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I finally had the brainwave that many of my favourite podcasters also write books! I’m enjoying @gregjenner.bsky.social ‘s A Million Years in a Day on Audible. Next up: one of the ones he narrates himself. That’s half the fun!
June 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hey #Halifax, where can I find a coil bound pad of unlined recycled paper?
March 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Premier Tim Houston backs down from legislation to take away the independence of the Auditor General’s office
By @timbousquet.bsky.social
Premier Tim Houston backs down from legislation to take away the independence of the Auditor General's office - Halifax Examiner
The changes would have given the legislature the power to fire the auditor general without cause, and given the attorney general the ability to seal any report from the auditor general, keeping it fro...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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#Halifax has a survey for residents asking what social media they use to get their information. The deadline to fill out the survey is March 10.

So, that likely means Halifax won't ditch X before then.

www.halifax.ca/home/surveys
Surveys
Surveys within the Halifax Regional Municipality
www.halifax.ca
February 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston’s bid to Dismantle Democracy www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-...
The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston's bid to Dismantle Democracy - Halifax Examiner
The first part of responding to a crisis is to properly name it.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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People need better access to info. Not worse. From the article: “The proposed amendment to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will allow public bodies to refuse applications that are ‘trivial, frivolous or vexatious.’” #cdnpoli #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.S. wants to deny 'vexatious' information requests. Critics say they are concerned | CBC News
After promising in recent years to give Nova Scotia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner the power to enforce decisions, the Houston government has blindsided the office and its supporters by announ...
www.cbc.ca
February 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Bruce MacKinnon - Nova Scotia - cartoon #NovaScotia #HoustonPowerHungry
#HoustonFail
February 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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I love that they call Crosby, Mackinnon, and Marchand the Nova Scotia Mafia 🏒 ❤️
February 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Houston: “…the auditor generals in a number of provinces across this country that have the exact same provisions do their jobs”

It’s two… two provinces

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.S. auditor general says she could not do her job if Houston government has power to fire her | CBC News
Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair told CBC News she 'would not be independent and objective' if the Houston government gives itself the ability to fire her.
www.cbc.ca
February 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Adair says she will appear before the Law Amendments Committee to speak to the bill. I'll have a full article about this later today. There is a flurry of activity at Province House this morning.
Auditor General Kim Adair is asking that the bill gutting her independence be withdrawn.
February 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Soo Tim Houston’s PC government says they should be able to fire the auditor general without cause. Just cause they wanna. If you disagree, write to your MLA! #novascotia #democracy
Auditor General Kim Adair is asking that the bill gutting her independence be withdrawn.
February 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Ketchup On Walls Alert: HIGH
February 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM