Liz Butler @lizlagomorph.bsky.social Illustrator and future museum ghost.
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Nocturne: Art at Night @nocturnehalifax.bsky.social Experience Kjipuktuk/Halifax transformed by artists πβ¨ Nocturne: Embodied City, Curated by Annalise Prodor: Oct 15-18, 2025
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Johnny βAngry Hoserβ Renton @johnnyrenton.bsky.social Just here working at the posting factory. Meeting my 30% CanCon quota. A mix of being angry at the current state of affairs, yelling at the NDP, transit, urbanism, design and shitposting.
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ph0enix @ph0enix.bsky.social Canadian. Nova Scotian. Haligonian. 
Sam @smknigh.bsky.social Ecologist, #nativeplants gardener (joinhortus.com/g/Sam), and urban cyclist in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). Climate action NOW.
(she/her/elle)
Council for Canadian Urbanism @canurbanism.bsky.social The Council for Canadian Urbanism #CanU is a national organization of leading multi-disciplinary urbanists championing better city-building coast-to-coast! linktr.ee/canurbanism Conseil pour l'Urbanisme Canadien
Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com Dutch-Canadian authors and urban mobility advocates who strive to communicate the benefits of happier, healthier, more human-scale cities.
Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social Professor of health law and science policy, author, speaker, and commentator. #ScienceUpFirst
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caulfieldtim
michelle mccann @michellemccann.bsky.social of all the michelle mccanns in the world, iβm the michelle mccanniest. | emotional support human to a muppet | small town, nova scotia, canada | she/her
Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social A new communications-focussed collaboration launched to champion the truth and fight disinformation about how to make better cities for people. Formed by @brenttoderian.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social @grantennis.bsky.social.
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Rude1 Haunted Badness. β @rude1.blacksky.team Rudolph (Rudy) Fraser β
CEO & Founder, building virtual 3rd places
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John D Stanway @johndstanway.bsky.social Son of a preacher man. Waiting for the great leap forwards. Happy when it rains. Toronto βοΈπ
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Steve Pitcher @stevencpitcher.bsky.social Newfoundlander living in Nova Scotia. Politically and socially literate. Advocate for school safety. Idling at full snark.
Failing to Yield @failingtoyield.bsky.social 0 Crosswalk deaths as belligerently as necessary.
Lisa Roberts @lisarobehfx.bsky.social Promoter of non market housing, collaborator for a more just & joyful world. Former MLA for Halifax Needham (2016-2021), two time federal candidate, former journalist, current nonprofit executive director.
Jen Taplin @jentaplin.bsky.social Halifax-based City Hall reporter for the Chronicle Herald. Reporting since I was 12. Mom of 3.
A Thomas S.C. @tinytim84.bsky.social
Very anti CPC/PC, Anti Tim Houston (who is a fucking pervert pedophile supporter.) a failed accountant who is financially running NS into bankruptcy
Housing Affordability Task Force (Advocate) @housingforce.bsky.social YIMBY trying to hold the government accountable for housing policy failures.
David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social Logic reporter, Ottawa Citizen and Canadian Press alum. I cover Ottawa, cybersecurity and defence, telecom, space, health, infrastructure and whatever else needs doing. Signal: @davidreevely.68
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A hangry, but lovable cat. π±
Animation-illustrations by Simon Tofield.
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T. Ryan Gregory π¨π¦ @tryangregory.bsky.social Back off man, I'm a scientist. Professor. Evolutionary biologist. Genome size, junk DNA, applied evolution, sci comm, philosophy of science. Also political stuff. Plus jokes. Onions have 5x more DNA than you do (not a joke). Vimy, not Vichy. He/him.
Randall Munroe @xkcd.com 
Andy @andy47xxy.bsky.social 43, they/them intersex, agender
Just falling apart
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Bill Amend @billamend.bsky.social Cartoonist/Nerd. Creator of FoxTrot
Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social Founder of Red Pop! News | Indigenous Journalist & Speaker | Disability & Media Advocate | Workshops on Indigenous storytelling, justice, and mental health
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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social Writer (on science, travel & curiosity), Yorkshireman, tedious enthusiast, professional overthinker, Megathreader. Now: Scotland.
Writes Everything Is Amazing: https://everythingisamazing.substack.com/
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slavo cech @slavocech.bsky.social Artist, metal sculptor, Edify winner 2023.
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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social Artist β history, politics & fantasy illustration, especially world-famous #sovcat art β left, ex-PhD β rpg, boardgame lover β working cats of the world unite https://linktr.ee/nathannun
Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social Researcher, UCalgary
PhD, Political Science
Dr. Cronk, Historian of Complaints. I've written a book, The Press Gallery (release TBD).
Headline of the Year! Lots going on.
Leslie Levings @leslielevings.bsky.social Leslie Levings makes art, writes, runs a creative retreat, and has a few cats. https://linktr.ee/leslielevings
the ikebana shop @theikebanashop.bsky.social Japanese gift shop in Halifax, NS. Traditional+modern. Plus, our specialty: ikebana Japanese flower arrangement--supplies, lessons, and services. www.theikebanashop.com
Cuffian @cuffianart.bsky.social Visual artist from Lancashire, UK. I have exhibited in Qatar, Italy, Spain, Greece and UK. I have sold my artworks across the world.
