Bartek Ciszkowski
@justbartek.ca
🌊 Halifax, Nova Scotia 💻 Startup Life 👧👦 Dad Of 2 🎓 Burnout Alumni ⛰️ Running through cities and forests 🇵🇱 1.5G Canadian 🇨🇦
#hfxws Mixed bag of slippery-ness. Had to detour my run to the COLT as I couldn’t get consistent traction on sidewalks. I was surprised at the amount of cyclists who passed me along the trail!
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
#hfxws Mixed bag of slippery-ness. Had to detour my run to the COLT as I couldn’t get consistent traction on sidewalks. I was surprised at the amount of cyclists who passed me along the trail!
Reposted by Bartek Ciszkowski
New bot dropped.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
Demo permit DEMO-2025-17046 issued for 519 Cow Bay Rd, Eastern Passage
Demolition of Accessory Structure
Demolition of Accessory Structure
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
New bot dropped.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
Wow, superb initiative! Just ordered a handful, some that'll be winter sown.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wow, superb initiative! Just ordered a handful, some that'll be winter sown.
Two cats, perhaps friends, enjoying the quiet streets on Christmas morning; west end Halifax.
December 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Two cats, perhaps friends, enjoying the quiet streets on Christmas morning; west end Halifax.
In Polish school a few weeks back, my kid learned a bit about the history of Santa and they spoke to the image of Claus popularized by the Coca Cola company. So now he’s curious if Santa will prefer a classic coke over milk (or maybe both?)
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In Polish school a few weeks back, my kid learned a bit about the history of Santa and they spoke to the image of Claus popularized by the Coca Cola company. So now he’s curious if Santa will prefer a classic coke over milk (or maybe both?)
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
#BikeHfx I've requested bike parking at Horseshoe Island Park. This is a quaint spot for picnics, fishing, and a quiet moment by the water. There is about a dozen parking spots for vehicles, nada for bikes
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#BikeHfx I've requested bike parking at Horseshoe Island Park. This is a quaint spot for picnics, fishing, and a quiet moment by the water. There is about a dozen parking spots for vehicles, nada for bikes
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
Finally took the time to write my reflections on mapping (almost) every bike parking spot in Halifax. It's a fun "living" project that brings me joy & has apparently helped some folks too!
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
Mapping every bike parking spot in Halifax
justbartek.ca
December 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Finally took the time to write my reflections on mapping (almost) every bike parking spot in Halifax. It's a fun "living" project that brings me joy & has apparently helped some folks too!
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The Narrows now has #BikeHfx parking at their front doors (note: on public sidewalk, not their property). Previously quite the deadzone!
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Narrows now has #BikeHfx parking at their front doors (note: on public sidewalk, not their property). Previously quite the deadzone!
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
#hfxws Don’t fear the Alberta Clipper. It’s good out there! Not enough accumulation to be tough. A little grip always helps ofc.
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#hfxws Don’t fear the Alberta Clipper. It’s good out there! Not enough accumulation to be tough. A little grip always helps ofc.
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Paving day on Dutch Village Road. The sidewalks and bike lanes are nearly complete, but not yet end to end. Greenery, benches, and other fixtures likely next Spring.
December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Paving day on Dutch Village Road. The sidewalks and bike lanes are nearly complete, but not yet end to end. Greenery, benches, and other fixtures likely next Spring.
My kids play this game where they take a bite out of an apple, piece it back together and ask “Is it broken or not?”
And I just found the #BikeHfx parking equivalent to this. 😭 (will report)
And I just found the #BikeHfx parking equivalent to this. 😭 (will report)
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My kids play this game where they take a bite out of an apple, piece it back together and ask “Is it broken or not?”
And I just found the #BikeHfx parking equivalent to this. 😭 (will report)
And I just found the #BikeHfx parking equivalent to this. 😭 (will report)
The new Commons playground was posted on the Halifax subreddit and it’s … incredibly disappointing? Bargain bin playground in the centre of the city. This should be a creative, inspiring space but it’s just another example of low tax city at work. Lame.
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The new Commons playground was posted on the Halifax subreddit and it’s … incredibly disappointing? Bargain bin playground in the centre of the city. This should be a creative, inspiring space but it’s just another example of low tax city at work. Lame.
#BikeHfx Question: I am grateful there is now protected infrastructure along Almon but is there any maintenance, ie leaf sweeping? With the frost/rain mix and the amount of leaves it's getting quite dangerous.
I worry as this makes me suspect there will be no winter maintenance for these lanes!
I worry as this makes me suspect there will be no winter maintenance for these lanes!
