Bartek Ciszkowski
@justbartek.ca
🌊 Halifax, Nova Scotia 💻 Startup Life 👧👦 Dad Of 2 🎓 Burnout Alumni ⛰️ Running through cities and forests 🇵🇱 1.5G Canadian 🇨🇦
We made pottery today! What a fun class, and only the first.
January 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We made pottery today! What a fun class, and only the first.
#hfxws
Was worried Bayers MUP would be covered in black ice but what’s there is distinguishable. Thin slush layer means slow going tho. Connections to COLT are pristine ✨
Was worried Bayers MUP would be covered in black ice but what’s there is distinguishable. Thin slush layer means slow going tho. Connections to COLT are pristine ✨
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
#hfxws
Was worried Bayers MUP would be covered in black ice but what’s there is distinguishable. Thin slush layer means slow going tho. Connections to COLT are pristine ✨
Was worried Bayers MUP would be covered in black ice but what’s there is distinguishable. Thin slush layer means slow going tho. Connections to COLT are pristine ✨
#hfxws Afternoon and evening report combined:
Bayers - Good with some tight spots. Black ice looks to be forming overnight.
Almon - Sadface (attached, reported to 311). Remaining lanes were passable but sloppy. Black ice forming
Dutch Village Rd - good! Some tight spots.
Bayers - Good with some tight spots. Black ice looks to be forming overnight.
Almon - Sadface (attached, reported to 311). Remaining lanes were passable but sloppy. Black ice forming
Dutch Village Rd - good! Some tight spots.
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
#hfxws Afternoon and evening report combined:
Bayers - Good with some tight spots. Black ice looks to be forming overnight.
Almon - Sadface (attached, reported to 311). Remaining lanes were passable but sloppy. Black ice forming
Dutch Village Rd - good! Some tight spots.
Bayers - Good with some tight spots. Black ice looks to be forming overnight.
Almon - Sadface (attached, reported to 311). Remaining lanes were passable but sloppy. Black ice forming
Dutch Village Rd - good! Some tight spots.
The #hfxws had almost full peninsula coverage this morning?? And Dartmouth too! Incredible!
My immediate addition is a bike ride to Canada Games Centre from Fairview. Was pleased to see Mainland trail and connections mostly good. Bit more beat up closer to CGC tho.
My immediate addition is a bike ride to Canada Games Centre from Fairview. Was pleased to see Mainland trail and connections mostly good. Bit more beat up closer to CGC tho.
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The #hfxws had almost full peninsula coverage this morning?? And Dartmouth too! Incredible!
My immediate addition is a bike ride to Canada Games Centre from Fairview. Was pleased to see Mainland trail and connections mostly good. Bit more beat up closer to CGC tho.
My immediate addition is a bike ride to Canada Games Centre from Fairview. Was pleased to see Mainland trail and connections mostly good. Bit more beat up closer to CGC tho.
My kid was shovelling a neighbour's driveway and the sidewalk plow shovelled a fresh pile over his hard work. Universal feeling, son. #hfxws
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
My kid was shovelling a neighbour's driveway and the sidewalk plow shovelled a fresh pile over his hard work. Universal feeling, son. #hfxws
As Fairview increases in density, three things I long for and I think can be sustained in a few years:
1. A little hardware store so I don't have to slog it to Rona or Bayer's Lake when I just need small things.
2. A library. Perhaps adjacent to St. Andrews
3. A good quality coffee shop :)
1. A little hardware store so I don't have to slog it to Rona or Bayer's Lake when I just need small things.
2. A library. Perhaps adjacent to St. Andrews
3. A good quality coffee shop :)
January 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM
As Fairview increases in density, three things I long for and I think can be sustained in a few years:
1. A little hardware store so I don't have to slog it to Rona or Bayer's Lake when I just need small things.
2. A library. Perhaps adjacent to St. Andrews
3. A good quality coffee shop :)
1. A little hardware store so I don't have to slog it to Rona or Bayer's Lake when I just need small things.
2. A library. Perhaps adjacent to St. Andrews
3. A good quality coffee shop :)
Cold and crunchy at the gardens today.
January 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Cold and crunchy at the gardens today.
#hfxws This may be unpopular but I'm gonna give the city a passing grade, given my kids and I were able to bike without any major issues both this morning and aft.
Exceptions: Almon is 1/2 clean, 1/2 coated in black ice; no salt. I guess plow can't fit in certain parts?
Even Liverpool was "good"!
Exceptions: Almon is 1/2 clean, 1/2 coated in black ice; no salt. I guess plow can't fit in certain parts?
Even Liverpool was "good"!
January 21, 2026 at 8:55 PM
#hfxws This may be unpopular but I'm gonna give the city a passing grade, given my kids and I were able to bike without any major issues both this morning and aft.
Exceptions: Almon is 1/2 clean, 1/2 coated in black ice; no salt. I guess plow can't fit in certain parts?
Even Liverpool was "good"!
Exceptions: Almon is 1/2 clean, 1/2 coated in black ice; no salt. I guess plow can't fit in certain parts?
Even Liverpool was "good"!
