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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Why are pedestrians required to use a push button at a couple of intersections in the downtown core when automatic crossing is the standard 99% of the time? @hfxgov.bsky.social

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The Halifax waterfront was HOPPING today - so great to see. It was One Port City Day and lots of activities going on. Love the vibrant waterfront. www.porthalifax.ca/about-us/por...

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

So we drove downtown this morning to deliver something. Traffic was slow - it’s busy downtown today (which is great). But on our route bike lanes weren’t impeding the flow of traffic, it was all the construction. Should we put a moratorium on that too?

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Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts: @hfxgov.bsky.social @hfxtransit.bsky.social @hfx-fire.bsky.social @hfxevents.bsky.social @hfxrec.bsky.social #HaliSky

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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 24/05/2025

Trevor Corkum has noticed a disturbing trend among Canadian premiers: the desire to quash dissent and centralize executive control over decision-making. But their constituents are pushing back. thewalrus.ca/another-premier-...

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Nova Scotia Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in Halifax. Measles is highly contagious & transmitted through the air when people breathe, talk, sing, etc. In addition to vaccination, a well-fitted mask & improved ventilation help with infection control. www.nshealth.ca/news-and-not...

Screenshot from Nova Scotia Health website:

People who were at the following locations, on the dates and times specified, may have been exposed to measles and should watch for symptoms:

Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown, Lobby (5120 Salter St., Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Banh Mi A & B (6172 Quinpool Rd, Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Marquee Ballroom/Seahorse Tavern/The Local Restaurant and Bar (2037 Gottingen St., Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 a.m.
Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department (1840 Bell Rd., Halifax) on Sunday, May 4 from 8:30 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

It is important to note that anyone who may have been at the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department during these times and is pregnant, immunocompromised, or under the age of 12 months old should contact Public Health immediately (902-481-5824).

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 05/05/2025

Pass it on…

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Has the CPC fired Jenni Byrne yet?

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

While I’m relieved that we don’t have a Conservative government, I’m still uneasy about the outcome. The CPC has gained seats, and the NDP has been virtually wiped out. It’s going to be interesting.

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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

To 🇨🇦Canadian women everywhere: if you want to stop the piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre, now’s the time to rally round and get yourself and all your sisters and mothers and daughters out to vote. Too many men are going their own way 👇🏻

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 19/04/2025

Mind-boggling that some Canadians actually think this guy cares about them. 🤨

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It is VERY busy at my Nova Scotia riding.

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

“Extorted by a delinquent”👇

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Hannah Covington @hannahcov.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

✅We've put together a starter pack with News Literacy Project experts. go.bsky.app/KBV4mYE Follow along for all things media literacy education, fact-checking, misinfo and free resources.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

The bipartisan belief that America would be a better place if *other people* worked in a factory. www.ft.com/content/8459...

80+% of both Democrats and Republicans believe America would be better off if more Americans worked in manufacturing, but < 30% say that about themselves.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

L - The official photo from the Kremlin of US Special Envoy @SteveWitkoff putting his hand over his heart as he greets his friend Vladimir Putin again this week. R - Putin’s latest missile attack killing at least 21 people, including 7 children, on Palm Sunday. Putin’s stooge.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

ICYMI: the Aaron Gunn controversy proves that Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives have a residential school denialism problem.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/04/2025

Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf” is still on U.S. Naval Academy shelves. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Memorializing the Holocaust” are not. An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.

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Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?

An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Interesting. The South Shore - St. Margaret’s NDP candidate listed on Elections Canada website over the weekend is no longer on the list.

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Bill Comeau 🇨🇦 @bill-comeau.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Here are views Judy Trinh of CTV News shared of the #Poilievre presser, showing how far away she was placed in a small reporter pen. When she shouted a followup question on the Global News story about Modi-tied donations, he called her a protestor and ignored her. This is Canada. #canpoli #cdnpoli

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

To put more emphasis on this: Hundreds of thousands of Americans in at least 1400 cities and towns across the country, including in heavily Republican areas that never protest, protested Trump and Musk and their 401Ks being wiped out yesterday, and it’s NOT a main front page story in the Times.

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

The Conservatives are showing their true face. Driving a truck around key ridings accusing the Liberal leader of hanging out with a paedophile predator is sickening. Add to this the threats to break up the country. It's the traitor and the dregs of humanity roadshow. Flush them.

