Nick P
@npilon.bsky.social
Dartmouth, NS dad; software engineer; fan of giant robots in many contexts, board games, RPGs. Queer rights are not negotiable. (He/Him)
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The weather models are so good, they are usually better than even looking out the window:-). Now all snow in Boston (watching Patriots game).
Consistent predictions of heavy snow overnight... waking up to plows and cancellations!
:-)
Consistent predictions of heavy snow overnight... waking up to plows and cancellations!
:-)
January 18, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The weather models are so good, they are usually better than even looking out the window:-). Now all snow in Boston (watching Patriots game).
Consistent predictions of heavy snow overnight... waking up to plows and cancellations!
:-)
Consistent predictions of heavy snow overnight... waking up to plows and cancellations!
:-)
www.cbc.ca/player/play/... a good segment on beef costs that attribues prices to the right causes (drought, cattle cycle, cultural demand) with minimal Food Processor content (one brief reference to one of his reports).
Why beef prices keep going up
High beef prices are expected to continue to climb in 2026. For The National, CBC’s Paula Duhatschek breaks down what’s making meat so expensive and what it will take to stabilize the Canadian market.
www.cbc.ca
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
www.cbc.ca/player/play/... a good segment on beef costs that attribues prices to the right causes (drought, cattle cycle, cultural demand) with minimal Food Processor content (one brief reference to one of his reports).
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Developing nor'easter moves through the region tonight and Monday. 15 to 25 cm of snow for much of Nova Scotia, eastern P.E.I., and southwest-central N.L. Less in N.B., with mixing eastern N.L. + Eastern Shore of N.S. Full update: www.facebook.com/share/p/17wV... #NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx #halisky
January 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Here in Cole Harbour the weathercan forecast says periods of snow switching to rain mixed with snow late morning, so shovel early.
Fine start then patchy rain-snow mix this aftn turns to snow at times heavy tonight. Heaviest over NS and E PEI (15-30cm). Snow & gusty winds gradually ease off Monday morning. Sticky snow hard to shovel (but good for building a snowman).
Expect cancellations & delays.
Expect cancellations & delays.
January 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Here in Cole Harbour the weathercan forecast says periods of snow switching to rain mixed with snow late morning, so shovel early.
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This claim is getting some real traction, but there doesn’t appear to be anything on the LCI website (or any other news website) to back it up. A quick search mostly turns up articles about disinformation on social media to this effect.
January 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
This claim is getting some real traction, but there doesn’t appear to be anything on the LCI website (or any other news website) to back it up. A quick search mostly turns up articles about disinformation on social media to this effect.
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In Halifax you can get a discount on parking permits for one of these death machines if you also own a smaller car.
These ridiculously oversized single occupancy pickup trucks should be heavily taxed due to their danger to society, degradation of the road surfaces, and destruction of our livable planet. They are unnecessary and rarely tow, haul, or go off-road. #Trucks #PickupTruck
January 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
In Halifax you can get a discount on parking permits for one of these death machines if you also own a smaller car.
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Get those snow shovels ready!
Expect delays, cancellations and travel impacts for Monday morning, with the clean up continuing throughout Monday afternoon. Snow will be wet and dense, making it heavier to clear and increasing the possibility of some power outages
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#halisky
Expect delays, cancellations and travel impacts for Monday morning, with the clean up continuing throughout Monday afternoon. Snow will be wet and dense, making it heavier to clear and increasing the possibility of some power outages
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#halisky
Nor'easter to bring a snowy start to Monday in Nova Scotia | CBC News
An incoming nor’easter will bring significant snow to the province beginning Sunday night and continuing into Monday.
r.pebmac.ca
January 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Get those snow shovels ready!
Expect delays, cancellations and travel impacts for Monday morning, with the clean up continuing throughout Monday afternoon. Snow will be wet and dense, making it heavier to clear and increasing the possibility of some power outages
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#halisky
Expect delays, cancellations and travel impacts for Monday morning, with the clean up continuing throughout Monday afternoon. Snow will be wet and dense, making it heavier to clear and increasing the possibility of some power outages
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#halisky
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Staff got back to me after I had finished editing so on Monday's episode Matt from the future will in fact pop in at around the 43 minute mark to tell you what's up and to go read Monday's paper.
Between part 1 and part 2, Monday's full show is out early for subscribers.
🎧Shoes and cars and shared responsibility part 2(🔒)
Subscribers get access to my listening edits/get access to the podcast early.
www.grandparade.news
January 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Staff got back to me after I had finished editing so on Monday's episode Matt from the future will in fact pop in at around the 43 minute mark to tell you what's up and to go read Monday's paper.
