🗞 Halifax's $100 million pipe dream

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Halifax’s $100 million police headquarters pipe dream

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the HRM’s Board of Police Commissioners met. Since last year’s police budget consultation process went so poorly, the city is starting police budget discussions early this year. At Wednesday’s meeting, the board was supposed to get a presentation on next year’s proposed budget, but new acting Halifax Regional Police chief Don MacLean told the board it was only his third day on the job, so he didn’t feel like he was up to speed on this year’s budget. More detailed budget information can be expected in the near future as MacLean gets his sea legs under him.

The rest of the meeting was dominated by the discussion of the new headquarters the HRP needs.

Read Matt Stickland’s full coverage at The Coast.

Need to know

🩺 A Mobile Primary Care clinic will be available at Lower Sackville’s Cobequid Community Health Centre on Sept. 23 & 24 from 9am to 4:20pm.

🖌️ In an attempt to foster connection and respect within communities the HRM along with Dalhousie University is hosting a Paint the Street Placemaking Project this Saturday, Sept. 23. Residents are invited to join Mikmaw artist Tayla Fern at the intersection of Larch and Jennings Street to participate in a group mural painting.

🌎 Today, Tim Houston will embark on a provincial mission to Singapore, the Phillippines and Japan to work on recruiting healthcare workers and the province’s green energy agenda.

💻 The Province has released an update on the MOVEit global cybersecurity breach that impacted thousands across Nova Scotia.

🍺 Garrison's Oktoberfest at The BG is a go! Join the party until September 27 for quality craft beer, a German-inspired food menu, and live music.*

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Celebrate Nocturne with Propeller’s Dark Lager

This year, Propeller and Nocturne are partnering to bring you a traditional German-style black lager with a custom augmented reality (AR) label design by Myron Campbell. Pick yours up at your favourite Propeller Brewing location (Gottingen, Quinpool, Windmill or Bedford), and check out Myron Campbell’s Land’s End during Nocturne.

In other news

🚢 The HMCS Windsor was forced to return to the Halifax port on Sept. 10 after an incident involving flooding. Three sailors were treated for minor injuries but a military spokesperson says getting the HMCS repaired and back out on the sea is about a month away.

🏗️ Nova Scotia announced it will be removing the sales tax from new rental constructions.

👶 Statistics Canada claims younger Canadians aren’t keen on having children due to the cost of living, mental health challenges and leftover COVID-19 impacts.

👩‍🚒 Listen to Halifax’s assistant fire chief, Sherry Dean, speak on her experience responding to local wildfires at a UN event in New York.

🍎 CBC explores the growing issue of food insecurity in post-secondary students in Halifax and beyond.

🚨 RCMP are investigating after the body of a 32-year-old woman was found in a Bible Hill home. The death is currently considered “suspicious”.

MUSIC

Tim Baker announces new EP, pair of Halifax shows in December

One of Atlantic Canada’s favourite balladeers is ready to hit the road this fall—and tickets are already flying for his two Halifax shows. St. John’s, NL-based singer-songwriter Tim Baker is gearing up for the release of his newest EP, Along the Mountain Road. The five-track project is due Oct. 20, 2023 via End Times Music. According to Exclaim!, the EP will serve as a companion to Baker’s latest full-length album, The Festival.

Find out more about Baker’s upcoming shows and new EP at The Coast. 

Deals

🐾 It’s nail day at East Coast Dog this Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Get 50% off a manicure for your furry friend!

💇 Define Hairstyle is having a customer appreciation day on Saturday from 9am to 9pm. It’s offering $23 services and giveaways! Make sure to book an appointment.

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