Idealistic Pragmatist
@justip.bsky.social
Canadian by choice.📍Halifax. International in outlook. Leftie. Foodie. Queer. Multilingual. Bike person, but pedestrian at heart. Social scientist by trade. Household = me, Partner, two cats. Embracer of reality in an anti-reality world since early 2022.
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As of today, I am officially retired! I expect my life to change, well, not at all, at least for now (I was already not teaching because it was summer, I still have my research group, and my last grad student will still be at it for a while), but it’s the beginning of the end, anyway.
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We make changes to #KidicalMassHfx every year based on the feedback we receive. Please let us know how we did in the 2025 season and maybe win a cool prize!
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We make changes to #KidicalMassHfx every year based on the feedback we receive. Please let us know how we did in the 2025 season and maybe win a cool prize!
Anybody else have pets who refuse to drink (or even accept as an additive to wet food) Halifax tap water? Even filtered? We’re kind of beside ourselves. 😩
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Anybody else have pets who refuse to drink (or even accept as an additive to wet food) Halifax tap water? Even filtered? We’re kind of beside ourselves. 😩
I have to say, I’m deeply impressed by Nova Scotians making this (and several other similar things in the year and a half I’ve been here) happen through that fury. After 28 years in Alberta it’s nice to be somewhere that sticks up for itself.
Make no mistake: The widespread outpouring of fury forced this decision.
West Mabou Beach golf development proposal won't proceed, premier says | CBC News
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston told reporters Thursday the proposal 'won't get to the next step.'
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I have to say, I’m deeply impressed by Nova Scotians making this (and several other similar things in the year and a half I’ve been here) happen through that fury. After 28 years in Alberta it’s nice to be somewhere that sticks up for itself.
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New constellation of academic stars headed to U of T
New constellation of academic stars headed to U of T
In a “big win for Canada,” the University of Toronto is further strengthening its academic ranks with three top researchers from U.S. universities whose work ranges from the search for new planets to ...
www.utoronto.ca
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New constellation of academic stars headed to U of T
OMG I have an ACTUAL FAMILY DOCTOR! And--be still my heart--he's eventually going to be at the new "health home" that's opening an eight-minute walk from my hooooooouse!!! (Once it opens)
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
OMG I have an ACTUAL FAMILY DOCTOR! And--be still my heart--he's eventually going to be at the new "health home" that's opening an eight-minute walk from my hooooooouse!!! (Once it opens)
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New Canadian website called Common Goods to shop for only Canadian items #Canada
#BuyCanadian
Website link here commongoods.ca
#BuyCanadian
Website link here commongoods.ca
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New Canadian website called Common Goods to shop for only Canadian items #Canada
#BuyCanadian
Website link here commongoods.ca
#BuyCanadian
Website link here commongoods.ca
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It’s Lassy Bun baking time, everyone. 💕
Just in time for the weekend! Note that the 'cream' in this recipe is tinned Fussells Thick Cream. More easily found in Newfoundland, but I've sometimes seen it at Sobeys. If you can't find Fussells, my MIL says Carnation cream (not milk!) also works. I've only ever made it with Fussells though.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It’s Lassy Bun baking time, everyone. 💕
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As new vehicle prices continue to rise, and tariffs bring uncertainty, many Canadians are delaying or cancelling their plans to buy a personal vehicle. For some Canadians, the answer to their transportation struggles might be an ebike
EVs could get more expensive in Canada. Are e-bikes the right fit for you? - National | Globalnews.ca
With surveys suggesting Canadians are feeling the strain from vehicle ownership, many will be looking for an alternative. For many, the answer may lie beyond the car.
globalnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As new vehicle prices continue to rise, and tariffs bring uncertainty, many Canadians are delaying or cancelling their plans to buy a personal vehicle. For some Canadians, the answer to their transportation struggles might be an ebike
One of Partner's degrees is in pharmacy, and while she never worked as a pharmacist for more than just the initial internship/residency, she totally still does this when she's in the US. 😆
Interesting — US Pharmacist checks out Canadian pharmacy products in #Canada
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
One of Partner's degrees is in pharmacy, and while she never worked as a pharmacist for more than just the initial internship/residency, she totally still does this when she's in the US. 😆
The match took place after my preferred bedtime, so I didn’t see what sounded like a wild time, but this is a great summary!
New: There were moments that felt purely Canadian. Goalkeepers shoveled snow. Fraser Aird got pelted with snowballs. And plows took to a pitch that could've doubled as a rink.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
HEALEY: Blizzard conditions make for a purely Canadian CPL Final
www.canpl.ca
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The match took place after my preferred bedtime, so I didn’t see what sounded like a wild time, but this is a great summary!
