Robert Finbow
@rfinbow.bsky.social
Eric Dennis Professor, Dalhousie University - comparative and urban/regional politics - antifascist
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If you are working on some form of resistance to fascism in Canada 🇨🇦 please tag me in your stuff and I will repost it. Remember there is no algorithm here, so I miss a lot.
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
If you are working on some form of resistance to fascism in Canada 🇨🇦 please tag me in your stuff and I will repost it. Remember there is no algorithm here, so I miss a lot.
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We might as well get used to the fact that CUSMA is going to be cancelled or, at a minimum, severely truncated by Trump.
In any event, any “deal” he signs will merely set the stage for more rounds of negotiation via threats and demands from him, so what’s the point?
Time to just move on.
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In any event, any “deal” he signs will merely set the stage for more rounds of negotiation via threats and demands from him, so what’s the point?
Time to just move on.
🤷🏼😒🤷🏼
January 24, 2026 at 12:34 PM
We might as well get used to the fact that CUSMA is going to be cancelled or, at a minimum, severely truncated by Trump.
In any event, any “deal” he signs will merely set the stage for more rounds of negotiation via threats and demands from him, so what’s the point?
Time to just move on.
🤷🏼😒🤷🏼
In any event, any “deal” he signs will merely set the stage for more rounds of negotiation via threats and demands from him, so what’s the point?
Time to just move on.
🤷🏼😒🤷🏼
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This is 🎯. #cdnpse #nspse #nspoli
Cutting education hurts students.
I’ll also add that at least one faculty contract in the province has clauses to ensure that, in a financial crisis, the core mission of the university—teaching, research, and other public needs—will be protected.
Cutting education hurts students.
I’ll also add that at least one faculty contract in the province has clauses to ensure that, in a financial crisis, the core mission of the university—teaching, research, and other public needs—will be protected.
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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This Feb 11-12 I will be teaching the online Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security with Carleton's NPSIA-PT&D. We cover national security issues like violent extremism, espionage, economic national security, ethics of surveillance, and foreign interference. Details below!
Canadian National Security - NPSIA-PT&D
The Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security National security is the condition achieved when a country is able to protect its social, economic
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January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
This Feb 11-12 I will be teaching the online Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security with Carleton's NPSIA-PT&D. We cover national security issues like violent extremism, espionage, economic national security, ethics of surveillance, and foreign interference. Details below!
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Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
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Like so much of US corporate media, CBS 'News' has become a Trump propaganda outlet.
If you're following the unbuilding of CBS News:
"A story with on-camera sources, legal clearance, and five rounds of vetting gets killed for not being ready. A story with anonymous sources and internal objections gets published because the editor-in-chief wanted it." www.readtpa.com/p/what-the-t...
"A story with on-camera sources, legal clearance, and five rounds of vetting gets killed for not being ready. A story with anonymous sources and internal objections gets published because the editor-in-chief wanted it." www.readtpa.com/p/what-the-t...
What the Trump Administration Is Buying With CBS's Reputation
The administration's story about the Renee Good shooting was falling apart. CBS gave them the credibility to put it back together.
www.readtpa.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Like so much of US corporate media, CBS 'News' has become a Trump propaganda outlet.
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Canada should send at least 1 Halifax class frigate & 1 Harry DeWolf class Arctic & Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Labrador Sea & Baffin Bay areas.
Station some CF-18s in Gander so they can patrol further to the North East & return to Canada.
Gripens could do that too.
F-35s - nope.
Station some CF-18s in Gander so they can patrol further to the North East & return to Canada.
Gripens could do that too.
F-35s - nope.
Denmark confirms an expanded, more permanent Danish and NATO military presence in and around Greenland, beginning today. Deployments span land, sea, and air, including protection of critical infrastructure, fighter jets, and naval operations. Sweden has committed forces; other NATO allies may follow
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Canada should send at least 1 Halifax class frigate & 1 Harry DeWolf class Arctic & Offshore Patrol Vessel to the Labrador Sea & Baffin Bay areas.
Station some CF-18s in Gander so they can patrol further to the North East & return to Canada.
Gripens could do that too.
F-35s - nope.
Station some CF-18s in Gander so they can patrol further to the North East & return to Canada.
Gripens could do that too.
F-35s - nope.
