Libby Schofield
@libbysometimes.bsky.social
Reproductive justice, housing rights, climate, transit, magnolias. Kjipuktuk / Halifax. Defender of Hamilton ON. She/her. Opinions my own.
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Here are the things that I think make a city child-friendly that also make the city better for everyone else:
- affordable transit coupled with parking chargers that together discourage driving, even for a family;
- parks and shade that make it pleasant and safe to get around;
- walkable schools;
- affordable transit coupled with parking chargers that together discourage driving, even for a family;
- parks and shade that make it pleasant and safe to get around;
- walkable schools;
July 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Here are the things that I think make a city child-friendly that also make the city better for everyone else:
- affordable transit coupled with parking chargers that together discourage driving, even for a family;
- parks and shade that make it pleasant and safe to get around;
- walkable schools;
- affordable transit coupled with parking chargers that together discourage driving, even for a family;
- parks and shade that make it pleasant and safe to get around;
- walkable schools;
My last two posts have been about Hamilton, must redeem myself by shouting out how beautiful the Halifax public gardens are in the summer. Also this time of year in NS, my job is beach.
a man in a pink shirt with the words my job it 's just beach on it
ALT: a man in a pink shirt with the words my job it 's just beach on it
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July 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My last two posts have been about Hamilton, must redeem myself by shouting out how beautiful the Halifax public gardens are in the summer. Also this time of year in NS, my job is beach.
Love a little Hamilton representation in the wild. In my memory, James St N art crawls are so integrated into the rhythms of the downtown core. 🔨
Craig Cassar: How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building
The Bottom-Up Revolution · Episode
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July 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Love a little Hamilton representation in the wild. In my memory, James St N art crawls are so integrated into the rhythms of the downtown core. 🔨
Halifax 🤝 Hamilton
One of these days, I'm going to start a podcast where I interview other city hall journalists and ask them about the specific dysfunctions of their city.
"Tory, who was dressed in a white shirt and grey blazer, added that during his time as mayor he 'never read what the papers were saying' about him, preferring to stay out of the political hubbub."
That’s… not how I remember it.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/politi...
That’s… not how I remember it.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/politi...
June 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Halifax 🤝 Hamilton
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Even Harbour Hopper is trying to make a pedestrianized Spring Garden a reality.
Broken Harbour Hopper causing traffic issues on Spring Garden Rd right now. I am not sure how my bus is gonna get around this. #Halisky
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Even Harbour Hopper is trying to make a pedestrianized Spring Garden a reality.
Just used a Halifax transit ticket I've had in my wallet since 2018. 😎
May 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Just used a Halifax transit ticket I've had in my wallet since 2018. 😎
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So, let's talk about East Dalhousie. This site isn't a surprise because it's part of a larger economically depressed region. Uranium mining will pollute groundwater & homes in this area rely on wells. It's likely mining companies will move into Lunenburg Co., affecting the LaHave River watersheds.
No kidding.
"Leaders say they need more information and education about the issue."
"Leaders say they need more information and education about the issue."
May 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
So, let's talk about East Dalhousie. This site isn't a surprise because it's part of a larger economically depressed region. Uranium mining will pollute groundwater & homes in this area rely on wells. It's likely mining companies will move into Lunenburg Co., affecting the LaHave River watersheds.
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We are blessed with an impressive tree canopy and range of species here in Halifax but more is always better :-)
Was curious to see bus stop coverage after seeing this report "Heat stress mitigation by trees and shelters at bus stop" (link and explanations of map in alt text)
TLDR: Trees good.
Was curious to see bus stop coverage after seeing this report "Heat stress mitigation by trees and shelters at bus stop" (link and explanations of map in alt text)
TLDR: Trees good.
May 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We are blessed with an impressive tree canopy and range of species here in Halifax but more is always better :-)
Was curious to see bus stop coverage after seeing this report "Heat stress mitigation by trees and shelters at bus stop" (link and explanations of map in alt text)
TLDR: Trees good.
Was curious to see bus stop coverage after seeing this report "Heat stress mitigation by trees and shelters at bus stop" (link and explanations of map in alt text)
TLDR: Trees good.
May 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“There were about 10 other similar-sized art spaces [like the Bus Stop Theatre] (available) to us in Halifax. All of them are gone,” Audrey Eastwood, the interim executive director of the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op.
