Happy Wednesday, Halifax

I got too distracted by the worlds worst sport yesterday to talk about what might be my new favourite, all thanks to a little, lesser-known team called the Toronto Blue Jays. Ever heard of them?

Jokes aside, all of Canada watched as the Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday (going into Sunday) in part due to an unfortunate double play after Alejandro Kirk’s bat broke after hitting the final pitch of the game. The game was tense all the way through, and while it ended in disappointment, I believe it’s safe to say that most everyone enjoyed the Jays’ postseason run, especially their back and forth series against the formidable Dodgers.

As I’ve made it known before, I’m not much of a sports head. I watch playoff hockey, the occasional basketball game, and it was only last year that I truly started getting into baseball. While I’m aware of the common adage that the postseason is always more fun than the regular season, I think I’m finally hooked on a sport. Getting to know the varying personalities and skill sets each player brought to the team, all in hopes of making it to the end, was something truly magical.

While I’m not super into sports, I am very much into sports anime and manga (Slam Dunk? Hajime no Ippo? Anyone? Hello?) I’ve always tried to understand why I love stories about subject matter that usually wouldn’t interest me, and I think this Jays season finally taught me what it is. It’s the idea of all these characters with different goals and different backgrounds teaming up to accomplish a singular dream that if they can just push hard enough, they might be able to achieve.

That’s how I felt watching the Jays this postseason. It felt like storytelling in real time, and although it certainly didn’t end the way any of us wanted, the story is never truly finished. There’s always next year.

Best,

– B

📷 @creamy_yet_smooth

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

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ART

Masks, landscapes and video installations dot the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s walls

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) launches its fall season on Saturday, Nov. 8, and with it comes three exclusive exhibitions from varying artists that will leave onlookers speechless.

From the wooden masks of Mi’kmaw artist Gordon Sparks, the pastoral landscape works of African American/Canadian artist Edward Mitchell Bannister, to the enlightening video installation detailing the names and faces of those who participated in John Baldessari’s 1971 “Punishment Piece”, AGNS has something for everyone during their fall season.

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer details the works on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia over the next few months.

🤔 Need To Know

🏘️ Claudia Chender, the leader of Nova Scotia’s New Democrats, has now taken on the role of housing critic—Chender says apartment rentals have become unaffordable since Tim Houston became premier in 2021.

⚖️ New justice minister Scott Armstrong has come out against a federal Supreme Court ruling which strikes down mandatory minimum sentences for possession of child exploitation materials—Armstrong says he plans to share his concerns with federal justice minister Sean Fraser.

🚨 A man has been charged with breaking and entering after allegedly hiding in the bathroom ceiling of a business to gain access after hours—police found cash tills lying on the floor and the bathroom ceiling partially collapsed during their investigation.

🥁 Live Art Dance and Mayworks present MAYDAY's "Confession Publique", an autobiographical dance-theatre piece from two of Montreal's fiercest women creators. Get your tickets today!*

🐟 “Classically British, a big single piece of fish, served with mushy peas, and thrice fried fries.” Vote The Pint for Best Fish & Chips ~ Best Of Halifax.*

🥂 Efes Turkish Cuisine — where Halifax and Bedford meet the taste of Turkey. Rakı, mezes, and warm hospitality in every visit. Reserve now!*

🎉 Make your holiday party unforgettable! Freeman’s exceptional catering and warm hospitality—whether it’s at your table or ours, Freeman’s delivers perfect holiday joy!*

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🗞️ In Other News

🏫 While most of Nova Scotia’s public schools have seen enrolment stabilize or drop, Halifax Regional Centre for Education and the Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial have both seen increased growth—this puts strain on classroom capacities and has left the Halifax board relying on temporary solutions like modular classrooms.

🏛️ Nova Scotian MP Chris d’Entremont has left the Conservative caucus after the Liberals tabled their revent budget—d’Entremont represents the Acadie-Annapolis region.

