I find it disgusting that the Premier can find time to introduce legislation to enshrine a right that already exists but can't find the time to introduce legislation to ensure people can afford to eat. Or live.

Dear Mr Carney: if I need to make sacrifices, I will, but it can't just be me.
Galen Weston must make sacrifices.
The Irving Family must make sacrifices.
The Sobeys, the Desmarais, the Rogers - they must too.
If we are all in this together, prove it. Make the wealthy pay their share.

@novascotiapower.bsky.social when is a good time to call to set up service - I've tried 3 times in the past week but keep having to hang up after 15 - 20 minutes on hold as I work during the day and your call centre closes at 6pm

Today's journey from Cunard St to Joe Howe took me 50 minutes. I could have walked it quicker.

I know I complain a lot a out it but it baffles me. Like - they are NEVER on time. How are people supposed to reliably get to work or appointments? Andy and co are determined to make transit as miserable as possible it seems. Cars are King in HRM.

313 PM. Little traffic. Bus now 10 minutes late. I've lived in Halifax almost 2 years now - I ride a bus at least 2 times per week. Not once - not ONCE - has a bus arrived on time when I have waited for one. I don't know whose fault it is but it's kinda pathetic.

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Into hour 3 with Microsoft tech support. So far they have deleted my entire email account (Oops!) and have told me that they straight up don't know why I can't share my outlook calendar. But can they help me with anything else..?

Honestly- if the Chinese really wanted to take over all they have to do is create a better Teams or Outlook. I bet millions of hours are lost or wasted by people trying to figure out simple things on those platforms.

Honestly, for a city our size, it's pretty poor.

How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency? A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.

A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family's ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.

Province rejects Halifax regional plan, says wetland setbacks 'impede' housing | CBC News The province has rejected Halifax's new plan guiding growth in the region, saying certain environmental rules will stall development. But advocates and the city's deputy mayor say those rules are impo...

Why do we have a city council when the province just reverses decisions they don't like? Province rejects Halifax regio...
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Trump takes over DC as Federal police to control policing. Nothing to see here.

The 'service' usually includes at least one broken washer and/or drier. We pay $5 a wash - and have to pay a fee (now 25c higher) to load our laundry cards. Not quite sure how this fee improves service.

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Fixing a problem that didn't exist until they created it.

Premier blasts Halifax council, cites 'serious disconnect' from citizens | CBC News Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has issued a scathing appraisal of Halifax regional council, saying there’s a “serious disconnect” between the decisions being made and the desires of citizens, and ind...

Hey Timbo - this citizen wants bike lanes. Why don't you stay in YOUR lane? Premier blasts Halifax council...
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20 years since that terrible day. Waiting for news about my then husband - everyone glued to their radios and TVs - those first awful pictures of the bus. And just a few days after the exciting news we'd got the Olympics. Thinking of those whose lives changed forever that day.

Income based credits - perhaps - but couples can also achieve lower overall income tax liabilities in how they report their earnings, claim credits, and pay into RRSPs, etc, that are very lucrative indeed.

...but it sure would be nice if singles also got a tax break! Couple get lots - and it's more costly to be single. Just saying :)

Hoorah! An update to slow my computer :(

📍 Touchdown in Aarhus for the Commission's visit to the Danish presidency 🇩🇰

Denmark’s fast and focused approach gets things done.

And that’s exactly the kind of mindset Europe needs right now.

An urgency mindset.

Especially as it's- for what? 'Anticipation' of a deal. Not even a deal. And we know this one turns on the head of a pin so his word is worth nothing.

Deeply disappointed Carney and Co have decided to cave. We desperately need to tax extractive tech companies. Now we've said goodbye to billions in revenue and shown Trump we too will alter our plans if he blisters enough. So much for 'sovereign nation'.

It's deeply disappointing. I thought we were supposed to stand up to bullies...

Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that he will cease all discussions with Canada over any new trade agreements, before immediately following that up stating that disc...

Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada

This must be followed up by Carney and co as an urgent matter.

Aw. Remember the good old days when the POTUS could speak about serious matters without using the F word?

The myth of millionaires leaving countries in significant numbers is in the news again this morning.

How many are leaving? Less than 1%.
#TaxtheSuperRich