Matt Stickland
@landofsticks.bsky.social
Founding editor of GrandParade.news a Halifax newspaper, host of Grand Parade and co-host of Wanderer Grounds. Previously: Writer for The Coast, Founding editor of Committee Trawler, an NDP Candidate, Submariner, and Theater tech. DMs open, he/him.
Not in a hot minute, I can't remember why I didn't think it was a big deal at the time
December 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Not in a hot minute, I can't remember why I didn't think it was a big deal at the time
Not with parking minimums gone!
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Not with parking minimums gone!
It would depend heavily on how it was implemented. It's not a terrible idea, though. For example, my house is still entry-level, but thanks to growth, my property is expensive. Taxing both individually could more accurately tax me for the value of my assets.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It would depend heavily on how it was implemented. It's not a terrible idea, though. For example, my house is still entry-level, but thanks to growth, my property is expensive. Taxing both individually could more accurately tax me for the value of my assets.
Reposted by Matt Stickland
"What if we govern ourselves as though tomorrow won't happen, or at least won't be our responsibility???" - a Nova Scotia story
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"What if we govern ourselves as though tomorrow won't happen, or at least won't be our responsibility???" - a Nova Scotia story
It caused Amalgamation so at least 30 years.
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It caused Amalgamation so at least 30 years.
Reposted by Matt Stickland
it is wild to me that the city and associated entities operate with such an institutional fear of pushback in the present that they will sign up for exponentially worse outcomes in the future - just to try not to get yelled at today.
yes, mom, i cleaned my room DON'T LOOK IN MY CLOSET.
yes, mom, i cleaned my room DON'T LOOK IN MY CLOSET.
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
it is wild to me that the city and associated entities operate with such an institutional fear of pushback in the present that they will sign up for exponentially worse outcomes in the future - just to try not to get yelled at today.
yes, mom, i cleaned my room DON'T LOOK IN MY CLOSET.
yes, mom, i cleaned my room DON'T LOOK IN MY CLOSET.
One that we can surely outmaneuver this time if we just keep taxes and fees low again.
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
One that we can surely outmaneuver this time if we just keep taxes and fees low again.