Trevor Pierce
@trevormpierce.bsky.social
High school drama teacher in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Also, economics and entrepreneurship.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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"As an example, he says he asked for a draft budget that would hold the tax rate flat, yet staff presented council a document during budget deliberations that proposed a 7.6 per cent increase in tax bills."
Maybe we shouldn't give strong mayor powers to ppl who don't know how the budget works
Maybe we shouldn't give strong mayor powers to ppl who don't know how the budget works
ANALYSIS | What strong mayor powers could mean for N.S. government and why they might be granted | CBC News
Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor Andy Fillmore, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr have all talked recently about the potential of creating strong mayor powers...
www.cbc.ca
August 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"As an example, he says he asked for a draft budget that would hold the tax rate flat, yet staff presented council a document during budget deliberations that proposed a 7.6 per cent increase in tax bills."
Maybe we shouldn't give strong mayor powers to ppl who don't know how the budget works
Maybe we shouldn't give strong mayor powers to ppl who don't know how the budget works
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"What we found was that, in general, the streets with the least parking available actually had the lowest vacancy rates, and vice versa"
This is not Europe, it is MONTREAL.
One study to remember when removing on-street parking is claimed to be out of the question, for business reasons
This is not Europe, it is MONTREAL.
One study to remember when removing on-street parking is claimed to be out of the question, for business reasons
"More parking means more cars, more cars means more traffic, and more traffic generally creates a less pleasant atmosphere."
Does more parking bring more business? | Local Logic
Local Logic gathered parking data across Montreal — both on-street and off-street — and compared it with the vacancy rates on the city’s commercial arteries.
buff.ly
July 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"What we found was that, in general, the streets with the least parking available actually had the lowest vacancy rates, and vice versa"
This is not Europe, it is MONTREAL.
One study to remember when removing on-street parking is claimed to be out of the question, for business reasons
This is not Europe, it is MONTREAL.
One study to remember when removing on-street parking is claimed to be out of the question, for business reasons
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This photo, taken by the Herald, is our reminder that prioritising sporadic parking required the one way decision. Progressive cities are removing street parking, to make the shift to sustainable mobility
July 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This photo, taken by the Herald, is our reminder that prioritising sporadic parking required the one way decision. Progressive cities are removing street parking, to make the shift to sustainable mobility
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Congestion: everyone hates it. Houston has the power to reduce it. If that was his goal.
July 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Congestion: everyone hates it. Houston has the power to reduce it. If that was his goal.
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[Preliminary]
Tax revenue per m2 by district in Halifax:
D2: $0.04
D1: $0.07
D13:$0.10
D11: $0.17
D14: $0.17
D8: $0.36
D15: $0.57
D4: $0.59
D3: $1.42
D12: $2.31
D16: $3.68
D10: $4.22
D6: $4.27
D5: $4.99
D9: $13.89
D7: $23.79
Map of districts here:
www.halifax.ca/city-hall/di...
Tax revenue per m2 by district in Halifax:
D2: $0.04
D1: $0.07
D13:$0.10
D11: $0.17
D14: $0.17
D8: $0.36
D15: $0.57
D4: $0.59
D3: $1.42
D12: $2.31
D16: $3.68
D10: $4.22
D6: $4.27
D5: $4.99
D9: $13.89
D7: $23.79
Map of districts here:
www.halifax.ca/city-hall/di...
District Look-up
Wondering who you Councillor is? Or what district you live in? Find your electoral district and councillor by entering your street address.
www.halifax.ca
July 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
[Preliminary]
Tax revenue per m2 by district in Halifax:
D2: $0.04
D1: $0.07
D13:$0.10
D11: $0.17
D14: $0.17
D8: $0.36
D15: $0.57
D4: $0.59
D3: $1.42
D12: $2.31
D16: $3.68
D10: $4.22
D6: $4.27
D5: $4.99
D9: $13.89
D7: $23.79
Map of districts here:
www.halifax.ca/city-hall/di...
