Sara F.L. Kirk
@sflkirk.bsky.social
Health Promotion Prof @dalhousie.bsky.social. Posting mainly about pop health, climate anxiety & advocacy for safe streets. UK export now physically located in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Canada. Volunteer board member of @velocanadabikes.bsky.social. She/her.
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Sara F.L. Kirk
@sflkirk.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Thought I'd better crack on with a pinned intro. I'm an applied health researcher, using primarily qualitative methods & focus on how policies & environments shape health behaviours like healthy eating & active living. I ❤️ bikes & volunteer with Velo Canada Bikes to promote a #BikeFriendlyCanada 🚲
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Republicans are a death cult
Building concentration camps while simultaneously dismantling pandemic preparedness infrastructure. What could possibly go wrong?
Scoop: The NIH infectious-diseases institute (NIAID) will soon scrub “pandemic preparedness” and “biodefense” from its web pages, according to e-mails I obtained.
The directive is the start of a broader shake-up at NIAID, which has long been attacked by Republicans.
The directive is the start of a broader shake-up at NIAID, which has long been attacked by Republicans.
February 14, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Republicans are a death cult
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February 14th of #BlackHistoryMonth in #TorontoDanforth
Why do some love to hate Black kids playing Basketball?
From 2007-2019 Basketball nets were removed from Toronto parks & schools between 3.30pm-6pm in the #EastEnd
The chair of the Parks & Environment Committee in 2007 was Cllr Fletcher
Why do some love to hate Black kids playing Basketball?
From 2007-2019 Basketball nets were removed from Toronto parks & schools between 3.30pm-6pm in the #EastEnd
The chair of the Parks & Environment Committee in 2007 was Cllr Fletcher
February 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
February 14th of #BlackHistoryMonth in #TorontoDanforth
Why do some love to hate Black kids playing Basketball?
From 2007-2019 Basketball nets were removed from Toronto parks & schools between 3.30pm-6pm in the #EastEnd
The chair of the Parks & Environment Committee in 2007 was Cllr Fletcher
Why do some love to hate Black kids playing Basketball?
From 2007-2019 Basketball nets were removed from Toronto parks & schools between 3.30pm-6pm in the #EastEnd
The chair of the Parks & Environment Committee in 2007 was Cllr Fletcher
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I enjoy the irony of Petro Canada, the biggest killer of winter, being sponsors of CBC's primetime Olympic shows.
February 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
I enjoy the irony of Petro Canada, the biggest killer of winter, being sponsors of CBC's primetime Olympic shows.
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One of them literally whined to council about how a property tax increase would make it hard to afford a new boiler for her tenants then casually mentioned her personal homes in Europe where she spends half her time
February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
One of them literally whined to council about how a property tax increase would make it hard to afford a new boiler for her tenants then casually mentioned her personal homes in Europe where she spends half her time
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Their ad with the bike lane in it has been seen by 100,000-125,000 people since they started running it on Jan 29.
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Their ad with the bike lane in it has been seen by 100,000-125,000 people since they started running it on Jan 29.
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Another day another ad from the landlord lobby group on Facebook.
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Another day another ad from the landlord lobby group on Facebook.
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$27,585 spent on meta ads
February 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
$27,585 spent on meta ads
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Fillmore: our budget is going in the wrong direction.
Me: oh no, this sounds bad, do we know why?
Me: oh no, this sounds bad, do we know why?
Does everyone have a favorite correlational data set or just me? For me it's this one, the decline in passenger car sales mirrors the decline of Halifax's road quality.
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Fillmore: our budget is going in the wrong direction.
Me: oh no, this sounds bad, do we know why?
Me: oh no, this sounds bad, do we know why?
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“Trump looks like you and me, but inside he’s a different species. He feels nothing.”
Trump Destroys
We are now in the Age of the Psychopath
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM
“Trump looks like you and me, but inside he’s a different species. He feels nothing.”
