Reposted by Martin Bauman햏 @hehheh.bsky.social · 12hThere should be bus lanes and protected bike lanes on Quinpool. 3418
Reposted by Martin BaumanNorthern Tribune @northerntribune.ca · 01/10/2026A Canadian Premier League legend. Forge Captain Kyle Bekker is hanging up his boots after a 14-year career. #CanPL | #CPLSoccerbit.lyForge Captain Kyle Bekker Announces Retirement - Northern TribuneForge all-time appearance leader, club captain, and cultural cornerstone Kyle Bekker announces his retirement from professional football. 183
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 20/09/2026With his 10th goal of the year, Isaiah Johnston is now fourth all-time for the most goals scored by a @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social player in one season. And he could climb higher before 2026 is over: Sam Salter: 12 (2022) Tiago Coimbra: 13 (2025) João Morelli: 15 (2021) 011
Reposted by Martin Baumanjon christian @jonchristian.net · 17/09/2026NEW: We spent months investigating a little-known media startup called Brown Brothers Media, which buys legit news sites and turns them into AI-powered zombie content farms What blew my mind was its traffic -- it appears to be getting more readers than NPR or CBS News futurism.com/artificial-i...futurism.comHow Three Brothers Built an AI Slop Empire by Buying Legitimate News Sites and Turning Them Into Zombie Content Farms That They Say Get 50 Million Page Views per MonthBrown Brothers Media is a media empire raking in millions of clicks with AI, fake writers, and plagiarism. 401323689
Reposted by Martin BaumanJosh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Exclusive: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social are offering to pay $100-million to build and operate a 10,500 seat modular stadium on the Wanderers Grounds, plus a a community sports hub at Maybank Field. Derek Martin says the project is possible through new investors. @thechronicleherald.bsky.socialsaltwire.comHalifax Wanderers FC offers to pay $100 million to build a permanent stadium in downtown land-lease agreementHalifax Wanderers president Derek Martin is offering to pay $100 million to build and manage a permanent stadium at the Wanderers Grounds. 3279
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 15/09/2026"No club wanted him." For @us.theguardian.com, I spoke to Promise David's former coaches and teammates from Brampton to Malta and Estonia, about the striker who went from perennially overlooked to a #CanMNT favourite and a Premier League debutant. www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comHow Promise David emerged from Maltese shadows into the Premier LeagueFormer teammates and coaches rave about Brighton’s summer signing, who impressed with Canada at the World Cup 2145
Reposted by Martin BaumanRoey Hadar @roey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026NWSL players are now taking extra gigs not because they need to, but because they want to! Featuring future doctor Gabby Carle, current coffee mogul Janine Sonis, and cocktail waitress-slash-banker Bea Franklin, it's my first @us.theguardian.com byline! www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comSaloons, school and specialty coffee: NWSL players enjoy new era of side hustlesStar players once worked for Amazon or DoorDash to make ends meet on meager salaries. A new CBA opened doors for off-field pursuits in line with their passions 15116
Reposted by Martin BaumanBen Rothenberg @benrothenberg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026These gambling-sponsored push notifications, which have been thrusted at tennis fans for days now, are deeply trashy work by the U.S. Open. They historically wouldn’t have credentialed reporters if it was our websites pushing this stuff. 58016
Reposted by Martin Baumanaugust 🍂 @auguststreet.ca · 28/08/2026halifax's waterfront is pretty impressive. it's continuous, well-lit, integrated with downtown, has some art, ample individual and group seating, and retail directly on the space. the level of activity at 9pm is testament to the success of its design. people love to hang out here 2869
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 19/08/2026The sequel to the "Potato Salad Guy" story is here, three years later: "Potato salad still sucks,” he says. “I never liked it; potatoes are meant to [be] eaten warm in my opinion.” Amen, Potato Salad Guy. people.com/man-eats-5-l...people.comMan Explains Heartbreaking Reason Why He Ate 5 Lbs. of Potato Salad in the Pouring Rain (Exclusive)What started with an uneaten tub of potato salad, a breakup and a joke among friends turned Riley Merry into an unlikely Halifax celebrity. Three years later, he’s still getting recognized — and says ... 020
Reposted by Martin BaumanPhilip Moscovitch @philmoscovitch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Romance writers rule. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/local-news/a...halifaxexaminer.caAuthor Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library - Halifax Examiner"Reid’s gift complements, but does not replace, the critical need for an increase in the stable annual public funding and strong municipal and provincial partnerships needed to sustain library service... 04617
Reposted by Martin Baumangiri nathan @girinathan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Russell Westbrook was total:defector.comRussell Westbrook Was Total | DefectorIt’s hard to imagine now—like imagining an era when man did not know the sun was huge, hot, and bright—but there was a time when we did not yet understand Russell Westbrook as a basketball player. Slo... 28912
Reposted by Martin BaumanJosh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 11/08/2026A bit of a lighter read this morning: From Apollo 11 to crocheted jellyfish — the story of Big Tancook Island's former general store. My latest for @thechronicleherald.bsky.social.saltwire.comFrom Apollo 11 to crocheted jellyfish — The story of Big Tancook Island's former general storeEveryone says you can’t go to Big Tancook Island without making an appearance at Hillary Dionne’s gallery. 011