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Halifax Residents - "We want better transit"
Halifax Council - "Best we can do is have you never know how much you'll pay for a taxi ride in advance"
Halifax Council - "Best we can do is have you never know how much you'll pay for a taxi ride in advance"
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Halifax Residents - "We want better transit"
Halifax Council - "Best we can do is have you never know how much you'll pay for a taxi ride in advance"
Halifax Council - "Best we can do is have you never know how much you'll pay for a taxi ride in advance"
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“We will replace the fragility of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism”
I wonder if PM Carney and the Liberal Parry of Canada will invite the architects of Mamdani’s plan to their next Cabinet meeting like they did the for Trump’s Project 2025.
#probablynot
#canpoli #cdnpoli […]
I wonder if PM Carney and the Liberal Parry of Canada will invite the architects of Mamdani’s plan to their next Cabinet meeting like they did the for Trump’s Project 2025.
#probablynot
#canpoli #cdnpoli […]
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January 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
“We will replace the fragility of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism”
I wonder if PM Carney and the Liberal Parry of Canada will invite the architects of Mamdani’s plan to their next Cabinet meeting like they did the for Trump’s Project 2025.
#probablynot
#canpoli #cdnpoli […]
I wonder if PM Carney and the Liberal Parry of Canada will invite the architects of Mamdani’s plan to their next Cabinet meeting like they did the for Trump’s Project 2025.
#probablynot
#canpoli #cdnpoli […]
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Historian #BobChaulk says construction of the #Halifax #railcut was such a transformational moment in city's history, he decided to explore its story more fully. His recent book Railroaded: The Untold History of Halifax's Rail Cut chronicles project's turbulent history.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Halifax's rail cut: The century-old project that ruins your daily commute | CBC News
The peninsula's peculiar road layout is not the result of confused urban planners, but the result of a massive and disruptive engineering project from over a century ago.
www.cbc.ca
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Historian #BobChaulk says construction of the #Halifax #railcut was such a transformational moment in city's history, he decided to explore its story more fully. His recent book Railroaded: The Untold History of Halifax's Rail Cut chronicles project's turbulent history.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The other thing about normalizing gAI use in higher ed is that we are teaching our students that they cannot trust their own creativity, their own thoughts and brains, their own skills without having it reshaped/shellacked/transmogrified by LLMs. We’re setting them up for failure and dependence.
December 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The other thing about normalizing gAI use in higher ed is that we are teaching our students that they cannot trust their own creativity, their own thoughts and brains, their own skills without having it reshaped/shellacked/transmogrified by LLMs. We’re setting them up for failure and dependence.
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Superhero is right! #KeepDalStrong
Special thanks to DFA President Dave Westwood for his steady hand during the recent month-long lockout. Long days, little sleep, setbacks & ultimately big wins - Dave never wavered. Our union is stronger as a result of his steadfast leadership. Caricature (by www.JillQuinnBabcock.com) #keepdalstrong
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Superhero is right! #KeepDalStrong
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"A handful of companies are holding our basic needs hostage.”
In Canada, the rise in grocery store prices runs parallel to the length of the lines at food banks. I doubt Carney and Ford talked about that. #Cdnpoli #ONpoli
In Canada, the rise in grocery store prices runs parallel to the length of the lines at food banks. I doubt Carney and Ford talked about that. #Cdnpoli #ONpoli
Santas and elves rob Montreal grocery store to ‘give food to the needy’
Group called Robins des Ruelles later said in statement stunt was intended to highlight cost of living crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Congrats to Julia M. Wright, DFA Member! She received the CAUT Dedicated Service Award in 2023. Last night, DFA held its first in-person social event in more than 2 years, and finally presented Julia with her award. Thanks, Julia, for your continued dedication to DFA and our members. #KeepDalStrong
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congrats to Julia M. Wright, DFA Member! She received the CAUT Dedicated Service Award in 2023. Last night, DFA held its first in-person social event in more than 2 years, and finally presented Julia with her award. Thanks, Julia, for your continued dedication to DFA and our members. #KeepDalStrong
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Congrats to DFA Members Jason Haslam, Kiran Banerjee and Kassandra Luciuk for receiving the 2025 CAUT Dedicated Service Award! Their commitment, focus and energy during DFA's recent month-long lockout was outstanding. Awards presented at the DFA Solidarity Party held last night. #keepdalstrong
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Congrats to DFA Members Jason Haslam, Kiran Banerjee and Kassandra Luciuk for receiving the 2025 CAUT Dedicated Service Award! Their commitment, focus and energy during DFA's recent month-long lockout was outstanding. Awards presented at the DFA Solidarity Party held last night. #keepdalstrong
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Thank you Councillor @lecwhite.bsky.social, MLA Lisa Lachance, and Build Nova Scotia for springing into action on Sunday to get hateful graffiti removed from a prominent spot in Halifax. It's already gone!
