Jen
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Urban-parenting and #KidicalMassHFX
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A lot of people don't know how the city works. In Halifax, we put them on council.
February 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A lot of people don't know how the city works. In Halifax, we put them on council.
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In the Netherlands, cycling and public transport aren’t competitors—they’re teammates. Invest in one, and the other gets stronger.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
February 11, 2026 at 9:19 AM
In the Netherlands, cycling and public transport aren’t competitors—they’re teammates. Invest in one, and the other gets stronger.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.
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Sometimes I want reliable transit and safe bike lanes but I know that someday my kid is going to have to buy a car just to participate in society and they're going to be glad that I saved $72 in municipal taxes in 2026.
February 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Sometimes I want reliable transit and safe bike lanes but I know that someday my kid is going to have to buy a car just to participate in society and they're going to be glad that I saved $72 in municipal taxes in 2026.
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Our elected representatives are spending a non-trivial amount if today figuring out how to reduce services and increase the relative tax burden of Districts 7, 8, and 9.
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Our elected representatives are spending a non-trivial amount if today figuring out how to reduce services and increase the relative tax burden of Districts 7, 8, and 9.
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Me in Monday's episode: I hope I'm not being dramatic when I say that council does not want you to live here if you are a young person.
Tuesday's council meeting: Don't worry, we're gonna fuck up transit and bike lanes to subsidize driving. Fuck them kids.
Tuesday's council meeting: Don't worry, we're gonna fuck up transit and bike lanes to subsidize driving. Fuck them kids.
February 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Me in Monday's episode: I hope I'm not being dramatic when I say that council does not want you to live here if you are a young person.
Tuesday's council meeting: Don't worry, we're gonna fuck up transit and bike lanes to subsidize driving. Fuck them kids.
Tuesday's council meeting: Don't worry, we're gonna fuck up transit and bike lanes to subsidize driving. Fuck them kids.
Enjoying a skate on the Halifax Oval before #AusterityAndy kills that too.
In this time of rising costs, we should be pooling our funds for the public good, investing in: low cost transportation options; libraries; parks & recreation. These are the muni services that make Halifax feel like home.
In this time of rising costs, we should be pooling our funds for the public good, investing in: low cost transportation options; libraries; parks & recreation. These are the muni services that make Halifax feel like home.
February 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Enjoying a skate on the Halifax Oval before #AusterityAndy kills that too.
In this time of rising costs, we should be pooling our funds for the public good, investing in: low cost transportation options; libraries; parks & recreation. These are the muni services that make Halifax feel like home.
In this time of rising costs, we should be pooling our funds for the public good, investing in: low cost transportation options; libraries; parks & recreation. These are the muni services that make Halifax feel like home.
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I’m absolutely flabbergasted by the extent to which Austerity Andy hates Haligonians, especially our smallest ones.
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The only no votes were from Austin, Cleary, Morse, Steele, and White
Everyone else voted to get a staff report on how they can kill more people on Halifax streets.
Everyone else voted to get a staff report on how they can kill more people on Halifax streets.
February 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I’m absolutely flabbergasted by the extent to which Austerity Andy hates Haligonians, especially our smallest ones.
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Anguish says what’s dragging down the program, delaying the network & driving up cost is constant redirection from council!!
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Anguish says what’s dragging down the program, delaying the network & driving up cost is constant redirection from council!!
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“When I got elected, the primary reason was road safety. I’m tired of killing people on our streets. I want to kill less people, not more. Paint is not infrastructure”
February 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“When I got elected, the primary reason was road safety. I’m tired of killing people on our streets. I want to kill less people, not more. Paint is not infrastructure”
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Cleary “ we are going to spend more to repave roads this year than we will spend on bike lanes in the next five years”
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Cleary “ we are going to spend more to repave roads this year than we will spend on bike lanes in the next five years”
Things you don't expect to hear from your 7 year old: "Can I watch curling tomorrow, instead of Land & Sea?"
He's clearly a big fan of CBC Gem's streaming content.
He's clearly a big fan of CBC Gem's streaming content.
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Things you don't expect to hear from your 7 year old: "Can I watch curling tomorrow, instead of Land & Sea?"
He's clearly a big fan of CBC Gem's streaming content.
He's clearly a big fan of CBC Gem's streaming content.
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This appears to be the PSA for the Windpool connector closure. Doesn’t mention bikes, of course.
Trail closure: 6067 Quinpool Public Access Trail, between Windsor Street and Quingate Place. This closure will take place Friday, Feb. 6 until 4 p.m. and from 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 This is needed for a new protected trail. Detail: buff.ly/7s34D8q
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
This appears to be the PSA for the Windpool connector closure. Doesn’t mention bikes, of course.
