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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 2h

www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - "We should maintain birthright citizenship in Canada."

Justice minister on birthright citizenship: 'Governments don't get to pick and choose'

A parliamentary committee is recommending that adults eligible for birthright citizenship under the government's so-called "Lost Canadians" bill fulfill language and security requirements. But asked a...

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Kate Beaton @katebeaton.bsky.social · 5h

I have letter to the editor this week in our local paper.
Our community is, once again, facing a developer who wants to turn public, protected coastal land into a golf course. We've been here before. This time, it's shadier. And God knows it was shady last time. www.invernessoran.ca/top-story/co...

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 6h

sssh don't tell doug ford

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 6h

A lot of modern phones are reasonably smart about managing their batteries. For example here’s my iPhone reporting on its charge last night.

Unfortunately safety depends on the device, the cable, AND the charger brick.

A screenshot of a segment of an iPhone charging graph - showing charging paused from ~11 PM to ~3:30 AM, then trickle charging between then and 6:30 AM

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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 7h

Reading media stories about prefabricated homes. Is that not what Kent homes are? Why aren’t they leading on this? Has not the Maritimes always used these mini-homes as affordable options for decades?

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Atlas’ Railway @theatlasrailway.bsky.social · 1d

I present, Petra the Canadian Engine

Made by the lovely @codysrailway.bsky.social

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 7h

New program launches to help farmers go green without going broke #Ontario

Going green can be expensive and risky in the farming business, experts say

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New initiative starts to help farmers go green without going broke | CBC News

A new program kicking off in southwestern Ontario is looking to attract farmers interested in trying sustainable and regenerative practices, with funding to help mitigate the risks.

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Matt Brand @mattbcbc.bsky.social · 7h

We have HUGE back-ups on the Circ headed for the Mackay Bridge, HFX BOUND.

The circ is backed up past the Big Mall in Dartmouth...

Pretty sure it's because of the collision on Barrington - because traffic is slow coming off the MacKay, headed for Barrington #HFXTraffic

Matt Brand @mattbcbc.bsky.social · 8h

We've got a collision on Barrington Street.

That's near the intersection with Devonshire, near the HFX Shipyard.

Traffic is getting backed up between there and the MacKay Bridge #HFXTraffic

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 7h

“A source with direct knowledge … not authorized to speak publicly”

This is a member of the Trump administration. They are trying to manipulate you, and their journalist friends are helping them. It’s your choice whether you let that happen or not.

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 7h

“Why do journalists keep giving Trump a break?”

Journalists love the Trump admin because they reliably and easily provide scoops that would otherwise be really hard to get. They leak like a sieve. If you see any reporting about anything Trump adjacent credited anonymously, it’s a Trump source.

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 8h

A bunch of these circular AI deals are treating GPUs like they're real estate or Treasury bonds or something, rather than rapidly depreciating equipment with a high risk of obsolescence well within 5 years due to energy inefficiency and rising electricity costs.
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XAI’s financing would be split between about $7.5 billion of equity and as much as $12.5 billion of debt in the SPV, the people said. The vehicle will be used to buy Nvidia processors, and Musk’s artificial intelligence startup would then rent the chips out for five years, allowing Wall Street financiers to recoup their investment. The unique deal structure, backed by the GPUs as opposed to the company, could provide a playbook for tech firms looking to decrease debt exposure.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 8h

UPDATE: The province of #Saskatchewan announced on Monday that bookings for flu and COVID-19 immunizations are open as of Oct. 7.

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Head of Sask. pharmacy association expects COVID-19 vaccine program to start Oct. 14 | CBC News

Saskatchewan residents should soon be able to roll up their sleeves to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Michael Fougere, CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, says he expects the province’s...

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Jim Abraham @yhzweatherguy.bsky.social · 9h

A cold front with rain over NB this morning moves to PEI & W NS this aftn then E NS this evening. Mild temps, gusty SW winds, sunny breaks & a few showers precede the front.
Cold air with a few showers, single digits & gusty NW winds in the wake of the front on Thursday.
Fine Thanksgiving weekend.

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 17h

We don’t have a shortage of develop-able land and do face a near future with rising oceans and increased flooding risks. We’ve got plenty of places to build; we can do so safely and reasonably.

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Transport Action Canada @transportaction.ca · 19h

This evening Transport Action met with the Alto High Speed Rail team in Toronto, with members from BC to Nova Scotia also joining online. We appreciate Alto's willingness to engage with us and enjoyed a candid discussion ranging from community impacts to systems engineering.

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 20h

Perhaps if Tim “I Need the Feds and/or NB to Pay for my Isthmus” Houston had actually read the submissions in question he’d have seen that the main concern is ensuring courts are free to weigh in on whether legislation would be unconstitutional when nonwithstanding is invoked preemptively.

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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 20h

www.cbc.ca/news/politic... - Tim “I’m the Strongest Mayor of Halifax!” Houston pitching a fit about the separation of orders of government is hilarious.

5 premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause | CBC News

Five premiers say Ottawa must withdraw its recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause because it amounts to a "complete disavowal" of the bargain that spawned the Charter of Rights and Freed...

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Maattu Blairada Nikto @mjmbca.bsky.social · 21h

If I’m meant to choose what this moment in history needs - or really, what any moment in history needs - I’ll choose the old people brainlessly showing heart and compassion over the young people heartlessly saying it’s cringe.

Because it’s the latter, frankly, that got us where we are now.

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Allister Aalders @allisteraalders.bsky.social · 21h

A cold front will bring some mid-week rain and gusty winds, with much cooler temperatures also settling in later this week. The full forecast update here: facebook.com/story.php?st... #NSwx #NBwx #PEex #NLwx

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Candice @candice.eastcoastcandice.com · 22h

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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Patricia "Grandma" X2 @msvugraduate.bsky.social · 22h

Have you ever met a trans, award winning (Genderfuck Supreme) drag performer who also happens to be a candidate for Christian ministry?

Don't tell Anna Thematic that God doesn't approve.

Get your tickets and see for yourself how drag and church do belong together.

Saint Andrew's United Church Halifax @saintandrews.bsky.social · 4d

On Saturday, October 25, we’re going to fill our sanctuary with sequins and celebrate the artistry, inclusivity, and community of drag! Tickets are $10 per person www.eventbrite.ca/e/drag-me-to...

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The poster had a photo of a lectern with a pink boa on it. Around it are photos of performers. Text reads:

DRAGMETO CHURCHI
A FABULOUS CELEBRATION OF ARTISTRY, INCLUSIVITY, AND COMMUNITY!
SPOTLIGHT PERFORMERS
Saint Andrews
COMMUNITY.
JUSTICE. SPIRIT.
ELLE LIXIR, ANNA THEMATIC & COOKIE CUNNINGHAM
CO-HOST
MISS THING & CHANI CASH
CO-HOST
LOVINA POISON
LYDIA SAPPHIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
THE STAGE AT SAINT ANDREW'S
6PM TO 8PM FREE ALL AGES 2SLGBTQIA + MARKET
8PM DRAG ME TO CHURCH DRAG SHOW
$10 PER PERSON. 19 AND OLDER.
TINYURL.COM/DRAGMETOCHURCH

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 23h

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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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 1d

And the solution is to adopt policies that don't restrict the supply of housing, not to spike the city's revenues into the abyss.

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Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 1d

Hartling says she can't find anyone who would be affected by this 10m setback change. She's doing an amendment to try and find out what housing, if any, is being prevented by council's desired 30m setback.

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 1d

The ebook is still on sale, and in Canada too!

Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 2d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

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The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

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