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#TimHouston wants to Dawn his old accounting hat to reevaluate the $700 million value @novascotiapower.bsky.social has on its coal plants.
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Tim Houston Wants To Re-value N.S Power Coal Plants As They Take Aim To Put The Cost Onto Consumers
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January 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#TimHouston wants to Dawn his old accounting hat to reevaluate the $700 million value @novascotiapower.bsky.social has on its coal plants.
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Dalhousie is looking to research ways on making fracking in #NovaScotia less impactful on the environment and the people.
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
Does N.S Need Fracking? Studies From Alberta & B.C Shows The Impacts It Has On The Environment
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January 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Dalhousie is looking to research ways on making fracking in #NovaScotia less impactful on the environment and the people.
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
Latest report from Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia shows HRM has over 1,028 individuals/families homeless, with 667 chronically homeless. We currently have 197 individuals who sleep outside such as vehicles,streets or encampments
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
Latest Homelessness Statistics For Halifax Shows Improvements But Over 1,000 People Remain Homeless
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January 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Latest report from Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia shows HRM has over 1,028 individuals/families homeless, with 667 chronically homeless. We currently have 197 individuals who sleep outside such as vehicles,streets or encampments
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
So a #NovaScotia worker has been caught on camera saying " Tim Houston has ordered all signs to be taken down" for all dispensaries including on indigenous land.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
N.S Worker Caught On Camera Saying Tim Houston Ordered All Dispensary Signs To Be Removed
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January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
So a #NovaScotia worker has been caught on camera saying " Tim Houston has ordered all signs to be taken down" for all dispensaries including on indigenous land.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
So #TimHouston has now ordered the removal and destruction of local dispensary signage without so much as warning the business. There's has also been talks he's looking to do this at other locations as well.
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
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Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
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Tim Houston Orders The Tear Down Of Local Dispensary Signs Making Them Unusable.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
So #TimHouston has now ordered the removal and destruction of local dispensary signage without so much as warning the business. There's has also been talks he's looking to do this at other locations as well.
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
youtube.com/shorts/VjaAU...
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
youtube.com/shorts/VjaAU...
So the "Provincial Review" on non-nslc cannabis outlets that @nsgov.bsky.social claims to have done does not exist CBC reveals.
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
N.S Gov "Provincial Review" Against Non- NSLC Cannabis Outlets Does Not Exist
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January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
So the "Provincial Review" on non-nslc cannabis outlets that @nsgov.bsky.social claims to have done does not exist CBC reveals.
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The latest report from the Auditor General Office of #NovaScotia shows not only is the province $20.8 Billion in debt but there is $1.6 billion in overspending that is poorly documented.
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
Lastest Financial Report Shows N.S $20.8 Billion In Debt
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January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The latest report from the Auditor General Office of #NovaScotia shows not only is the province $20.8 Billion in debt but there is $1.6 billion in overspending that is poorly documented.
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
#Halifax Council is looking to make changes to the By-law B-400 changing the false alarm fine to a flat rate of $300.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
Halifax Council Votes For Flat Rate Of $300 For False Alarm Fee. This Rises Further Concerns
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January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#Halifax Council is looking to make changes to the By-law B-400 changing the false alarm fine to a flat rate of $300.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
The latest report came out from Rentals.ca showing the average rental market is slowing cooling down. Yet #NovaScotia sits in 2nd place as one of the most expensive provinces to live in across Canada.
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
Jan 2026 Rental Report Shows N.S Is 2nd Most Expensive Province In Canada
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January 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The latest report came out from Rentals.ca showing the average rental market is slowing cooling down. Yet #NovaScotia sits in 2nd place as one of the most expensive provinces to live in across Canada.
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
@novascotiapower.bsky.social CEO Peter Gregg decided to Opt out of being questioned during the Public Hearing against the company.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
N.S Power CEO Peter Gregg Opts Out Of Being Grilled At Public Hearing Regarding The Utility Company
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January 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social CEO Peter Gregg decided to Opt out of being questioned during the Public Hearing against the company.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
@hfxgov.bsky.social wants Federal court to approve their restrictions to infilling at #Dartmouthcove without the pointless provincial restrictions.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
N.S Power Takes Aim To Increase Rates By 8%, But Will Nova Scotia Energy Board Approve This?
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January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
@hfxgov.bsky.social wants Federal court to approve their restrictions to infilling at #Dartmouthcove without the pointless provincial restrictions.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is going to spend the next 8 days proposing to increase rates by 8% To N.S Energy Board
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
N.S Power Takes Aim To Increase Rates By 8%, But Will Nova Scotia Energy Board Approve This?