December 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thank you Councillor @lecwhite.bsky.social, MLA Lisa Lachance, and Build Nova Scotia for springing into action on Sunday to get hateful graffiti removed from a prominent spot in Halifax. It's already gone!
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Thoughtful, meaningful, and stress-free holiday shopping while giving back to nature? Win-Win! 🎁 Explore our Nature shop and check off the nature lovers on your shopping list: nsnt.ca/the-nature-s...
#Conservationscience🌎 #biodiversity #Nature #Holiday #HalifaxNovaScotia #Ecologyandconservation
#Conservationscience🌎 #biodiversity #Nature #Holiday #HalifaxNovaScotia #Ecologyandconservation
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Thoughtful, meaningful, and stress-free holiday shopping while giving back to nature? Win-Win! 🎁 Explore our Nature shop and check off the nature lovers on your shopping list: nsnt.ca/the-nature-s...
#Conservationscience🌎 #biodiversity #Nature #Holiday #HalifaxNovaScotia #Ecologyandconservation
#Conservationscience🌎 #biodiversity #Nature #Holiday #HalifaxNovaScotia #Ecologyandconservation
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The climate crisis and inequity are changing our world. Let’s change our attitudes about how to solve those issues
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
The climate crisis and inequity are changing our world. Let's change our attitudes about how to solve those issues - Halifax Examiner
Here are some suggestions on where to start.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The climate crisis and inequity are changing our world. Let’s change our attitudes about how to solve those issues
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
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Received the official letter from the Clerk’s office saying the investigator found Austerity Andy didn’t breach the code of conduct by lying to the public about how much power he has. Cool cool.
And now the public can’t file complaints any more but you can see that they were stacking up:
And now the public can’t file complaints any more but you can see that they were stacking up:
Code of Conduct Records
A public record of Code of Conduct Complaints for Halifax Regional Council.
www.halifax.ca
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Received the official letter from the Clerk’s office saying the investigator found Austerity Andy didn’t breach the code of conduct by lying to the public about how much power he has. Cool cool.
And now the public can’t file complaints any more but you can see that they were stacking up:
And now the public can’t file complaints any more but you can see that they were stacking up:
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Don’t let this happen, #Halisky.
Our music and art scene was what made this the coolest city in North America for a while, and there are cynical bastards working to privatize everything that doesn’t move, at your expense.
Push back against the beigification of everything in sight.
Our music and art scene was what made this the coolest city in North America for a while, and there are cynical bastards working to privatize everything that doesn’t move, at your expense.
Push back against the beigification of everything in sight.
Support the Turret Arts Space with a letter!
I just wrote a letter to support the Turret Arts Space redevelopment of 1588 Barrington. Turret is gearing up to present at HRM's development committee on March 20. It's a quick and easy way to show t...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Don’t let this happen, #Halisky.
Our music and art scene was what made this the coolest city in North America for a while, and there are cynical bastards working to privatize everything that doesn’t move, at your expense.
Push back against the beigification of everything in sight.
Our music and art scene was what made this the coolest city in North America for a while, and there are cynical bastards working to privatize everything that doesn’t move, at your expense.
Push back against the beigification of everything in sight.
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The fundraising auction for the Halifax Community Fridge has some great stuff. Make a few bids and help feed our nieghbours! www.32auctions.com/hfxcommunity...
Halifax Community Fridge Holiday Auction 2025
Silent auction 'Halifax Community Fridge Holiday Auction 2025' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The fundraising auction for the Halifax Community Fridge has some great stuff. Make a few bids and help feed our nieghbours! www.32auctions.com/hfxcommunity...
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Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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