‘Take another look’: Some in Halifax can’t brush off rapid development plan - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Rapid growth and development in Halifax has translated to high housing costs and a dwindling number of arts venues.
globalnews.ca
May 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“There were about 10 other similar-sized art spaces [like the Bus Stop Theatre] (available) to us in Halifax. All of them are gone,” Audrey Eastwood, the interim executive director of the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op.
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Council raided the library reserve fund so they could pay for this.
Halifax police board to adopt policy for use, training, storage of armoured vehicle
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Halifax police board to adopt policy for use, training, storage of armoured vehicle - Halifax Examiner
Public will get its chance to comment on policies.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
May 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Council raided the library reserve fund so they could pay for this.
Halifax/Dartmouth: best picnic parks with shade and picnic tables? I'm drawing a blank. Dewolf Park, the Dingle? Point Pleasant?
May 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Halifax/Dartmouth: best picnic parks with shade and picnic tables? I'm drawing a blank. Dewolf Park, the Dingle? Point Pleasant?
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My work week just ended, so I've just switched into #KidicalMassHfx mode for the weekend! Our first ride of the season is Sunday at 9:30am from the Central Library to the Submarine Playground. 1/4 hfx.bike/kidical-mass...
Kidical Mass Halifax
Kidical Mass Halifax rides are a celebration of cycling and a way to show that kids & families need safe spaces to ride in their communities.
hfx.bike
May 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My work week just ended, so I've just switched into #KidicalMassHfx mode for the weekend! Our first ride of the season is Sunday at 9:30am from the Central Library to the Submarine Playground. 1/4 hfx.bike/kidical-mass...
The Magnolia Map has over 200 trees on it! Currently in bloom: white star magnolias and various hybrids. 🌸🌷➡️ www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
May 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Magnolia Map has over 200 trees on it! Currently in bloom: white star magnolias and various hybrids. 🌸🌷➡️ www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
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It has been a minute since I’ve stumbled across a new #littlefreelibrary . This groovy one is on Chebucto Road in #Halifax #NovaScotia #books
May 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It has been a minute since I’ve stumbled across a new #littlefreelibrary . This groovy one is on Chebucto Road in #Halifax #NovaScotia #books
An older man gave me a double thumbs up on my run today. The vibes are good. ☀️ 🌷
April 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
An older man gave me a double thumbs up on my run today. The vibes are good. ☀️ 🌷
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Hello Halifax, the paper's first issue will be available on May 5 at Atlantic News.
Here's a preview of the issue's feature story written by @acbzw.bsky.social
Here's a preview of the issue's feature story written by @acbzw.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Hello Halifax, the paper's first issue will be available on May 5 at Atlantic News.
Here's a preview of the issue's feature story written by @acbzw.bsky.social
Here's a preview of the issue's feature story written by @acbzw.bsky.social
Spotted on my run route which only has a sidewalk 50% of the time.
April 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Spotted on my run route which only has a sidewalk 50% of the time.
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Return*
*this part of the city is currently used for parking.
*this part of the city is currently used for parking.
April 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Return*
*this part of the city is currently used for parking.
*this part of the city is currently used for parking.
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Since leaving the Coast, many people have wondered what I've been doing. The answer is that I'm launching an actual physical newspaper.
To that end, I've launched a subscription drive in hopes of being able to pay freelancers so that the first issue on May 5 has more than just me writing in it.
To that end, I've launched a subscription drive in hopes of being able to pay freelancers so that the first issue on May 5 has more than just me writing in it.
Grand Parade newspaper coming soon
Hello and welcome to Grand Parade,
www.grandparade.news
April 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Since leaving the Coast, many people have wondered what I've been doing. The answer is that I'm launching an actual physical newspaper.
To that end, I've launched a subscription drive in hopes of being able to pay freelancers so that the first issue on May 5 has more than just me writing in it.
To that end, I've launched a subscription drive in hopes of being able to pay freelancers so that the first issue on May 5 has more than just me writing in it.
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Still crazy to me that Halifax has an operational rail line running from its suburbs to the heart if downtown with no level crossings, and it's not used for commuter rail.
March 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Still crazy to me that Halifax has an operational rail line running from its suburbs to the heart if downtown with no level crossings, and it's not used for commuter rail.
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Half of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car.
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
March 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Half of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car.
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
In fact, it was 4%.
And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%.
Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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I keep thinking about this.
March 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I keep thinking about this.
If anyone has an email template to send to our councilors, send it my way, Halisky.
We got a tank, and they spent the library reserve fund to get it.
If we get a tank but don’t get libraries I will be so mad
March 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
If anyone has an email template to send to our councilors, send it my way, Halisky.