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is going to spend the next 8 days proposing to increase rates by 8% To N.S Energy Board
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Worker unions across #NovaScotia including have been struggling with Labor Shortages.
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
N.S Suffers Labor Shortages Yet Wage Data Shows The Pay Is The Lowest In Canada
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Worker unions across #NovaScotia including have been struggling with Labor Shortages.
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
The latest report from @policyalternatives.ca shows the list for the Top Paid Canadian CEO's . Every single one on the list has made more in the first 33 hours of 2025 than an average worker will make in the entire year.
You can view the report here
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You can view the report here
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N.S Takes Aims To Increase Rates To Income Assistance By 1.6%, Yet Living Costs Continue To Climb
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January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The latest report from @policyalternatives.ca shows the list for the Top Paid Canadian CEO's . Every single one on the list has made more in the first 33 hours of 2025 than an average worker will make in the entire year.
You can view the report here
www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
You can view the report here
www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
#NovaScotia Gov has announced they will be increasing the rates of income assistance by 1.6%, as well those on disability programs seeing an increase of 1.6%.
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
N.S Takes Aims To Increase Rates To Income Assistance By 1.6%, Yet Living Costs Continue To Climb
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January 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
#NovaScotia Gov has announced they will be increasing the rates of income assistance by 1.6%, as well those on disability programs seeing an increase of 1.6%.
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
@samaustind5.bsky.social has responded to Atlantic road construction and Paving claiming they will start construction on a service road to #Dartmouth Cove on Jan 5th.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
Counselor Sam Austin Dares Construction Company To Play F.A.F.O Game If They Touch Dartmouth Cove
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December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
@samaustind5.bsky.social has responded to Atlantic road construction and Paving claiming they will start construction on a service road to #Dartmouth Cove on Jan 5th.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
Dartmouth Cove Saga Continues as Atlantic Road Construction and Paving is ignoring rules set by @hfxgov.bsky.social to restrict infilling and has made plans to start building a road to the cove starting Jan 5th.
This was revealed in an email by @andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social
This was revealed in an email by @andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social
Construction Company Ignores Restrictions On Dartmouth Cove & Plans To Start Construction On Jan 5th
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December 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Dartmouth Cove Saga Continues as Atlantic Road Construction and Paving is ignoring rules set by @hfxgov.bsky.social to restrict infilling and has made plans to start building a road to the cove starting Jan 5th.
This was revealed in an email by @andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social
This was revealed in an email by @andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is in the news again.
During this report N.S Power admits that 80% of their consumers are now on "Estimated" billing vs only 0.54% prior to the Cyber-Security attack.
Want to join the class action lawsuit pending against them?
macgillivraylaw.com/data-securit...
During this report N.S Power admits that 80% of their consumers are now on "Estimated" billing vs only 0.54% prior to the Cyber-Security attack.
Want to join the class action lawsuit pending against them?
macgillivraylaw.com/data-securit...
80% of N.S.Power Consumers Are On Estimated Billing, Reports Show Bills Up To 9x Higher Then Normal
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December 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is in the news again.
During this report N.S Power admits that 80% of their consumers are now on "Estimated" billing vs only 0.54% prior to the Cyber-Security attack.
Want to join the class action lawsuit pending against them?
macgillivraylaw.com/data-securit...
During this report N.S Power admits that 80% of their consumers are now on "Estimated" billing vs only 0.54% prior to the Cyber-Security attack.
Want to join the class action lawsuit pending against them?
macgillivraylaw.com/data-securit...
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social is reintroducing mask mandates as flu season kicks off.
You may also see similar signs in local businesses, given the hospitals and businesses are private property they are within the rights to do so
If you have any issues please respectfully talk to a staff
You may also see similar signs in local businesses, given the hospitals and businesses are private property they are within the rights to do so
If you have any issues please respectfully talk to a staff
Nova Scotia Health Reintroduces Mask Mandate When Entering Hospitals As Flu Season Kicks Off
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December 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social is reintroducing mask mandates as flu season kicks off.
You may also see similar signs in local businesses, given the hospitals and businesses are private property they are within the rights to do so
If you have any issues please respectfully talk to a staff
You may also see similar signs in local businesses, given the hospitals and businesses are private property they are within the rights to do so
If you have any issues please respectfully talk to a staff
So it would seem @novascotiapower.bsky.social took inspiration from the U.S and released their cybersecurity incident report, but redacted all useful information from it. This includes how they plan to keep their consumers safe #Novascotia
You can view it for yourself here
nserbt.ca/nseb/news/in...
You can view it for yourself here
nserbt.ca/nseb/news/in...
