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Reporting on the comings and goings in Halifax Harbour Since 2008. Twitter Refugee. Russian warship , go fuck yourself🇺🇦

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Beyond the comedy timing here, the way he runs gives this an almost Arrested Development vibe
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Waterfront Media HFX @wfmhfx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If you take a look up in the sky over the harbour, you'll see a rather unusual sight. This large, shiny blimp is currently hanging out in the Woodside ferry-ish area. Pretty neat!
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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Oct 6, 1954: The Canadian National Railway dieselizes the Montreal-Halifax "Ocean Limited," its first mainline train to receive that distinction. CN 4-8-4 Northern No. 6161 was the last steam locomotive in regular service on the train and GM-built Nos. 6500-6600 were the first diesels.
Canadian National FP9A diesel locomotive No. 6500 and F9B No. 6600 are at the lead of the first diesel-hauled eastbound "Ocean Limited" ready to depart from Montreal Central Station on October 6, 1954. Photo from the Ingenium Archives, CN Images of Canada Collection.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Howard Epstines of the world are huge problem, and should be ashamed of themselves.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The History of Urban Planning as it applies to Halifax. builthalifax.ca/2016/10/21/m...
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Modern Planning Theory
To understand how we got to where we are, we need to travel all the way back to the mid-19th century, to Manchester, England. At this time, Manchester was at the height of the industrial revolution…
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What's Going on With Shipping (Sal Mercogliano) @mercoglianos.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"GAO Finds Marine Firefighting Gaps Persist at U.S. Ports" Been saying this since 2020 when Bonhomme Richard burned up in San Diego and Höegh Xiamen injured nine emergency responders. gcaptain.com/gao-finds-ma...
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GAO Finds Marine Firefighting Gaps Persist at U.S. Ports
A new federal watchdog report says gaps in training, coordination and emergency planning continue to complicate the response to ship fires at U.S. ports, three years after two firefighters were...
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In early September, a NB P. Eng agreed to a $75000 fine, and surrendered her licence for professional incompetence. 22 buildings were found to have been under designed, and at risk for collapse. builthalifax.ca/2026/09/30/o...
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On Structural Collapse
The CBC ran a story on Moncton engineer Hélène Thériault, who owned MATCH Engineering, and was fined, and lost her license for professional incompetence. She and her firm are also subject to at lea…
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Colleen Mondor @chasingray.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If you ever wondered what happened to the USS Thresher, get this upcoming book on your radar now. The author sued the navy in a FOIA lawsuit that resulted, finally, in a release of the formal inquiry's findings. www.usni.org/press/books/...
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Rush to Disaster
The U.S. Naval Institute provides an independent forum for those who seek to advance and strengthen the naval profession.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
the Grow Home - is this non luxury housing? builthalifax.ca/2026/09/29/t...
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The Grow Home
The first Grow Homes, via Google Streetview, June 2025. The topic of housing affordability and achiveability has remained a hot topic of conversation as of late. Despite a record number of housing …
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TRAINS has more details on the VIA rail Alstom/Stadler orders www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
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Alstom, Stadler provide more information on VIA equipment orders - Trains
BERLIN — VIA Rail Canada made news this summer with orders for 45 hybrid diesel-battery locomotives from Swiss-based Stadler, and 313 passenger cars from Alstom, to renew its long-distance, regional, and remote services. Both manufacturers discussed the orders with Trains this week at the InnoTrans trade fair. Among key points raised in those conversations: Alstom [...]Read More...
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
All right, if i get 10 orders, were doing this. T-Shirt. $25 DM if you want one.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
All right, if i get 10 orders, were doing this. T-Shirt. $25 DM if you want one.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Soomofest tonight for twenty one pilots!
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Peter Coffinman @petercoffman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Holy smokes! The de Gannes-Cosby house in Annapolis Royal NS is for sale! Begun 1708, it's one of the most historically significant houses in the country. Asking price $495,000. 👇 Gift link. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e94a79c...
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Home of the Week: Clapboard house is oldest documented wooden structure in Nova Scotia
A French nobleman commissioned the building with funds provided by King Louis XIV and the original portion was built in 1708
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Holy Fuck. This would have been a surfside level event if not caught. Good on that owner for getting a second opinion.
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Ready Aye Ready - Royal Canadian Navy #RCN @ready-aye-ready.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
HMCS Brandon being scrapped at Point Hope Maritime shipyard in Victoria (Photo : Adrian Lam, Times Colonist) -- The mayor of Brandon, Manitoba is in talks with the Royal Canadian Navy to see if some the Brandon’s parts, such as its anchors and propellers, could be sent to Brandon. #RCN
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
@occtranspo.bsky.social @railfans.ca andymadethis.cool/products/ott...
