Adam Boyd

“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-...

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.

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.

‘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.

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

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.

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

Agreed!

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/

“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.

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.

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.

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Outdated health policies still pose danger today www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

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

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! 🥈

Retailers want more cops because, for some mysterious reason, thefts are going up.

Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

I am sensitive to artificial scents (perfumes, cleaning products, etc.) and get almost instant headaches. I would think those in the health care industry would be more aware.

“No scents makes sense” has been around for over 30 years it’s ridiculous this is still a problem. Scent free products are readily available, and once you eliminate the horrible chemical stench from your life you really notice it when someone uses them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A reminder as we are in the midst of a peaking respiratory virus season that every school just crammed every student and staff member into one room for a 40min assembly and no one mentioned current public health advice to wear a mask in crowded settings. covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard...

They deny it but it seems in character for the current crop of conservatives to yell & be violent. They lack emotional intelligence, self control. The fact they have turned to shunning & name-calling shows the Conservative Party is an immature & disrespectful workplace. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”

Halloween Histogram 2025. The rain stopped this evening and we had the temperature stayed pleasant (13C-ish). 175 trick-or-treaters visited the house... about the same as last year. #HalloweenHistogram #MathOrTreat #StatsChat #ITeachMath

Hallowe'en Histogram 2025 #MathOrTreat #Halloween2025 Total of 51 (24% decrease over last year), cloudy skies, temperature 12°C after dark. Also notable: the earliest arrival since recording began, at 5:30pm.

Periodic reminder that public health in Canada, provincially and Federally, was explicitly told about long COVID in 2020. They knew quite a lot. They received frequent high-quality info. And they said nothing to workers or the public.

Canada Post faces two futures—a revitalized public service or a billionaire cash machine breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...

Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2025 Severe: NL, PEI, SK Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON High: QC Moderate: none About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

So we heard about people not singing the national anthem in schools this week and made a swift policy change. More O Canada, faster! Moreover, we’re bringing back other old classics like praying and chalkboards and lead pencils and stuff.

Most Canadians oppose book bans. Most Canadians want their kids to have access to a wide range of books. Most Canadians trust teachers and librarians to build library collections. The government should not be telling teens what they can and can't read. Now is an important time to speak up.