Alan Joyce
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since 1670
June 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
since 1670
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After watching what voting for hate did to the country south of us, I sure hope we have a majority of who vote opposite of hate in Canada. I’ll never understand the “as long as “they” get punished, I don’t care what happens to the rest of us” mentality. We should vote for what’s best for all of us.
April 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
After watching what voting for hate did to the country south of us, I sure hope we have a majority of who vote opposite of hate in Canada. I’ll never understand the “as long as “they” get punished, I don’t care what happens to the rest of us” mentality. We should vote for what’s best for all of us.
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Vidkun Quisling - Wikipedia
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March 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Paris says yes to 500 more car-free streets!
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
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In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Paris says yes to 500 more car-free streets!
In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
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In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.
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Apart from climate and environmental concerns about fracking, there are also questions about how it would be regulated … unfortunately, the government refused to answer those questions. Government secrecy under Premier Houston’s supermajority in Nova Scotia is really bad news.
The silence of DNR: trying in vain to get answers about fracking from the N.S. Department of Natural Resources www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-... by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
The silence of DNR: trying in vain to get answers about fracking from the N.S. Department of Natural Resources - Halifax Examiner
This article was supposed to have been about fracking and how it is going to be regulated in Nova Scotia, now that Premier Tim Houston’s government has decided to lift the ban on hydraulic fracturing ...
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March 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Apart from climate and environmental concerns about fracking, there are also questions about how it would be regulated … unfortunately, the government refused to answer those questions. Government secrecy under Premier Houston’s supermajority in Nova Scotia is really bad news.
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The blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 🌕 ₊˚⊹🩸
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 🌕 ₊˚⊹🩸
It was always a joy to interact with Willem. He will be missed by many.
March 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It was always a joy to interact with Willem. He will be missed by many.
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"Make that make sense" indeed.
NEW: This is brilliant from Trudeau.
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
March 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Make that make sense" indeed.
Mi’kmaw Chiefs send stinging rebuke to N.S. Premier Tim Houston www.halifaxexaminer.ca/indigenous-n...
Plus a long list of what I believe the Premier loves to call Special Interest Groups. #nspoli
Plus a long list of what I believe the Premier loves to call Special Interest Groups. #nspoli
Mi’kmaw Chiefs send stinging rebuke to N.S. Premier Tim Houston - Halifax Examiner
None of the announcements on fracking, uranium mineral exploration or lithium mining development were included in the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia’s campaign platform during the past ...
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March 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Mi’kmaw Chiefs send stinging rebuke to N.S. Premier Tim Houston www.halifaxexaminer.ca/indigenous-n...
Plus a long list of what I believe the Premier loves to call Special Interest Groups. #nspoli
Plus a long list of what I believe the Premier loves to call Special Interest Groups. #nspoli
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Some photos from the
African Nova Scotia Heritage Gala tonight at WTCC. Amazing Celebration of Black History, Music and Culture.
African Nova Scotia Heritage Gala tonight at WTCC. Amazing Celebration of Black History, Music and Culture.
February 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Some photos from the
African Nova Scotia Heritage Gala tonight at WTCC. Amazing Celebration of Black History, Music and Culture.
African Nova Scotia Heritage Gala tonight at WTCC. Amazing Celebration of Black History, Music and Culture.
Very nice news. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
‘Adopt us as the 11th province’: Cross-border Canadians receive hero’s welcome in U.S. town
A big show of affection from a small American border town left Canadians near tears during tense times over tariffs and calls to boycott U.S. travel.
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February 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Dal prof, Dr. Karen Foster: "One gets the sense that it is not “the public” that these institutions are meant to be accountable to, but the government. And this is where the door is being opened to a disturbing level of government influence over university teaching and research."
‘Dangers in demanding alignment’: Dal prof concerned about province’s advanced education and research act
By Karen Foster
By Karen Foster
'Dangers in demanding alignment’: Dal prof concerned about province’s advanced education and research act - Halifax Examiner
The guardrails limiting government influence over research and teaching in our postsecondary institutions are there for good reason. Tim Houston’s government is taking them off in the name of accounta...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Dal prof, Dr. Karen Foster: "One gets the sense that it is not “the public” that these institutions are meant to be accountable to, but the government. And this is where the door is being opened to a disturbing level of government influence over university teaching and research."
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Halifax Regional Council - Removal of X as a Social Media Platform (Feb 11, 2025)
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Halifax Regional Council - Removal of X as a Social Media Platform (Feb 11, 2025)
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February 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Halifax Regional Council - Removal of X as a Social Media Platform (Feb 11, 2025)
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Canada’s most outspoken and articulate resister, Charlie Angus, everyone: “We are in extremely dangerous, dangerous times:' Charlie Angus on Canada's resistance to Donald Trump www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/w...
