Alison Smith
@alisone.bsky.social
Rural NS municipal councillor (MODL), poet, collagist.
Is this is what taking the 'no' out of Nova Scotia means? If you dare say no, or even express caution about development that puts residents at risk, the Premier will imply that means no money for community infrastructure?
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Nova Scotia’s uranium exploration pitch falls flat
Houston confirmed that not a single company came forward with an application to explore for uranium, stalling the mining push at least for now.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Is this is what taking the 'no' out of Nova Scotia means? If you dare say no, or even express caution about development that puts residents at risk, the Premier will imply that means no money for community infrastructure?
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
On May 20th, I brought forward an urgent concern from a resident about uranium mining in the Lahave River Watershed. My ask to council was a motion to request a staff report as soon as possible. That motion passed and now we have the report. See:
www.modl.ca/index.php?op...
www.modl.ca/index.php?op...
www.modl.ca
June 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
On May 20th, I brought forward an urgent concern from a resident about uranium mining in the Lahave River Watershed. My ask to council was a motion to request a staff report as soon as possible. That motion passed and now we have the report. See:
www.modl.ca/index.php?op...
www.modl.ca/index.php?op...
Moved by Smith, seconded by Moore: That Council request that the Province pause the RFP process for exploration of uranium in East Dalhousie, which is in the Lahave River watershed, to allow for sufficient time for meaningful consultation with First Nations and the public.
Council Meeting - June 10, 2025
YouTube video by Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
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June 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Moved by Smith, seconded by Moore: That Council request that the Province pause the RFP process for exploration of uranium in East Dalhousie, which is in the Lahave River watershed, to allow for sufficient time for meaningful consultation with First Nations and the public.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Reinhardt, that we direct staff to bring back a report on the risks of uranium mining and exploration in the Lahave River Watershed. The motion passed.
May 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Reinhardt, that we direct staff to bring back a report on the risks of uranium mining and exploration in the Lahave River Watershed. The motion passed.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement for #WorldPressFreedomDay. He mentioned our small city of Corner Brook, #Newfoundland and Labrador.
May 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement for #WorldPressFreedomDay. He mentioned our small city of Corner Brook, #Newfoundland and Labrador.
Among the solutions: “supporting policies that create community spaces and programs to make physical activity and social engagement more accessible.” These are some of the important ways that muni’s can improve health at the local level. And we work hard at this at MODL!
Tackling these 17 factors could cut your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Risk factors include high blood pressure, hearing loss, loneliness, physical inactivity, by @alexandramaej.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
Tackling these 17 factors could cut your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression | CBC News
Making lifestyle adjustments could help you cut the risk of developing a stroke, dementia or late-life depression all at the same time, according to new research that has identified 17 overlapping ris...
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April 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Among the solutions: “supporting policies that create community spaces and programs to make physical activity and social engagement more accessible.” These are some of the important ways that muni’s can improve health at the local level. And we work hard at this at MODL!
Congratulations to Jessica Fancy-Landry, who flipped the seat in South Shore-St. Margarets. No one could have predicted this when she stepped up!
April 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Congratulations to Jessica Fancy-Landry, who flipped the seat in South Shore-St. Margarets. No one could have predicted this when she stepped up!
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Extremely devastating news for transgender people in the United Kingdom.
So much of what we face in the United States has shared roots in that country, and this Supreme Court decision there will make people far less free.
Crackdowns on trans people are international, not limited to borders.
So much of what we face in the United States has shared roots in that country, and this Supreme Court decision there will make people far less free.
Crackdowns on trans people are international, not limited to borders.
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010 refers solely to biological sex, and does not include people with a Gender Recognition Certificate.
April 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Extremely devastating news for transgender people in the United Kingdom.
So much of what we face in the United States has shared roots in that country, and this Supreme Court decision there will make people far less free.
Crackdowns on trans people are international, not limited to borders.
So much of what we face in the United States has shared roots in that country, and this Supreme Court decision there will make people far less free.
Crackdowns on trans people are international, not limited to borders.
Tonight, 6:00-8:30 at the Union Square Hall. Looking forward to all the conversations; expecting a lot of concerns about MODL’s land use planning.
April 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Tonight, 6:00-8:30 at the Union Square Hall. Looking forward to all the conversations; expecting a lot of concerns about MODL’s land use planning.
Good morning from the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by the Bridgewater Chamber of Commerce. With Mayor Mclean-Wile and @bridgewaterns.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Good morning from the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by the Bridgewater Chamber of Commerce. With Mayor Mclean-Wile and @bridgewaterns.bsky.social
The District 6 newsletter for April is out. Updates on land use planning at MODL, engagement opportunities, grant info, all the stuff that's happening in our halls.
mailchi.mp/f71c9482a63d...
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April Newsletter
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April 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The District 6 newsletter for April is out. Updates on land use planning at MODL, engagement opportunities, grant info, all the stuff that's happening in our halls.
mailchi.mp/f71c9482a63d...
mailchi.mp/f71c9482a63d...
That, in light of the 8th femicide in our province since October, and the 2nd in Lunenburg County since the new year, the Finance Committee recommend that Municipal Council send a letter to the province to support calls from the gender-based violence sector for epidemic-level investment and support.
