🔱 Combating heart disease on the run

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This is the Halifax Insider, where our news is as vibrant as a neon pink lama and as satisfying as a Netflix comedy special.

In today’s newsletter:

• Rainfall warning to hit the maritimes

• Halifax man raises $182,000 to combat cancer

• Feedback on policing in Nova Scotia requested

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What’s The Scoop? Top Stories Around Halifax

•  💧 Rain, Rain Go Away. Rainfall warnings issued as remnants of Hurricane Beryl head towards the Maritimes. Biggest impact to be felt in New Brunswick and PEI.
  

• 📹 In Video. Halifax councillor Sam Austin opens up for Pride.

• 🏃 On the move. Halifax man set to finish cross-country run, raises over $182,000 to combat heart disease. 26-year-old Ryan Keeping is bringing his 99-day journey to a close.

• 🚓 To serve and protect. Nova Scotians Asked For Feedback On Policing Services. The Department of Justice has launched an anonymous survey as part of the Province’s comprehensive review of policing services. Submissions will be accepted until July 31.

From Local Halifax Creators

• 🥾Boating and Hiking Adventures. Exploring the Shubenacadie Waterway Parks and Trails with Brent and Sarah from dashboardliving.com.
  

• 📷 In Photos. Secrete Nova Scotia - Tastes of Tatamagouche tour from Kayla Short at shortpresents.com.

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Weather

Thursday

• Morning / 🌡️ 19° ☁️ cloudy

• Afternoon / 🌡️ 23° ☁️ cloudy

• Evening / 🌡️ 22° 🌧️ rainy

Friday

• Morning / 🌡️ 19° ☁️ cloudy

• Afternoon / 🌡️ 23° ⛅ overcast

• Evening / 🌡️ 24° ⛅ overcast

Business

• Boating Business. Nova Scotia Shipyard secured an exclusive partnership to deliver electric ferries to Halifax. One of Canada’s largest privately-owned commercial shipyards, AF Theriault & Son Ltd., announced an exclusive partnership with New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, EV Maritime.

• Protecting Employees. Halifax-based Java Blend, union sign first collective agreement. Terms of agreement include pay increases, paid sick leave.

Live Music, Activities & Shows

Thursday, July 11, 2024
🎵 TD Main Stage | Emmylou Harris | 730 PM | various
🎵 St Matthews Church | Eliana Cuevas and Jeremy Ledbetter
🎵 Halifax Central Library | Maryna Krut | 12 PM | Free
🎵 The Carleton | Maryna Krut | 8:30 - 11 pm | $22.32
🎵 Halifax Shopping Centre | HSC Summer Terrace Tunes | 7PM - 7:45PM
🎵Grafton Street Dinner Theatre | Tractorgrease | 7PM - 10PM | $17.31
🎵 Stones Throw | Doug Hawco | 6 PM
🎵 Seahorse Tavern | T. Thomason | 4:30 PM | $15.01
🎵 Gus’ Pub | Don't Sweat the Technique | 8 PM | $9.99
🎵 Obladee Wine Bar | Gabe Mink & Friends! | 7 PM - 10 PM | Free
⚽ Wanderer Grounds | HFX Wanderers FC vs. Pacific FC | 8 PM | Various
🎵 Shore Club | Sloan | 10 PM | $45

Festivals this summer

🎭 Shakespeare by the Sea | Various | Jul 06 - Sep 01
🎨 Halifax Mural Festival | TBD | Jul 06 - Jul 14
🎷🎵 Halifax Jazz Festrival | Various | Jul 09 - Jul 14
🎵 Vibrancy Festival | Various | Jul 12 - Jul 13
🏳️‍🌈 Halifax Pride | Various | Jul 18 - Jul 28
🎉 Afrifest | Lower Water St, Halifax | Jul 18 - Jul 21
🎵 Acoustic Maritime Music Festival | Ocean View Campground | Jul 18 - 21
🎉 Nova Multifest | Alderney Landing | Jul 19 - Jul 21
🤹 Buskers Festival | Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfronts | Jul 31 - Aug 05
🎵 Crescendo Fest | Ferry Terminal Park | Aug 03 - Aug 03
🍻 Seaport Beers Fest | Halifax Seaport | Aug 08 - Aug 10
😂 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival | Garrison Grounds | Aug 09 - Aug 11
🏮 Northern Lights Lantern Festival | Needham Community Centre | Aug 10
💃 Salsa and Batchata Festival | Various | Aug 15 - Aug 18
🎵 Rock the Harbour 2024 | Dartmouth Waterfront | Aug 16 - Aug 18
🏖️ Sandcastle Competition | Lake Charlotte, NS | Aug 18
🎉 Lebanese Festival | Cedar Event Centre, Clayton Park | Sep 06 - Sep 08
🎬 Atlantic International Film Festival | | Sep 11 - Sep 18

Sports

• 🏀 Head of MWBA says women’s basketball poised to keep growing in Nova Scotia. MWBA commissioner Jen McKenzie says the seven-team league is seeing bigger crowds show up to games in Nova Scotia.

Recreation

• Burn Ban - Burning is only allowed between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am 🟡. Note that burn ban is updated at 2:00 daily on the burnsafe website.
  

• Algal Blooms - New blooms reported this month in in Lochaber Lake (Antigonish), Lock Lomand Lake (Richmond) and Haines Lake (Digby). See full list on reported blue-green algae website.

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