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

CBC’s Evan Dyer “It’s been a difficult week. It’s difficult to get the same level of accountability from the [Poilievre] campaign as it has been from past conservative campaigns or from the other parties in this election campaign” youtu.be/FgtWXGlSOUI?...

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What's the state of the race at the end of election Week 2? | Power & Politics

YouTube video by CBC News

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Tomorrow! Saturday, April 5 at 1 pm you can pick up masks and tests at the Halifax Commons. We'll be located on the north side near Cunard St and North Park St. We'll be there until our stock runs out!

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Including technologies most people aren’t even aware of, like containerization of freight.

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Emily @em616.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Only the finest for Kings-Hants 🙃

Screenshots from Joel hirtle's Twitter account, making fun of the Me Too movement. Hirtle is currently running for then Conservative Party seat for Kings-Hants

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 03/04/2025

“The ‘Freedom Convoy’ was — without question — one of the low points for conservatism in Canada, and one of the most divisive and disturbing events in recent Canadian political history. Its goal was to overthrow a legally elected government, and Pierre Poilievre championed their cause.”

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Observations from Montreal

An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.

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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

NEW: SENATE votes to END Trump's emergency tariffs on Canada, 51-48. Four Republicans joined Democrats: MCCONNELL RAND PAUL MURKOWSKI COLLINS The vote was not subject to a filibuster. House leaders are expected to block a vote. Resolution does NOT have a veto-proof majority BUT resistance grows

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This is a good read. Poilievre & Conservatives use ‘WEF’ and ‘Globalist’ to smear other politicians. It can traced to Alex Jones’ endorsement of Poilievre and legitimizing conspiracy theories about “globalist elites” and World Economic Forum. thewalrus.ca/poilievre-co...

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Welcome to the Poilievre Conspiracy Theory Vortex | The Walrus

Adopting absurd narratives has become a staple of right-wing politicking

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Bruce Fanjoy @brucefanjoy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Defacing the Canadian flag? Is this what Pierre Poilievre means when he says “Canada First?” #CanadaStrong

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Look what I stumbled across - a whole paper on how Poilievre & others weaponized ‘woke’ and legitimized far-right extremists and hate organizations. ruor.uottawa.ca/server/api/c...

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

“Each generation builds something for the next” -panelist on CBC talking about upcoming election. Grateful to the generation that built universal healthcare (and hoping we strengthen it, not dismantle it). What are we or should we be building now for upcoming generations? Is it housing?

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”

A picture of Vladimir Putin holding his phone

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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

This whole thread is hilarious. Should Mark Carney made Bankers, not Wankers his official campaign slogan?

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 14/03/2025

Canadians now hate Elon Musk just as much as they hate Donald Trump. cultmtl.com/2025/03/queb...

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

So Premier Smith is travelling to the US on Alberta taxpayer’s dime to have a “fireside chat” with controversial conservative Ben Shapiro to help raise funds for sketchy PragerU. Shapiro is supportive of the US annexing Canada. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

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Smith defends using taxpayer dollars on travelling to U.S. to appear alongside controversial podcaster

Smith is using taxpayer dollars to travel to Florida where she'll co-headline an event with podcaster Ben Shapiro at the end of March.

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Sara Gillis @hfxlibrarian.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

So Mark Boudreau is running for the Conservatives and talks about personal struggles he’s faced in life in this article. I honestly do not understand how he aligns himself with Poilievre and the CPC. Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...

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The Halifax byelection finally started, but it might not finish

Don Trump and his tariffs put pressure on Canada to hold a general election.

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Shannon Reardon 🇨🇦 @shannonr709.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Canadian legends Trooper 🇨🇦 "If you don't like what you see Why don't you fight it? If you know there's something wrong Why don't you right it." #NowPlaying music.youtube.com/watch?v=iL6D...

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Raise A Little Hell

YouTube video by Trooper - Topic

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/03/2025

MEUSER: You've got Trudeau saying how the president is making a dumb move. That's bad diplomacy. SANCHEZ: I'm not sure how it's good diplomacy to say that a neighboring country should be the 51st state and that you're gonna impose economic hardship to achieve that goal.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This reality show premise of finding the dumbest MFer in the country and making him president isn’t going well. Season 1 sucked. Season 2 is much worse.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 04/03/2025

NEWS IN PHOTO: Trump googles "Tariff" for first time

After months of referring to tariffs as "a beautiful tax on foreign countries", and today enacting 25% tariffs on Canada, President Trump decided to finally learn how exactly they work.

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