Liz LeClair (she/her)
@lizleclairhfx.bsky.social
“Problem Stretcher” Feminist. Fundraiser. Advocate. Activist. Dog lover. People are ok. Kjipuktuk (Dartmouth), Nova Scotia (Canada) 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸🏴 #nspoli #canpoli
Is anyone else traveling,or have family who are, that come back with terrible respiratory viruses lasting weeks? This is the third time in six month.
“The only thing standing in the way of us having that is political will at the municipal level, and the ability to access funding support from other levels of government to build it.” #nspoli www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Cycling infrastructure saves lives - The Coast | News, events, restaurants, concerts and Burger Week for Halifax, Nova Scotia
When I opened Instagram on Monday night and saw the screenshot saying that a person cycling had been killed in Halifax, I felt deeply sad, but I was also angry. Many people I know and care about have ...
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I am of two minds on this story 1. This is a beautiful way to turn pain into a powerful program and service 2. We utterly failed the families of the Mass Casualty in NS if this is needed #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Family of N.S. mass shooting victim training educators on youth mental health, resilience | CBC News
Jenny Kierstead and her daughter, Sophie Kierstead-Abbass, are training educators through their resilient youth program after struggling with their own mental health following the death of their relat...
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I'm definitely going to this one. #BikeHfx.
Critical Mass Halifax@criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · last wk.In lieu of a Critical Mass ride, please join a memorial ride to remember Dr. Nouman Ali. Community members have planned a ride for August 9, at 1:00, in his honour. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.
I know the woman involved. She was incredibly brave in coming forward and reporting this. I hope justice is served. #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former Nova Scotia Health employee faces additional charges of voyeurism, extortion | CBC News
Jason Bernard James was previously charged with sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats. Nova Scotia Health says James is no longer an employee.
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🖕🏻 www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
‘No democratic mandate’: Shopify CEO’s apparent support for giving wealthy more votes draws criticism
The CEO of one of Canada’s largest technology companies is facing criticism after he appeared to endorse the idea of giving the wealthy more voting power than others.
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Went into a coffee shop and the Gen A at the cash said “I love white Broncos. If I had one I’d get in it and never stop driving. My response “so did OJ Simpson”. (Crickets) I really need to tailor my jokes by age group.
This is what we need to help end gender based violence and IPV in this province. #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This support group asks men a simple question: How are you, really? | CBC News
"How Are You, Really?" is a meetup at Open Book Coffee in Halifax that aims to support men through their life problems via open and heartfelt conversations. Men meet at the coffee shop after hours to ...
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Anyone know why there’s a helicopter circling the area around Nantucket and Portland Estates right now?
Say no more. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Boss wants you back in the office full time? New research suggests there may be personal motives behind it | CBC News
As more employees are being ordered back into the office full time, new research suggests the rationale may be more about bosses' desire for power and status than productivity.
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The number of entitled white folks popping off on LinkedIn about the protest yesterday is something.
Prepare to boo him in multiple locations. Coming to a town near you! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Coming to a town near you: Premier Tim Houston, on tour | CBC News
The Nova Scotia premier is preparing to travel the province this summer to meet with business crowds from Yarmouth to Cape Breton.
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Still 6-8 years for colorectal. Don’t even get me started on endo treatment. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Nova Scotia emerging as a leader in Canada for shorter surgical wait times
Nova Scotia ranks in the top three in Canada for the shortest wait times for four essential procedures
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To the lady with the chihuahua going into park lane mall who told me to “stay calm” and was an asshole when my mom and I helped open the door for her. 🖕🏻
Another epic failure of a survivor. #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Digby County man's sexual assault charge stayed because of unreasonable delay | CBC News
A sexual assault charge against a Digby County man has been tossed out of court because his case took more than three years to come to trial.
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We should use this as a tourism ad. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Man with pitchfork accused of robbing Truro store, stealing pack of smokes | CBC News
Police in Truro, N.S., have arrested a 38-year-old man they say was armed with a pitchfork when he allegedly robbed a convenience store for some cigarettes.
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Genocide. Genocide. Genocide. Full stop. www.cbc.ca/news/world/p...
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire | CBC News
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, despite a fragile ceasefire that has been described as stalled.
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If you’ve never heard of The Sisterhood, now is the time to learn. This is an incredible group in NS doing important work. #nspoli www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec...
Black women in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. This clinic is trying to help | CBC
A recent report reveals that mental health is the most commonly diagnosed chronic condition among Black women in Canada. Clinicians, researchers and patients say that’s not surprising, pointing to the...
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Im so glad the women in this case are calling the police out on their “trauma informed” statement. The only person who gets to decide what is trauma informed is the survivor/victim. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
AI deepfake investigation by Ottawa police not trauma-informed, alleged victims say | CBC News
Multiple women who are alleged victims in a deepfake investigation involving their real faces in AI-generated scenes of rape and torture say the Ottawa Police Service is not leading a "trauma-informed...
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My latest op-ed is live at @thecoast.ca. “NDAs are one of the most effective tools for silencing survivors. They are used routinely in workplace harassment, discrimination, and abuse cases to silence the people who were harmed.” #nspoli #ndas #tedxtalk #pugwash
