downtown Halifax. Handmade signs read āGroom Dogs Not Kidsā, āSecrets Hide A Nefarious Curriculumā, āA.B.C. not S.E.X.ā and āProtect Childhood Innocence,ā while others waved Nova Scotia and Canadian flags.
Around the cenotaph and occupying the northeast half of the square, counter-protesters outnumbered the marchers 2:1. The counter-protest side included members of various 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy groups and allies in Halifax, like Education Saves Lives/LāeĢducation Sauve Des Vie.
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š Things to do
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these Coast picks:
Thursday
š EARTHGANG at Hopscotch Festival: The Grammy-nominated Atlanta alt-rap duo headlines the opening night of Halifaxās annual hip-hop festival this Thursday at the Light House Arts Centre. | Sept. 21 | 8pm | $46.05.
š Amateur Night at The Wobbly Duck: In the mood for a night of comedy? Spend your Thursday evening with over 6 amateur comedians ready to make you laugh at 1668 Lower Water Street. Not to mention there will be discounted drinks! | Sept. 21 | 8pm | $5.
š Lunenburg Doc Fest: The Lunenburg Doc Fest kicks off this Thursday! Grab your passes and celebrate the power of documentary through screenings, workshops and networking events. | Sept. 21-27 | $95-$165.
Friday
š Halifax Mooseheads Home Opener: Itās hockey season! The Mooseheads are playing their home opener at the Scotiabank Centre against the Charlottetown Islanders this Friday | Sept. 22 | 7pm | $25.25.
š Halifax Ganesh Festival: Take part in the 5th annual Halifax Ganesh Festival at the Olympic Hall Community Centre with performances, workshops, food and more | Sept. 22-23 | 7am-7:30pm | Free.
š Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour: Need an event to kick off the Halloween season? Take a guided ghost walk through the tunnels and prison cells of the Citadel | Sept. 22 | 8:30pm | $20.82.
Saturday
š The Great Halifax Clothing Swap: Time to clean out your wardrobe for fall! Swap your clothes for new thrifted finds at the upcoming clothing swap in support of Laing House at 2901 Windsor Street. | Sep. 23 | 10am-4pm | $15-$25.
š Kingās Dalhousie Anniversary Rugby Game: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Kingās and Dalhousie association with a special season opener rugby game at Gorsebrook Park in the south end | Sept. 23 | 3pm | Free.
š Free AF Saturday: Stop by the Seahorse Tavern this weekend. Enjoy no cover, cheap drinks and music courtesy of Still Drunkesnest and KDZ bumpinā. | Sept. 23 | Free.
Sunday
š Vintage Market: The Four Points Vintage Market is gearing up for its September market featuring over 70 vendors at two different locations: 531 Highway 325 in Blockhouse and at Bayview Community School in Mahone Bay | Sep. 23-24 | 9am-3pm | $5.
š Agricola Open Street: Head to the north end for a day of fun. Explore Agricola and its shops while the weather is still summer-like. | Sept. 24 | noon-4pm | Free.
Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings.
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