Mark Rushton
@mrushton.bsky.social
Founder & Editor, HelloOxford.ca
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Halifax’s Green Network Plan shows the value of spending on open spaces in a city
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Halifax's Green Network Plan shows the value of spending on open spaces in a city - Halifax Examiner
The community planning and economic development committee got an update on the plan on Jan. 22.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Halifax’s Green Network Plan shows the value of spending on open spaces in a city
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
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February 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers https://theonion.com/ice-opens-new-supermax-detention-center-for-most-harden-1827838332/
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
ICE Opens New Supermax Detention Center For Most Hardened Toddlers https://theonion.com/ice-opens-new-supermax-detention-center-for-most-harden-1827838332/
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In other uplifting news, the Doomsday Clock is now set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. Sigh.
"In every area, we have failed to take the steps that are necessary to reduce risks, and there are new developments in every area that make the risks greater," Steve Fetter said.
"In every area, we have failed to take the steps that are necessary to reduce risks, and there are new developments in every area that make the risks greater," Steve Fetter said.
“National leaders … must take the lead in finding a path away from the brink,” writes the Science and Security Board in the 2026 Doomsday Clock statement.
“Citizens must insist they do so.”
Watch the announcement: buff.ly/BGu0Zse
“Citizens must insist they do so.”
Watch the announcement: buff.ly/BGu0Zse
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
In other uplifting news, the Doomsday Clock is now set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. Sigh.
"In every area, we have failed to take the steps that are necessary to reduce risks, and there are new developments in every area that make the risks greater," Steve Fetter said.
"In every area, we have failed to take the steps that are necessary to reduce risks, and there are new developments in every area that make the risks greater," Steve Fetter said.
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The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
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They’re shooting blonde women and rugged American gun-owners in the street - You’d think the shit-for-brains part of America would wake up by now.
January 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM
They’re shooting blonde women and rugged American gun-owners in the street - You’d think the shit-for-brains part of America would wake up by now.
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First Survivor: Lisa Banfield reclaims the narrative
my interview with Lisa Banfield
my interview with Lisa Banfield
First Survivor: Lisa Banfield reclaims the narrative - Halifax Examiner
Banfield envisions a future of speaking for and helping other women.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 23, 2026 at 5:59 PM
First Survivor: Lisa Banfield reclaims the narrative
my interview with Lisa Banfield
my interview with Lisa Banfield
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: Join me in signing here:
you.leadnow.ca
January 17, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
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The only Epstein controversy is the president of the United States won’t release the Epstein files because he raped children.
Full. Stop.
Full. Stop.
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The only Epstein controversy is the president of the United States won’t release the Epstein files because he raped children.
Full. Stop.
Full. Stop.
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It's three weeks after the deadline to release the Epstein files.
January 11, 2026 at 4:01 AM
It's three weeks after the deadline to release the Epstein files.
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What I'm listening to today: "War"
Sinead O'Connor covering Bob Marley, stripped down, sharpened, into something like a weapon. This ran live on TV and all anyone talked about was the career-ending final seconds. No one understood why she did it. Child abuse? Absurd
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZINQ...
Sinead O'Connor covering Bob Marley, stripped down, sharpened, into something like a weapon. This ran live on TV and all anyone talked about was the career-ending final seconds. No one understood why she did it. Child abuse? Absurd
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZINQ...
Sinead O'Connor - War (Legendas Em Português)
YouTube video by ROLLANDOROCHA
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
What I'm listening to today: "War"
Sinead O'Connor covering Bob Marley, stripped down, sharpened, into something like a weapon. This ran live on TV and all anyone talked about was the career-ending final seconds. No one understood why she did it. Child abuse? Absurd
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZINQ...
Sinead O'Connor covering Bob Marley, stripped down, sharpened, into something like a weapon. This ran live on TV and all anyone talked about was the career-ending final seconds. No one understood why she did it. Child abuse? Absurd
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZINQ...