Tax revenue per m2 by district in Halifax:
D2: $0.04
D1: $0.07
D13:$0.10
D11: $0.17
D14: $0.17
D8: $0.36
D15: $0.57
D4: $0.59
D3: $1.42
D12: $2.31
D16: $3.68
D10: $4.22
D6: $4.27
D5: $4.99
D9: $13.89
D7: $23.79
Map of districts here:
www.halifax.ca/city-hall/di...
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Morris has been reduced to one lane for water work. I assume the port has shut down and ambulances are refusing to even try answering calls in the area.
July 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Morris has been reduced to one lane for water work. I assume the port has shut down and ambulances are refusing to even try answering calls in the area.
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Watch now on CBC Gem
Translations 🏳️⚧️
"Inviting audiences into the lives of a group of five trans individuals and five supporters from different parts of #NovaScotia by sharing their experience on their gender journey."
6 episode documentary series
by Shelley Thompson
#Halifax #PrideMonth
Translations 🏳️⚧️
"Inviting audiences into the lives of a group of five trans individuals and five supporters from different parts of #NovaScotia by sharing their experience on their gender journey."
6 episode documentary series
by Shelley Thompson
#Halifax #PrideMonth
Translations | Shows | CBC Gem
Inviting audiences into the lives of a group of five trans individuals and five supporters from different parts of Nova Scotia by sharing their experience on their gender journey.
gem.cbc.ca
June 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Watch now on CBC Gem
Translations 🏳️⚧️
"Inviting audiences into the lives of a group of five trans individuals and five supporters from different parts of #NovaScotia by sharing their experience on their gender journey."
6 episode documentary series
by Shelley Thompson
#Halifax #PrideMonth
Translations 🏳️⚧️
"Inviting audiences into the lives of a group of five trans individuals and five supporters from different parts of #NovaScotia by sharing their experience on their gender journey."
6 episode documentary series
by Shelley Thompson
#Halifax #PrideMonth
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Another great explainer comes from @landofsticks.bsky.social - a bonus episode while Matt attends his father's memorial. Thanks Matt for taking the time to do this one podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
June 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Another great explainer comes from @landofsticks.bsky.social - a bonus episode while Matt attends his father's memorial. Thanks Matt for taking the time to do this one podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
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It’s still a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history.
Please share it as much as you can.
Please share it as much as you can.
April 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
It’s still a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history.
Please share it as much as you can.
Please share it as much as you can.
@landofsticks.bsky.social Matt,
I love your Grand Parade podcast. It reveals so much of the inner workings and underbelly of what goes on in the municipal government.
I am hosting another candidates forum like the one you attended on 2019. Any interest in covering the event for your publications?
I love your Grand Parade podcast. It reveals so much of the inner workings and underbelly of what goes on in the municipal government.
I am hosting another candidates forum like the one you attended on 2019. Any interest in covering the event for your publications?
April 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
@landofsticks.bsky.social Matt,
I love your Grand Parade podcast. It reveals so much of the inner workings and underbelly of what goes on in the municipal government.
I am hosting another candidates forum like the one you attended on 2019. Any interest in covering the event for your publications?
I love your Grand Parade podcast. It reveals so much of the inner workings and underbelly of what goes on in the municipal government.
I am hosting another candidates forum like the one you attended on 2019. Any interest in covering the event for your publications?
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Where to buy groceries during Trump’s trade war on Canada A map of (almost) every local, independent grocer in Halifax and beyond. By Martin Bauman
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Where to buy groceries during Trump’s trade war on Canada
A map of (almost) every local, independent grocer in Halifax and beyond.
www.thecoast.ca
March 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Where to buy groceries during Trump’s trade war on Canada A map of (almost) every local, independent grocer in Halifax and beyond. By Martin Bauman
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
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Canada should now do what many have suggested to hit back against the US with non-tariff measures: jailbreak all American tech and stop enforcing US copyright in Canada.
pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/b...
pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/b...
