I find it disgusting that the Premier can find time to introduce legislation to enshrine a right that already exists but can't find the time to introduce legislation to ensure people can afford to eat. Or live.
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I find it disgusting that the Premier can find time to introduce legislation to enshrine a right that already exists but can't find the time to introduce legislation to ensure people can afford to eat. Or live.
Dear Mr Carney: if I need to make sacrifices, I will, but it can't just be me.
Galen Weston must make sacrifices.
The Irving Family must make sacrifices.
The Sobeys, the Desmarais, the Rogers - they must too.
If we are all in this together, prove it. Make the wealthy pay their share.
Galen Weston must make sacrifices.
The Irving Family must make sacrifices.
The Sobeys, the Desmarais, the Rogers - they must too.
If we are all in this together, prove it. Make the wealthy pay their share.
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Dear Mr Carney: if I need to make sacrifices, I will, but it can't just be me.
Galen Weston must make sacrifices.
The Irving Family must make sacrifices.
The Sobeys, the Desmarais, the Rogers - they must too.
If we are all in this together, prove it. Make the wealthy pay their share.
Galen Weston must make sacrifices.
The Irving Family must make sacrifices.
The Sobeys, the Desmarais, the Rogers - they must too.
If we are all in this together, prove it. Make the wealthy pay their share.
@novascotiapower.bsky.social when is a good time to call to set up service - I've tried 3 times in the past week but keep having to hang up after 15 - 20 minutes on hold as I work during the day and your call centre closes at 6pm
September 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social when is a good time to call to set up service - I've tried 3 times in the past week but keep having to hang up after 15 - 20 minutes on hold as I work during the day and your call centre closes at 6pm
313 PM. Little traffic. Bus now 10 minutes late. I've lived in Halifax almost 2 years now - I ride a bus at least 2 times per week. Not once - not ONCE - has a bus arrived on time when I have waited for one. I don't know whose fault it is but it's kinda pathetic.
September 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
313 PM. Little traffic. Bus now 10 minutes late. I've lived in Halifax almost 2 years now - I ride a bus at least 2 times per week. Not once - not ONCE - has a bus arrived on time when I have waited for one. I don't know whose fault it is but it's kinda pathetic.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Into hour 3 with Microsoft tech support. So far they have deleted my entire email account (Oops!) and have told me that they straight up don't know why I can't share my outlook calendar. But can they help me with anything else..?
August 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Into hour 3 with Microsoft tech support. So far they have deleted my entire email account (Oops!) and have told me that they straight up don't know why I can't share my outlook calendar. But can they help me with anything else..?
Honestly- if the Chinese really wanted to take over all they have to do is create a better Teams or Outlook. I bet millions of hours are lost or wasted by people trying to figure out simple things on those platforms.
August 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Honestly- if the Chinese really wanted to take over all they have to do is create a better Teams or Outlook. I bet millions of hours are lost or wasted by people trying to figure out simple things on those platforms.
Honestly, for a city our size, it's pretty poor.
August 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Honestly, for a city our size, it's pretty poor.
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A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family's ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?
A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family's ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
Why do we have a city council when the province just reverses decisions they don't like? Province rejects Halifax regio...
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Province rejects Halifax regional plan, says wetland setbacks 'impede' housing | CBC News
The province has rejected Halifax's new plan guiding growth in the region, saying certain environmental rules will stall development. But advocates and the city's deputy mayor say those rules are impo...
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August 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Why do we have a city council when the province just reverses decisions they don't like? Province rejects Halifax regio...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trump takes over DC as Federal police to control policing. Nothing to see here.
August 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Trump takes over DC as Federal police to control policing. Nothing to see here.
The 'service' usually includes at least one broken washer and/or drier. We pay $5 a wash - and have to pay a fee (now 25c higher) to load our laundry cards. Not quite sure how this fee improves service.
July 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The 'service' usually includes at least one broken washer and/or drier. We pay $5 a wash - and have to pay a fee (now 25c higher) to load our laundry cards. Not quite sure how this fee improves service.
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Hey Timbo - this citizen wants bike lanes. Why don't you stay in YOUR lane? Premier blasts Halifax council...
