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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Halifax Regional Municipality website is having issues this morning.

Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Chat GPT helped me write this. Based entirely on its advice, I have also purchased a new vehicle -- a cyber truck that my wife definitely likes.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy: www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Cobequid will re-open at noon today.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Update on the closure of the Cobequid Community Health Centre per Halifax Fire: A furnace problem led to the emission of smoke and fuel and now there's a fuel odour issue onsite. Blood collection patients can reschedule or go to the Bayers Rd clinic. Diagnostic imaging patients will be contacted.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The butter isn't soft anymore 🍁🍂

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Oh would you look at that another SUV driver obliviously FaceTiming with one hand on the wheel and both eyes on their phone.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

On the advice of @ttomlin.bsky.social I hit up the new Aerotech Connector after work. Terry, you failed to mention it’s a 10 minute climb with 5-8% gradients 😅 The multi use path is closed for fencing work. Main road has tiny shoulders and it’s very crosswindy (with a nice view going back down)

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I’ve mentioned it before but it’s happened again: a very large percentage of our child-related travel is medium-distance trips that don’t line up well with transit (so it’s barely faster than walking) but biking is literally as fast as driving. Bike-friendly cities are family-friendly cities!

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

There's a tentative agreement to end the lockout at Dalhousie University. Details coming later today on resumption of classes. www.dal.ca/dept/hr/labo...

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Labour disruption ends: Dalhousie Board of Governors and DFA reach tentative agreement

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

ICS Courier will only be making one (failed) delivery attempt, so later today I get to find out what deepest darkest Burnside's cycling infrastructure is like these days. Google says I need to plan for a 2 hour round trip and the route it's suggesting to Wilkinson Ave is...not great.

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a man with a beard says " deep sigh " in front of some ferns

ALT: a man with a beard says " deep sigh " in front of some ferns

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Halifax Water announces mandatory water conservation measures for customers in Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage. www.halifaxwater.ca/alert/mandat...

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Mandatory Water Conservation Measures in effect for customers serviced by Lake Major | Halifax Water

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Ryan Snoddon @ryansnoddon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Half way through Hurricane season, where do we stand? Sept. 10th marks the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season and yet things are strangely quiet. My latest piece on why it’s been quiet and what things look like over the next few weeks: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nsstorm #halisky

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A joint statement from Dalhousie University's Board of Governors and the Dal Faculty Association posted at 11pm says the two sides will resume conciliation talks today (Sept 9th) at 1pm. www.dal.ca/dept/hr/labo...

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Joint statement: Dalhousie Board of Governors and Dalhousie Faculty Association

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

With mandatory water usage restrictions incoming, here is a breakdown of water usage, per Halifax Water's most recent water rate study: Commercial/Industrial/Institutional: ~44% Residential: ~56% halifaxwater.ca/sites/defaul...

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Halifax Water says the rainfall over the weekend bought us a day or two, but mandatory water restrictions will be coming later this week. Spokesperson tells Information Morning not enough people have followed voluntary drought restrictions. Still determining fines and enforcement.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 23/08/2025

When freighters were required by anti-pollution regulations to reduce their sulfur emissions, lightning over two Asian shipping lanes dropped by half almost overnight in 2020. Researchers analyzed years of lightning strike data to find the link between pollution and lightning buff.ly/IFa5NUE 🌍

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The world regulated sulfur in ship fuels − and the lightning stopped

An unplanned experiment takes scientists closer to solving a long-standing mystery: To what extent, if any, have human-created emissions influenced thunderstorms?

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

No mention of the Active Transportation trail that runs alongside the Aerotech Connector in the province's news release today, which outlines the benefits for drivers when the 5km, $70-million dollar road opens. Perhaps the trail will get its own news release? news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/2...