Plenty of #BikeHfx parking behind and adjacent to the new Espresso 46 location 🙂 (I think opening in Spring alongside their Warehouse Market counterpart)
Looking forward to continued pedestrian/human-focused improvements to this district. Lots of work left to do.
Looking forward to continued pedestrian/human-focused improvements to this district. Lots of work left to do.
January 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Plenty of #BikeHfx parking behind and adjacent to the new Espresso 46 location 🙂 (I think opening in Spring alongside their Warehouse Market counterpart)
Looking forward to continued pedestrian/human-focused improvements to this district. Lots of work left to do.
Looking forward to continued pedestrian/human-focused improvements to this district. Lots of work left to do.
Beauty day for a family bike day.
January 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Beauty day for a family bike day.
Running to Access Nova Scotia is hilariously (and frustratingly) bad 😬
January 9, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Running to Access Nova Scotia is hilariously (and frustratingly) bad 😬
#hfxws 9am: Not many surfaces treated. The sun is working hard to help us out here and get the thin layer of ice melted. Ran through North End and Downtown. 95% ok but surprising spots (eg pictures) — again, slowly disappearing as the sun gets higher 🌞
No wind. I suspect afternoon will be wonderful
No wind. I suspect afternoon will be wonderful
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
#hfxws 9am: Not many surfaces treated. The sun is working hard to help us out here and get the thin layer of ice melted. Ran through North End and Downtown. 95% ok but surprising spots (eg pictures) — again, slowly disappearing as the sun gets higher 🌞
No wind. I suspect afternoon will be wonderful
No wind. I suspect afternoon will be wonderful
#hfxws Mixed bag of slippery-ness. Had to detour my run to the COLT as I couldn’t get consistent traction on sidewalks. I was surprised at the amount of cyclists who passed me along the trail!
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
#hfxws Mixed bag of slippery-ness. Had to detour my run to the COLT as I couldn’t get consistent traction on sidewalks. I was surprised at the amount of cyclists who passed me along the trail!
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New bot dropped.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
Demo permit DEMO-2025-17046 issued for 519 Cow Bay Rd, Eastern Passage
Demolition of Accessory Structure
Demolition of Accessory Structure
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
New bot dropped.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
It often feels like people share news of Halifax permits, esp for demolition, as if they are secret knowledge.
It’s all open data and now this bot posts them with street view (if available) and maps.
Just demolition for now but may expand depending on volume.
Wow, superb initiative! Just ordered a handful, some that'll be winter sown.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wow, superb initiative! Just ordered a handful, some that'll be winter sown.
Two cats, perhaps friends, enjoying the quiet streets on Christmas morning; west end Halifax.
December 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Two cats, perhaps friends, enjoying the quiet streets on Christmas morning; west end Halifax.
In Polish school a few weeks back, my kid learned a bit about the history of Santa and they spoke to the image of Claus popularized by the Coca Cola company. So now he’s curious if Santa will prefer a classic coke over milk (or maybe both?)
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In Polish school a few weeks back, my kid learned a bit about the history of Santa and they spoke to the image of Claus popularized by the Coca Cola company. So now he’s curious if Santa will prefer a classic coke over milk (or maybe both?)
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
I appreciate his experimental thinking! Merry Christmas 🎄
#BikeHfx I've requested bike parking at Horseshoe Island Park. This is a quaint spot for picnics, fishing, and a quiet moment by the water. There is about a dozen parking spots for vehicles, nada for bikes
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#BikeHfx I've requested bike parking at Horseshoe Island Park. This is a quaint spot for picnics, fishing, and a quiet moment by the water. There is about a dozen parking spots for vehicles, nada for bikes
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
If you agree, send an email! www.halifax.ca/transportati...
Finally took the time to write my reflections on mapping (almost) every bike parking spot in Halifax. It's a fun "living" project that brings me joy & has apparently helped some folks too!
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
Mapping every bike parking spot in Halifax
justbartek.ca
December 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Finally took the time to write my reflections on mapping (almost) every bike parking spot in Halifax. It's a fun "living" project that brings me joy & has apparently helped some folks too!
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The post is both a love letter to Halifax and the joy found in simple projects.
justbartek.ca/p/posts/hfxb...
The Narrows now has #BikeHfx parking at their front doors (note: on public sidewalk, not their property). Previously quite the deadzone!
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Narrows now has #BikeHfx parking at their front doors (note: on public sidewalk, not their property). Previously quite the deadzone!
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
Go get yer fish and chips 😄👍
#hfxws Don’t fear the Alberta Clipper. It’s good out there! Not enough accumulation to be tough. A little grip always helps ofc.
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#hfxws Don’t fear the Alberta Clipper. It’s good out there! Not enough accumulation to be tough. A little grip always helps ofc.
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Boots and tires of those moving around clearing that not done by the city. 7:20am
(Although the “AAA” Almon bike lane still has leaves from fall — now frozen. Sigh)
Paving day on Dutch Village Road. The sidewalks and bike lanes are nearly complete, but not yet end to end. Greenery, benches, and other fixtures likely next Spring.
December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Paving day on Dutch Village Road. The sidewalks and bike lanes are nearly complete, but not yet end to end. Greenery, benches, and other fixtures likely next Spring.