Finance Committee Meeting - March 4, 2025 Part 2
YouTube video by Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
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March 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
That, in light of the 8th femicide in our province since October, and the 2nd in Lunenburg County since the new year, the Finance Committee recommend that Municipal Council send a letter to the province to support calls from the gender-based violence sector for epidemic-level investment and support.
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I am joining to take calls on CBC’s Maritime Call-in radio show -before that other one, today (Feb 23). Discussing cost of living.
February 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I am joining to take calls on CBC’s Maritime Call-in radio show -before that other one, today (Feb 23). Discussing cost of living.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Welcome to Blue Sky 211 Nova Scotia!!!
Jodi McDavid: "We unfortunately have some people who might return to the person that was causing harm to them and a lot of that is because of just the lack of housing."
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Housing remains 'biggest issue' for women fleeing domestic violence, say front-line groups | CBC News
Front-line organizations say housing remains a massive barrier for women fleeing domestic violence. Many shelters and supportive housing are full, leaving some women with few options and some going ba...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Jodi McDavid: "We unfortunately have some people who might return to the person that was causing harm to them and a lot of that is because of just the lack of housing."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
An appropriate time to re-read Donna E. Smyth’s autobiographical novel on uranium protests in the 80’s. she was a professor of mine, but I don’t think I fully appreciated how she was almost pushed to bankruptcy over an op-ed in the Herald.
January 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
An appropriate time to re-read Donna E. Smyth’s autobiographical novel on uranium protests in the 80’s. she was a professor of mine, but I don’t think I fully appreciated how she was almost pushed to bankruptcy over an op-ed in the Herald.
Due to road conditions, this has been moved online for today at 1 pm! Email me at alison.smith@modl.ca for a Zoom link.
January 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Due to road conditions, this has been moved online for today at 1 pm! Email me at alison.smith@modl.ca for a Zoom link.
My partner works in education and I hear a LOT of praise for this program.
Looking forward to seeing it rolled out across the province.
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/01/3...
Looking forward to seeing it rolled out across the province.
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/01/3...
Province Serves Two Million School Lunches | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
news.novascotia.ca
January 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
My partner works in education and I hear a LOT of praise for this program.
Looking forward to seeing it rolled out across the province.
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/01/3...
Looking forward to seeing it rolled out across the province.
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/01/3...
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I have had the privilege of working with teachers in Nova Scotia for 15yrs, so many of them eager to learn how best to stand up for the rights of trans kids. I’m devastated to hear teachers in the US are being targeting this way. I’m heartbroken for their students.
1. Getting word that we have another anti-trans EO tonight, this time targeting teachers.
It directs the federal government to work with state AGs to put teachers who use trans kids pronouns in jail through "sexual exploitation" laws or "practicing medicine without a license."
From a RW source:
It directs the federal government to work with state AGs to put teachers who use trans kids pronouns in jail through "sexual exploitation" laws or "practicing medicine without a license."
From a RW source:
January 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I have had the privilege of working with teachers in Nova Scotia for 15yrs, so many of them eager to learn how best to stand up for the rights of trans kids. I’m devastated to hear teachers in the US are being targeting this way. I’m heartbroken for their students.
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Premier Tim Houston's musings about revisiting the petroleum development moratorium for Georges Bank was met with forceful opposition from an industry that's fought for four decades to protect the lucrative fishing grounds from oil rigs. #nspoli
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Revisiting Georges Bank moratorium goes against 'good political management,' says fishery rep | CBC News
Premier Tim Houston’s musings about revisiting the petroleum development moratorium for Georges Bank was met with forceful opposition from an industry that’s fought for four decades to protect the luc...
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January 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Premier Tim Houston's musings about revisiting the petroleum development moratorium for Georges Bank was met with forceful opposition from an industry that's fought for four decades to protect the lucrative fishing grounds from oil rigs. #nspoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I just want to share the report from THANS that I referenced in the Q and A:
Presentations:
Lunenburg County Wheels
+ Added new bus, minivan, and new staff w/MODL support
+ Expanded to entire LC area in 2024
+ Maxed out ridership with growing interest
+ More people using service for work commute, education, and social visits
+ Only connection to services for many users
Lunenburg County Wheels
+ Added new bus, minivan, and new staff w/MODL support
+ Expanded to entire LC area in 2024
+ Maxed out ridership with growing interest
+ More people using service for work commute, education, and social visits
+ Only connection to services for many users
January 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I just want to share the report from THANS that I referenced in the Q and A:
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“Shame must change sides.” -Gisèle Pélicot
November 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
“Shame must change sides.” -Gisèle Pélicot
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Join us to talk about collaborative publishing -- the best kind of publishing. Plus readings from 12 chapbooks. Led by Ben Gallagher. Lunenburg public library. Nov 24, 2pm. spotofpoetry.com/little-books... #poetry #chapbooks #publishing #micropress #novascotia #literary
November 15, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Join us to talk about collaborative publishing -- the best kind of publishing. Plus readings from 12 chapbooks. Led by Ben Gallagher. Lunenburg public library. Nov 24, 2pm. spotofpoetry.com/little-books... #poetry #chapbooks #publishing #micropress #novascotia #literary