⚒️ A report from Dalhousie University finds Canada’s process for environmental review of mining operations to be flawed—researchers found many environmental impact assessments dating back 50 years are difficult to find or supposedly not recorded.

SPONSORED BY BENJAMIN BRIDGE VINEYARDS

Embrace Winter at Benjamin Bridge

Beginning this November, Benjamin Bridge invites you to experience a winter wonderland just an hour from Halifax. Wander through sparkling vineyard lights, sip local wines by the fire, and enjoy family-friendly community events celebrating connection, warmth, and the spirit of the season.

SPONSORED BY NORTHERN WATTERS KNITWEAR

Customer Appreciation Sale Nov 6 - 8

From November 6TH until the 8th we will be having our Customer Appreciation Sale.

As a thank you, to our loyal and valued customers, we will be offering our entire selection of British Wool Knit Sweaters at Buy 1 and get 1 (of equal or lesser value) for FREE!

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Scott Macmillan and Friends - The Music Room Chamber Players Series: Scott Macmillan brings together the Dal jazzers, including Jamie Gatti, Chris Mitchell and Tom Roach. The concert will have original pieces and standards and a few world premieres. Taking place at the Joseph Strung Concert Hall. | Nov. 5 | 7:30PM | From $25 |

🗓 Suite Surrender: The Bedford Players transport viewers back to the luxurious lifestyle of Hollywood in the 1940s in Michael McKeever’s farcical play, directed by Robin Saywood. | Nov. 6-22 | 7:30PM, 2PM | From $17 |

🗓 Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art: Nova Scotian cultural traditions are celebrated in full glory at this special event at the Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth. This gala explores the evolution of the province’s cultural heritage through food, music and art. | Nov. 6 | 6PM | $45 |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The CMA CGM Libra container vessel departs Halifax for New York at 6am.

➡️ The Zim Atlantic container vessel departs Halifax for New York at 6:30am.

🚢➡️ The Annie B container vessel arrives in Halifax from New York at 7:20am and departs for Kingston at 11pm.

➡️ The NACC Argonaut cement carrier departs Halifax for Port-Daniel-Gascons at 8am.

➡️ The Algoluna oil tanker departs Halifax for Sarnia at 8am.

🚢 The Nolhan Ava cargo vessel arrives in Halifax from St. Pierre at 8:15am.

🚢 The Oceanex Sanderling container carrier arrives in Halifax from St. John’s at 8:25am.

➡️ The Seabourn Sojourn departs Halifax for Canadian seas at 4pm.

🚢 The John J. Carrick tank barge arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 10:18pm.

🚢 The Leo A. McArthur pusher tug arrives in Halifax from Montreal at 10:18pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍟 What happens if you combine a cheeseburger, fries, and gravy? Cheeseburger poutine, of course! Get yours at Stubborn Goat Gastropub. Beef, gravy, cheddar, curds, lettuce and topped with burger sauce drizzle.

🥪 Introducing 2 Doors Down’s tuna nicoise sandwich, made with ahi tuna, olive sundried tomato tapenade, red onion, radish, hard cooked egg, herb and mustard vinaigrette on toasted French bread.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎶 Loviet has been an artist on my radar since I started exploring the Halifax music scene. Her blend of alt aesthetics and moody tunes with pop production was my jam, and her new single “Stiffy” only shows she’s leaning more in a rock direction. She has another single dropping on Nov. 7 titled “Cheerleader”. Stylish, savvy and sick with a guitar, Loviet is the definition of cool. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer chats with musician Loviet about coming back to play in Yarmouth, reactions to her last single, and what fans can expect next, all in part one of our Nova Scotia Music Week Interview Series.

🚨 A man is dead after a shooting in North Preston late Sunday afternoon—police say they received a report of gunshots near the intersection of Cain and Clarence streets and that the investigation is being led by the Major Crimes Unit.

🏈 After years of waiting, the failed Halifax CFL franchise the Atlantic Schooners have set up a website for fans who made deposits on tickets to get their money back—the franchise originally launched it’s season tickets drive in 2018.

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