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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌈 For 18 years, #NSTembers have shown up with Pride. What began with our first official parade entry in 2008 has become a tradition of celebrating community, inclusion, and belonging. Help us make this year’s parade our biggest yet. Walk with us! #NSTUPride

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🌈 Pride is almost here! We’re looking forward to seeing a sea of Halifax County Local members walking together. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign! Share this post, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

There are events you attend… …and there are events you’re really glad you didn’t miss. Hfx Pride is one of those special ones that help you feel part of something more important than you realized. Come celebrate with us at Pride + see the joy in students’ + colleagues faces that you are there.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

As educators, we have the privilege of learning from Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Planning to attend the Retirement Dinner this year? Be sure to register by Friday June 19 at noon. Links found in the Weekly Check In

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We need new cover art for next year's agenda! - front cover - back cover - use our Local Logo - the school year,m - the word "Agenda" and the rest is up to you! Submissions (and any questions) to be sent to our VP Comms, Meg Ferguson at HfxCoCommunications@nstu.ca by Saturday June 20 by midnight

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Congratulations to 4 recipients of the Hfx Co Local Inspire Awards! The Preman Edwards Award for outstanding union leadership: Jodie MacIlreith (Leslie Thomas Jr) The Susan Noiles Award for excellence in educ: Peter Balcom (Reserve Mem) Andrew James (Waverley Mem) Rebecca Engram (West Bedford)

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Annual General Meeting tonight for #HfxCoLocal Important agenda items: - Local Exec elections - Budget 2025-2026 - Amended Operational Procedures Stay tuned for updates

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Students deserve the support they need to thrive. Please Act for Education & contact your MLA: smaller class sizes, more resources, stronger mental health supports. This site makes it easy: www.actforeducation.ca/action/

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Lots of laughs and good company at the Hfx County social gathering in the Tantallon area - great company, snacks and conversations to unwind at the end of a busy week of assessments and job assignments for the coming year Thanks to Social Wellness Committee for hosting!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

#HfxCoLocal delegates + alternates to Annual Council 2026 who were available for our group photo ❤️ (& Wally Fiander, our intrepid NSTU Staff Officer!) Thank you all for serving our #NSTU members this weekend!!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Friday evening at Annual Council - the governing body of the NSTU. So much gratitude to the #NSTUmembers who are volunteering their precious weekend to o the work on behalf of all members.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

We have a Meme Champion! Congratulations to our winner, Melissa Nickerson from Hammonds Plains Consolidated School, and to our incredible Caption Creators—your humour, creativity, and Local pride made this competition such a success. Thank you to everyone who submitted captions, voted, and had fun!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Planning some prof Learning at a conference? Hfx Co Local can help with your expenses! Next deadline is April 24. More info on our website halifaxcountylocal.com

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

April 15 Provincial Executive Election for ANS & Indigenous Representatives. There are 2 candidates for each position. Posters that were sent to us by the REO are included.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hey Hfx Co members: Vote now for Grand Champion of Memes: forms.gle/JJJtUJcXDVEK... Voting open until Thursday at 5pm

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Retiring or have friends/colleagues retiring this year? Hfx Co Retirement 2026 celebrations are coming! Save The Date - June 27 More details to come soon

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

3 Hfx Co Local delegates took part in the NSTU’s Member Economic Welfare, Health & Safety & Working Conditions conferencee Fri + Sat Hfx Co Local delegates were Local President Desirée Daniele; member, Farah Ahmad; & 1st Vice President Tina Broderick.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congratulations to Melanie Kennedy-Conrad for being acclaimed to the NSTU Provincial Executive. Aug 1, 2026 - July 31, 2028

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Real people. Real conversations. Real impact. This is your Local #HfxCoLocal #NSTU

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Way to go, #HfxCoLocal members! 225 pairs of socks plus $60 cash donated for Socks for Shelters! Collected at our recent Movie event hosted by our Social Wellness Committee

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Women who educate. Women who lead. Women who advocate. Grateful for the incredible women serving on our Local Executive and the impact they make every day. Happy International Women’s Day.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

NSTU Provincial Exec now includes designated reps for ANS + Indigenous members. Active, reserve, + substitute members who self-identify as ANS +/or Indigenous are eligible to vote for these 2 positions. Members must register their self-id to participate. nstu.ca/the-nstu/str...