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New from me. What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy? | CBC News
Despite widespread concern about declining levels of trust, Canadian analytics firm Environics finds that overall levels of trust in many of the institutional pillars of this country's democracy — ele...
www.cbc.ca
January 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
New from me. What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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We supported 80+ families to move into temporary or permanent housing over the past year or so, leaving behind hotel rooms that should only be an emergency response. Nova Scotians need housing that is secure safe & affordable.
We’re working to end homelessness through housing, services and advocacy.
We’re working to end homelessness through housing, services and advocacy.
Lease Program Reducing Hotel Stays, Providing Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/1...
Lease Program Reducing Hotel Stays, Providing Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness
news.novascotia.ca
January 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
We supported 80+ families to move into temporary or permanent housing over the past year or so, leaving behind hotel rooms that should only be an emergency response. Nova Scotians need housing that is secure safe & affordable.
We’re working to end homelessness through housing, services and advocacy.
We’re working to end homelessness through housing, services and advocacy.
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Seems pretty basic--just not aimed at the US anymore.
Trump keeps fucking up the US economy. Soybean farmers, green tech industry, and now car makers.
Trump keeps fucking up the US economy. Soybean farmers, green tech industry, and now car makers.
Canada is planning to reserve preferential access to its domestic auto market for foreign automakers who build vehicles in this country under a new auto policy to be released in February, a senior Canadian official said Saturday.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canada to give foreign automakers who build vehicles here preferential access to domestic market: senior official
Ottawa gave advance notice to Washington of its decision to lower tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, official says
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Seems pretty basic--just not aimed at the US anymore.
Trump keeps fucking up the US economy. Soybean farmers, green tech industry, and now car makers.
Trump keeps fucking up the US economy. Soybean farmers, green tech industry, and now car makers.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... - I’m keeping a careful eye out for journalists condemning Evan Dyer for JAQing his way to “we should just bribe the tyrannical autocrat for favourable treatment”.
Count so far: 0 🤔
Count so far: 0 🤔
ANALYSIS | Countries have gotten results after enriching the Trumps. Could Canada do the same? | CBC News
Countries that have relied on traditional diplomacy to deal with the Trump administration have had less success than countries that have found ways to directly enrich the Trump family and those close ...
www.cbc.ca
January 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... - I’m keeping a careful eye out for journalists condemning Evan Dyer for JAQing his way to “we should just bribe the tyrannical autocrat for favourable treatment”.
Count so far: 0 🤔
Count so far: 0 🤔
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Cosigned. Also, too:
Canada should increase the number of immigrants it allows and should increase spending on social services to accommodate them.
Canada should increase the number of immigrants it allows and should increase spending on social services to accommodate them.
multiculturalism is so objectively good that if you don't enjoy it you are defective and you should feel defective
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Cosigned. Also, too:
Canada should increase the number of immigrants it allows and should increase spending on social services to accommodate them.
Canada should increase the number of immigrants it allows and should increase spending on social services to accommodate them.
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Student loan forgiveness has been expanded 🎓
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
January 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Student loan forgiveness has been expanded 🎓
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
More professionals working in eligible rural and remote communities can now get help reducing student debt.
🔗 Learn more & check eligibility: bit.ly/4qXzXte
There’s a reason AI marketing has shifted *super* heavily to two things:
- “working with AI not replacing workers with AI”
- convincing execs that the reason their customers aren’t buying AI is b/c their employees are lazy; they need to use it more so they can sell it
Is. This. Good.
- “working with AI not replacing workers with AI”
- convincing execs that the reason their customers aren’t buying AI is b/c their employees are lazy; they need to use it more so they can sell it
Is. This. Good.
January 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
There’s a reason AI marketing has shifted *super* heavily to two things:
- “working with AI not replacing workers with AI”
- convincing execs that the reason their customers aren’t buying AI is b/c their employees are lazy; they need to use it more so they can sell it
Is. This. Good.
- “working with AI not replacing workers with AI”
- convincing execs that the reason their customers aren’t buying AI is b/c their employees are lazy; they need to use it more so they can sell it
Is. This. Good.
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Fine start then patchy wet snow or rain develops this aftn; heavier this eve then moving out before Sunday dawn. Could be 10cm S NB at highest.
Another system moves in Sunday evening; mixed precip changes to snow: heaviest ATL coast NS into CB.
NS wakes up Monday to 10-20cm+ wet snow.
Another system moves in Sunday evening; mixed precip changes to snow: heaviest ATL coast NS into CB.
NS wakes up Monday to 10-20cm+ wet snow.
January 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Fine start then patchy wet snow or rain develops this aftn; heavier this eve then moving out before Sunday dawn. Could be 10cm S NB at highest.
