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Maggie Archibald

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 11h

UGH this is so disappointing

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 19h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 2d

After the Seven Years War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving. When United Empire Loyalists came to present-day Canada during the American Revolution, they brought with them the Thanksgiving traditions of turkey, pumpkin and squash.

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A historical painting depicting a naval and land battle, with British soldiers in red coats engaging in combat on a hilly landscape near a coastline. Numerous ships with British flags are visible on the water, alongside smaller boats filled with soldiers. Smoke rises from the battlefield, and the scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 3d

The Big Stop has a good one too

Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 3d

Mourning a legend.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3d

Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...

Diane Keaton is smiling and looking to her right. She is wearing a black jacket, a white blouse, a black hat and glasses. A headline reads: "1946-2025: Diane Keaton." Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images

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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 3d

Niki Jabbour: Six mistakes gardeners make when planting bulbs

Mid-to-late autumn is the ideal season for planting spring-flowering bulbs, such as crocuses, daffodils, ornamental onions and tulips.

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 3d

Colleen’s Pub or Pilot’s Pub

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3d

Tangy goat cheese tempers the sweetness of both potato and hot honey in this mouth-watering recipe. nyti.ms/3VV3KVV

A photo shows a sweet potato filled with cheese and nuts. Headline: Put Goat Cheese and Honey on Your Sweet Potatoes

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 3d

Ya it definitely is, but I occasionally will find something affordable.

Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 3d

Wild Lily is another great store to check out.

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Janice Landry @janicelandry.bsky.social · 4d

Today! 11am-3pm. Halifax Central Library
on Spring Garden Road! Free admission. See you there! 👀

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Yvette d’Entremont @dentremy.bsky.social · 5d

Colour burst along the Sackville River, Nova Scotia.

A bright blue sky and vibrant fall foliage in oranges, yellows, greens, and reds are reflected in a shallow river. Scattered leaves and rocks are visible in the front of the photo.

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 4d

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 5d

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 5d

Over 27,000 women across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI shared their stories in the largest-ever open survey on women’s health in the Maritimes.

The findings call for urgent change to better support women’s health across the region.

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...

Health-care system doesn’t meet the needs of Maritime women: IWK Foundation survey

Maritime women are frustrated by a health-care system that doesn’t meet their needs and avoid seeking care because they have too many responsibilities and fear they won’t be taken seriously. Those are...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 5d

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book

news.novascotia.ca

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Laura White, P.Eng. @lecwhite.bsky.social · 8d

“Socktober” sock donation bin at Insight Optometry, 1575 Brunswick St, just inside the front door.

Donate new socks of all sizes for all genders here (for Phoenix & Adsum).

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Halifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 6d

Halifax council votes in favour of bylaw to restrict infilling at Dartmouth Cove

reported by @suzannerent.bsky.social

Halifax council votes in favour of bylaw to restrict infilling at Dartmouth Cove - Halifax Examiner

More than two dozen people attended hearing at City Hall Tuesday night.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 7d

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 7d

The Hospice Thrift Store in Sackville is moving to Halifax

Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 7d

Nice outfit! Did you see there is a new thrift store coming to the North End?

Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 8d

My nerve block went well today!!

I’m deeply grateful to have access to a facility like the IWK Health Centre here in the Maritimes for endometriosis care.

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Stephanie Carvin @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 8d

These new outfits are a mistake.

BRING BACK THE SANTA OUTFITS!

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 9d

So excited to wear this sweater featuring the Three Mahone Bay Churches.