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Without adopting an ambitious harm reduction goal, we will simply see more deference to the movement of vehicles, which will take precedence over safety objectives
(See Windsor St Exchange, Robie St, BRT reliant on road widening, etc)
(See Windsor St Exchange, Robie St, BRT reliant on road widening, etc)
February 14, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Without adopting an ambitious harm reduction goal, we will simply see more deference to the movement of vehicles, which will take precedence over safety objectives
(See Windsor St Exchange, Robie St, BRT reliant on road widening, etc)
(See Windsor St Exchange, Robie St, BRT reliant on road widening, etc)
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this part omits the important "per capita" proviso. The municipality has no actual goal to achieve Vision Zero, nor will any councillor to date formally propose that we should adopt one
3/ "As part of their 2024 Road Safety Strategy, HRM has adopted the principle of Vision Zero.....We support this important work to maintain a downward trend in the rate of fatal and serious injuries from collisions"
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
this part omits the important "per capita" proviso. The municipality has no actual goal to achieve Vision Zero, nor will any councillor to date formally propose that we should adopt one
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6/ "We look forward to our continued work with our municipal partners in making Nova Scotia's roads safer for everyone"
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February 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
6/ "We look forward to our continued work with our municipal partners in making Nova Scotia's roads safer for everyone"
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5/ "This new legislation not only gives municipalities stronger tools to address local traffic and safety concerns but also focuses on the unique safety needs of vulnerable road users"
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
5/ "This new legislation not only gives municipalities stronger tools to address local traffic and safety concerns but also focuses on the unique safety needs of vulnerable road users"
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4/ "I am also pleased to share that the Traffic Safety Act achieved Royal Assent on October 3 2025 and is expecting to take effect in the Spring of 2026"
February 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
4/ "I am also pleased to share that the Traffic Safety Act achieved Royal Assent on October 3 2025 and is expecting to take effect in the Spring of 2026"
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3/ "As part of their 2024 Road Safety Strategy, HRM has adopted the principle of Vision Zero.....We support this important work to maintain a downward trend in the rate of fatal and serious injuries from collisions"
February 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM
3/ "As part of their 2024 Road Safety Strategy, HRM has adopted the principle of Vision Zero.....We support this important work to maintain a downward trend in the rate of fatal and serious injuries from collisions"
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2/ "Road Safety is a top priority for the Department of Public Works. We are dedicated to making our streets safer and ensuring our transportation system supports the well-being of everyone who uses it"
February 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
2/ "Road Safety is a top priority for the Department of Public Works. We are dedicated to making our streets safer and ensuring our transportation system supports the well-being of everyone who uses it"
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Last year, five pedestrians were struck and killed in HRM within the first six months, & over 20 fatalities were reported by August (total for year tbc)
Follow-up joint advocacy with HRM requesting a detailed action plan was unsuccessful. This is the response from the Province (thread)
Follow-up joint advocacy with HRM requesting a detailed action plan was unsuccessful. This is the response from the Province (thread)
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Last year, five pedestrians were struck and killed in HRM within the first six months, & over 20 fatalities were reported by August (total for year tbc)
Follow-up joint advocacy with HRM requesting a detailed action plan was unsuccessful. This is the response from the Province (thread)
Follow-up joint advocacy with HRM requesting a detailed action plan was unsuccessful. This is the response from the Province (thread)
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It's hockey time and I'm sick and this debate is stupid as hell. Council is going to drive the city into the ground to make number go down.
February 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
It's hockey time and I'm sick and this debate is stupid as hell. Council is going to drive the city into the ground to make number go down.
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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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What a great time to drop news about fucking up on affordable childcare, forcing employees back to work, and then throw in a little nepotism too. As a treat.
February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
What a great time to drop news about fucking up on affordable childcare, forcing employees back to work, and then throw in a little nepotism too. As a treat.
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Ahead of budget, NDP lists needs of Nova Scotians
By @mmughees.bsky.social
By @mmughees.bsky.social
Ahead of budget, NDP lists needs of Nova Scotians - Halifax Examiner
NDP Leader Claudia Chender held a media briefing Friday afternoon to remind the government of its promises to Nova Scotians.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Ahead of budget, NDP lists needs of Nova Scotians
By @mmughees.bsky.social
By @mmughees.bsky.social
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Well done.
The other day Manchester United’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said the UK had been "colonised by immigrants"….today there’s this billboard outside of Old Trafford 🔥….way to go Manchester 💪!
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Well done.
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We spend a lot of time debating rounding errors in the budget as we slide ever closer to the fiscal abyss because the truth is so much worse: most of HRM is insolvent and can't be quickly fixed.
For reasons both fiscal and logistical (traffic), its a way of life that going to have to change.
For reasons both fiscal and logistical (traffic), its a way of life that going to have to change.
February 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
We spend a lot of time debating rounding errors in the budget as we slide ever closer to the fiscal abyss because the truth is so much worse: most of HRM is insolvent and can't be quickly fixed.
For reasons both fiscal and logistical (traffic), its a way of life that going to have to change.
For reasons both fiscal and logistical (traffic), its a way of life that going to have to change.
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Everywhere I look we are being led by people who ignore evidence when making decisions. This is just the latest example. I presume there'll be another one next week (if not this afternoon).
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Everywhere I look we are being led by people who ignore evidence when making decisions. This is just the latest example. I presume there'll be another one next week (if not this afternoon).