Genest MacGillivray Psychologists
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We are doctoral-level psychologists with wide-ranging depth and breadth of experiences and specialties. We offer services in person and online, in English and in French. #NovaScotia #Halifax
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To help you access psych services, I will respond to questions from folks in #Novscotia #Halifax #psych
As Trump and Netanyahu drag the region into war, Canada is shamefully cheering them on. Join us in emailing Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Minister Anand to demand that they retract their support for illegal US-Israeli attacks on Iran and impose sanctions on Israel. share.nwmd.social/s/KIPXPecC
Tell Carney: Oppose Illegal Attacks on Iran
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March 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
As Trump and Netanyahu drag the region into war, Canada is shamefully cheering them on. Join us in emailing Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Minister Anand to demand that they retract their support for illegal US-Israeli attacks on Iran and impose sanctions on Israel. share.nwmd.social/s/KIPXPecC
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Hundreds stand ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ at Halifax rally for Indigenous rights, environment, democracy
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Hundreds stand 'Shoulder to Shoulder' at Halifax rally for Indigenous rights, environment, democracy - Halifax Examiner
Hundreds of Nova Scotians joined their Mi’kmaq allies to protest Tim Houston’s austerity budget, which has slashed millions in grants to vulnerable groups.
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March 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Hundreds stand ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ at Halifax rally for Indigenous rights, environment, democracy
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reported by @mmughees.bsky.social
Sipekne’katik First Nation. Crisis of illicit drugs and #addiction #NovaScotia
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Sipekne’katik First Nation. Crisis of illicit drugs and #addiction #NovaScotia
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Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the fall we visited high schools, colleges and universities across NS. To get on the list for the winter term, or for more information, contact us
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February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the fall we visited high schools, colleges and universities across NS. To get on the list for the winter term, or for more information, contact us
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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A new institute has been announced for the Nova Scotia Community College that aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the job site through modern equipment and training.
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New NSCC institute to modernize skilled trades programming | CBC News
The new Institute of Skilled Trades aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the job site through modern equipment and training.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A new institute has been announced for the Nova Scotia Community College that aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the job site through modern equipment and training.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I grew up in the woods. I've lived in the suburbs, small towns and big cities. I get that people that live in different types of communities want/expect different services.
But I'm getting tired of rural/suburban folks deciding how the urban core should work.
But I'm getting tired of rural/suburban folks deciding how the urban core should work.
February 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I grew up in the woods. I've lived in the suburbs, small towns and big cities. I get that people that live in different types of communities want/expect different services.
But I'm getting tired of rural/suburban folks deciding how the urban core should work.
But I'm getting tired of rural/suburban folks deciding how the urban core should work.
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Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
For those seeing about the proposed changes re: transit, but have no idea what they are, see this:
cityofhalifax.ca.engagementhq.com/core-service...
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More information about this plan |
Halifax Transit - Core Service Plan
| Shape Your City Halifax
Help shape the future of Halifax Transit: Share your thoughts on the Core Service Plan 2025-2027 and Strategic Roadmap. Halifax Transit is inviting residents to provide their feedback on the next chap...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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#halisky, I am looking for 4L water jugs for a winter sowing project at my kid’s class. I need the water ones because they can’t be fully opaque like the milk jugs. Does anyone have any around or knoe where I could get them?
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
#halisky, I am looking for 4L water jugs for a winter sowing project at my kid’s class. I need the water ones because they can’t be fully opaque like the milk jugs. Does anyone have any around or knoe where I could get them?
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Halifax musician Ellur releases debut album 'At Home In My Mind' today, a journey through indie rock, glitch pop and alt folk that extends a hand to listeners who need connection. zurl.co/lGraS
Halifax Songwriter Ellur Releases Debut Album 'At Home In My Mind' Today - That Eric Alper
Halifax musician Ellur releases her debut album ‘At Home In My Mind’ today via Dance To The Radio. The record journeys through different musical genres that have shaped her over the past 25 years, from 90s indie rock to glitch pop to alt folk. Produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian and recorded at his […]
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February 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Halifax musician Ellur releases debut album 'At Home In My Mind' today, a journey through indie rock, glitch pop and alt folk that extends a hand to listeners who need connection. zurl.co/lGraS
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I just saw Parker st had to cancel their coat pick up because of lack of supply
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I just saw Parker st had to cancel their coat pick up because of lack of supply
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February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Smart. They understand what #covidIsAirborne means. #olympics
February 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Smart. They understand what #covidIsAirborne means. #olympics
Hold on folks, it’s getting brighter every day. It really is. Two minutes and forty seconds! #Halifax #NovaScotia
February 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Hold on folks, it’s getting brighter every day. It really is. Two minutes and forty seconds! #Halifax #NovaScotia
We get lots of questions about #autism. Here’s a place to start #halifax #therapy #NovaScotia #psychology
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Autism Spectrum Disorder - Canadian Psychological Association
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (autism) is a neurological (brain-based) condition that influences the development of social and communication abilities, as well as other as...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:47 AM
We get lots of questions about #autism. Here’s a place to start #halifax #therapy #NovaScotia #psychology
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New robot working at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts
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New robot at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts
Surgeons say da Vinci Xi allows procedures through much smaller incisions
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February 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
New robot working at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts
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‘Live and let live’: A 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee shares his story amid proposed legislation limiting refugee claims
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‘Live and let live': A 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee shares his story amid proposed legislation limiting refugee claims - Halifax Examiner
Facing persecution in their home countries as transphobia and homophobia increase amid the global rise of authoritarianism, many are seeking refuge in countries like Canada.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
‘Live and let live’: A 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee shares his story amid proposed legislation limiting refugee claims
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Finding a balance with #teens is never easy, and #covid is a pretty big complication even now when most won’t talk about covid anymore.
Finding a balance with #teens is never easy, and #covid is a pretty big complication even now when most won’t talk about covid anymore.
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Helping Teens Cope with the Impacts of and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 - Canadian Psychological Association
Adolescents are likely to be strongly affected by public health emergencies such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public health directives to reduce transmission have likely meant cancellations of...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Finding a balance with #teens is never easy, and #covid is a pretty big complication even now when most won’t talk about covid anymore.
Finding a balance with #teens is never easy, and #covid is a pretty big complication even now when most won’t talk about covid anymore.
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Trump -narcissism, so goes the narrative these days. So, this is #narcissism. Speaks for itsel
Trump -narcissism, so goes the narrative these days. So, this is #narcissism. Speaks for itsel
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Narcissism - Canadian Psychological Association
What is Narcissism? Narcissism is part of an individual’s personality organization and is the way people maintain a positive self-image, regulate their self-esteem, and manage their needs for affirmat...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Trump -narcissism, so goes the narrative these days. So, this is #narcissism. Speaks for itsel
Trump -narcissism, so goes the narrative these days. So, this is #narcissism. Speaks for itsel
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You can also read about this book here
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January 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
You can also read about this book here
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
For those of us trying to keep up with kids and grandkids, this makes sense.
Grandparenting may be good for the brain. Research published in Psychology and Aging suggests grandparents who care for their grandchildren score higher on memory and verbal fluency tests and may experience less cognitive decline over time. Read more! www.apa.org/news/press/r... #PsychSciSky
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM
For those of us trying to keep up with kids and grandkids, this makes sense.