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#BikeHfx Question: I am grateful there is now protected infrastructure along Almon but is there any maintenance, ie leaf sweeping? With the frost/rain mix and the amount of leaves it's getting quite dangerous.
I worry as this makes me suspect there will be no winter maintenance for these lanes!
I worry as this makes me suspect there will be no winter maintenance for these lanes!
My #BikeHfx joy came in two parts this rainy, windy morning:
First, the wind was so amusingly aggressive that while coasting down Cogswell, I was barely moving! That was a neat experience.
Second, I got to partially ride in the new Brunswick bike lane. It's such an improvement over prior.
First, the wind was so amusingly aggressive that while coasting down Cogswell, I was barely moving! That was a neat experience.
Second, I got to partially ride in the new Brunswick bike lane. It's such an improvement over prior.
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
My #BikeHfx joy came in two parts this rainy, windy morning:
First, the wind was so amusingly aggressive that while coasting down Cogswell, I was barely moving! That was a neat experience.
Second, I got to partially ride in the new Brunswick bike lane. It's such an improvement over prior.
First, the wind was so amusingly aggressive that while coasting down Cogswell, I was barely moving! That was a neat experience.
Second, I got to partially ride in the new Brunswick bike lane. It's such an improvement over prior.
Thank you Fairview for a great Halloween. A great haul for my kids. So many nice comments on their costumes — which they put much work into.
Here, I present my oldest kiddos chocolate based treats ranked in order from best to worst (descending from coffee crisp)
Left section not yet known.
Here, I present my oldest kiddos chocolate based treats ranked in order from best to worst (descending from coffee crisp)
Left section not yet known.
October 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Thank you Fairview for a great Halloween. A great haul for my kids. So many nice comments on their costumes — which they put much work into.
Here, I present my oldest kiddos chocolate based treats ranked in order from best to worst (descending from coffee crisp)
Left section not yet known.
Here, I present my oldest kiddos chocolate based treats ranked in order from best to worst (descending from coffee crisp)
Left section not yet known.
You guys, did I find the real life version of Halifax 311? Can I just go in here and share my grievances? (I won’t, I’m not that kind of person)
Misjudged opening time of Fabricville and had 15 minutes to tour Bayers Rd. Centre. Interesting space! Potential! Let’s build some housing on top of this!
Misjudged opening time of Fabricville and had 15 minutes to tour Bayers Rd. Centre. Interesting space! Potential! Let’s build some housing on top of this!
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You guys, did I find the real life version of Halifax 311? Can I just go in here and share my grievances? (I won’t, I’m not that kind of person)
Misjudged opening time of Fabricville and had 15 minutes to tour Bayers Rd. Centre. Interesting space! Potential! Let’s build some housing on top of this!
Misjudged opening time of Fabricville and had 15 minutes to tour Bayers Rd. Centre. Interesting space! Potential! Let’s build some housing on top of this!
#BikeHfx Hoping for route help. For the first time, I'm crossing the Armdale Rotary on bike and heading into Spryfield. Tomorrow AM so light traffic, need to get to Lois Lane (incredible street name!)
Google suggests Herring Cove and it's direct, but not sure I feel good about it. Alternatives?
Google suggests Herring Cove and it's direct, but not sure I feel good about it. Alternatives?
October 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#BikeHfx Hoping for route help. For the first time, I'm crossing the Armdale Rotary on bike and heading into Spryfield. Tomorrow AM so light traffic, need to get to Lois Lane (incredible street name!)
Google suggests Herring Cove and it's direct, but not sure I feel good about it. Alternatives?
Google suggests Herring Cove and it's direct, but not sure I feel good about it. Alternatives?
Here are the #BikeHfx accommodations during construction over the Almon bike lane. Note it is now a shared space with pedestrians. Still, excellent to see!
October 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Here are the #BikeHfx accommodations during construction over the Almon bike lane. Note it is now a shared space with pedestrians. Still, excellent to see!
Got out for Nocturne. City was jammed with folks enjoying the festival, Wanderers, and I think Mooseheads game — alive!
The festival is a nice show case of Halifax talent! Highlight was the Iness Circus: put on an incredible show!
The festival is a nice show case of Halifax talent! Highlight was the Iness Circus: put on an incredible show!
October 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Got out for Nocturne. City was jammed with folks enjoying the festival, Wanderers, and I think Mooseheads game — alive!
The festival is a nice show case of Halifax talent! Highlight was the Iness Circus: put on an incredible show!
The festival is a nice show case of Halifax talent! Highlight was the Iness Circus: put on an incredible show!