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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social I believe a better world is possible. Climate, energy policy, and solidarity.
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Views my own. Nova Scotian settler living in unceded TiohtiΓ :ke/Montreal. He/Him
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Trevor Bennett @tgabben.me π¨π¦ Newfoundland expat living in Halifax, NS. Devoted partner & pet parent.
Autistic | Secular humanist | Teetotaller | Cookery nerd | Knits, apparently?
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Ele Willoughby @minouette.bsky.social Artist/marine geophysicist (PhD Physics)
Printmaker
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North End Halifax @nebahfx.bsky.social The official Bluesky account of the North End Business Association.
πThe North End of Halifax is rooted in DIY, multiculturalism, and community-minded living. A place where culture, diversity & creativity thrive.
Learn more at www.gonorthhalifax.ca
Daniel SandΓ @danielsandi.bsky.social PhD in Social Sciences. Policy & Research Analyst. Workers' rights advocate, fiction reader, aspiring writer. Based in Halifax, NS
cubiclegrrl @cubiclegrrl.bsky.social Programmer, Beekeeper, Oenophile, Costuming nerd, History buff, Professional dilletente
Thierry St-Laurent Dion @tstld.bsky.social Traditional artist from Montreal
Artworks and prints available
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A. Zwissler @antonihfx.bsky.social Freelance reporter in Kjipuktuk
Published mostly at Grand Parade but also the Halifax Examiner, BBC, and The Signal
Night Gull π @amydwyer.bsky.social I build sandcastles on the jersey shore.
Shauna (Founder of Antifa) @shaunamariemack.bsky.social π¨π¦ Just a gal who likes bugs, brains, and bicycles. Former radio personality. Community scientist. Lifetime member of MS Canada, which just means I've got scars you can't see. I will answer questions to clarify a post or about MS, otherwise no DMs, please.
HRFE Incident Feed @hrfeincidents.bsky.social Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency incident feed. This is automated posting from HRFE's RSS incident feed. Posts may be delayed by up to 5 minutes. Account is not monitored, and not run by HRFE. For emergency call 911
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David Trueman @davidwtrueman.bsky.social I'm Co-Chair of Halifax Cycling Coalition, working hard to make cycling in Halifax safer, more convenient and more joyful. In this role, I focus first and foremost on the 60% of the population who would cycle more if it felt safe.
CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social High impact easy listening!
Joeri Coppens @joericoppens.bsky.social Residential Counsellor - pedestrian/cyclist/photographer/music lover/cat human/... - Punamu'kwati'jk (Dartmouth), Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia), Turtle Island
Craig McCormick @craigmccormick.bsky.social Virologist and cinnamon bun baker.
jodyvanb @jodyvanb.bsky.social Watercolour Artist/Illustrator. Nerd. Night Owl. She/Her
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Lady Sarah @sclark0621.bsky.social Practitioner of Radical Empathy
Canadian
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Iris @irisblueskyris.bsky.social Examinerer. Lapsed Virgo. A lifetime in theatre prepared me for this. she/her
Grandiloquent Word of the Day @grandiloquentwords.bsky.social Fancy words, witty descriptions, and vintage illustrations to educate and entertain.
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Claudia Chender @claudiachenderns.bsky.social Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP and MLA for Dartmouth South.
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Halifax Events @hfxevents.bsky.social Official account for Halifax Events (formerly Civic Events). Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca for customer service. Not monitored 24/7.
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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social Award-winning investigative journalist with the Halifax Examiner. Horsewoman. Birder. Unapologetically driven. Opinions expressed here are my own.
She/her
Halifax Planning & Development @hfxplanning.bsky.social Official account for Halifax Planning & Development. Need help? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
Sarah Bikes Hfx @sarah-bikes-hfx.bsky.social #BikeHfx
Kjipuktuk, Mi'kma'ki (Halifax, NS)
Bikes, bikes, bikes!
Free Palestine
Kevin Wilson @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social Epidemiologist. Housing maximalist. Reviewer of local bike lanes and urbanism opiner at HFX By Bike: https://youtube.com/@hfxbybike
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B-Dizzzie @bdizzzie.bsky.social Just another white girl on the web. Follow for knitting, puppies, birding, and gardening. 
Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk An independent organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between science and public policies to reduce alcohol-related harm.
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Libby @libbysometimes.bsky.social Reproductive justice, housing rights, climate, transit, magnolias. Kjipuktuk / Halifax. Defender of Hamilton ON. She/her. Opinions my own.
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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social Profile pic is anime me by my kiddo.
Halifax suburbs, NS
Sasha D @carrotish.bsky.social Mid-30s enby, parent, California to Dartmouth Nova Scotia, she/they
I'm an immigrant, not an ex-pat.
Protecting Canada @protectingcanada.bsky.social Protecting Canada is a group of concerned and engaged Canadians. Our goal is to help Canadians make informed decisions.
Chavis Marmol @chavismarmol.bsky.social Artista 4x4 Todo Terreno
Hannah Main @hannahmain.bsky.social Social scientist interested in questions about rural life in Atlantic Canada. Based on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.Trying not to take any of this too seriously!