Good morning.

I know there’s plenty in Halifax and Nova Scotia to talk about, but I need to mention the fake email phishing scam that plagued Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare workers on Wednesday.

That morning, I woke up to several messages from friends and family who work in the province’s healthcare system about a fake phishing email that promised the June holiday off—June 17th, to be specific. It’s a John Cabot thing. I don’t understand it, but that’s irrelevant.

I say fake phishing because this email came from the health department’s own cybersecurity branch—whether this was a third-party contractor or a government department itself, I am not sure.

The problem is, like Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador’s healthcare system is stretched incredibly thin, and has been for a long time. So, as you can imagine, a fake phishing attempt promising workers who have to book their vacation time a year in advance a day off is more than just annoying. It’s down right antagonizing.

I bring this up partly because of how baffling this is, but also because it’s important to keep in mind how essential our healthcare workers are and how we shouldn’t take that for granted.

– B

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Walk into Trattoria Vesso on the corner of Hollis and Morris Street in Halifax at lunch and you’ll see exactly what a trattoria is supposed to be. A business meeting unfolds beside a family with young children. A couple shares a pizza while another table passes around antipasti before bowls of fresh pasta arrive. A dock worker stops at the bar for a quick espresso before heading to work. Nobody seems rushed. Nobody appears out of place.

For Chef Vesso Mrakic, that’s entirely intentional.

The Coast’s food critic Mark DeWolf visits Trattoria Vesso and speaks on its quality and how it honours tradition through its dishes and atmosphere.

🏚️ NSNDP leader Claudia Chender says the case of a tenant who’s apartment was demolished while under a tenancy order shows how lacking Nova Scotia’s rental protections are—the minister in charge of the Residential Tenancies Act says although the contract with the tenant was violated, the issue was outside of the act’s purview.

🏗️ A controversial demolition and construction facility has been approved by Halifax council for Porters Lake—some councilors voiced their displeasure in approving the development, citing the municipality’s requirements.

🪧 The union representing long-term care workers says they are still unable to resolve issues despite the tentative agreement reached with three long-term care centres—CUPE says these homes are unwilling to settle on standby pay and mandated, scheduled time off.

Join the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 this Canada Day, July 1 from 8:30am - 5:30pm for FREE admission and activities for all visitors throughout the day. Explore all exhibitions, enjoy special activities, a scavenger hunt, witness a citizenship ceremony, sing along the Big Sing and so much more. The Museum is the perfect place to connect and celebrate cultures and experiences from across the country.

Want help planning your day? Check out the full schedule of activities here.

Located on the Halifax waterfront with FREE parking in front of the Museum for Canada Day. Plan your visit today!

🚆 A Halifax woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a train in Bedford—the 24-year-old was walking on the tracks with another woman on Wednesday night when the incident occurred.

⚡ Marco MacLeod, the province’s new energy minister, says he’s open to integrating power grids across Atlantic Canada—he says conversations surrounding this have already been happening with New Brunswick and P.E.I.

🎶 A retired music teacher has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexual crimes against a student from around 20 years ago—68-year-old Lorna Letcher also faces a civil lawsuit from her victim.

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

🗓 Travis Lindsay Live at YukYuks: This Hour Has 22 Minutes writer and Canada’s Got Talent finalist takes the stage at YukYuks this weekend. | June 19-20 | 8PM | $25+|

🗓 We Might Need Therapy: Stand Up Comedy Showcase: Professional comedians display their mental illnesses on stage for all to see at this wonderfully funny show at Good Robot Brewing. | June 19 | 7PM | $12.19 |

🗓 Argyle Street Shore Party: Three nights. Four zones. 20+ artists. A different experience each night at this street party to celebrate the SailGP races. | June 19-21 | 6PM |

🗓 Tim Hicks Going Somewhere Tour: Country singer Tim Hicks takes over the Light House Arts Centre this Friday with supporting act The Martin Boys. | June 19 | 8PM | $43.86 |

🗓 Canada Sail Grand Prix: SailGP returns to Halifax with two days packed full of harbourfront sail races. | June 20-21 | 3PM | Varying prices |

🗓 Bruce Guthro’s Songwriters Circle: Dylan Guthro hosts this songwriter’s circle with Dave Gunning, Irish Mythe and Rose Cousins all together in one room, sharing their stories and songs. | June 20 | 8PM | $86.88 |

🗓 Downtown Dartmouth Harbour Watch Party: Check out the SailGP races from the Dartmouth Harbour at this fun and exciting watch party. | June 20 | 3PM |

🗓 Leo Burke East Coast Memorial Cup: The biggest night in Maritime pro-wrestling is almost here. Eight wrestlers enter the ring, and only one can take home the cup. | June 20 | 7:30PM | $33.28 |

🗓 Sips and Sails: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront and Garrison Brewing present this special race-watching event from the Sable Ballroom and Patio, with a kickoff performance by Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds. | June 20 | 2:30PM | $169+|

🗓 Philippine Fiesta 2026: The fifth annual Philippine Fiesta is happening at the Garrison Grounds, with authentic cuisine, performances and a marketplace. | June 20-21 | 11AM | $6.66+|

🗓 Foil4All Halifax 2026: A dynamic week of on-water experiences and high-performance foiling, organized by weCANfoil and hosted by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Boat School. | June 13-19 | 10AM |

🗓 Hot Ones: A spicy burlesque and drag show with some hot sauce in the mix, with performers taking on the dreaded wings of death at the Seahorse Tavern. | June 21 | 7PM | $16.50+|

🗓 Shades of Indian Music - A Concert with Ashwani Kumar: Singer and composer Ashwani Kumar is joined by some amazing instrumentalists in this celebration of Indian music at the Halifax Central Library. | June 21 | 3:30PM |

🗓 Dartmouth Players Presents Sinners by Norm Forster: A fast-paced comedy about a moral scandal in a conservative small town, performed by the Dartmouth Players at the Stairs Memorial United Church. | June 11-27 | 7:30PM, 2PM | $20 |

🗓 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+|

Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].

Brendyn here! Sorry folks, seems that the Port Control website where we get our harbour information is down as I’m writing this section.

Your regularly scheduled Harbour Report will return on Tuesday.

🍔 There’s nothing like the Bacon Ham quarter-pounder from WaveFoods. A quarter-pound smash burger with melty cheese, bacon jam, lettuce, pickle, and Wave sauce on a brioche bun.

🥪 A lovable plant-based sandwich fresh from Larry’s Sandwiches in Dartmouth. Marinated beets, tahini dressing, cucumber and herb salad, and fresh sprouts on a house sub bun.

📱 When Conrad Scotchburn first arrived in Halifax, it wasn't with dreams of launching a startup. The recent graduate of Saint Mary's University came to Nova Scotia to play basketball. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Scotchburn was raised in a diverse international community where service and connection were central values. His father had played university basketball, and following in those footsteps eventually brought him to Halifax after a year in Calgary pursuing opportunities to compete at the collegiate level. “My dad played university basketball. I always wanted to play university basketball, so I was really making a push to do that." While injuries eventually led him away from competitive basketball, they opened the door to another passion: entrepreneurship with a social purpose. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva speaks with Scotchburn about the Blyyss app and how it helps people reduce their grocery spending.

🏚️ An apartment building was demolished despite a residential tenancy order that said a resident had until the end of September to vacate—the tenant involved says they had no choice but to vacate when the demolition began, with Dal Legal Aid calling it an illegal demoviction.

📖 A Holocaust denialist meme found its way into a West Bedford yearbook as a quote from one of the students—the school is recalling and reprinting the books to remove the hateful message.

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