🗞️ Titanic PCP chowder culprit probably a non-resident

Good morning Halifax,

Almost 30 years later, the police have released their report into the now infamous hallucinogenic-laced chowder incident on the set of Titanic. 

If you haven’t heard the story, PCP-infused loopy soup was fed to 80 film crew members when they were shooting in Halifax in 1996 and—according to star Bill Paxton—“some people laughed, some people cried, some people threw up”. Which I love because that describes most nights out for me.

The report says Halifax police believe it was a “non-resident” that sent some crew members tripping all the way to the hospital. The reasons are vague and kind of a reach, but there you have it. You can stop wondering if it was your friend or neighbour because it probably wasn’t. Probably. Maybe.

Have a great day!

– Julie

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌤️ 24°

Tomorrow: ☀️ 21°

Next Day: ☁️ 16°

7-day forecast

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

ARTS + CULTURE

Tourist uses video game relic to capture Halifax in pixelated perfection

A Winnipeg-based artist has captured Halifax in a whole new light—all thanks to a toy from 1998.

David Bosc, also known as pegcitypixels on Instagram, recently uploaded several photos onto social media of his most recent trip to Halifax, including shots of the nearby Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, the Halifax Citadel, and even a view of the waterfront, though it may be difficult to tell at first glance.

Bosc shoots all of his photographs with a Game Boy Camera, an accessory for the Game Boy line of portable game systems that would allow users to take pixelated, four-tone greyscale images to then be printed off using its companion accessory, the Game Boy Printer.

Learn more about Bosc’s unique brand of travel photography.

🤔 Need To Know

👶 Ottawa is sending the province an extra $20M to expand childcare to reduce waitlists and make it more affordable for families.

🚨 A fifth teenager has been arrested for making threats against HRM schools.

NEWS

No start date for new child and youth advocate to review children in care

On Wednesday the Public Accounts Committee met to discuss the auditor general’s recent report released May 7, called the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Children Placed in Temporary Emergency Arrangements and Child and Youth Care Homes. 

Members of the opposition were given the morning to ask questions stemming from the report, to the Department of Community Services–or DCS. The deputy minister of DCS, Craig Beaton, the executive director of child and family wellbeing for the DCS, Tracy Embrett and the executive director of service delivery for the DCS, Shelley Bent James were there to represent the department in answering questions at the committee meeting.

Takeaways from the meeting touched on social worker caseload, temporary emergency arrangement (TEA) availability for children with complex needs, and the current numbers of TEAs being used after the audit period.

The Coast’s Lauren Phillips has the key takeaways from the meeting.

🗞️ In Other News

🏛️ The province has asked nearly a dozen departments to work with Autism Nova Scotia to create the province's first autism action plan, and the advocacy group says it’s “about time”.

🏥 The associate deputy health minister says that virtual care has become an important way for people without a doctor to access primary care and there are no plans to scale back its usage.

🏠 Residents of an independent senior living facility in Halifax’s north end are feeling unsafe and want action from the province. Complaints range from non-residents roaming the halls late at night to unhoused people sleeping in the common areas.

🦋 The box tree moth—a “highly destructive” bug that harms boxwood plants—has been detected in N.S. The moth is not harmful to humans but can lead to leaf loss and larval webbing on boxwood plants. 

🏗️ Leaders of the opposition believe too much municipal infrastructure funding is finding its way to districts held by the Tory government. 

🏢 Killam Apartment REIT and CAPRIET—two of the largest landlords in Halifax—report growth in the double digits in net operating income (revenues after subtracting the expenses of operating a building).

🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Contemporary Art Exhibition - A Matter of Time: Showcasing 15 emerging Canadian artists, this exhibition disrupts the art scene, offering an unconventional experience for art lovers beyond the confines of a traditional gallery. From textiles and graphics to ceramics and mixed media, the common thread among the artists is heart, at a time when it is needed more than ever. | May 16-19 | Prices vary by event

🗓 Atlantic Burlesque Festival: Get ready to enjoy a weekend celebration of glamour, ridiculousness and tease. Featuring an incredible lineup of performers from across Canada, including the best of the vibrant talent of the Atlantic Region, this two-night extravaganza promises to captivate and enchant audiences.  On Saturday, dive deeper into the world of burlesque with community workshops and panel sessions. | May 17-18 | 5-8pm | Prices vary by event

🗓 The Full Monty: The Broadway musical that bares all continues its run at the Neptune Theatre. The show follows a group of blue-collar steel workers in the 1990s. | Until May 19 | Showtimes vary | From $38

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

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The Esteem Energy oil tanker leaves Halifax at 6am.

🛳️➡️ The Vivienne Sheri D container ship arrives in Halifax from Portland at 8:15am and leaves for Argentina at 1pm.

🛳️The Elka Delos oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Amsterdam at 6:15pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🧇🍨 From cakes to crepes to waffles, Dessert Yard is a sweet tooth’s dream come true. You’ll find yummy creations like crepe submarines or sizzling brownies that both come scooped high with ice cream. 

🍻 The moment you’ve been waiting all winter for is here at last! The Good Robot Commons Beer Garden is open for business!

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎨 Halifax-based contemporary ceramic artist Sasha Court is showcasing emerging artists and trying to expand the art market through a new group show called A Matter of Time. The exhibition—opening this weekend—will feature 15 new artists. The Coast’s Julie Lawrence caught up with Court to find out how she is using her corporate background to help newcomers navigate the art world.

⚽ In this week's episode of the Wanderer Grounds, Matt and Martin look back on the Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Cavalry FC, Probo’s beautiful goal, the art and science of timing substitutions and the role of media and fans in sports. Plus, Matt has a secret beef, and Martin is sleep-deprived. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode now.

⚖️ There will only be one trial for all four teenagers charged with the murder of Ahmad Al Marrach. The 16-year-old was stabbed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22.

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