Pluralistic: Canada shouldn’t retaliate with US tariffs; Picks and Shovels Chapter One (Part 6 – CONCLUSION) (15 Jan 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
March 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Canada should now do what many have suggested to hit back against the US with non-tariff measures: jailbreak all American tech and stop enforcing US copyright in Canada.
pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/b...
pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/b...
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Listen to my full interview with Cory Doctorow here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Jf...
Ep.1: Cory Doctorow on the threat of big tech oligarchy and why the internet sucks.
YouTube video by David Moscrop
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Listen to my full interview with Cory Doctorow here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Jf...
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There is a new site named 'isthiscanadian.ca' All you have to do is take a picture of a product and it will tell you if it is or not. They provide also with a canadian alternative product.
February 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There is a new site named 'isthiscanadian.ca' All you have to do is take a picture of a product and it will tell you if it is or not. They provide also with a canadian alternative product.
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Just days after Elon Musk did his "hand gesture," as the media liked to call it, racists took to the streets of Canada calling for mass deportations.
Some of them did the same Nazi salute.
Let's talk about this rising problem -- one that's very real in Canada, too:
Some of them did the same Nazi salute.
Let's talk about this rising problem -- one that's very real in Canada, too:
Canada's got a problem with something that rhymes with "Yahtzees"
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
youtu.be
January 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Just days after Elon Musk did his "hand gesture," as the media liked to call it, racists took to the streets of Canada calling for mass deportations.
Some of them did the same Nazi salute.
Let's talk about this rising problem -- one that's very real in Canada, too:
Some of them did the same Nazi salute.
Let's talk about this rising problem -- one that's very real in Canada, too:
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Trump taxes Americans to retaliate at Colombia.
January 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump taxes Americans to retaliate at Colombia.
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I'm seeing a lot of people I'm friends with, and others I care about, starting to get angry with each other, and I think this is a result of, well, fascism becoming ascendant and people freaking out about it and lashing out towards those closest to them. We need to not do that.
January 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I'm seeing a lot of people I'm friends with, and others I care about, starting to get angry with each other, and I think this is a result of, well, fascism becoming ascendant and people freaking out about it and lashing out towards those closest to them. We need to not do that.
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Trudeau government’s carbon price has had ‘minimal’ effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes #cdnpoli #Canada
#PoilievreIsLyingToYou #PoiLIEvreIsCompromised #ConservativesAreLiars
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
#PoilievreIsLyingToYou #PoiLIEvreIsCompromised #ConservativesAreLiars
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Trudeau government’s carbon price has had ‘minimal’ effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes
Carbon pricing had a small impact on the rate of inflation over the past five years, when the climate policy was responsible for a "small fraction" of the surge in
www.thestar.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Trudeau government’s carbon price has had ‘minimal’ effect on inflation and food costs, study concludes #cdnpoli #Canada
#PoilievreIsLyingToYou #PoiLIEvreIsCompromised #ConservativesAreLiars
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
#PoilievreIsLyingToYou #PoiLIEvreIsCompromised #ConservativesAreLiars
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Have to wonder if the media has seen any of this? 🤔
December 11, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Have to wonder if the media has seen any of this? 🤔
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The achievements of Justin Trudeau are incredible; the amount of good he’s done is outstanding. MYou want progress, he made it, and he will keep making growth, not only to help the Canadian economy, but also help us get through another 4 years of Trump leadership.
#Trudeau2025
#Trudeau2025
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
The achievements of Justin Trudeau are incredible; the amount of good he’s done is outstanding. MYou want progress, he made it, and he will keep making growth, not only to help the Canadian economy, but also help us get through another 4 years of Trump leadership.
#Trudeau2025
#Trudeau2025
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A good graphic to keep handy.
November 26, 2024 at 5:54 PM
A good graphic to keep handy.