I really shouldn't be surprised by some folks' inability to think of anyone but themselves; but here I am, replying to Facebook neighbourhood group posts again.
February 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I really shouldn't be surprised by some folks' inability to think of anyone but themselves; but here I am, replying to Facebook neighbourhood group posts again.
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What do Paris, Montreal, Barcelona and Brussels have in common?
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
What do Paris, Montreal, Barcelona and Brussels have in common?
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
“If you look at the cities doing the most to reclaim public streets from the automobile and give it to people, they often have one thing in common, and that's strong female leadership.” @thewaroncars.bsky.social
LISTEN: bit.ly/3MdP82L
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Someone on CBC just mentioned that there might be up to a ten percent increase in municipal taxes and questioned if it was worth it.
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
February 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Someone on CBC just mentioned that there might be up to a ten percent increase in municipal taxes and questioned if it was worth it.
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
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We chose to buy a house on the peninsula- happily paying higher taxes- so that we wouldn't have to be car dependent. It's so frustrating that suburban/rural councillors & the NS govt are doing everything they can to make that harder & my neighborhood less safe. Stay in your lane & out of my backyard
February 5, 2026 at 1:48 AM
We chose to buy a house on the peninsula- happily paying higher taxes- so that we wouldn't have to be car dependent. It's so frustrating that suburban/rural councillors & the NS govt are doing everything they can to make that harder & my neighborhood less safe. Stay in your lane & out of my backyard
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Who is ready for some good news about school IAQ in #NBPoli? 💕 Thanks to @meganmitton.bsky.social !! 🔥 Scroll to 6:41:00 on the webcast: www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts - Feb 3, 2026 - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
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February 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Who is ready for some good news about school IAQ in #NBPoli? 💕 Thanks to @meganmitton.bsky.social !! 🔥 Scroll to 6:41:00 on the webcast: www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
(And the most sincere and never-ending thanks to Ryan Murphy; this would not happen without him and others who have worked so hard.)
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Seeing a lot of sickies on my TL.
Reminder to #halisky you can get tested for free for flu & Covid. Majority of people have one qualifier.
Neurodevelopmental disorders not listed but INCLUDED: ADHD, autism, motor disorders, etc etc.
Oh, and please, mask in public if you are sick!
Reminder to #halisky you can get tested for free for flu & Covid. Majority of people have one qualifier.
Neurodevelopmental disorders not listed but INCLUDED: ADHD, autism, motor disorders, etc etc.
Oh, and please, mask in public if you are sick!
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February 5, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Seeing a lot of sickies on my TL.
Reminder to #halisky you can get tested for free for flu & Covid. Majority of people have one qualifier.
Neurodevelopmental disorders not listed but INCLUDED: ADHD, autism, motor disorders, etc etc.
Oh, and please, mask in public if you are sick!
Reminder to #halisky you can get tested for free for flu & Covid. Majority of people have one qualifier.
Neurodevelopmental disorders not listed but INCLUDED: ADHD, autism, motor disorders, etc etc.
Oh, and please, mask in public if you are sick!
We've got a pretty great community here in #BikeHfx.
Today in #bikehfx takes care of each other:
We rode today because @olliebikes.bsky.social shoveled out the snow berm parts that were too high and narrow for us to pass. ❤️
We rode today because @olliebikes.bsky.social shoveled out the snow berm parts that were too high and narrow for us to pass. ❤️
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
We've got a pretty great community here in #BikeHfx.
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"I'm also named Doug" 😂
We just texted Doug Ford to invite him to our live show in Toronto tonight. We'll follow up if he responds.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"I'm also named Doug" 😂
#hfxws: I biked from the west end to the IWK at 8:00am. Many streets are covered with snow, and slippery, including: Allan, Quingate, and University. The Uni bike lane is better than the road. Oak St and parts of Vernon St were wet and slushy rather than snow-packed.
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
#hfxws: I biked from the west end to the IWK at 8:00am. Many streets are covered with snow, and slippery, including: Allan, Quingate, and University. The Uni bike lane is better than the road. Oak St and parts of Vernon St were wet and slushy rather than snow-packed.
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Congratulations to Councillor Laura White for adding more parking enforcement staff and more municipal revenue with a unanimous vote!
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to Councillor Laura White for adding more parking enforcement staff and more municipal revenue with a unanimous vote!
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We don't have well-established minority communities (like those in Toronto) to counterbalance Nova Scotian nativism. It's hard to put down roots and start a family if you've been priced out of home ownership. If you don't own a car, you are scapegoated for congestion by a populist mayor. Why come?
February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
We don't have well-established minority communities (like those in Toronto) to counterbalance Nova Scotian nativism. It's hard to put down roots and start a family if you've been priced out of home ownership. If you don't own a car, you are scapegoated for congestion by a populist mayor. Why come?