Another system moves in Sunday evening; mixed precip changes to snow: heaviest ATL coast NS into CB.
NS wakes up Monday to 10-20cm+ wet snow.
Another system moves in Sunday evening; mixed precip changes to snow: heaviest ATL coast NS into CB.
NS wakes up Monday to 10-20cm+ wet snow.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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New from me at @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Federal Court of Appeal says use of the Emergencies Act was overreach #cdnpoli #cdnlaw
Federal Court of Appeal says use of Emergencies Act was overreach
The invocation infringed on freedom of expression and protection against unreasonable search and seizure
www.nationalmagazine.ca
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
New from me at @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social: Federal Court of Appeal says use of the Emergencies Act was overreach #cdnpoli #cdnlaw
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Citadel High’s boys' hockey team will hold their 3rd annual Hockey Pride Night Saturday at the #Halifax Forum.
The event is a collaboration between the school's Guys Group, which offers a place for boys at Citadel to gather and talk about their issues, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
The event is a collaboration between the school's Guys Group, which offers a place for boys at Citadel to gather and talk about their issues, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
Citadel High to host 3rd annual hockey Pride night at the Halifax Forum | CBC News
The project began after an incident of homophobia on the ice that players with Citadel High's boys' hockey team say wasn't dealt with well. The school's youth health centre co-ordinator said Pride nig...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Citadel High’s boys' hockey team will hold their 3rd annual Hockey Pride Night Saturday at the #Halifax Forum.
The event is a collaboration between the school's Guys Group, which offers a place for boys at Citadel to gather and talk about their issues, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
The event is a collaboration between the school's Guys Group, which offers a place for boys at Citadel to gather and talk about their issues, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA).
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2 systems to watch as we move into this weekend.
The first arrives late Saturday with light snow for southern NB, northern NS & PEI.
The 2nd arrives late Sunday with the possibility of significant snowfall for NS.
Your forecast:
NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0m...
NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The first arrives late Saturday with light snow for southern NB, northern NS & PEI.
The 2nd arrives late Sunday with the possibility of significant snowfall for NS.
Your forecast:
NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0m...
NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
January 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM
2 systems to watch as we move into this weekend.
The first arrives late Saturday with light snow for southern NB, northern NS & PEI.
The 2nd arrives late Sunday with the possibility of significant snowfall for NS.
Your forecast:
NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0m...
NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The first arrives late Saturday with light snow for southern NB, northern NS & PEI.
The 2nd arrives late Sunday with the possibility of significant snowfall for NS.
Your forecast:
NS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0m...
NB: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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BODIES OF MAGIC, out Sept 2026: Grey's Anatomy meets A Deadly Education, a mystery set during the final exam week of a magical medical school. (Or: five queer nerds solve a murder and have some feelings.)
Cover design by Jamie Stafford-Hill.
Preorder US: bit.ly/BoM-US
Preorder UK: bit.ly/BoM-UK
Cover design by Jamie Stafford-Hill.
Preorder US: bit.ly/BoM-US
Preorder UK: bit.ly/BoM-UK
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
BODIES OF MAGIC, out Sept 2026: Grey's Anatomy meets A Deadly Education, a mystery set during the final exam week of a magical medical school. (Or: five queer nerds solve a murder and have some feelings.)
Cover design by Jamie Stafford-Hill.
Preorder US: bit.ly/BoM-US
Preorder UK: bit.ly/BoM-UK
Cover design by Jamie Stafford-Hill.
Preorder US: bit.ly/BoM-US
Preorder UK: bit.ly/BoM-UK
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The municipality is seeking feedback from passengers about accessibility on Halifax Transit conventional bus, Access-A-Bus, and ferry services. Your feedback is essential to ensuring transit is inclusive and accessible for everyone. Find out more and complete the survey at brnw.ch/21wZ9yu
January 16, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The municipality is seeking feedback from passengers about accessibility on Halifax Transit conventional bus, Access-A-Bus, and ferry services. Your feedback is essential to ensuring transit is inclusive and accessible for everyone. Find out more and complete the survey at brnw.ch/21wZ9yu
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There are only 2 real policy responses to a housing shortage. You can either get to work building enough housing for everyone or start making a list of the types of people you want to exclude. I know which side I’m on.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner: "100% of rental demand in California and New York is because of illegal immigration"
January 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
There are only 2 real policy responses to a housing shortage. You can either get to work building enough housing for everyone or start making a list of the types of people you want to exclude. I know which side I’m on.
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A very quick (and scorching hot 🔥) take on today's news for the CBC live page.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump seems unconcerned about Canada-China trade deal: 'If you can get a deal with China, you should do that' | CBC
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January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A very quick (and scorching hot 🔥) take on today's news for the CBC live page.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...