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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We are here because of the Epstein files. This is ALL to distract from that. Think about it. #EpsteinFiles
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
We are here because of the Epstein files. This is ALL to distract from that. Think about it. #EpsteinFiles
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This is part of the way that Canada loses its sovereignty — Canadian business elites will cheer it on
Scotiabank CEO says Trump doctrine to dominate hemisphere will be good for business
Financial data suggests Canadian banks are poised to profit if Donald Trump’s plan to takeover Venezuela’s oil industry comes to fruition.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This is part of the way that Canada loses its sovereignty — Canadian business elites will cheer it on
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Barefoot in the Night: The Search for Emma Fillipoff - series premiere
Episode one is now free to watch on Bayberry Films Vimeo vimeo.com/1152068299
FULL SERIES COMING SOON
Episode one is now free to watch on Bayberry Films Vimeo vimeo.com/1152068299
FULL SERIES COMING SOON
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Barefoot in the Night: The Search for Emma Fillipoff - series premiere
Episode one is now free to watch on Bayberry Films Vimeo vimeo.com/1152068299
FULL SERIES COMING SOON
Episode one is now free to watch on Bayberry Films Vimeo vimeo.com/1152068299
FULL SERIES COMING SOON
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this is why you must always oppose every act an imperialist country does, because then they’ll soon come for everyone
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
this is why you must always oppose every act an imperialist country does, because then they’ll soon come for everyone
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Barefoot in the Night: The Search for Emma Fillipoff
Shelley Fillipoff has been searching for her daughter Emma for thirteen long years. This is Shelley's story. She will not let Emma be forgotten.
Series Premiere | January 6 barefootinthenight.ca
Shelley Fillipoff has been searching for her daughter Emma for thirteen long years. This is Shelley's story. She will not let Emma be forgotten.
Series Premiere | January 6 barefootinthenight.ca
January 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Barefoot in the Night: The Search for Emma Fillipoff
Shelley Fillipoff has been searching for her daughter Emma for thirteen long years. This is Shelley's story. She will not let Emma be forgotten.
Series Premiere | January 6 barefootinthenight.ca
Shelley Fillipoff has been searching for her daughter Emma for thirteen long years. This is Shelley's story. She will not let Emma be forgotten.
Series Premiere | January 6 barefootinthenight.ca
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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Who controls the food in your fridge? orlandomedia.co/who-controls... #justlowerprices
Who controls the food in your fridge?
Who controls the food in your fridge? - Orlando Media Company
orlandomedia.co
December 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Who controls the food in your fridge? orlandomedia.co/who-controls... #justlowerprices
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Dear Fellow Canadians,
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dear Fellow Canadians,
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
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An open letter concerning the YMCA’s decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
An open letter concerning the YMCA's decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman - Halifax Examiner
Rana Zaman’s criticisms of Israeli policy and actions in Gaza are not, in any way, an indication of antisemitism, and certainly not a reason to rescind the Peace Award she deserves.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
An open letter concerning the YMCA’s decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
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I feel like one of the most underrated explanations for what's happening right now in global politics is that almost everyone has lost their minds.
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I feel like one of the most underrated explanations for what's happening right now in global politics is that almost everyone has lost their minds.
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Why the Halifax Examiner published a month-long series on ‘AI’
Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.social
Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.social
Why the Halifax Examiner published a month-long series on 'AI' - Halifax Examiner
Countering all this takes independent and scrappy news publications that remain true to the values of holding the powerful to account.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Why the Halifax Examiner published a month-long series on ‘AI’
Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.social
Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.social
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Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
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The collective madness of ignoring the environmental costs of the AI industry
Morning File by me
Morning File by me
The collective madness of ignoring the environmental costs of the AI industry - Halifax Examiner
Just as humanity is facing the existential crisis of climate change, we're going to add enormous amounts of carbon to the atmosphere by burning more fossil fuels to power ChatFuckingGPT?
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The collective madness of ignoring the environmental costs of the AI industry
Morning File by me
Morning File by me