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Christy Kelly-Bisson
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Researcher for Common Ground Network at Dalhousie U
PhD de l'uOttawa études politiques
Historical materialism, settler colonialism, land grabs, and land tenure
Smallholder Garlic Farmer
Kespukwitk, Mi’kma'ki
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https://christykellybisson.com/
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Also, thanks goodness for this forecasted path for Erin. This feels like we watching Godzilla vs King Kong on the Atlantic Coast.
#NovaScotia #Wildfire #HurricaneErin
Environment Canada hurricane map showing the Atlantic coast of Turtle Island and the Caribbean. The forecasted path of a large hurricane named Erin can be seen going straight for the southern United States and then swooping out towards the Atlantic.
August 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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So happy to see this rain coming in. Won't end the drought, but its a welcome bit of help.
#NovaScotia #WestDalhousie #Wildfire
Environment Canada weather radar map showing a large band of precipitation (green) about to hit our area, which has seen several wildfires in the past few days.
August 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Update from Firefighters of Nova Scotia on Facebook: fire is apparently under control. Also, doesn't feel great that this info is shared informally like this over FB.
August 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Plume of smoke is visible from Sulieweykitk-New Germany
Plume of smoke visible above the treeline
August 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Heads-up folks in the 644 (upper Lunenburg, Kings, & Annapolis)

"Springfield Fire - Report of a Brush Fire on Cherryfield Road in the Community of Cherryfield - 14:16
New Ross, Aylesford, New Germany & Northfield Fire to scene
UPDATE: Lunenburg county assistance cancelled"

#NovaScotia #Lunenburg
Springfield Fire - Report of a Brush Fire on Cherryfield Road in the Community of Cherryfield - 14:16 New Ross, Aylesford, New Germany & Northfield Fire to scene UPDATE: Lunenburg county assistance cancelled
August 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Pijinuiskaq-LaHave River at Sulieweykitk-New Germany. First photo: Taken June 27, 2025. Second photo taken August 13, 2025.
#NovaScotia #Drought2025 #Wildfires #SouthShore #LunenburgCounty
Image of the Pijinuiskaq-LaHave River at the big bridge in Sulieweykitk-New Germany on June 27, 2025. The water is relatively high, almost up to its regular banks. A few rocky outcroppings are visible. The trees look healthy and green. Image of the Pijinuiskaq-LaHave River at the big bridge in Sulieweykitk-New Germany on August 13, 2025. The water is really low, it is far from the usual banks. There are a few pools connected by some small streams. There are expose rocks everywhere. The trees are yellowed somewhat, some leaves are prematurely changing colour.
August 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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On the South Shore we like to take things slow.
So here is my slow take for The Lunenburg Barnacle on the local Federal Election result for the riding of South Shore---St. Margaret's.
#SouthShore #Mikmaki #NovaScotia #NSpoli #CDNpoli
www.thebarnacle.ca/south-shore-...
Cartoon drawing of three barnacles with an orange-red background.
June 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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RCMP say they have located the person they claim was a risk to the public.
#Lunenburg #SouthShore #NovaScotia
Emergency alert message that says: "EMERGENCY ALERT / ALERTE D'URGENCE Dangerous armed man near Northfield Rd., Lower Northfield, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia has been located and arrested. Thanks to citizens of Lunenburg County for their assistance."
May 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Heads up folks in Lunenburg County.
#Lunenburg #SouthShore #NovaScotia #EmergencyAlert
Emergency Alert saying: EMERGENCY ALERT / ALERTE D'URGENCE Dangerous man who may be armed. RCMP responding. 8m ago Area of Northfield Rd., Lower Northfield, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Residents: Seek immediate shelter or stay inside and close and lock doors and windows. Do not leave a secure location. Suspect Richard Macinnis last seen on foot. Six feet, 175 pounds. Auburn hair. Green eyes. Nova Scotia RCMP is responding. Do not provide a ride to anyone asking for one. Do not pick up hitch hikers. Do not disclose police locations. Call 911 to report emergencies or tips. Updates will be posted to RCMPNS social media accounts.
May 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The liberals and conservatives were in a statistical tie in the riding since mid-March when popular opinion flipped as the Trump Regime threatened Canada with tariffs undermining Perkins' strong lead.
April 29, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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South Shore—St Margaret's was called by the CBC for Jessica Fancy-Landry of the Liberal Party at 11:00 PM with 195 of 231 polling stations reporting.
