“It makes no sense, it’s $10 billion for 215 [permanent] jobs. That’s $46.5 million per job. That’s insane! Give me $46.5 million and I will employ a lot more than one person with that.” -Chris Benjamin, associate director of energy programs, EAC Article: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-...

‘A terrifying project,’ but there will be no environmental assessment for EverWind’s hyperscale data centre - Halifax Examiner

“It’s obviously being ramrodded right through,” Benjamin said. “It should have a full environmental assessment that will look not just at the immediate physical impacts of building the thing, but…

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It has now been confirmed that EverWind's controversial AI data centre megaproject will not have to undergo a proper environmental assessment, despite major concerns about how the project could affect our environment, water and energy costs.

‘A terrifying project,’ but there will be no environmental assessment for EverWind’s hyperscale data centre - Halifax Examiner

“It’s obviously being ramrodded right through,” Benjamin said. “It should have a full environmental assessment that will look not just at the immediate physical impacts of building the thing, but…

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There are a lot of thin-skinned bigwigs around these days.

Halifax Examiner@halifaxexaminer.ca · last wk.

I went to DEFSEC Atlantic. All I got was a (lousy) violation of my Charter rights reported by Robyn McNeil @birdiebent.bsky.social

I see a direct line from roughing up the 80-year-old man in Wolfville to evicting Joan Baxter and Jennifer Henderson from the EverWind announcement to vilifying Paul Wonzey. It's all about delegitimizing dissent.

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Nova Scotia NDP MLA Paul Wozney chastised for social media post Reported by @dartjenhen.bsky.social

‘A terrifying project,’ but there will be no environmental assessment for EverWind’s hyperscale data centre reported by Joan Baxter @joanbaxter.bsky.social

God forbid members of the Nova Scotia NDP *checks notes* encourage workers to stand up for their rights.

N.S. NDP removes MLA Paul Wozney as whip after France post | CBC News

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THERE IS VIDEO. IT IS NUTS. The way Everwind treated those two reporters is the way they’ll treat our whole province.

Ghoul Friday 👻@girlfriday.bsky.social · last wk.

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Pretty wild to see the video of the Everwind employee snatching Joan’s phone from her hand at the announcement. When you folks said you were asked to leave - I didn’t realize how dramatic and vicious that “ask” was. @timbousquet.bsky.social @halifaxexaminer.ca

What ‘procedures’ weren’t followed at EverWind’s data centre announcement?: The ejected reporters respond to MPs Blois and Kelloway by Joan Baxter @joanbaxter.bsky.social and Jennifer Henderson @dartjenhen.bsky.social

This is NOT normal. I cannot think of anything like it in the 40 years I reported. (Including 30 covering NS politics). No Nova Scotia should be ok with this.

Tim Bousquet@timbousquet.bsky.social · 2w ago

Update: Both Joan Baxter and Jennifer Henderson were escorted out of the EverWind press conference by security. Both are older women who present no physical threat to anyone. Both behave as reporters do. But we (the Halifax Examiner) write critically about EverWind.

Any company that wants to do business in NS should be open to scrutiny and criticism. If they are not, ask yourself why not?

Jean Laroche@nsnewsh0und.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is NOT normal. I cannot think of anything like it in the 40 years I reported. (Including 30 covering NS politics). No Nova Scotia should be ok with this.

Agreed!

Pam Sword 🇨🇦@pamsword.bsky.social · 2w ago

Banning journalists and media outlets you don’t like is straight out of MAGA’s playbook. And any politicians there to support EverWind who didn’t object to this or walk out are complicit.

I’m TERRIBLE at promoting our work and hate the idea of “monetizing”, but honestly, it costs money to do this stuff, so if you support the work, please subscribe www.halifaxexaminer.ca/subscribe/

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The James Spookyrico Death Camp For Trans Enjoyment@geejreal.bsky.social · 2w ago

I subscribe AND I donate a little bit every paycheque. I wish I could do more. The Halifax Examiner does the kind of journalism that actually counts - it doesn't vomit corporate and government talking points onto tied-down citizens like the CBC, CTV, and every other so-called news source in Canada.

“We are not in a position to litigate competing claims” let’s be real, not taking a stand is taking a stand. Disappointed in the reaction from my MP.

Tim Bousquet@timbousquet.bsky.social · 2w ago

MPs Kody Blois and Mike Kelloway have responded to my open letter to them, attached. I've asked Jennifer Henderson and Joan Baxter to respond, and they will later today. In the meanwhile, here are my thoughts.

MPs Kody Blois and Mike Kelloway have responded to my open letter to them, attached. I've asked Jennifer Henderson and Joan Baxter to respond, and they will later today. In the meanwhile, here are my thoughts.

Tim Bousquet@timbousquet.bsky.social · 2w ago

An open letter to Premier Tim Houston and MPs Kody Blois and Mike Kelloway From me, publisher of the Halifax Examiner

Please do not sane wash EverWind's claim that it gets to decide who attends such announcements. That's not how a free country operates. We do not have state-controlled or corporate-controlled media.

BREAKING: Bank of America is warning that the AI boom is starting to look like a classic boom-and-bust cycle.

The politicians and the wealthy they serve had no idea how fucking angry people are about AI.

No public engagement, no media scrutiny, nothing other than some vague promises from a completely untrustworthy government that this won’t be as bad as it looks.

Tim Bousquet@timbousquet.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our reporter, Joan Baxter @joanbaxter.bsky.social was just kicked out of the EverWind announcement, for doing her job.

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Outdated health policies still pose danger today www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

‘Outdated’ health policies surrounding Covid still pose a danger today, says U of C researcher

University of Calgary professor Mark Ungrin has dedicated years of research highlighting what he believes is of significant concern to all Canadians’ health.

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I just don’t see how the PM is actually doing any real #NationBuilding. He seems to be doing a lot, though, to pad the pockets of the private sector. National institutions & infrastructure matter. So called #FreeEnterprise & unregulated markets are proven failures & the path to #serfdom. #cdnpoli

Peggy Boooooo!!!!! Blair@peggyjblair.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I think it would be a huge mistake to sell off our airports and ports. nationalnewswatch.com/2026/05/14/c...

Year round saving time would mean the sun wouldn’t rise until 7AM or later half the year. I’m all for killing the change but I think Standard should be the choice. There’s no avoiding some darkness this far north so It’s never gonna be perfect but Standard aligns better w/ most people’s waking hours

Back to needing a flashlight to get to the kitchen in the morning. Back to dark until almost 8am. Dark for dog walking before work, dark for kids at the bus stops. Ugh. I know people want this to be the last time change but daylight time would be brutal for Nov-Feb. See you in a month morning light!

Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 175 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 7.5 x higher -Long COVID: 5.7 x higher -Hospitalizations: 5.6 x higher -Deaths: 4.8 x higher

Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 CANADA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 99 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 7.4 x higher -Long COVID: 5.8 x higher -Hospitalizations: 6.5 x higher -Deaths: 6.3 x higher

Guys you could crack a smile for getting a medal even if it’s not the colour you wanted. Canada is still proud of you! 🥈