Lara Fawthrop
@larloopsalot.bsky.social
Community Builder with a background in music, drama and restorative approaches. Also a mom, rug hooker and liberal arts educator.
I should not have to wait an hour on hold with a bank. Oh how I miss teller service.
August 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I should not have to wait an hour on hold with a bank. Oh how I miss teller service.
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Okay. I am trying this again. I hope to find all my former contacts from the place formerly known as Twitter. Follow so I know you’re here cool NS accounts!
August 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Okay. I am trying this again. I hope to find all my former contacts from the place formerly known as Twitter. Follow so I know you’re here cool NS accounts!
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Chantal Hébert: "I think Mark Carney had a better night than anyone expected."
April 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Chantal Hébert: "I think Mark Carney had a better night than anyone expected."
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March 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Something to share with your kids.
December 6, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Something to share with your kids.
So we have been sitting on this re-elected government for one full week. I am not over this super majority and am wondering where all the voters were! Less than 50% turnout kills me. #nspoli #democracy #voting #novascotia
December 3, 2024 at 8:58 PM
So we have been sitting on this re-elected government for one full week. I am not over this super majority and am wondering where all the voters were! Less than 50% turnout kills me. #nspoli #democracy #voting #novascotia
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When it comes to NFLD Santa Claus Parades, most would argue this guy is more popular than Kringle.
November 30, 2024 at 4:42 PM
When it comes to NFLD Santa Claus Parades, most would argue this guy is more popular than Kringle.
After reading on @halifaxretales.bsky.social that Casablanca on Queen has closed up, ahead of the demolition I thought I would share my little mat I made to remember the street myself. I think I am resisting change. Ugh urban growth.
December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
After reading on @halifaxretales.bsky.social that Casablanca on Queen has closed up, ahead of the demolition I thought I would share my little mat I made to remember the street myself. I think I am resisting change. Ugh urban growth.
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This is pretty funny.
November 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM
This is pretty funny.
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Pierre Poilievre - "axe the tax!"
Also Pierre Poilievre - "We're against the GST tax break"
🤷🏻♀️
Also Pierre Poilievre - "We're against the GST tax break"
🤷🏻♀️
November 29, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Pierre Poilievre - "axe the tax!"
Also Pierre Poilievre - "We're against the GST tax break"
🤷🏻♀️
Also Pierre Poilievre - "We're against the GST tax break"
🤷🏻♀️
Officially left that “other place”. Deactivated this morning. I am happy here on @bsky.app #peace #communityoflikemindedpeople
November 29, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Officially left that “other place”. Deactivated this morning. I am happy here on @bsky.app #peace #communityoflikemindedpeople
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Newest Pierre Poilievre nonsense: "Trudeau broke the border."
November 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Newest Pierre Poilievre nonsense: "Trudeau broke the border."
We can do better.
Voter turnout in this week's provincial election in Nova Scotia hit an all-time low, with only 45 per cent of the electorate casting a ballot, according to unofficial results from Elections Nova Scotia.
#Halifax #nspoli #novascotia #halisky
#Halifax #nspoli #novascotia #halisky
Nova Scotia election had lowest voter turnout ever | CBC News
The historic win by the Progressive Conservatives comes with a record low voter turnout as only 45 per cent of the electorate cast a ballot, according to unofficial results from Elections Nova Scotia.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM
We can do better.
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When life gets Scarry
November 27, 2024 at 10:44 PM
When life gets Scarry
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The heartbreaking symbol of #intimatepartnerviolence is this purple bench in #NovaScotia, erected by Silent Witness Nova Scotia as a tribute to women lost to #domesticviolence fineartamerica.com/featured/ano...
November 27, 2024 at 11:25 AM
The heartbreaking symbol of #intimatepartnerviolence is this purple bench in #NovaScotia, erected by Silent Witness Nova Scotia as a tribute to women lost to #domesticviolence fineartamerica.com/featured/ano...
Clearly urban Nova Scotians have different values. Come on Nova Scotia. Really? We did this? #nspoli #nselection2024
November 27, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Clearly urban Nova Scotians have different values. Come on Nova Scotia. Really? We did this? #nspoli #nselection2024
Just took the survey! You can too!
so @hfxgov.bsky.social is looking for feedback on implementing a cart system (like green bins)
but a different cart for garbage instead of curbside bags
Survey here
www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/solid-waste-...
but a different cart for garbage instead of curbside bags
Survey here
www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/solid-waste-...
Cart-Based Garbage Collection Survey | Shape Your City Halifax
As part of this review, we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help create a solid waste system that meets our objectives. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.In accorda...
www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca
November 25, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Just took the survey! You can too!
This is a chilling read.
Globally 'home' is the most dangerous place for women. Here in Nova Scotia we've seen tragedies unfold when intimate partner violence is not prevented or met with action. Think carefully about what you can do to raise awareness & support survivors & then do it.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Home is the most dangerous place for women, says global femicide report
Of the 85,000 women killed by men in 2023, 60% died at the hands of a partner or family member, new UN figures show
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM
This is a chilling read.
"After seeing what went down with the Trump election, the belligerent role of Elon Musk in undermining democracy, there is no way that I can be part of that."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadian MPs among social media users pivoting from X to Bluesky in the wake of U.S. vote | CBC News
In the wake of the U.S. election, many social media users have started to migrate from X to Bluesky, including some Canadian MPs. The move also comes as some experts warn that X and its owner Elon Musk could influence the next Canadian election.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM
"After seeing what went down with the Trump election, the belligerent role of Elon Musk in undermining democracy, there is no way that I can be part of that."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
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Call me crazy but I’d rather have a Prime Minister who attends a Taylor Swift concert than one who attends the Freedom Convoy
November 23, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Call me crazy but I’d rather have a Prime Minister who attends a Taylor Swift concert than one who attends the Freedom Convoy