Made @dentremy.bsky.social’s lassy buns today, and they sure hit the spot! Thanks again for the recipe!
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Made @dentremy.bsky.social’s lassy buns today, and they sure hit the spot! Thanks again for the recipe!
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Hey Nova Scotia, here’s some good news for a change.
New N.S. recycling system shifts responsibility to producers
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· By Rachel Morgan ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/n...
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· By Rachel Morgan ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/09/n...
New N.S. recycling system shifts responsibility to producers
A new extended producer responsibility model will shift financial and logistical responsibility of recycling onto businesses and producers.
halifax.citynews.ca
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hey Nova Scotia, here’s some good news for a change.
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It's remarkable that PressProgress is doing a campaign like this at all, whereas for Rebel Media it's the core of their business model.
PressProgress is increasingly important as legacy media decays. Slide 'em a few bucks if you can.
#cdnpoli
PressProgress is increasingly important as legacy media decays. Slide 'em a few bucks if you can.
#cdnpoli
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It's remarkable that PressProgress is doing a campaign like this at all, whereas for Rebel Media it's the core of their business model.
PressProgress is increasingly important as legacy media decays. Slide 'em a few bucks if you can.
#cdnpoli
PressProgress is increasingly important as legacy media decays. Slide 'em a few bucks if you can.
#cdnpoli
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Don’t miss I Light HFX. The weather is looking warm (by recent standards) but a little damp. But we won’t let that dampen our spirits, we’re Haligonians!
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Don’t miss I Light HFX. The weather is looking warm (by recent standards) but a little damp. But we won’t let that dampen our spirits, we’re Haligonians!
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
6pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 8) at the Dal Quad by the Dal/Kings Bike Centre.
Sign waivers at: cyclehalifax.ca/i-light-hfx-... (once per year)
@cyclehalifax.ca are we still on for tomorrow?
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@cyclehalifax.ca are we still on for tomorrow?
Lost a mitt taking one bike to Halifax Cycles yesterday. Retrieved it today taking another bike in. What are the chances? 😄
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Lost a mitt taking one bike to Halifax Cycles yesterday. Retrieved it today taking another bike in. What are the chances? 😄
Perfect night for a fire in the pellet stove!
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Perfect night for a fire in the pellet stove!
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As you may or may not be aware, Halifax's budget season is kicking off on Nov 19. I'm putting together a preview episode and I want to know if you have any questions about this budget season? Email matt(at)grandparade.news (voice notes are cool too and may be used in the pod)
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As you may or may not be aware, Halifax's budget season is kicking off on Nov 19. I'm putting together a preview episode and I want to know if you have any questions about this budget season? Email matt(at)grandparade.news (voice notes are cool too and may be used in the pod)
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HOLD. THE. FUCKING. PREMIERS. TO. ACCOUNT.
N.S. patients waited for more than 70 hours in the ER for hospital admission
HALIFAX - Paul Wozney says he received a blunt assessment of an overcrowded emergency room where he was told some patients had been waiting over 70 hours.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
HOLD. THE. FUCKING. PREMIERS. TO. ACCOUNT.
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The median income of most Nova Scotians is $41,300.
The average monthly cost of car ownership is $1,370 or $16,440 a year.
The average monthly rent in Halifax is $2,095 or $26,340.
If you are an average renting, driving Haligonian you make $41,300 and pay $42,780 for housing and transportation.
The average monthly cost of car ownership is $1,370 or $16,440 a year.
The average monthly rent in Halifax is $2,095 or $26,340.
If you are an average renting, driving Haligonian you make $41,300 and pay $42,780 for housing and transportation.
Here's how much money you needed to make to be among the top N.S. earners | CBC News
New numbers from Statistics Canada reveal how much the highest-income Nova Scotians make. The information is based on tax filings for 2023.
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The median income of most Nova Scotians is $41,300.
The average monthly cost of car ownership is $1,370 or $16,440 a year.
The average monthly rent in Halifax is $2,095 or $26,340.
If you are an average renting, driving Haligonian you make $41,300 and pay $42,780 for housing and transportation.
The average monthly cost of car ownership is $1,370 or $16,440 a year.
The average monthly rent in Halifax is $2,095 or $26,340.
If you are an average renting, driving Haligonian you make $41,300 and pay $42,780 for housing and transportation.
I’m impressed by all the bike people I know who cycle in all weather, but at heart I’m a fair-weather cyclist (in bad weather I’d actually rather walk). So I’m particularly annoyed that I have a service booked today at Halifax Cycles.
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I’m impressed by all the bike people I know who cycle in all weather, but at heart I’m a fair-weather cyclist (in bad weather I’d actually rather walk). So I’m particularly annoyed that I have a service booked today at Halifax Cycles.
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we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business