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Holly J
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Mostly here to find out what that siren was. Life stuff @haliholly
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‘You’ve got the chops to get it done’: #NeilYoung endorses #MarkCarney ahead of federal election
The Canadian singer-songwriter shared his thoughts on the Liberal leader Monday through an open letter published to his archives website. #Canada

www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
‘You’ve got the chops to get it done’: Neil Young endorses Mark Carney ahead of federal election
The Canadian singer-songwriter shared his thoughts on the Liberal leader Monday through an open letter published to his archives website.
www.thestar.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Getting rid of Communications N.S., makes it easier to sell fracking, as it effectively removes the requirement of fact-checking. This disregard for democratic process is alarming. With democracy at risk globally, we must demand truth and transparency. #Fracking #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Houston government eliminating provincial communications arm | CBC News
The Nova Scotia government is dissolving the department that was created in 1996 to provide 'objective and non-partisan' communications and marketing for the province.
www.cbc.ca
February 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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halifaxexaminer.ca
The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston’s bid to Dismantle Democracy
By @timbousquet.bsky.social
The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston's bid to Dismantle Democracy - Halifax Examiner
The first part of responding to a crisis is to properly name it.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Sign the Petition
Maintain the Independent Status of the Auditor General in Nova Scotia
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February 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog #Canada #cdnpoli
Parliamentary Budget Office estimates such a program would cost $107B

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC News
The government's fiscal watchdog says a guaranteed basic income program at the federal level could cut poverty rates in Canada by up to 40 per cent.
www.cbc.ca
February 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Works as advertised
“Gulf of Weasel-dicked Fascist Chuds”
February 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
goforholly.bsky.social
I don’t recommend leaving the house today. Everyone is driving around looking for salt and the city is like a dumpster full of rabid raccoons. #halifax #salt #gremlinmode
February 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Don't say you care about the climate if you're using AI. Period.
denisedwheeler.bsky.social Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · Feb 13
Data is energy hungry and power plants are the biggest AI challenge.

So Google signed a deal last year to build 7 nuclear reactors to power its AI systems.

fortune.com/2024/10/15/g...
Google will help build seven nuclear reactors to power its AI systems
Deal will funnel 500 megawatts of power by 2035.
fortune.com
February 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
The Halifax municipality has reversed a decision that would have seen a man and his dog lose their housing - an RV on his mothers property #Halifax #NovaScotia

It worked everyone, thanks for taking the time to make your voice heard.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now | CBC News
Matthieu Tetreault was recently told he can stay in his RV until Halifax council makes a final decision about allowing RVs for residential use, likely coming in October.
www.cbc.ca
January 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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I’m not fooled by PPP. Spread the word! Excellent research by minibubbly.bsky.social

#PoilievreIsLyingToYou

#ConservativesAreLiars

#PoilievreIsNotFitToLeadAnything
minibubbly.bsky.social Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · Dec 20
If you think Poilievre wants to help the working class, you have been fooled into thinking that, here is a list of recent articles over the past two years showing who he really wants to help, large corporations, lobbyists, millionaires and billionaires. #PoilievreIsLyingToYou /1
January 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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halifaxexaminer.ca
Universal basic income: ‘The power to say no and the freedom to say yes’
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
Morning File by @suzannerent.bsky.social
Universal basic income: 'The power to say no and the freedom to say yes' - Halifax Examiner
An interview with Scott Santens, founder and CEO with Income to Support All (ITSA) Foundation, which advocates for UBI.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM