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Candice

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She/her. Mid-40s human fumbling through life. Gardener, baker, yogi, hiker, fiction reader, videogamer, cat lady. Longer bio in my pinned post. 📍unceded Mi'kma'ki (Halifax/Dartmouth, NS) @eastcoastcandice on IG

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · Nov 12

I realize I never really did an introduction here, and since lots of locals are now joining… hi!

Young Gen X’er from Halifax/Dartmouth. May post about: local events and politics, video games, baking, chronic health, nature photos, fantasy books

A longer bio is here: https://eastcoastcandice.com/

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 21h

Halifax council votes in favour of bylaw to restrict infilling at Dartmouth Cove

Story by me. It includes a recap of the public hearing last night

www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...

Halifax council votes in favour of bylaw to restrict infilling at Dartmouth Cove - Halifax Examiner

More than two dozen people attended hearing at City Hall Tuesday night.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

Of course that will get much worse after the time change... fortunately that's a month away

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

It's dark out at 7pm 😭😭😭

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

Hah, can't decide if that's worse or better than a mosquito flying into a drink like they do all summer.

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

When it finally DOES open, the info will be here: www.nshealth.ca/public-healt...

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

Second PSA of the day: Folks on reddit who work in health care are reporting that COVID and Flu shot bookings should open later this week, with first appointments on Oct 15th. I can't verify if this is true but it would fit with when last year's bookings opened!

#HaliSky #Halifax #Dartmouth

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

Good luck! Hope it works out.

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 1d

PSA: Lego Bricksplosion is coming up! 2.5 weeks away (Oct 25/26). I know folks in #HaliSky like to take their kids and it sells out in advance every year, so get tix while the gettin' is good! We have tickets for our adult selves to go nerd out, lol

www.eventbrite.com/e/bricksplos...

BRICKSPLOSION 2025 - A LEGO® Fan Event

Get ready for BRICKSPLOSION 2025 - the ultimate LEGO® fan event where you can build, play, and connect with fellow brick enthusiasts!

www.eventbrite.com

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 1d

This is going around again and it is not true. Like every site on the internet, Bluesky uses machine learning to do a first-pass approximation of image classification to detect and label content. They have repeatedly confirmed outside services do not use Bluesky user data to train their models.

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 2d

Bridge traffic up 10% since tolls removed

Story by me

www.halifaxexaminer.ca/transportati...

Bridge traffic up 10% since tolls removed - Halifax Examiner

Meanwhile, collisions down 40%, according to Halifax Harbour Bridges.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2d

Halifax’s Emera Oval closing this weekend for the season #Halifax #NovaScotia

Residents have until Sunday to enjoy roller skating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and other activities at the venue.

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Halifax’s Emera Oval closing this weekend for the season

Despite the warm weather this week, Halifax’s Emera Oval will soon close for the summer season.

www.ctvnews.ca

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sophia 🦇♥️🦇 @sophamir.bsky.social · 4d

women should be weirder and more off putting

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 4d

It genuinely depends on the event. Some have themes they want people to follow (like '80s prom night'), some have attire requirements based on the venue. But most of the time as long as you put effort into dressing up you'll be ok and blend right in. And I figure in fall knee high boots work!

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 5d

I wish we didn’t wait until mid October every year to book folks for their flu and COVID boosters. Every time it’s a mad rush to try to book and hard to even find appointments. Sigh.

Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Reminder that Covid is surging in many communities:

NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 6d

#nbpoli #nbpooli
Please share the wwater.ca/New_Brunswic... wastewater site with friends outside of Bluesky. Link to it on your other socials. That link is directly to Sackville which is having a massive COVID surge. Read on for other observations. /1

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 6d

Nice! Gotta love fresh peppers from the garden.

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 6d

Ooof, why??? people's feet are going to smell so bad!

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 6d

This plus the 8:27 bus not showing up meant that I went from being about 20 min early to my yoga class to barely sprinting in the door on time. People wonder why folks don't take the bus unless they have no choice - this kind of stuff is exactly why.

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 6d

If you've been wondering what is going on with the transit only lane going on to the MacDonald, there's a detailed update in here. I certainly was cursing the lack of lane yesterday morning when I was on a bus and we waited 20 minutes just to turn!

Sam Austin @samaustind5.bsky.social · 6d

My October E-News. Some bike stats, water conservation, some transportation news (closed bus lane, cancelled roundabout), splash pad, cherry trees, Dartmouth Cove public hearing, and more. Read about it here samaustin.ca/e-news-octob...

E-News October 2025 - Sam Austin

News Bike Lane UsageBike lanes have been a hot topic over the last several months, first with the Mayor’s motion to pause building cycling infrastructure, then with the debate over Morris Street, and ...

samaustin.ca

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 7d

Yes they do! But only in unusual flavours. They also accept croissants, donuts, cookies, and pies but inexplicably will not accept sourdough bread.

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 7d

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bookes are freakinge awesome

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 7d

I *believe* most or all of the Maynards candies (sour patch kids, fuzzy peach, all of those) are made in Canada. That's what we usually buy.

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 7d

a cartoon of a man sitting at a table with a tray of steamed hams on it

ALT: a cartoon of a man sitting at a table with a tray of steamed hams on it

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 7d

If it helps anyone else: It took NS Power 8 days to credit our payment to our account. We paid using online baking. So if you are wondering when they'll mark it as 'paid' - give it about that long!

Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 10d

Annoyed at NS Power this morning (who isn't?)

Paid the bill a week ago, with online banking which I have used for several months so I know the account number is entered correctly. But the payment still has not been applied on their end - still shows unpaid. They need to get their $h*t together.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

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