Incumbent Conservative MP Rick Perkins is out after one term in office.
#cdnpoli #elxn45 #novascotia #southshore
Map and table showing the Canadian federal riding of South Shore—St Margaret's called for the Liberal party with 15,470 votes. The incumbent Conservative MP Rick Perkins trailing behind with 13,592 votes. The map shows that the riding is called by CBC with 195 out of 231 polling stations reporting.
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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April 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Queer Farmers in Mi'kma'ki:
Join the mailing list! The Queer Farmers Gatherings 2SLGBTQIA+ folks acroass Mi'kma'ki on farms to share a meal, host skill shares, and come together in solidarity.
#NSag #mikmaki #agroecology #queerfarmers #novascotia
Image Description: A poster for the Queer Farmers Gatherings Mailing List. The background image is a photo of a no-till garden in a hay field. Two purple, green, yellow and pink pastel flowers dot the right-hand corners of the poster. Yellow and pink flowers sprout from the left hand corner. An open green envelope sits at the top left corner. A yellow text bubble says "Join our Mailing List". Below in blue text on a white text bubble reads "the Queer Farmers Gatherings convene 2SLGBTQIA+ folks across Mi'kma'ki on farms to share a meal, host skill shares, and come together in solidarity. We are an informal grassroots, volunteer-run group and we can't wait to meet you!", Blue text below reads "Queer Farmers Gatherings, events you can expect: chainsaw workshops, sheep shearing + small ruminant care, neurodivergence and farming, seed saving and Natural dying, chicken care + biosecurity, how to harvest for a market" Register at bit.ly/QFGMAIL. End of ID.
April 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The federal riding of South Shore—St. Margarets will not have an NDP candidate this election. Candiate drops out through Facebook post.
#cdnpoli #nspoli #elxn45 #ndp
Lengthy facebook post by NDP candidate Brendan Moser declaring that he is dropping out of the election.
April 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Federal riding of South Shore—St. Margarets, in one month on on 338 Canada, goes from polling as an inevitable Conservative Riding to a toss-up between Conservatives and Liberals.
#ConservativeCrash #CDNpoli #NSpoli #SouthShore
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Chart that shows Conservatives in South Shore—St. Margarets polling at around 56% in early February and then falling to 43% today, while the Liberals go from 25% to 40% at the same time.
March 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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"Since being sworn in in November 2024, the Town of Lunenburg Council has spent more time during council meetings in 'in camera' sessions closed to the public, than in public sessions."
#NovaScotia #NSpoli #Lunenburg
February 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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"The Town of Lunenburg declines to comment on whether a non-disclosure agreement was involved in the end of the employment of Hilary Grant, Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Director of Community Development."
#NovaScotia #NSpoli #Lunenburg
www.thebarnacle.ca/lunenburg-si...
February 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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“In the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL), Elspeth McLean-Wile’s mayoral campaign reported raising $29,350 in cash donations. That amount increases to $30,636 total if you include in-kind donations.”
#MODL #Lunenburg #NovaScotia #NSpoli
www.thebarnacle.ca/mayor-mclean...
February 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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MODL Staff - Tax Rate Jurisdictional Scan for 2024-25
This table shows different municipal residential and commercial tax rates for the 2024-25 tax year. It how that residential property owners paid 0.81, while commercial property owners paid 1.957. This is lower than the other local municipalities with the exception of Chester.
February 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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How it started [above]
How It's Going [below]
#cdnpoli #onpoli
Doug Ford and company standing in front of a sign that says “Welcome to Ontario: Open for Business”
January 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Lunenburg County Wheels (cont'd)
+ Growing operating costs and increased usage means expenses not matching provincial and municipal funding to operate the service. Deficit of $98,261 expected for coming year. Need to increase funding to sustain operations.
January 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Study commissioned by Farmers for Climate Solutions suggests farmers across Canada (n=898, Aug & Sep 2024) are most worried about climate change impacting their operations in the next ten years.
#cdnag #farmlife #climatechange #cdnpoli
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Poll results showing climate change as the top concern among farmers in Canada.
December 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Multinational company partnership named Solarbank Corporation and AI Renewables LP is leasing land in Italy Cross, NS to install a solar farm.
#NSpoli #NovaScotia #MODL #Lunenburg #Southshore
December 3, 2024 at 2:15 PM