'We are in extremely dangerous, dangerous times:' Charlie Angus on Canada's resistance to Donald Trump - Halifax Examiner
"I think Canadians from all walks of life understand that there's a bigger threat out there. And they're hungering for voices that can give them the certainty that we aren't going to bend and we aren'...
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February 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Canada’s most outspoken and articulate resister, Charlie Angus, everyone: “We are in extremely dangerous, dangerous times:' Charlie Angus on Canada's resistance to Donald Trump www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/w...
Ever wonder what’s under the side walls of a hot tub? We have a complete repair and refurbish division at Canadian Spa Company canadianspacompany.ca called Mr Spa mr-spa.ca #hottub
February 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ever wonder what’s under the side walls of a hot tub? We have a complete repair and refurbish division at Canadian Spa Company canadianspacompany.ca called Mr Spa mr-spa.ca #hottub
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NS Auditor General Kim Adair will hold a news conference tomorrow morning.
February 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
NS Auditor General Kim Adair will hold a news conference tomorrow morning.
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It "poses risks to the integrity of our democratic system of government,” but it's not clear if it can be challenged in the courts.
Just cause is required before an auditor general can be fired in the provinces of B.C., Sask., Manitoba, Ont., N.B., PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Just cause is required before an auditor general can be fired in the provinces of B.C., Sask., Manitoba, Ont., N.B., PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
N.S. move to allow firing of auditor without cause should be seen as threat: watchdog - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A move by government to give itself the power to fire the auditor general without cause is being described by a democracy watchdog as a threat to her office’s independence.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It "poses risks to the integrity of our democratic system of government,” but it's not clear if it can be challenged in the courts.
Just cause is required before an auditor general can be fired in the provinces of B.C., Sask., Manitoba, Ont., N.B., PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Just cause is required before an auditor general can be fired in the provinces of B.C., Sask., Manitoba, Ont., N.B., PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
It’s imperative at the Auditor General be able to do their job on behalf of the citizens of the Province I Independant of the sitting government’s influence. Write premier@novascotia.ca or call 902-424-6600 if you believe this change is not in the best interest of democracy. #nspoli
An ominous “boom” reverberates throughout Nova Scotia as Premier Houston takes his authoritarian axe to the pillars of democracy. One of the first to go, an independent Auditor General, the fiscal watchdog needed to ensure government accountability and transparency.
February 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It’s imperative at the Auditor General be able to do their job on behalf of the citizens of the Province I Independant of the sitting government’s influence. Write premier@novascotia.ca or call 902-424-6600 if you believe this change is not in the best interest of democracy. #nspoli
It is important to study human history and understand our foibles. #propaganda #nazism #publicenlightmentmyass encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/a...
Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment
In Nazi Germany, the Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment spread ideology. It controlled the media and theater. Joseph Goebbels was its director. Learn more.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It is important to study human history and understand our foibles. #propaganda #nazism #publicenlightmentmyass encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/a...
I emailed the Minister and the media office at PMO’s office at mailto:Media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
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Day 3 - Our Media and the Battle for Canadian Sovereignty
A Deeper Dive on Why Foreign-Owned Media is a Security Threat
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February 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I emailed the Minister and the media office at PMO’s office at mailto:Media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
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@billzebedee.bsky.social Its too bad the NDP did not come out with such excellently worded rebuttal to Houston. This is the very first time I have seen the Green Party in a publication talking about what they should be talking about. thelaker.ca/green-party-...
Green Party N.S. reacts to Speech from the Throne - The Laker
From a release HALIFAX: The Green Party of Nova Scotia is very concerned that the Speech from the Throne is designed to cause division between Nova Scotians, and to promote myths about economic growth...
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February 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@billzebedee.bsky.social Its too bad the NDP did not come out with such excellently worded rebuttal to Houston. This is the very first time I have seen the Green Party in a publication talking about what they should be talking about. thelaker.ca/green-party-...
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“Toronto’s emergency room doctors and cycling advocates agree: the real danger to children isn’t riding on an e-bike – it’s being anywhere near the growing number of SUVs on our roads.” And, I imagine, one could add the growing number of massive, oversized pickups on our roads.
I can't help but wonder if this stupid law would have happened at all if the federal government in the early 2010's hadn't quietly, and without consultation with the Canadian bike industry, removed all reference to ebikes in federal transport regulations.
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OP-ED: E-Cargo Bikes Aren't the Problem – SUVs Are - Spacing Toronto
Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist motor provides just enough boost to handle the wei...
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February 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Toronto’s emergency room doctors and cycling advocates agree: the real danger to children isn’t riding on an e-bike – it’s being anywhere near the growing number of SUVs on our roads.” And, I imagine, one could add the growing number of massive, oversized pickups on our roads.