🗞️ Vaxed and waxed

Good morning Halifax,

If you were looking for a new reason to pack your bug out bag and head underground to wait on the end days—other than Texas now being underwater—the first case of measles has been detected in Nova Scotia.

Patient Zero is in Pictou County and now NS public health is looking at who else is ill with measles-like symptoms after it is believed the person travelled to other parts of the country and was infected 👀.

Luckily, the risk of contracting measles is low because non-dumb people are vaccinated, but I still don’t like that it has infiltrated our fair province.

The symptoms of measles include:

• Fever

• A red blotchy rash on the face, which spreads down the body

• Cough, runny nose, red eyes

• Small white spots may also show up inside the mouth and throat

And a friendly reminder that if you or your offspring haven’t been vaccinated, there’s still time to climb off your high horse and do the right thing because measles can be extremely dangerous to people that are immunocompromised and/or pregnant (like, for example, ME). 

Anyone born after 1970 in the province is encouraged to receive two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Those born between 1970 and 1995 in Nova Scotia, it’s possible they only received one dose of this vaccine. You can find a clinic near you and make an appointment here.

If you haven’t been vaccinated and you don’t get vaccinated now that measles have hit Nova Scotia, I’ll go ahead and assume you hate my baby. 

Have a great day 💉

– Julie

📷 @editorjulesl

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 25°

Tomorrow: 🌤️ 25°

Next Day: 🌧️ 22°

7-day forecast

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

💨 Here is Halifax’s Air Quality Index and the smoke report.

MUSIC

From Saint Lucia to Halifax stages: King Kayo's rise through authentic artistry

After a season of standout performances across the Maritimes, including headline sets and major opening slots, King Kayo is performing in Halifax this weekend to headline the Halifax Mural Festival, bringing his unmistakable Caribbean-rooted sound and community-focused spirit back to the city he proudly calls home.

King Kayo, born Filbert Salton in Ciceron, Saint Lucia, has spent the past year solidifying his place in the Canadian music landscape. His recent win for 2024 ECMA R&B/Soul Recording of the Year is just one of several milestones, following his recognition as 2023 ANSMA Artist of the Year and Music Nova Scotia’s DJ of the Year.

The Coast’s Warren D’Silva has more with King Kayo as he prepares to headline the Mural Festival.

🤔 Need To Know

🏘️ A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation finds advertised rental prices have gone down in the Halifax area, but prices for older buildings are quickly closing the gap with newer builds.

💸 After new data shows the cost of living in Halifax is similar to Toronto, NDP leader Claudia Chender says inaction from the Houston government is resulting in higher costs for Nova Scotians.

🪧 Faculty at Dalhousie are ready to strike if a new collective agreement can’t be reached with the school—a strike vote conducted over the past two weeks saw 91% voting in favour of a strike mandate.

🍻 Beer-battered haddock, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas, house-made tartare sauce. Best fish & chips this side of the Atlantic are at The Pint on Argyle. Prove them wrong.*

🌞 Downtown Halifax is jam-packed with things to do this summer! Start planning your adventures with this list of 110 Things to Do Downtown This Summer!*

🎉 Come down to Gottingen Street as it buzzes with vibrant energy on July 12, from 1-6pm, uniting community spirit, music, and food in joyful celebration!*

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Discover the surprising histories behind popular Canadian dishes we love and much more. Engage with Canada's food traditions through hands-on activities, including a kids' kitchen!

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🗞️ In Other News

🚴 The debate around bike lanes returned to Halifax City Hall, as councillors discussed the proposed two-way bike lanes along Morris Street in Tuesday’s meeting—the proposal would see Morris Street become a one-way street for vehicles.

🍲 A new shop and food kiosk celebrating African Nova Scotian heritage and culture opened last week on the Halifax waterfront—Freedom Culinary Culture offers classic comfort dishes and a selection of goods by local African Nova Scotian artists.

🚙 The majority of Canadians plan to travel across their home country and support local businesses this summer, according to a new survey—64% of respondents plan to travel within Canada in the coming months.

🎙️ Tachichi—a mainstay of the city’s rap community since the ‘90s—is set to drop what he estimates is around his 20th album—Peak Performance blends socially conscious rhymes with hard-hitting, boom bap-inspired beats.

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🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Neptune Theatre's Mamma Mia!: On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! | July 1 - Aug 31 |

🗓 Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts: Already a highly anticipated event locally, the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts has put the area on art lovers' maps and is a "must do" for locals and visitors alike. You are sure to find something to delight you in this exceptional place that inspires so many artists. | July 9-20 | 

🗓 Improv Party Show: Spontaneity Improv’s seasoned improvisers will make up wacky scenarios based on your suggestions. Watch them compete in games, do challenges to win over the audience and get you laughing. | July 10 | 7:30pm | $15 |

🗓 Baile da Brisa - Brazilian Dance Party: That real funk energy is coming straight from the beaches of Brazil to the 902. DJ BIA—the best Brazilian DJ in Canada—takes over The Decks bringing the raw sound of the favelas to the East Coast. | July 11 | 10:30pm | From $10 |

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🚢 There are no ships scheduled to come in or out of the Halifax Harbour today.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🥡 Hot days call for cold noodles. Try the Chilled Asian Noodles dish at 2 Doors Down: served with tofu and topped with house-made daikon kimchi. 

🥒 Don’t miss the Manitoba Honey Dill at CHKN Chop: fried chicken, honey dill sauce, pickled onions, lettuce, dill pickles, and fresh dill.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🖌️ Along Quinpool Road, the air buzzes with the sound of aerosol cans spraying paint, the hum of the soft swish of brushes against brick, the faint scent of paint and the murmur of encouragement shared between artists. From seahorses to childhood messes, artists paint stories of resilience and environmental awareness, The Coast’s Warren D’Silva features three women to watch at this year’s Mural Fest.

🩺 The Nova Scotia government says more than 20,000 people currently in need of a family doctor will be served by three new “health homes” in the Halifax area.

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