Raccoon in the sky
@seebo429.bsky.social
Halifax's raccoon bike mayor
He/him
He/him
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At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
February 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
At 9:18, 3rd period of the Finland-Switzerland women's ice hockey QF game, the ice crew came to clean the ice during a pause
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
What follows is the funniest use of the slo-mo alternate angle tech I've seen them use during these Olympics of one of the crew members falling
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Shit. Just saw that Eddie Carvery died.
My memories of Eddie go WAY back to the late 80s - seeing the his transformation into a passionate activist and dedicated voice for Africville and Black Nova Scotians was a gift. May he rest in peace.
My memories of Eddie go WAY back to the late 80s - seeing the his transformation into a passionate activist and dedicated voice for Africville and Black Nova Scotians was a gift. May he rest in peace.
February 15, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Shit. Just saw that Eddie Carvery died.
My memories of Eddie go WAY back to the late 80s - seeing the his transformation into a passionate activist and dedicated voice for Africville and Black Nova Scotians was a gift. May he rest in peace.
My memories of Eddie go WAY back to the late 80s - seeing the his transformation into a passionate activist and dedicated voice for Africville and Black Nova Scotians was a gift. May he rest in peace.
You're the man cool guy. See you at the beach.
February 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
You're the man cool guy. See you at the beach.
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It takes a lot of courage to write and share an obituary this honest, in the hopes it is of help to others. My heart goes out to Erica and everyone who knew her.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
Obituary information for Erica Joy Axent Hilton
View Erica Joy Axent Hilton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
It takes a lot of courage to write and share an obituary this honest, in the hopes it is of help to others. My heart goes out to Erica and everyone who knew her.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
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“So, it is not the cycling infrastructure that is expensive, it is the unwillingness to reallocate travel lanes or parking spaces to micromobility traffic (or delay motor vehicle traffic in the case of the Macdonald bridge) that is the challenge.”
February 14, 2026 at 12:34 AM
“So, it is not the cycling infrastructure that is expensive, it is the unwillingness to reallocate travel lanes or parking spaces to micromobility traffic (or delay motor vehicle traffic in the case of the Macdonald bridge) that is the challenge.”
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Let's just admire this massive wicker basket for a while
February 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Let's just admire this massive wicker basket for a while
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If we had 150 people in town killed or seriously injured every year by any means other than cars, there would be almost unlimited resources put into solving the problem.
Laura White “It’s roughly 150 people in fatal or serious injury collisions in HRM in 2024. How does that compare to all the resources we’re putting into other types of violence?”
I wanted an answer to this one!
I wanted an answer to this one!
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
If we had 150 people in town killed or seriously injured every year by any means other than cars, there would be almost unlimited resources put into solving the problem.
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LOL this is too much
Oh, but which bad behaviours is she referring to? Drunk driving? Speeding? Running stop signs? Drivers glued to their phones?
Nah. The first two she lists are “people not wearing bike helmets, and using scooter on sidewalks”. Aggressive driving comes in third.
Nah. The first two she lists are “people not wearing bike helmets, and using scooter on sidewalks”. Aggressive driving comes in third.
February 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
LOL this is too much
Happy Friday afternoon before a long weekend everybody!
#NSPoli
#NSPoli
Premier Tim Houston's campaign co-chair among newest Nova Scotia judges | CBC News
One of the co-chairs of the last two Progressive Conservative election campaigns is now one of Nova Scotia’s newest judges.
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Happy Friday afternoon before a long weekend everybody!
#NSPoli
#NSPoli
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RIP Donham Diverter. Not sure if it was done intentionally but the center of the diverter is now clear for cars. And yes of course they're taking advantage.
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
RIP Donham Diverter. Not sure if it was done intentionally but the center of the diverter is now clear for cars. And yes of course they're taking advantage.
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This is the same as pay cut for absolutely no reason.
According to the NSGEU, the Houston government is ending all remote work for provincial employees effective April 20:
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This is the same as pay cut for absolutely no reason.
Let's say half of these people are in HRM, and half of those are in the urban core... That's as many people as there are parking spots at the VG (which is already overflowing even after Houston paved Citadel Hill)
Between 2,500 and 3,000 workers are expected to return to office www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Thousands of Nova Scotia's unionized provincial workers being ordered back into the office
Between 2,500 and 3,000 workers are expected to return to office for April 20.
www.saltwire.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Let's say half of these people are in HRM, and half of those are in the urban core... That's as many people as there are parking spots at the VG (which is already overflowing even after Houston paved Citadel Hill)
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Not saying I fully believe this, but if the PC government were actively trying to make Halifax traffic worse to achieve some kind of larger structural policy objective... it would make a hell of a lot more sense than whatever explanation we have right now on how these moves fit together logically.
According to the NSGEU, the Houston government is ending all remote work for provincial employees effective April 20:
February 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Not saying I fully believe this, but if the PC government were actively trying to make Halifax traffic worse to achieve some kind of larger structural policy objective... it would make a hell of a lot more sense than whatever explanation we have right now on how these moves fit together logically.
"Hey, hey, hey! Are you folks but I'm telling you, this is the car for you."
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"Hey, hey, hey! Are you folks but I'm telling you, this is the car for you."
Problem: We have too many cars in town.
Solution: How can we fit more cars in town?
I feel like this is very much the conversation around here for the past year.
Solution: How can we fit more cars in town?
I feel like this is very much the conversation around here for the past year.
February 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Problem: We have too many cars in town.
Solution: How can we fit more cars in town?
I feel like this is very much the conversation around here for the past year.
Solution: How can we fit more cars in town?
I feel like this is very much the conversation around here for the past year.
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Bunch of do-gooders cleared the sidewalks, bike lanes, and storm drains along Almon Street.
February 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Bunch of do-gooders cleared the sidewalks, bike lanes, and storm drains along Almon Street.
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The downgraded Windpool connector is working about as badly as expected.
#BikeHfx might want to avoid.
Video: View from a cyclist’s perspective of using a narrow, poorly designed path that is badly connected to the street and hasn’t been adequately cleared of snow.
#BikeHfx might want to avoid.
Video: View from a cyclist’s perspective of using a narrow, poorly designed path that is badly connected to the street and hasn’t been adequately cleared of snow.
February 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The downgraded Windpool connector is working about as badly as expected.
#BikeHfx might want to avoid.
Video: View from a cyclist’s perspective of using a narrow, poorly designed path that is badly connected to the street and hasn’t been adequately cleared of snow.
#BikeHfx might want to avoid.
Video: View from a cyclist’s perspective of using a narrow, poorly designed path that is badly connected to the street and hasn’t been adequately cleared of snow.
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Cabinet roundup: Province to miss $10/day child care target, finances, OPOR update, and more
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Cabinet roundup: Province to miss $10/day child care target, finances, OPOR update, and more - Halifax Examiner
Several ministers spoke with reporters on Thursday following the first cabinet meeting in a month.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Cabinet roundup: Province to miss $10/day child care target, finances, OPOR update, and more
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Next year Halifax Council will need to consider charging a nickle to use the library bathrooms.
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Next year Halifax Council will need to consider charging a nickle to use the library bathrooms.
My old boss said to me "if you think someone has too much money give them a car"
The more we make transit reliable and active transportation safe the less people need to sink into personal vehicle ownership. And that's money that stays in our local economy.
The more we make transit reliable and active transportation safe the less people need to sink into personal vehicle ownership. And that's money that stays in our local economy.
February 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
My old boss said to me "if you think someone has too much money give them a car"
The more we make transit reliable and active transportation safe the less people need to sink into personal vehicle ownership. And that's money that stays in our local economy.
The more we make transit reliable and active transportation safe the less people need to sink into personal vehicle ownership. And that's money that stays in our local economy.
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"Other cities charge more taxes"
Andy: we can't do that we are poor here
"Other cities charge more for transit "
Andy: Wow, we should increase fares.
Andy: we can't do that we are poor here
"Other cities charge more for transit "
Andy: Wow, we should increase fares.
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
"Other cities charge more taxes"
Andy: we can't do that we are poor here
"Other cities charge more for transit "
Andy: Wow, we should increase fares.
Andy: we can't do that we are poor here
"Other cities charge more for transit "
Andy: Wow, we should increase fares.
Managed to only go 30 min over my lunch getting the driveway cleared (with help from the fam 🥰) and lights delivered to the school for the Valentine's dance tomorrow.
February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Managed to only go 30 min over my lunch getting the driveway cleared (with help from the fam 🥰) and lights delivered to the school for the Valentine's dance tomorrow.
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Yo. They did this series in less than three weeks. Absolutely crazy.
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If you or anyone you know has been involved in a pedestrian-vehicle collision in HRM please comment, DM or reach out to The Signal at [email protected] to share your story.
If you or anyone you know has been involved in a pedestrian-vehicle collision in HRM please comment, DM or reach out to The Signal at [email protected] to share your story.
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Yo. They did this series in less than three weeks. Absolutely crazy.
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I know that I'm preaching to the choir by replying to Sam with this. Road/transit/bike-lane choices should be made on complete data, but individual stories I think can be useful. Maybe my example can be. I live very close to a bus stop for the 10C near the end of the route. 1/n
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I know that I'm preaching to the choir by replying to Sam with this. Road/transit/bike-lane choices should be made on complete data, but individual stories I think can be useful. Maybe my example can be. I live very close to a bus stop for the 10C near the end of the route. 1/n