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This is the final day where we can vote for Editor Jules in the Super Mom competition. She is in 8th place and needs a Herculean push to get through the semi-finals and make it to the final 8.

I know she would hate for me to say this, but I'm going to do it anyway: Julie cares about The Coast and this newsletter so much and works her butt off to make it funny and informative and relevant—and she does it for not much money.

You know as well as I do that I don’t hold a candle to Julie’s wit, patience, and ability to deal with the nonsense that floods our email inboxes. She’s truly a one-of-a-kind newsletter editor, and she does it all for you—the readers.

She has also had the worst year imaginable and needs the universe to deliver something positive. I think the least we could all do to show our thanks is to rally around her today and see if we can get her through to the finals.

Please vote as much as you can. Let’s get our beloved editor over the finish line.

https://thesupermom.org/2026/julie-lawrence.

– B

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

In 1957, at the height of the Cold War, scientists from across the world travelled to a small village on the Northumberland Strait to talk about nuclear weapons, global annihilation, and what it would take to pull the world back from the edge of catastrophe. They came in spite of their differences. In spite of long-held hostilities. What emerged was the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs — one of the most significant peace movements of the twentieth century, and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1995.

The idea at the heart of it became known as the Pugwash spirit: that you can sit across a table from those you disagree with, speak uncomfortable truths, and still work toward something better.

On May 3, 2026, I stood on a stage in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, to deliver a TEDx talk called “On Silence, and Ending Violence.” My argument was simple, even if the subject matter was not: peace does not begin with silence.

Columnist Liz LeClair speaks on the harms caused and perpetuated by non-disclosure agreements and why they should be banned in Nova Scotia.

🗳️ Richmond County deputy warden Amanda Mombourquette is vying for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party leadership, becoming the first candidate in the race—she says there’s a number of reasons that the Liberals have fallen behind and wants to take a grassroots approach to the party’s politics.

⚖️ A Cole Harbour man accused in the murder of his wife in June 2024 has died before standing trial—Edmund Joseph Organ, 79, died in the Halifax Infirmary on May 17, with his first-degree murder charge withdrawn in court on Monday.

📱 Canada could be banning social media access for people under 16 through a federal online harms bill supposedly set to be tabled on Wednesday—the bill also seeks to establish new online safety standards and regulate AI chatbots.

🍷 Explore Nova Scotia wine country with guided tours departing daily from Halifax and Wolfville. Transportation, tastings, and curated culinary experiences included. Relax and enjoy the Annapolis Valley.*

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This Friday, June 12 from 7pm to 10p.m., the North by Night Market will transform The Local's back patio at 2037 Gottingen Street into a vibrant tapestry of sights and sounds!

Amid the warm glow of lights and lanterns, visitors will discover eclectic stalls, each boasting artisanal crafts and unique treasures. Laughter mingles with music as community members gather, forging connections and celebrating creativity. The air buzzes with excitement and the promise of adventure. Old friends reunite, and new friendships blossom under the night sky.

You’re invited to join this evening of magic, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary—a night to remember!

☎️ Scam calls pretending to be from the Halifax Regional Police have been detected, some using the police department’s number—HRP warn people not to share personal or financial information over the phone when receiving these calls.

🏠 A new report suggests Nova Scotia has the highest average asking rents for apartments in all of Canada, usurping British Columbia as number-one—the average rent in Nova Scotia is said to be $2,343.

📚 The provincial government is pushing the Annapolis Valley Regional Library board on the shutdown of five of its libraries due to program cuts and freezes—a spokesperson for the province says there are questions the board has yet to clarify about the closures.

When you attend PIPAF next week there are three things you can expect. 1: To discover the masters event of plein air painting. 2: To find 30 artists hidden in the most compelling of places 3: To go home with the perfect piece of art for your life. June 16-21.

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

🗓 Donovan Woods at the Light House Arts Centre: Canadian singer-songwriter Donovan Woods performs an intimate show full of his heartfelt music crafted with folk, country and indie influences. | June 11 | 7PM | $52+ |

🗓 Steel Cut Oats and The Gilberts: Check out the indie pop band Steel Cut Oats and local talents The Gilberts in this special show at the Carleton. | June 11 | 7:30PM | $15+|

🗓 Neptune Theatre: Come From Away: This musical about the experiences of Gander, NL residents during the September 11 attacks is playing at the Neptune Theatre. | March 31-June 21 | $40+|

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➡️ The HMM Victory container vessel departed Halifax for Singapore at 4am.

➡️ The Marti Cloud container vessel departs Halifax for Kingston at 5am.

🚢➡️ The Heroic Ace vehicle carrier arrives in Halifax from Zeebrugge at 5:55am and departs for Newark at 4pm.

➡️ The Zhen Hua 25 special purpose vessel departs Halifax for Dhuba at 8am.

Low mood doesn't always look obvious. Sometimes it feels like going through the motions and wondering why nothing feels enjoyable anymore. One helpful tip is to reconnect with an activity you once enjoyed, even briefly. If that feels difficult, counselling can help you find your way forward.

🐟 Get your fish on with some Seafood Chowder from 2 Doors Down. Made with salmon, haddock, clam chowder, dill, lobster oil, lobster-shirmp cake, and scallops after 4pm.

🍹 Warm weather means house-made seltzers at Churned. Rhubarb mint and hibiscus lemonade. Make it a float with a scoop of delicious ice cream.

🏳️‍🌈 The annual Halifax Pride festival is coming up fast, with around 45 events taking place from July 16-18. One of its biggest events, the Halifax Pride Parade, is set to take place on Saturday, July 18 at 12pm. Beginning at the east end of Cogswell Street, the parade will make its way through downtown Halifax before returning to the Garrison Grounds where the festivities will continue with music, drag, and more. Visit the Halifax Pride website to learn more.

🪧 A tentative agreement has been reached between long-term care workers and the province according to the union—the eight-week action has seen 3,600 workers on strike as they asked for higher wages.

🏠 A contentious housing development in Musquodoboit Harbour funded by John Wesley Chisholm has been canned with Chisholm selling the land and cutting his losses—this is due to the province declaring part of his property a special planning zone for a new long-term care home without reaching a sale agreement with Chisholm after 19 months of trying.

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