Happy Friday the 13th to those who observe,

This is a day that is notorious for bad luck, so try not to walk under a ladder, break a mirror, open an umbrella indoors, or cross the path of a black cat.

But if you do come across a black cat, for the love of god, don’t trip over it. I have at least two superfluous cats in my home that I trip over/step on at least once a day. But for the most part, we’re both left unscathed, if a little cranky or startled.

A UK man, however, miraculously survived after sustaining a broken neck, fractured spine, smashed ribs, blood in his lungs and other “car crash”-evoking injuries from— wait for it—tripping over his cat

One might say the injuries were cat-astrophic… 😑

The freak Apocalypse Meow accident reportedly occurred while the Leicestershire-based professional musician was home alone with his hairless Egyptian sphinx kitten (first mistake). Disaster struck after the wrinkle bag apparently dove out and latched onto one of its owner’s legs while he was coming down the stairs.

“It took a bit of a chunk out my leg then I lost my footing,” said the victim, who reportedly tumbled down 14 steps before arriving at the bottom, where he lay unable to move for the entire night, until his wife came home from work. All while the cat apparently just stomped on his badly broken body.

Behold the culprit:

This guy looks guilty as hell.

Be careful out there and don’t do that “step on a crack, break your mother’s back” thing because it’s actually a sick thing to say about the woman that grew your ass and then pushed you our of her perfectly good vagina.

Love, light and luck!

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

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🚗 Driving, biking or busing today? Check out the current traffic conditions and ongoing road closures.

From this Friday onward, Halifax Design Week plans to take over the city with a full-fledged conference around how creative industries influence business, public spaces and our communities.

Put together over the span of four months by a small team of volunteers, Halifax Design Week invites designers of all kinds (artists, architects, entrepreneurs and more) to attend a weekend full of workshops, talks and socials.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over the details for Halifax Design Week.

🐀 Pest control costs at Halifax-area hospitals have soared over the last five years as little critters become more common in the city’s healthcare facilities—QEII has a pest budget of $323,075, an almost 800 percent jump from its budget from five years ago, $35,942.

🚨 A school staff member at Woodlawn High School in Dartmouth is facing charges related to a child luring investigation—33-year-old Bennett Gordon Thomas was released on conditions and is due back in court in December, with the school board confirming that he’s been placed on administrative leave.

⚡ Federal finance minister François-Philippe Champagne spoke to a group of Halifax business leaders on Thursday about how energy is Canada’s future—he told the group that although stocks may rise and fall, energy production will “power our economy”.

🦌 Nova Scotian game hunters are expected to provide over 1,200 kilograms of meat this year as part of the Hunters Helping the Hungry program—this will help Feed Nova Scotia supply food banks province-wide with over 12,000 servings of bear, deer and moose.

🚢 Travel back to 1957 for an immersive immigrant journey at the Museum followed by snacks, beverage and trivia at Garrison Brewing. Get your tickets!*

🥼 Counselling and medication aren’t the only supports available for mental health and wellness. Especially leading into stressful seasons, this easy drug-free treatment helps many.*

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Make a day of holiday magic on Friday, December 4, as Spring Garden Road transforms into your festive shopping destination! Enjoy a full day of local shopping, exclusive holiday offers, exciting giveaways, and seasonal cheer throughout the neighbourhood.

Discover unique gifts, support your favourite local businesses, and soak up the magic of downtown Halifax. Be sure to explore our dazzling holiday light and art installations, featuring festive music and picture-perfect moments to enjoy all season long.

Shop local, celebrate downtown, and make memories along the way!

Another day, another politician dancing around questions that thousands of Nova Scotians want answered.

As he took media questions on Thursday, Nov 12, environment minister and Dartmouth East MLA Timothy Halman was pressed about any potential regulations the government could enact to safe keep the province from any of the negative side effects of allowing data centres to be built in the province.

When a reporter pointed out that no specific regulations were being talked about, Halman told the reporter, “We’re looking at the art of the possible. We’re looking at the possibilities of potential further regulations.”

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer digs into the lack of information given by the environment minister during this presser.

⚖️ 19-year-old Bryson McGrath has pleaded guilty to assaulting a Grade 9 student at an Eastern Passage highschool earlier this year—he was one of two assailants, both wearing ski masks, who entered the school and beat up the student until he blacked out.

⚽ A new report from Canadian Women & Sport shows the gap between girls and boys playing organized sports has grown—in 2024, there was a five percent difference between girls and boys, but the new report suggests the gap has widened to 10 percent, with 61 percent of girls playing compared to 71 percent of boys.

👩‍⚕️ Nova Scotia Health says the number of people on the Need a Family Practice Registry has decreased by 3,000 people last month, with a total of 46,204 people on the registry—the government has drawn criticism for taking people off the registry before the initial consultations with a family doctor.

It's that time of year again – the Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide is back! 🎁

This 72-page Gift Guide is packed with local gift ideas from 112 shops, restaurants, attractions, and more across the Downtown Halifax and Spring Garden areas.

Start planning your holiday shopping experience here!

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

🗓 Godspell: A Broadway favourite, 20 minutes from downtown Halifax. Godspell, from Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, bursts to life in a 20th-anniversary production by St. Luke's Community Players, staged in an intimate church setting where you're close enough to feel every harmony. Godspell was the company's very first show in 2006. Twenty years later, original director Elaine Forhan is back at the helm, joined by original cast member Bailey Robinson. | Nov 7-15 | 

🗓 Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution: Join the jury as you witness every twist and turn, weighing the evidence and experiencing the trial as though you were part of the jury itself. Often considered Agatha Christie's most accomplished play, this spellbinding drama coils tighter with every revelation, keeping you guessing until the final moment. | Nov 5-21 | $20 |

🗓 Scott Maclean Live at YukYuks: This weekend at Yuk Yuk’s, Scott MacLean takes the stage with his shamelessly honest, playfully blunt comedy. From self-deprecating stories to questioning social norms, Scott pushes the limits and leaves audiences laughing on the other side! | Nov 13 and 14 | 8pm | $25 |

🗓 Blackhawk Live: With millions of albums sold and a loyal fanbase spanning generations, BlackHawk continues to captivate audiences with an unforgettable live show that blends nostalgia, musicianship, and powerful vocals. Their unmistakable harmonies and emotionally rich songwriting have cemented their place as one of country music's most recognizable acts. | Nov 14 | 7pm | $123.19 |

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🚢➡️ The MSC Nederland III container vessel arrives in Halifax from Le Havre at 6:15am and departs for Montreal at 5pm.

➡️ The Algoma East Coast tanker departs Halifax for Charlottetown at 7am

🚢➡️ The EF Ava container vessel arrives in Halifax from Portland (Maine) at 8:15am and departs for Reykjavik at 6:15pm.

🚢 The Sedat Basak container vessel arrives in Halifax from Albany at 9:40am.

🚢 The Atlantic Sky container vessel arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 3:50pm.

➡️ The Oceanex Sanderling container vessel departs Halifax for St. John’s at 6pm.

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

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🗳️ Dear Nova Scotia Liberal Party: I am writing to inform you I will no longer be voting in this Leadership race. This reader explains why they aren’t supporting the Nova Scotia Liberal Party following a lifetime of support.

🏗️ Halifax will begin planning for a new neighbourhood on the Woodlawn Mall site in Dartmouth that would bring high-rise towers to the area—on Tuesday, regional council agreed to start the comprehensive planning process for the overall 6.7-hectare Woodlawn Mall site off Portland Street.

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