Reposted by Martin BaumanElla Brockway @ellabrockway.bsky.social · 30/07/2026What is in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a reference to more than doubling the number of global tournaments held each year, from 200 to 450 What is not in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a single reference to women's footballtheguardian.comFifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s gameFifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights clearly states that their plans for financial growth will be achieved by staging more tournaments, havin... 7255108
Reposted by Martin BaumanJosh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026New: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social are averaging just 2.46 shot attempts in the first 45 minutes of play this season. They need to start better to continue their playoff push. My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca.hfxfootballpost.caThe Wanderers have a first half problem, which makes their loss to FC Supra hurt all the moreCoverage of the Halifax Wanderers and Halifax Tides 031
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 22/07/2026This Saturday afternoon, I'll be at LaHave River Books for a reading and conversation about Hell of a Ride. I'd love to see you there. @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @writersfedofns.bsky.social #booksky #canlit 0144
Reposted by Martin Baumanking's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · 14/07/2026i hate acting like a shill but we're working on getting our website more prominent to steer more sales away from the evils of amazon & indigo google reviews really help so if you've ever shopped with us or like what we're doing & would leave a review it would help this small fry fight the big guys 66229
Reposted by Martin Baumangiri nathan @girinathan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026wrote this after his French Open win, but still relevant as Zverev heads to his first Wimbledon final 3556
Reposted by Martin BaumanJosh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026New: There was an uncanny feeling of déjà-vu on Thursday night as @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and @torontofc.ca squared off. @martinbauman.com explored what the CPL's only East Coast club can learn from the TFC's history of hits and misses. #CanPLhfxfootballpost.caWhat lessons can the Wanderers learn from Toronto FC?As the Halifax Wanderers fell 3-1 to Toronto FC in a Thursday night friendly at the Wanderers Grounds, there was an uncanny feeling of déjà-vu among the unusual opponents. Despite their differing leag... 152
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 09/07/2026If you're in NS and looking for an excuse to visit the South Shore, I'll be doing a reading of Hell of a Ride at the lovely LaHave River Books on Saturday, July 25. What parts will I read? I have no idea yet, but it should be fun. @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @writersfedofns.bsky.social 064
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 08/07/2026Thinking of my old radio colleagues and friends at 570 News today. This industry, man. kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/07/07/r...kitchener.citynews.caRogers Sports & Media shutting down news radio stations including 570 NewsRadio KitchenerRogers Sports & Media shut down its news radio stations in Calgary (660 NewsRadio Calgary), Halifax (95.7 News Radio Halifax), Kitchener (570 NewsRadio Kitchener) and Vancouver (1130 NewsRadio Vancouv... 120
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 07/07/2026Seeing the U.S. and Cristiano Ronaldo knocked out of the #WorldCup in the same day.static.klipy.comMichael Fassbender: PerfectionALT: Michael Fassbender: Perfection 150
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 03/07/2026The Croatia-Portugal #WorldCup match is putting Arsène Wenger's proposed "daylight offside" rule back in the spotlight. One league is already piloting the proposed change to the Laws of the Game: the Canadian Premier League. My piece for @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comArsène Wenger’s ‘daylight offside rule’ is on trial in Canada. Will it work?The Frenchman believes the rule change will make the game more open and exciting. If it succeeds in the Canadian Premier League it could go global 363
Reposted by Martin BaumanThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 02/07/2026Intercity Transit in Washington state rolled out a “zero-fare” pilot program in 2020. One longtime rider said the model brought social equality to her neighbourhood. “It means everyone has the same opportunity for transit as everyone else.” thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/20...thetyee.caThe Cities Where Riding the Bus Is Free | The TyeeA third of transit agencies in Washington state operate without collecting fares. Can free buses work elsewhere? 24119
Reposted by Martin BaumanJoshua Kloke @joshuakloke.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Canada’s 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar had everything — truly a novel. So my editors told me: go write the novel. • “It should feel like hell” • Inside the brawl • Taking care of Koné’s family A Canadian soccer opus unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNTnytimes.comInside the biggest, most heartbreaking day in Canada soccer history — by those who lived it 12610
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 18/06/2026Is that a @dartmouthderek.bsky.social sighting in the background or just a doppelgänger? 130