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Premier blasts Halifax council, cites 'serious disconnect' from citizens | CBC News
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has issued a scathing appraisal of Halifax regional council, saying there’s a “serious disconnect” between the decisions being made and the desires of citizens, and ind...
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July 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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20 years since that terrible day. Waiting for news about my then husband - everyone glued to their radios and TVs - those first awful pictures of the bus. And just a few days after the exciting news we'd got the Olympics. Thinking of those whose lives changed forever that day.
July 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
20 years since that terrible day. Waiting for news about my then husband - everyone glued to their radios and TVs - those first awful pictures of the bus. And just a few days after the exciting news we'd got the Olympics. Thinking of those whose lives changed forever that day.
Income based credits - perhaps - but couples can also achieve lower overall income tax liabilities in how they report their earnings, claim credits, and pay into RRSPs, etc, that are very lucrative indeed.
I don’t think that’s the case. In fact many benefits (GST credit, Dental Care Plan) are based on household income so couples are often worse off (tax/benefit wise).
July 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Income based credits - perhaps - but couples can also achieve lower overall income tax liabilities in how they report their earnings, claim credits, and pay into RRSPs, etc, that are very lucrative indeed.
Hoorah! An update to slow my computer :(
July 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hoorah! An update to slow my computer :(
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📍 Touchdown in Aarhus for the Commission's visit to the Danish presidency 🇩🇰
Denmark’s fast and focused approach gets things done.
And that’s exactly the kind of mindset Europe needs right now.
An urgency mindset.
Denmark’s fast and focused approach gets things done.
And that’s exactly the kind of mindset Europe needs right now.
An urgency mindset.
July 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📍 Touchdown in Aarhus for the Commission's visit to the Danish presidency 🇩🇰
Denmark’s fast and focused approach gets things done.
And that’s exactly the kind of mindset Europe needs right now.
An urgency mindset.
Denmark’s fast and focused approach gets things done.
And that’s exactly the kind of mindset Europe needs right now.
An urgency mindset.
Deeply disappointed Carney and Co have decided to cave. We desperately need to tax extractive tech companies. Now we've said goodbye to billions in revenue and shown Trump we too will alter our plans if he blisters enough. So much for 'sovereign nation'.
June 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Deeply disappointed Carney and Co have decided to cave. We desperately need to tax extractive tech companies. Now we've said goodbye to billions in revenue and shown Trump we too will alter our plans if he blisters enough. So much for 'sovereign nation'.
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that he will cease all discussions with Canada over any new trade agreements, before immediately following that up stating that disc...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
This must be followed up by Carney and co as an urgent matter.
The authorities are investigating the death of a Canadian citizen who died Monday in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said in a statement.
The man, Johnny Noviello, 49, is the 10th person to die in ICE custody this year.
The man, Johnny Noviello, 49, is the 10th person to die in ICE custody this year.
Canadian Citizen Dies at ICE Detention Center in Florida
The death of Johnny Noviello, 49, came as ICE agents have made sweeping arrests across the United States as part of President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. The cause is under investigation.
trib.al
June 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This must be followed up by Carney and co as an urgent matter.
Aw. Remember the good old days when the POTUS could speak about serious matters without using the F word?
June 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Aw. Remember the good old days when the POTUS could speak about serious matters without using the F word?
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The myth of millionaires leaving countries in significant numbers is in the news again this morning.
How many are leaving? Less than 1%.
#TaxtheSuperRich
How many are leaving? Less than 1%.
#TaxtheSuperRich
June 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The myth of millionaires leaving countries in significant numbers is in the news again this morning.
How many are leaving? Less than 1%.
#TaxtheSuperRich
How many are leaving? Less than 1%.
#TaxtheSuperRich
Not an Iran apologist, but why would anyone think they would be open to diplomacy while they are being bombed? Also I'd sleep a lot more comfortably knowing both the US and Iran did not have nuclear weapons.
June 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Not an Iran apologist, but why would anyone think they would be open to diplomacy while they are being bombed? Also I'd sleep a lot more comfortably knowing both the US and Iran did not have nuclear weapons.