Greetings kings and queens,

PLEASE REMAIN CALM. (Actually, no. Get excited.)

It’s time to celebrate the absolute best of our beautiful, overly windblown, aggressively opinionated, little corner of the world.

The best restaurants. The best shops. The best people. The best places to spend the money you don’t have. And, of course, the best opportunity to get all high and mighty by telling everyone that your favourite spot is better than theirs.

Whether you’re a local legend, a hidden gem, or just a business that deserves more recognition than your mom’s Facebook comments can provide, this is your moment.

Here’s how it goes down: You have until NOVEMBER 6th to submit your nominations. Our barrel-jeaned, Birkinstocked little elf (me) will then tally them up and the TOP 5 nominees in each category will go onto the Best of Halifax voting phase.

Also, just so you’re aware, I read the rules that don’t exist and you’re allowed to vote for ME if you feel so compelled. Most Halifamous? Maybe. Best journalist? You tell me. Just remember that Mother is here for you EVERY morning.

So what are you even waiting for? GET NOMINATING NOW!

Love and light my beautiful city!

– Jules

📷 @editorjulesl

Today: ⛈️ 11°

Tomorrow: 🌤️ 6°

Next Day: ☀ 11°

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

Nova Scotia NDP MLA Paul Wozney is out as his party’s caucus whip following a social media post on Tuesday, Oct 20 where he invoked the on-going protests in France as an example of how to fight for worker’s rights.

The post, which has since been removed, provided commentary following the remedy to Bill 148.

“Don’t leave it to the courts,” wrote Wozney. “Learn from France. Own the streets. Shut government down. Grind the province/country to a halt… It’s the only ‘direct’ line to worker justice.”

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer goes over the PC Party’s response to the post and the NSNDP’s course of action.

🥫 A new report from Food Banks Canada says the number of Canadians struggling with food insecurity continues to grow, as food bank visits hit a new record of more than 2.3M in March—Nova Scotia has seen a 7.4% rise.

🏚️ HRM does not know the condition of many of its buildings, according to a new report from the auditor general—the performance audit found the conditions of 96 buildings have never been assessed, 43 of which are more than 25 years old.

🎶 Cuban-Canadian Grammy winner Alex Cuba with Symphony Nova Scotia tomorrow night! Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Tickets start at $48.50 (all-in); Under 30: $36.50 (all-in).*

*Sponsored Post

WOODS XV celebrates 15 years of The Woods Hip Hop Company with three works that reflect the company's past, present, and future.

The program features An Anxious Agenda by Olivia MacLean, exploring life with Sensory Processing Disorder; Breakthrough by Nathaniel Dooks, celebrating Nova Scotia Hip-Hop music and breaking; and Rock the Boat by Alexis Cormier and Sara Steele, a tribute to the artists, community, and culture that have shaped The Woods over the past fifteen years.

Together, these works celebrate Hip-Hop, mentorship, and community while marking an exciting new chapter for Atlantic Canada's first and only professional Hip-Hop dance company. Get Your Tickets Today!

🚨 The agency that reviews complaints against the RCMP says the police force has apologized for its “grossly inadequate” investigation into the death of an engineer in Nova Scotia who drowned while inspecting a hydroelectric plant.

⚖️ Drug and weapons charges against a Halifax man have been withdrawn after a judge ruled his Charter rights were violated by police—Derrick Coryaunt Allison, 35, was charged with cocaine trafficking and firearms possession following an incident on March 26, 2021.

🛳️ A cruise ship bound for the balmy Bahamas has been rerouted to Halifax due to bad weather—The Oasis of the Seas, which can hold up to 6,300 passengers, left New Jersey on Sunday and docked along Halifax’s waterfront on Tuesday.

📱 Police in Nova Scotia have arrested a youth after a fellow student was threatened in a social media post—Kings District RCMP say it received the report Monday morning regarding a student at a school in Auburn.

⚖️ An appeal of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer’s sexual assault charge acquittal has been abandoned by the Crown—RCMP Const. William McNutt had been facing several charges of sexual assault and has been suspended without pay since January 2024.

La Dolce Vita offers guests a six-course Italian dinner with six Italian wines and aperitifs throughout the evening. Professional sommelier Mark DeWolf shares the regions and stories behind the selections. November 7 at 6:30 pm, Halifax’s Italian Club. $160 includes tax and gratuity. Already 60% sold.

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

🗓 Eastern Shore Players Presents Raise the Roof: The Ajax Hospitality Club has invited a group of sailors to visit Musquodoboit Harbour for some shore leave entertainment. Will a leaky roof dampen their plans? A story about those born and raised, opening their community and working together to “raise a roof” during WWII. | Oct 22 - 25 | $20 |

🗓 Spontaneity - Spooky Spectacular: This spooky event features a collection of ridiculous games and challenges inspired by scary movies and horror tropes. The audience will help decide the characters, locations, fears, and horrifying situations our performers must face. Then, they’ll be thrown into a series of spooky improv games, twisted challenges, creepy limitations, and unexpected twists, all created on the spot. | Oct 22 | 7:30pm | $15 |

🗓 The Underground - Villain's Edition: Welcome to an immersive live performance evening in the style of a speakeasy. The performers are a surprise til the show starts. Cel phones are turned off upon entry to the venue and the audience experiences live art in a speakeasy cabaret underground experience. | Oct 23-24 | 8:30pm | $49 |

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

🚢➡️ The Manon vehicle carrier arrives in Halifax from Southampton at 5:55am and departs for New York at 3:30pm.

🚢 The Fure Vyl tanker arrives in Halifax from Albany at 6:15am.

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

➡️ The Argentia Desgagnes general cargo vessel departs Halifax for Pugwash at 7am.

🚢➡️ The Norwegian Sun cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 8am and departs at 5pm.

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

🚢 The Viking Polaris cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 11:45am.

🚢➡️ The Majestic Princess cruise vessel arrives in Halifax at 12:15am and departs at 9pm.

➡️ The Algoma East Coast tanker departs Halifax for Saint John at 10pm.

🎤 For Warlet, waiting for opportunities to appear has never been the plan. If something is missing from the scene, she would rather create it herself. The Coast’s Warren D’Silva speaks with Warlet about her music, her EP and her upcoming Halloween-style party.

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