Hey Halifax, you look so pretty today!

I’m here to let you know that the kids simply aren’t alright.

Last night on the American news I saw that there was a violent “teen takeover” on the 4th of July. Authorities in Charleston, South Carolina say a brawl led to an officer being tackled and pummeled repeatedly by a gaggle of angry teenagers and I, for one, was shaken to my core by this story because I’m famously terrified of teenagers. Always have been, even when I was one.

But now they are striking out here at home. They’re target? One of our most beloved and potent-smelling national treasures: Canadian Tire.

Halifax police say that an 18 year-old and two youths were arrested after breaking into not one, but TWO Canadian Tire locations. In broad daylight. These crazy kids pillaged the BB gun display and made off with several other items (I’m thinking a tube of sealant, a very small grill and streamers for a child’s bike…but that’s just conjecture).

Then, as they made their great escape with the goods, the 14 year-old female sprayed a sales associate with a sensory irritant—which they probably also lifted from the store. That place really does have everything.

Police say Garik Johnny, 18, was in provincial court on Monday facing charges of robbery and disguise with intent. I’m a bit obsessed with “disguise with intent”. Intent to what? Anything? What if you’re in disguise with intent to drive by your ex’s house wearing this to see if he’s out on his lawn and then completely panicking when he is? This law seems roomy is all I’m saying,

The 16-year-old male and 14-year-old female were both in youth court Monday, facing several charges including robbery, theft and weapon possession.

This story is not funny and I fear a harbinger of things to come; underestimate the audacity of teens at your own peril. I ask you with ardent earnestness: do you know where your kids are right now?

Stay safe and much love and light!

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

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If you were only to look at the presence of multinational corporate video game developers in Halifax, you might consider the scene to be dead.

Earlier this year, Ubisoft shut down its Halifax-based mobile division shortly after they voted to unionize. In 2024, Microsoft shuttered Alpha Dog Studios. Two of the biggest employers in the world of video games emptied out of Nova Scotia just a couple of years apart despite lucrative tax breaks under the guise of broader restructurings that continue to this day.

However, looking beyond the surface of the Nova Scotian game dev world, it's clear there is still a passion for video games and their creation. Halifax might not attract any multi-million dollar studios anytime soon, but there are several dozen independent developers who keep the scene alive with ingenuity, passion, and an infinitesimal budget.

Talberon Games is one of these developers.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer dives deep into Talberon Games and the upcoming Nintendo Switch release of Superstar Strategy.

🌉 The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic overnight Tuesday and Wednesday to facilitate repairs to a section of asphalt on the bridge deck.

💰 According a naval analyst and researcher, Canada’s decision to choose German company Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build up to 12 new submarines could transform Halifax’s economy.

👀 Halifax police are looking for a suspect in an assault at a Halifax Costco over the weekend—a man allegedly went on a racist tirade and threatened violence.

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📻 Rogers Sports & Media is shuttering six radio stations in four Canadian cities, including Halifax.

🐟 An associate director for a Halifax environmental group says there are reasons to both celebrate and be skeptical of the province's approach to aquaculture in its recently unveiled seafood sector strategy.

🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Turkish President Recep Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Tuesday on the margins of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara.

🚀 The company vying to build Canada's first commercial space launch pad in Nova Scotia says it has signed a deal with a German aerospace firm that could see orbital launches by 2028.

🚨 Officers from the Halifax detachment of the RCMP laid charges against a woman after a crash that resulted in a vehicle rolling over in Bedford—when speaking to the 25-year-old driver, officials said they “observed signs of impairment.”

Something exciting is happening on Quinpool! Join us for the Halifax Mural Festival, celebrate creativity at the Big Reveal Day, and enjoy our first-ever Outdoor Movie Night under the stars. Art, entertainment, community, and fun come together for an unforgettable celebration. There's something for everyone. Don't miss it!

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

🗓 Neptune Theatre Presents RENT: In 1996 Jonathan Larson took the world by storm with the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical RENT. The story of a group of young artists living a bohemian life in New York City's East Village. Full of anthemic rock tunes, heartbreaking ballads, and lyrics that inspired a generation, RENT is a cultural phenomenon you do not want to miss. | July 7 - Aug 30 | From $30 | 

🗓 Tower of Power and The Mellotones Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival: The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. For 58 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. | July 8 | 7:30pm | From $78.52 | 

🗓 Better Times Comedy at Good Robot: Don’t miss this award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing on Robie St. Regular guests include Clare Belford (writer, This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Dan Hendricken (CBC LOL, Halifax Comedy Festival), Travis Lindsay, and Adam Myatt, plus a rotating cast of Halifax and visiting comics. | July 9 | 8:00pm | $15 |

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🚢 The Oceanex Sanderling container vessel arrives in Halifax from St. John’s at 8:20am.

➡️ The Atlantic Sun container vessel arrives in Halifax from Norfolk at 3:20pm.

➡️ The Queen Mary 2 cruise vessel departs Halifax at 5pm.

🍣 Looking for cozy Japanese cuisine? Check out Doraku in Dartmouth, serving seasonal tempura this summer, including crispy fiddleheads and sweet beetroot.

☕ The Props Caffiene Bar at the Propeller Brewing taproom is serving hot and cold with their affogato—fresh espresso poured over DeeDee’s Ice Cream.

🏳️‍🌈 Last year, a small group of friends from the St. Margaret’s Bay area started something special. A dream to create a Pride festival celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in their area became reality. A month full of events. A market featuring queer vendors and businesses. A parade where the community could show their colours. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer has more.

⚖️ A convicted sex offender with a history of violent crimes is about to be released from prison even though the Parole Board of Canada says he has a high risk of reoffending—Joshua James Turner, 42, has reached the statutory release phase of his latest prison sentence and authorities have no choice but to let him go.

🏗️ Halifax councillors have rejected a Bedford heritage development—with some saying they did not think the right balance of extra height in exchange for preserving history had been struck.

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