Reposted by Martin BaumanDean Jobb - True Crime Writer @deanjobb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026'Masterful and genre-bending work ... He combines searing insights into Blackness and social inequality in the US with themes of love and belonging, life and death.' American author Hanif Abdurraqib wins $75K Weston International Award for career achievement in nonfiction www.cbc.ca/books/americ...cbc.caAmerican author Hanif Abdurraqib wins $75K Weston International Award for career achievement in nonfiction | CBC BooksAbdurraqib is a music critic, poet and essayist based in Columbus, Ohio, known for books They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, A Little Devil in America and There's Always This Year. 012
Reposted by Martin BaumanThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 12/06/2026“We wanted to give a pathway to Canadian players, especially in B.C., to make it to the national team and maybe one day play in a World Cup,” Chris Corrigan told The Tyee. “We had no idea it would be this fast.” ⚽️ @martinbauman.com reports. thetyee.ca/News/2026/06...thetyee.caThe Tiny Fan-Owned BC Team Behind Canada’s World Cup Talent | The TyeeHow a Burnaby club helped launch a new generation of soccer stars. 03814
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 12/06/2026The @tssrovers.bsky.social are an outlier in Canadian soccer -- the only semi-pro team owned by its fans. That hasn't stopped their ambitions of producing World Cup-level talent. And they're succeeding. My first for @thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/News/2026/06...thetyee.caThe Tiny Fan-Owned BC Team Behind Canada’s World Cup Talent | The TyeeHow a Burnaby club helped launch a new generation of soccer stars. 054
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 10/06/2026Had a lot of fun contributing to this newest issue of DARBY, out today. In my piece, I spoke to members of Canada's trailblazing '86 World Cup team about putting the country on the soccer map. Grab a copy here: darbymag.myshopify.com/products/iss...darbymag.myshopify.comISSUE 6: HOME (SPECIAL EDITION)SPECIAL WC EDITION FEATURING: RICHIE LARYEA / CANADA'S 1986 WORLD CUP TEAM / AMAR SHAH & NAOMI ACCARDI-TALLEYRAND / THE 2007 U-20 WORLD CUP / FOOTY SCRAN & MORE. 031
Reposted by Martin BaumanShireen Ahmed @shireenahmed.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup is about to begin. Canada is excited and ready. My latest for CBC Sports dives into what "legacy" means for the women's game in this country. www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...cbc.caOPINION | Women soccer players hope to reap benefits of men's World Cup's legacy in Canada | CBC SportsLegacy is a word that has been thrown around ahead of the FIFA men’s World Cup. Soccer is the most played youth sport in Canada and this month’s event is a great opportunity to build and amplify the s... 2135
Reposted by Martin BaumanTyler Olsen @tyolsen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026VERY relatedly, The Tyee now has a bit of a reporting hole that we will need to fill. If you're a journalist who has knowledge of the BC interior and is open to do some work, please message me. 11618
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 30/05/2026If you're looking for a primer on Jacob Shaffelburg, the first Nova Scotian to represent @canadasoccer.bsky.social at a men's World Cup, DARBY Magazine still has copies of Issue 5. ✍️ Plus, long-form features on Jessie Fleming, Dayne St. Clair, and @nsl.ca. darbymag.myshopify.com/products/iss... 021
Reposted by Martin BaumanJoshua Kloke @joshuakloke.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Canada’s best team ever: their 2026 World Cup squad. Free to read at @theathletic.com #CANMNTnytimes.comCanada name World Cup squad: Promise David and Alfie Jones in as Jesse Marsch bets on fitness of key players (Gift Article)Jesse Marsch has called up some exciting young talent to support his star trio of Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies 0408
Reposted by Martin BaumanZach Lipton @zachlipton.com · 29/05/2026the bus. you've once again invented the bus. 644811898
Reposted by Martin BaumanAFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 28/05/2026📬INBOX: Afshin Ghotbi, SixFive Sports & Entertainment, and Dean Shillington have settled their litigation, reaching "an amicable resolution of the outstanding claims between them". SixFive has committed to fulfilling its financial obligations to Ghotbi under confidential terms. 232
Reposted by Martin BaumanJJ Adams 🅿️ @jjadams.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Today, in (sadly) rejected ledes .... my opener for our local story on FIFA being probed over its ticket practices. I knew it was a bridge too far, but couldn't help myself 😅 5196
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 23/05/2026Nearly eight years after James Merriman joined Pacific FC as its first assistant coach, the Island-born head coach is out at the club. For hfxfootballpost.ca, I look back on Merriman's tenure with Tridents and what comes next. #CanPL www.hfxfootballpost.ca/pacific-fc-a...hfxfootballpost.caPacific FC and Merriman part ways. What comes next for the club?The James Merriman era has ended at Pacific FC. On Wednesday, May 21, the Langford, BC-based club announced it was parting ways with its longest-tenured head coach, following a "mutual termination." T... 020
Reposted by Martin BaumanTrueNorthFoot 🇨🇦⚽️ @truenorthfoot.ca · 21/05/2026BREAKING: Pacific has parted ways with head coach James Merriman. #CanPL Assistant Yiannis Tsalatsidis will take charge of the team’s upcoming match this weekend while the club looks for a replacement. 📸 Sheldon Mack 051
Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 10/05/2026static.klipy.comFirst Time? Meme from The Ballad of Buster ScruggsALT: First Time? Meme from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 030