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Ottawa Transit Streetcar Train Toy — Brio & IKEA LILLABO Compatible
Handmade 3D-printed Ottawa Transit Streetcar designed in Toronto. Compatible with Brio, IKEA LILLABO, and Hape wooden track. Magnetic couplers. Free Canada-wide shipping.
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🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Erik the Red: Statue honours orange tabby who patrolled the Halifax waterfront By Melanie Price and Mike Lamb www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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Erik the Red: Statue honours orange tabby who patrolled the Halifax waterfront
A friendly feline has been immortalized with a statue at one of his favourite resting spots on the Halifax waterfront.
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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 01/09/2026
New York’s congestion pricing program has resulted in a statistically significant reduction in travel times for EMS vehicles
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Urban Congestion Pricing and the Response Times of Emergency Medical Services
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@halifaxretales.bsky.social
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
FWIW, halifaxshippingnews.ca is hosted in Dartmouth with web savers.
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Halifax Shipping News.ca | Comings and Goings In Halifax Harbour
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Not cool @novascotiapower.bsky.social Use leaflet.js and a Canadian web host
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Perhaps they can do a collab with Canadian brewery.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Apparently a good year for pears. So many branches are breaking
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Free tree from @hfxgov.bsky.social planted.
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MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026
We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario (tag us so we can see your work 🙂)
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Since hydrologically Huron and Michigan are the same lake, we should refer to the whole thing as Lake Huron
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Here is one of today’s trains m.youtube.com/watch?v=tfEO...
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CN 121 Departing Halifax, with End of Train DPU
YouTube video by HSN Transport
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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James Boxall 🇨🇦🍁 @jamesgis.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Forgot he was buried here in Halifax. "Who Having Undertook And Executed An Enterprise Against The City Of Washington" August 24, 1814 burned down White House and many other government buildings such as Capitol.... What timing for an anniversary :-)
DEDICATED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE TO THE MEMORY
OF MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ROSS
WHO HAVING UNDERTOOK AND EXECUTED AN ENTERPRISE AGAINST THE
CITY OF WASHINGTON, THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHICH WAS CROWNED WITH COMPLETE SUCCESS WAS KILLED SHORTLY
AFTERWARDS WHILE DIRECTING A SUCCESSFUL ATTACK UPON A SUPERIOR FORCE NEAR THE
CITY OF BALTIMORE ON THE 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMPTER 1814
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Today in 1814, Robert Ross burned attacked Washington, and burned the White House. Ross is buried at the old burying grounds.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
How will you be celebrating Robert Ross day on August 24th?
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The chemical brothers are highly underrated.
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James Boxall 🇨🇦🍁 @jamesgis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Map for Monday. Admiralty chart 311 1918. Halifax Harbour.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Agreed. There are only a couple of years left to do this. Take Advantage. its good.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New Halifax Tram Shirt idea.
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Jim Clifford @jimclifford.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Using data from a published paper, I've visualized settler arrivals at the Port of Quebec 1817-1839. The website includes a map of trade networks and a case study of Westmeath, where some of the people settled in Algonquin territory. jimclifford.ca/quebec/
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Mentioned @theverge.com www.theverge.com/tech/977161/...
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Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
The small cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued the skiff that ran out of fuel.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
updated with a statement from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. halifaxshippingnews.ca/2026/08/did-...
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Did Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht ignore requests for help? | Halifax Shipping News.ca
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The simplest explanation for the Zuckerberg yacht thing is that the request for assistance ended up on the wall, and the algorithm didn’t show it to them until after it was relivant, and they missed the whole thing.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
USS New Jersey is departing from Shearwater nowish. It’s notably broadcasting AIS
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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Did Mark Zuckerberg's Yachts ignore requests to assist another vessel
YouTube video by HSN Transport
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Danish warship HDMS Thetis arrives on the 11th along with USS Wichita
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The Japanese navy has two ships in port today. Both at anchor in the harbour. JS Kashima and JS Yamagiri both move to the dockyard tomorrow morning.
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Michael Love @elkmovie.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
News article from @alaska.bsky.social @alaskabeacon.com
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Cruise ship helps stranded skiff and crew in Southeast Alaska as Zuckerberg yacht stands by | Alaska Beacon
The billionaire Facebook founder's yacht has been a regular fixture in Southeast Alaska waters this summer, but it drew ire this week.
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
ICYMI from last night
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Did Zuck's yacht ignore a request for help? halifaxshippingnews.ca/2026/08/did-...
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Did Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht ignore requests for help? | Halifax Shipping News.ca
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Halifax Shipping News @hfxshippingnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Shoutout to @peard33.bsky.social and @alaska.bsky.social also working on this story.
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