N.S Power Gives Nova Scotians A -Redacted- Holiday Gift
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December 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So it would seem @novascotiapower.bsky.social took inspiration from the U.S and released their cybersecurity incident report, but redacted all useful information from it. This includes how they plan to keep their consumers safe #Novascotia
You can view it for yourself here
nserbt.ca/nseb/news/in...
You can view it for yourself here
nserbt.ca/nseb/news/in...
#RCMP Calls Out #TimHouston For Lying About Cannabis Laced With Fentanyl
"In a statement RCMP said that testing of seized products is conducted by Health Canada and the #NovaScotia RCMP is not aware of any fentanyl having been detected in cannabis products seized by the RCMP"
"In a statement RCMP said that testing of seized products is conducted by Health Canada and the #NovaScotia RCMP is not aware of any fentanyl having been detected in cannabis products seized by the RCMP"
December 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#RCMP Calls Out #TimHouston For Lying About Cannabis Laced With Fentanyl
"In a statement RCMP said that testing of seized products is conducted by Health Canada and the #NovaScotia RCMP is not aware of any fentanyl having been detected in cannabis products seized by the RCMP"
"In a statement RCMP said that testing of seized products is conducted by Health Canada and the #NovaScotia RCMP is not aware of any fentanyl having been detected in cannabis products seized by the RCMP"
In a $300 million joint funding between the Federal & Provincial Government we are seeing 930 homes coming to Shannon, Next door we also have Ocean Breeze that has a 5,300 housing project.
We have utility companies, emergency services, and construction companies struggling to keep up with demand.
We have utility companies, emergency services, and construction companies struggling to keep up with demand.
930 Homes Coming To Shannon Park, But Can The Local Infrastructure Handle It?
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In a $300 million joint funding between the Federal & Provincial Government we are seeing 930 homes coming to Shannon, Next door we also have Ocean Breeze that has a 5,300 housing project.
We have utility companies, emergency services, and construction companies struggling to keep up with demand.
We have utility companies, emergency services, and construction companies struggling to keep up with demand.
Just how terrible can @novascotiapower.bsky.social "Estimate billing" be?
Eric owns a cabin that has its power turned off, so his power bill is only $50 a year. He did not have any power turned on since Nov 2024 yet in Oct 2025 N.S Power charges him $488.25.
They only offered up to $200 credit
Eric owns a cabin that has its power turned off, so his power bill is only $50 a year. He did not have any power turned on since Nov 2024 yet in Oct 2025 N.S Power charges him $488.25.
They only offered up to $200 credit
N.S Power Sees A 900% Increase To Their Bill For A Cabin With No Power
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December 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just how terrible can @novascotiapower.bsky.social "Estimate billing" be?
Eric owns a cabin that has its power turned off, so his power bill is only $50 a year. He did not have any power turned on since Nov 2024 yet in Oct 2025 N.S Power charges him $488.25.
They only offered up to $200 credit
Eric owns a cabin that has its power turned off, so his power bill is only $50 a year. He did not have any power turned on since Nov 2024 yet in Oct 2025 N.S Power charges him $488.25.
They only offered up to $200 credit
Tim Houston had the opportunity to meet with the Mi'kmaw Chiefs regarding cannabis sales. Yet even when offered alternative approaches on this matter he refused. He continues to claim the unchecked dispensaries could have fentanyl laced in their products yet no police report backs up this claim.
Tim Houston Meets With Mi'kmaw Chief's Over Cannabis Claims
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December 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tim Houston had the opportunity to meet with the Mi'kmaw Chiefs regarding cannabis sales. Yet even when offered alternative approaches on this matter he refused. He continues to claim the unchecked dispensaries could have fentanyl laced in their products yet no police report backs up this claim.
-Update- #TimHouston is at a loss on why he has been banned from Sipekne’katik land.
This debate boils down to the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty. #4 allows for unimpeded sale of fishing,hunting and agriculture sales. They claim cannabis should be included.
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000...
This debate boils down to the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty. #4 allows for unimpeded sale of fishing,hunting and agriculture sales. They claim cannabis should be included.
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000...
-Update- Tim Houston Lost On Why He's Banned From Indigenous Lands And Called " Undesirable"
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December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
-Update- #TimHouston is at a loss on why he has been banned from Sipekne’katik land.
This debate boils down to the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty. #4 allows for unimpeded sale of fishing,hunting and agriculture sales. They claim cannabis should be included.
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000...
This debate boils down to the 1752 Peace and Friendship Treaty. #4 allows for unimpeded sale of fishing,hunting and agriculture sales. They claim cannabis should be included.
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000...