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Leah Kutcher (In-house Legal) + Tim MacLeod (NSTU staff) are guests at tonight’s Local Executive meeting. They shared the NSTU Respectful Workplace Policy as it pertains to NSTU volunteers.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Congratulations to Desiree Daniele for being acclaimed as Hfx Co Local President for a 2nd term #HfxCoLocal #NSTU @nsteachersunion.bsky.social Aug 1, 2026 - July 31, 2028

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Think you’re funnier than last week’s entries? (Check out the finalists for Group A on Insta) Caption This Meme Round 1 continues w Group B on Instagram. Come up with your wittiest caption, and submit your entry for a chance to advance. Link in Insta bio

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

We need invested, dedicated NSTU members to put their name forward for the NSTU Provincial Executive. Deadline Friday Feb 13 by 4pm. Information & form: nstu.ca/the-nstu/str...

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Grand time at the Frosty Friends Social in Porter’s Lake! Thank you to the #HfxCoLocal Social Wellness Committee for planning events in different regions of our Local to meet members where they are! #BuildingSolidarity

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Caption This Meme Competition Is now LIVE! Got a healthy funny bone, Halifax County? Now is your chance to flex! Head to our Instagram + caption 1, 2, or all of the graphics. The Google Form for entry is in the bio. Have fun!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day calls us to remember, to educate, and to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Got jokes? The memes are coming… Check our Insta @halifaxcounty

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Congrats to our 1st winners! 2 more draws to come… Hop over to Facebook + Instagram to join the campaign and be part of the next draws. A stronger Local starts with connection.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Come join your fellow County members at the Halifax Thunderbirds for their season opener on Dec. 5th! Tickets subsidized by Social & Wellness committee - check out our website for sign up link. 2 tickets per member. Must be on Member Registry and verified as an HfxCo member to qualify.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Monday morning chuckle from your Comms committee:

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We remember. We support. We stand with our transgender students and colleagues.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Your Local Executive members are meeting tonight to work through the many happenings of the members in #HfxCoLocal

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Our Social Media Engagement Campaign is officially live! We’re building a stronger Local network for #HfxCoLocal members—and giving away great prizes. Head to our FB Group + Instagram page to see how to enter, invite/tag colleagues, and take part in all 3 draws: Stronger together.

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Rep Training underway Thank you to our School Reps who take on such an important union leadership role, and for attending our annual training event! @nsteachersunion.bsky.social Executive Staff Officer Amanda O’Regan Marchand working her magic 🪄

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Local Executive training on Friday evening

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Have ideas for anti-violence activities for your school? Sheonoroil Foundation accepts applications twice per year - Nov 14 + Apr 10 sheonoroil.nstu.ca

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Hfx Regional #NSTU members of the Article 60 PD Committee standing in solidarity with Alberta teachers #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses @albertateachers.bsky.social

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We stand in solidarity with Alberta teachers. Nova Scotia educators know all to well the impacts of an imposed contract. #StopTheExcuses #OurKidsCantWaitAB #NSTU @albertateachers.bsky.social

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Please wear RED Wed Oct 29, take a pic + post it with #OurKidsCantWaitAB #StopTheExcuses #HfxCoLocal on any and all of your socials!

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Hfx County Local NSTU @halifaxcounty.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Hey Halifax County members: Let's send a WAVE OF SUPPORT to Alberta Teachers Oct 29 - Wear red & post pics on socials This wk: Post supportive graphics (some options coming in an email Mon) Pls help spread the word!

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