Joan Helson
@jhelson.bsky.social
Writer, songwriter, technology padawan. Fan of strong coffee and good conversation.
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If Tim Houston is so concerned about democracy, he’d sit in the legislature for more than eight days, wouldn’t override decisions of Halifax regional council, would talk with reporters, and wouldn’t consider giving part of a provincial park to a private developer for a golf course.
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If Tim Houston is so concerned about democracy, he’d sit in the legislature for more than eight days, wouldn’t override decisions of Halifax regional council, would talk with reporters, and wouldn’t consider giving part of a provincial park to a private developer for a golf course.
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Regular PSA that you should never scan a QR code you find in public.
Doesn't matter if it looks legit, doesn't matter who put it there: never never *ever* scan a QR code that's been posted in a public area.
It's one of the easiest vectors to place malicious software on your device.
Doesn't matter if it looks legit, doesn't matter who put it there: never never *ever* scan a QR code that's been posted in a public area.
It's one of the easiest vectors to place malicious software on your device.
July 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Regular PSA that you should never scan a QR code you find in public.
Doesn't matter if it looks legit, doesn't matter who put it there: never never *ever* scan a QR code that's been posted in a public area.
It's one of the easiest vectors to place malicious software on your device.
Doesn't matter if it looks legit, doesn't matter who put it there: never never *ever* scan a QR code that's been posted in a public area.
It's one of the easiest vectors to place malicious software on your device.
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Halifax book signing next week! Sunday, May 25. Come on out and let’s talk small acts of kindness.
@pottersfieldpress.bsky.social
@pottersfieldpress.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Halifax book signing next week! Sunday, May 25. Come on out and let’s talk small acts of kindness.
@pottersfieldpress.bsky.social
@pottersfieldpress.bsky.social
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'St. Paddy's Day' is usually preferred over 'St. Patty's Day.'
'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.'
'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'
'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.'
'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'
March 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
'St. Paddy's Day' is usually preferred over 'St. Patty's Day.'
'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.'
'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'
'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.'
'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'
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Just a quick reminder, if Russia ceased firing there would be a cease fire
March 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Just a quick reminder, if Russia ceased firing there would be a cease fire
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Hoping to sell at least 30 of these tees!! Sold 2 so far and only getting 100 made
$35 plus tax and $15 shipping and designed and printed locally
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Small to 3XL and shipping early March and only in Navy Blue
Maritime Tartan Co
Amherst NS
$35 plus tax and $15 shipping and designed and printed locally
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Small to 3XL and shipping early March and only in Navy Blue
Maritime Tartan Co
Amherst NS
February 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Hoping to sell at least 30 of these tees!! Sold 2 so far and only getting 100 made
$35 plus tax and $15 shipping and designed and printed locally
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Small to 3XL and shipping early March and only in Navy Blue
Maritime Tartan Co
Amherst NS
$35 plus tax and $15 shipping and designed and printed locally
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Small to 3XL and shipping early March and only in Navy Blue
Maritime Tartan Co
Amherst NS
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Subscribe to @halifaxexaminer.ca. We have lots of excellent coverage and commentary on various issues. Plus, I occasionally share my bird photography.
This might be a good time to switch your subscription dollars to a locally owned independent publication.
A U.S. hedge fund owns most of the newspapers in Canada.
February 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Subscribe to @halifaxexaminer.ca. We have lots of excellent coverage and commentary on various issues. Plus, I occasionally share my bird photography.
Emera’s rate base is only 30% Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia Power). 62% Florida.
February 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Emera’s rate base is only 30% Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia Power). 62% Florida.
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I somehow managed to capture this photo of a black-capped chickadee during takeoff from the maple tree in my yard to the seeds I put out on my back step.
Looking at this pic instantly puts a smile on my face.
Looking at this pic instantly puts a smile on my face.
January 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I somehow managed to capture this photo of a black-capped chickadee during takeoff from the maple tree in my yard to the seeds I put out on my back step.
Looking at this pic instantly puts a smile on my face.
Looking at this pic instantly puts a smile on my face.
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Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
January 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
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December 22, 2024 at 1:59 AM
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We remember.
35 years ago, 14 students were killed & many injured because they were women. Their lives were cut short by a man who blamed feminists for his failings.
As we remember the victims at École Polytechnique, reflect too on the ongoing effects of gender-based violence and femicide.
35 years ago, 14 students were killed & many injured because they were women. Their lives were cut short by a man who blamed feminists for his failings.
As we remember the victims at École Polytechnique, reflect too on the ongoing effects of gender-based violence and femicide.
December 6, 2024 at 10:44 AM
We remember.
35 years ago, 14 students were killed & many injured because they were women. Their lives were cut short by a man who blamed feminists for his failings.
As we remember the victims at École Polytechnique, reflect too on the ongoing effects of gender-based violence and femicide.
35 years ago, 14 students were killed & many injured because they were women. Their lives were cut short by a man who blamed feminists for his failings.
As we remember the victims at École Polytechnique, reflect too on the ongoing effects of gender-based violence and femicide.
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Thinking of warmer days in #halifaxns! This new #watercolour by Pat Shattuck feels like home. #giftideas #buyart #supportlocalartists #cityscapes #publicgardens
November 27, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Thinking of warmer days in #halifaxns! This new #watercolour by Pat Shattuck feels like home. #giftideas #buyart #supportlocalartists #cityscapes #publicgardens
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My kid sister got hit in the crosswalk on Portland St at Caldwell Rd tonight around 9. One car hit her and pushed her into the other lane where another car hit her. Neither car stopped. If you were a witness or have any camera from around there please contact the police.
November 23, 2024 at 3:05 AM
My kid sister got hit in the crosswalk on Portland St at Caldwell Rd tonight around 9. One car hit her and pushed her into the other lane where another car hit her. Neither car stopped. If you were a witness or have any camera from around there please contact the police.
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The other day when I was canvassing in Dartmouth for the provincial election, I met a nice couple who always vote but said they were still waiting for their voter info cards (which, as most know, aren’t a thing this time). I explained their options but worry how many others are in the same boat.
a cat holding a sign that says vote
Alt: a cat holding a sign that says vote
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM
The other day when I was canvassing in Dartmouth for the provincial election, I met a nice couple who always vote but said they were still waiting for their voter info cards (which, as most know, aren’t a thing this time). I explained their options but worry how many others are in the same boat.
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A prescription for the epidemic of gender based violence in Nova Scotia:
Training + education = healthy province + less death
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Training + education = healthy province + less death
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Training + education = healthy province + less death
Why won’t the province use this simple equation to help solve the epidemic of gender-based violence in Nova Scotia?
www.thecoast.ca
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM
A prescription for the epidemic of gender based violence in Nova Scotia:
Training + education = healthy province + less death
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Training + education = healthy province + less death
Read more at: www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
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we carry all the good comics! From ducks to cats and mice to woodpeckers and bunnies!
(and a few thousand other ones, too)
(and a few thousand other ones, too)
November 15, 2024 at 1:22 AM
we carry all the good comics! From ducks to cats and mice to woodpeckers and bunnies!
(and a few thousand other ones, too)
(and a few thousand other ones, too)