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New Highway 102 Connector to Help Drivers in Wellington Area

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Make a band food: Mötley Stëw

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Beverley B. @beverleyb.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Craziest thunderstorm over my part of Pictou County last night. I don't think I've ever seen so much lightning! 23mm rain in my gauge but hearing that other parts of PC had little to no rain. CAN-NS-171

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Slightly diminish a band: The War on Slugs

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Slightly diminish a band: Swedish Hose Mafia Dip Purple Eurythmimics Paint Shop Boys @sschwinghamer.bsky.social 🤣

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Slightly diminish a band: Sub-Basement Jaxx

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Exhibit A: Young, helmetless riders on rented scooters looping the wrong way around Citadel Hill, divebombing and skidding back downhill, with drink in hand, all summer long. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

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More Canadians getting injured by e-scooters: report | CBC News

Hospitalizations related to injuries from scooters and e-scooters have risen, according to new Canadian data, as emergency physicians warn the two-wheeled vehicles aren't toys.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Took a bit of work, but the Madsen rides again! #halifaxcycles #cargobike

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

UPDATE from HRP on the injured cyclist last night in Halifax: -called around 10pm to Buddy Daye/Creighton Street. -a "motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist" -cyclist taken to hospital, injuries "non-life-threatening" -No tickets issued but still investigating #bikehfx #halifax

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Great idea! Looks like we need eight accounts to create a starter pack and we currently have six accounts. For now, here's the list of municipal Bluesky accounts: @hfxtransit.bsky.social, @hfx-fire.bsky.social, @hfxevents.bsky.social, @hfxrec.bsky.social and @hfxplanning.bsky.social.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Gotta say as an east coast basketball fan having two small market teams in the Finals makes it a heck of a lot easier to avoid spoilers the morning after these games when I can't stay up and watch. #nba

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Once again I am pleading with my work colleagues not to forget their cans of Coke in the freezer. Coke bomb left brown frozen froth on everything!

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Newsroom is aware of a collision that resulted in injuries to a cyclist last night at Creighton/Buddy Daye. Will share whatever info we get from Halifax Regional Police here. #halifax #bikehfx

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Best believe I’m re-steeping this delightful Milk Oolong.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Still cleans up nicely after ~7 years, although the frame and fork are the only pieces remaining from the original build.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Milk Oolong tea appreciation post. (Wish I had some right now)

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Nova Scotia Power confirms today it has been dealing with a ransomware attack and customer data has been published as retaliation for non-payment. www.nspower.ca

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Home - Cyber

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A great way to find out how dependent you are on the TV as a parent of 3 is to completely and hopelessly lose the remote to said "smart" buttonless tv ahead of a cold, rainy long weekend. Good times. 🤦‍♂️

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

First time almost getting right-hooked by a non-signalling driver at the Almon/Agricola eastbound bike lane exit! Surprised it took this long to happen actually. #bikeHFX

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Matt Brand @mattbcbc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

NS Health is putting on a measles clinic today in Burnside. It's at 7 Mellor Ave (off Wright Ave) from 2-8:30pm No appts needed.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

When you accidentally look at the comments on an X post.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I have it on good authority that someone has acquired one of the engraved granite commemorative stones from one of the Bloomfield buildings and they have an excellent plan for it that will bring joy to local children. #halisky

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Nova Scotia Power has declined multiple requests from CBC Nova Scotia for an interview about the cybersecurity incident discovered on April 25th. It has a scam alert at the top of its website attributing a recent increase in fraudulent calls, texts and fake websites to the hack.

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Ryan Pierce @cbcrp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Questions about this Nova Scotia Power cyberattack: -how it happened and who's responsible -how much have they invested in preventing the widely known risk of such attacks? -how many people are affected and how so? -why did they downplay the impact in the first of only two news releases to date?

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NPR @npr.org · 02/05/2025

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Honestly this is just incredible content.

Tweet from Charlie Spiering @charliespiering: "Photos show Mike Waltz literally checking Signal during the cabinet meeting (via Reuters)" UNderneath is a zoomed in picture of a phone with the chats open. You can see chats with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, someone whose last name ends with "cheidt," and a group chat labeled "NSC Scheduling." You can see You can see that JD Vance's chat has a text saying "I have confirmation from my counterpart it's turned off. He is going to be here..."

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NPR @npr.org · 02/05/2025

You count on the NPR Network. Today, supporters like you are donating and sharing what #PublicMediaGives to their communities that no other news service can. Your support connects small towns, big cities and the millions who call them home. Every dollar makes a difference. Donate now: n.pr/4lFTPPD

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