If you are a student or know a student or run into a student on the street tell them to check their email. Someone might be trying to help them! But to do that, they need to reach them. #sigh

Fast, frequent, and reliable transit will increase ridership levels. Protected cycling networks will increase cyclist numbers. Taxing parking lots based on true current market value will encourage development

I don’t believe this to be true.

My contacts on here that are university profs… Thank you for your compassion, dedication and commitment to students. My kids had a couple of challenging experiences with final exams after a very successful term. Her instructors have been kind and considerate and mostly hid their exasperation.

A Transport Canada survey that asks drivers to weigh in on car headlight glare closes April 20, 2026. Experts and everyday drivers in Nova Scotia have some strong opinions to share. #Canada www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

May the return of The Raccoons series include an episode in memory of Scritchy Raccone

What’s missing in women+ health research? IWK Health is asking people across the Maritimes to help answer that. If you’re 18+ and live in the region, you can share up to five questions you think research isn’t addressing. SURVEY: www.maritimewomenshealth.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

Vendors wanted for the 75th Gathering of the Clans & Canada Day Festival in Pugwash 🇨🇦 July 1, 2026 Thousands of visitors • Full day event We’re looking for: • Craft & artisan vendors • Food & beverage vendors • Scottish products & apparel

12.7 million battery electric vehicles were sold globally in 2025. In 2010, the number was barely 10,000. In China, 1 in 2 new cars sold last year was electric. The transition is happening faster than almost anyone predicted.

Next time someone tries arguing that it’s “social engineering” (cue ominous music) to give people more CHOICE to walk, bike & take public transit in their city, tell them that designing our current car DEPENDENCY has been the largest and most damaging social engineering experiment in human history.

halifax friends … the comedyfest laugh at lunch show at the halifax central library is a great way to spend an hour on a friday afternoon and it’s FREE! it’s honestly my favourite show of the whole festival! get your tickets at tixr.com/groups/hfxco....

What are you favourite movie quotes for these times? On current political tweets “Do you know what makes a great leader? The ability to instill fear in your subjects.”

Driving home tonight, it was wet and dark. You can barely see the paint on the road. A protected bike lane on the Bedford Highway would make us all safer. #bikehalifax from a dedicated motorist

This is awful. “The minister is also putting an end to prayer rooms in CEGEPs and universities.” www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Queens is ready to become your family member!

From Bedford you can’t see much difference between Dartmouth and Halifax. #fightingwords

Sunnyside Mall hosting the Easter Bunny

This may be my April answer to every question, quoting Madeline Schizas. “Anytime someone asks me that, I think, that is a June problem.”

In a city, in order to induce demand for walking, cycling, and public transit, the burden of inconvenience should be put on the private car.

Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud CAN 3Tw4, sbs3T2A, thr3Lo, sbs3S(M ftdwn), thr3Lz(hangs on) - LIA PEREIRA / TRENNT MICHAUD WORLD FRIGGIN MEDALISTS!!!!!!!! bit.ly/3NOisxA #WorldFigure

Why did I expect better from the IOC? This is an anti-women decision.

Every time I see him I get vibes of Laurent Tobel!

it’s safe to assume every festival or event you enjoy in nova scotia is facing a funding cut. if there’s a nova scotia logo on their website or poster or social media promotion, they’re dealing with the fallout of the budget.

Top 3 after the Pairs Short Program at #WorldFigure 🇩🇪 Minerva Fabienne Hase / Nikita Volodin 🇬🇪 Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Berulava 🇨🇦 Lia Pereira / Trennt Michaud 📸: @krakowunsung.bsky.social

Is there anywhere (from Canada) to watch the #worldfigure that happened today?

Our coverage of 2026 Worlds in Prague continues with one last bit of pre-event coverage, with a focus on Canadian pair champions Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud. Lots more to come this week here on the Substack thing. Enjoy ... and subscribe (it's free!). rwbrodiewrites.substack.com/p/worlds-202...

If you have to close it down during a sitting, you might want to think about why your government is feeling so much vocal and persistent opposition.

Spring is in the air which for many of us, means a return to being on high alert for street harassment. Help create safer community spaces by getting training in effective bystander intervention! It's FREE and focused on practical skills of de-escalation. Don't miss out! zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A+ quote here.

"The evidence shows that restoring lanes for cars will not result in less congestion, as it will induce more people to use cars…”— Court decision If your local government is lying about protected bike-lanes “causing traffic congestion,” you might find this court case in Canada interesting & useful.

As any communication & propaganda scholars will tell you, Media outlets provide more than just information—they shape narratives, define priorities, and influence how events are framed.

fuck me for being this person, i guess, but public universities are a civic good and shouldn’t be run like businesses. and if you’re going to insist on running them like so, at least do some market research. students like their professors; they don’t want MOOCs taught by ChatGPT.

MNFC update

Emma Archibald of Fall River has finished the 10 KM cross country women’s interval standing (classic) race in sixth at the Paralympic Games this morning. Canada will medal with Brittany Hudak taking home bronze. Well done Emma !!

NEW RELEASE: Who Really Benefits from Nova Scotia’s Tax Cuts? Our analysis reveals who will actually benefit from tax cuts in NS. Families in the highest income group benefit 11 times more than families in the lowest income group. These tax cuts also result in a $465 million loss of revenue.

'Please don’t do this': Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid speaks out against Nova Scotia arts funding cuts www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

“I LOVE TRAFFIC said no one ever.” “More people walking, cycling, and using public transit benefits everyone.” Important #UrbanTruth, this time by @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social!

I feel this. Was so fortunate to be able to move away from high traffic noise. Interesting to think of access to quiet environments as a social construction of privilege

About that $1,400 average tax cut. There is no actual average Nova Scotian. The avg includes the higher income and the lower income; one benefits 10 times more (fr HST & PIT cut). Income of $290,000 or more, taxes reduced by $2,600, income of $25K and less by $256. (Using SPSD/M stats can modelling)

$260M was how much the decrease in the HST cost. It would cover these cuts twice over.

Dear creators of university scholarship applications, please make it possible to see all the required elements before you start OR make it possible to save the application midway while student gathers 2 reference letters and 2 essays to upload. Signed, parent within earshot of Grade 12 student.

Could someone please go update the Wikipedia entries for the US Men’s hockey team? “He was a member of the United States team that won the gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics best remembered for having a good laugh at the expense of USA Women's Hockey with the president, and the FBI director.”

@terriclarke.bsky.social Thank you for the play-by-play today

ABSOLUTE JOY 🇨🇦Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud overjoyed with their performance here tonight. It was emotional and beautiful and they are so thrilled with it. A great moment for these two.

Used the very last of my SPCA Tidal Salt to make a Valentine’s Day dessert. @thesaxbygale.ca @sapl.bsky.social

A fantastic experience for the performers and audience. Thanks to Halifax Regional Arts and GP Vanier for making this possible!

Just because it's going to be important over the coming days.. I stand with the trans community, especially trans youth. Some of the strongest, most vibrant and amazing people I know are trans and we cannot allow the news cycle to ever take that away. Guns kill people, gender identity doesn't.

Start seeing your property as habitat. What are you doing to support native ecology? Plant native trees and plants to help local wildlife - even in the city. Skip pesticides. Replace some lawn with native plants (and lower your water bill!). Turn off outdoor lights in summer. Small steps matter. 🦇🏡🌿