🗞️ No province for women

Good morning Halifax,

Just when you start to feel all tired and jaded, and you think these politicians are really just in it for themselves and don’t give a rat’s about you or me, the universe delivers a sign that makes you stop and reconsider it all.

Over the weekend, I was taking my orange cat Frank for a carry around the neighbourhood when I ran into Lisa Lachance and her wife Heather campaigning in the area. Lisa had an Eras Tour sweatshirt on and I was like “Eeeek! I’m going on Friday” and she stared me dead into my soul and said “I couldn’t go because of this election…” 😳

That’s right, she had to MISS the concert of the century so that she could run her re-election campaign for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island. I gotta say, it certainly couldn’t be me, but you have got to admire her commitment to the cause.

We should collectively demand that all of the people running for political office are willing to metaphorically miss Taylor Swift for us. And I feel like the very least we can do in recognition of her making the ultimate sacrifice is to get off of our lazy butts on Nov 26 and vote!

Love and light out there!

– Julie

🌡️ Traffic & Weather

Today: 🌦️ 8°

Tomorrow: 🌧️ 8°

Next Day: ☁️ 9°

7-day forecast

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

NEWS + OPINION

Training + education = healthy province + less death

When it comes to issues of public health, the equation is pretty simple: education + training = less death. The government believes in this equation, which is why they continue to fund health promotion and wellness programs and initiatives to the tune of millions of dollars each year. They get it; if we can take steps to prevent bad things from happening to people, we should.   

But what about the extremely preventable gender-based violence epidemic that has permeated every corner of our lives? The insidious disease that has infected our province, that is hurting and killing more people each and every day? Why doesn’t the same equation apply?   

Dee Dooley is the sexual violence advisor at Saint Mary’s University, where she works in SMU’s sexual violence support centre. She is also currently working on her doctorate in education, looking specifically at how we can prevent this kind of violence from occurring.

The Coast’s Julie Lawrence spoke with Dooley about the importance of education and training in preventing gender-based violence.

🤔 Need To Know

☑️ Yesterday we encouraged you to read Matt Stickland’s story for The Coast, “City staff say camping in Point Pleasant is not a thing yet.” Today we encourage you to go back again because the story has been revised and corrected, with an apology to city staffer Max Chauvin for misquoting him.

✨ Catch the captivating Fall light show on the former Halifax Memorial Library at Grafton Park, nightly from dusk to 11pm until November 21. Don’t miss out!*

🆘 A Halifax program to support vulnerable residents in emergencies is urging people to sign up, but some advocates say the municipality must do more to promote it—the free service is for anyone with mobility issues, vision, hearing, or cognitive impairment, or those who need electricity for vital equipment like oxygen or dialysis.

🎬 The 11th Annual Atlantic Jewish Film Festival runs November 21-24 in theatres and virtually. Supported by the Halifax Municipality’s Regional Event Grant, tickets start from $10—get your tickets here!*

⛪ Members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Brunswick Street say the church steeple and bell tower have been deemed safe and will not be demolished after all.

🤣 Don’t miss Brett Forte live this weekend at Halifax Live Comedy Club! Hilarious, edgy, unforgettable. Secure your seats now for the ultimate comedy night!*

🥕 One person has died and at least 39 others have fallen ill from E. coli infections linked to organic carrots distributed to retail centres across Canada.

🍂 Heads up, Halifax! The fall leaf clean-up program is starting Monday, November 25, 2024. View the weekly work schedule here.* 

*Sponsored Post

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The Unexpected Awaits at AGNS

An art exhibition like no other! The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s latest exhibition Jennifer Marman & Daniel Borins: Three Dimensions features a giant claw crane game, a disappearing art installation, and artwork that reacts and changes according to your brain signals! 

Dive into a world that explores authenticity and influence in the digital age and interact with the installations in ways you never imagined. Three Dimensions will spark your curiosity and redefine your idea of an art exhibition. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! 

Finally, art you can play with.

🗞️ In Other News

👀 Nova Scotia's Department of Labour is now leading the investigation into the sudden death of a 19-year-old employee at a Halifax Walmart bakery after police said there was no evidence of foul play—the department said workplace investigations are “complex and take time.” 

🐕 A NS couple is trying to save their dog—a golden doodle named Lucy—from cancer using stem cell treatment only available in the US.

📮 Canada Post and its workers’ union are entering a fresh round of mediated negotiations as a nationwide postal strike enters its fourth day—Canada Post says “parties remain far apart.”

🚢 A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly US$2M—setting a record for memorabilia from the shipwreck.

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🗓️ Things To Do

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

🗓 Merry & Bright Patio: Nestled away on the north end of the Halifax boardwalk, perched above the harbour, is a place where holiday magic comes alive! The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront's annual Merry & Bright Patio is one of the standout attractions on Halifax's Evergreen Festival “Bright” Trail. This enchanting spot is illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights set against the serene backdrop of the ocean | Nov 22-Dec 15

🗓 Evergreen Festival: Evergreen Festival is a four-week-long outdoor winter celebration of Nova Scotian culture, food, spirits, craft, art and memorable experiences. Local retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions and public spaces throughout the Halifax region will offer holiday light displays and festive programming to celebrate the season. | Nov 22-Dec 15

🗓 Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting: Enjoy the lighting of the HRM Christmas tree at Grand Parade, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks, live music by Julia Tynes, a visit from PAW Patrol Syke & Chase and the Gabby's Dollhouse Live show! | Nov 23 | 6pm

🗓 Victorian Christmas at the Halifax Citadel: Come experience the traditions of Christmas as enjoyed by Queen Victoria’s soldiers and their families at the 35th annual Victorian Christmas at the Halifax Citadel. See how the soldiers celebrated the season in the barracks and in the field, meet Father Christmas, find out what a 19th century Christmas tree looked like and let the Schoolmaster entertain you with a seasonal Magic Lantern show. | Nov 23-24 | 12pm

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⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

➡️ The One Minato container ship leaves Halifax for New York at 12am.

🛳️➡️ The MSC Rowan container ship arrives in Halifax from Zeebrugge 6:15am and leaves for Montreal at 6am.

🛳️➡️ The Amethyst Ace vehicle carrier arrives in Halifax from Emden at 6:20am and leaves for Port Everglades at 5pm.

🛳️➡️ The MSC Sagitta III container ship arrives in Halifax from Freeport at 6:25am and leaves for Montreal at 5pm.

🛳️➡️ The MSC Baltic III container ship arrives in Halifax from New York at 11:20am and leaves for Montreal at 11pm.

🛳️ The East Coast oil tanker arrives in Halifax from Charlottetown at 1:40pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🐟 The most requested dish is now on the brunch menu at The Canteen! Come try the famous Fish Cakes: local haddock and smoked haddock fish cakes, fried eggs, house tartar sauce.

🧀 ‘Tis the season for Holiday parties and Pane e Circo has all covered with the Aperitivo Essentials: the finest cured meats, cheese and flavours on one perfect board.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎤 This year’s Music Nova Scotia Awards celebration was an eventful one. Taking place in Wolfville from Nov 7-10, the annual music and industry awards saw several of Nova Scotia’s greatest musical talents walk away with awards for their incredible work. From songwriters and musicians to industry professionals, Brendyn Creamer has everybody that walked away from Wolfville as award winners.

🎨 Tom Forrestall—the Nova Scotia artist who won critical acclaim in the 1960s as part of a renewed interest in realist painting—has died at the age of 88.

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