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On Saturday, Quirks & Quarks aired a great interview with David Putrino (@putrinolab.bsky.social) about Long COVID and other risks of reinfection:

www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...

It's the last segment listed on the page.
Mar 15: The silent, long-term effects of COVID, and more... | CBC Radio
On this week's episode: polar bear dens, modern sleep woes, climate change is bad for satellites, and an ancient Australian crater
www.cbc.ca
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Dr Lyne Filiatrault has written about how this year's H3N2 flu variant is straining hospitals, and what we can do to help alleviate that: get vaccinated, wear a mask, and filter the air.

surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/o...
OPINION: Don’t wait for B.C. public health to protect you this flu season - Surrey Now-Leader
H3N2 could make this a rough winter – be prepared
surreynowleader.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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We were improving our model last week and didn't finish in time to publish the forecast.

We're done now and are planning to release our next forecast on Monday, December 22.

Our deepest apologies for the delay.
December 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Nous avons amélioré notre modèle la semaine dernière et n'avons pas terminé à temps pour publier les prévisions.

Tout est maintenant prêt.

Nous prévoyons de diffuser nos nouvelles prévisions le lundi 22 décembre.

Nous vous prions d’accepter nos excuses les plus sincères pour ce retard.
December 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Poilievre is lying. Canada is not broken.

We ARE, however, imperfect. We can be better still.
Broken Canada has the best economy in the G7
December 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Important article on the impact of flu on hospitals right now:
It is important not to forget about the other respiratory viruses currently circulating.

#flu #H3N2 #vaccine
December 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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@mswcreations.bsky.social is having a free Winter Solstice virtual retreat for COVID-conscious women and gender diverse folx on December 12th at 6:00pm EST.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-covid...
2025 COVID-Conscious Winter Solstice Virtual Retreat
Gather with other COVID-conscious folx for connection and holiday self-care. Experience live Indigenous healing music on Winter Solstice.
www.eventbrite.ca
December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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I've been doing media interviews for nearly 20 years. I have an audiobook, have recorded countless PSAs, done voiceover work; I even host a weekly podcast.

There are thousands and thousands of hours of my voice online and as a result, had to warn my elders what to do if they got a "call from me."
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It was clearly filled with black tar fentanyl /s
WATCH: U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Hi everyone!
The files from the #C19RC Testing Special Discussion are now available.

Start here to get to the recording, transcript, and chat files.

@moriartylab.bsky.social @wikisteff.bsky.social @battlingbeaver.bsky.social @netgaines.bsky.social @allenescott.bsky.social
Testing Data Discussion - File list
Full, unedited video https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/8y6kmBvDTj1g_UjLlN1rJcxAdjmmwaEkYrdRHMhIzMfjtPvhfV_OJlBcjbzhcef5.nDqRPcq4WNTT-O8u?startTime=1765329010000 Passcode: i5@sGKAv Transcript https:/...
docs.google.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Hi everyone,

Drs. Tara Moriarty and Stef Christensen will be holding a special Data Discussion session on Dec 9th to provide information on and answer questions about COVID-19 testing devices and methods in advance of the holiday season.

#StillCoviding #COVID19

covid19resources.ca/discussions/
COVID-19 Conversations
COVID Discussions is a virtual kitchen table discussion series, where YOU, the public and experts come together to chat about everything COVID-19 related.
covid19resources.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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#C19RC is holding our monthly C19RC Science Journal Club
Up this this month:
Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial
Lehr T, Meiser P, Selzer D, et al.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Registration Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Science Journal Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Science Journal Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us06web.zoom.us
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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I’m a MAJOR owl fan, but my favourite is the burrowing owl:
✔️v frowny & grumpy-they know what you did last Tuesday
✔️digs holes then peeps out of them
✔️EXPERTS at the wobbly head bendy neck owl thing
✔️long leggies
✔️does very silly running on said leggies
10/10 no owly notes HIGHLY recommended
September 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Doug Ford wants me dead
A bad day for Canada, and therefore the world.

Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.

An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 22 - DÉC 5, 2025

CANADA

ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 161 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 8.8 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.0 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 8.2 x🔺
-Décès : 11.4 x🔺
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 22 - DÉC 5, 2025

QUÉBEC

ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 163 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 8.0 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.0 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 7.9 x🔺
-Décès : 10.4 x🔺
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 22 - DÉC 5, 2025

ONTARIO

ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 184 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 7.8 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.9 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 6.7 x🔺
-Décès : 10.2 x🔺
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 22 - DÉC 5, 2025

SÉVÈRE : AB
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : MB, NB, Nord, NÉ, SK
ÉLEVÉ : CAN, CB, TNL, ON, ÎPÉ, QC
MODÉRÉ : aucun

Environ 1 personne sur 161 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

CANADA

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 161 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

QUÉBEC

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 163 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 7.9 x higher
-Deaths: 10.4 x higher
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

ONTARIO

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 184 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 6.7 x higher
-Deaths: 10.2 x higher
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Hey everybody, COVID-19 Resources Canada, #C19RC , is hosting a Kitchen Table Conversation tonight at 8 pm.

Please feel free to join the conversation.

Registration Link below.

@moriartylab.bsky.social @battlingbeaver.bsky.social @jeweljam.bsky.social @allenescott.bsky.social
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Kitchen Table Conversations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Kitchen Table Conversations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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So glad Canada is going all-in on AI-everything! This will be us soon! 😑
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025

CANADA

TRÈS ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 118 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 7.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.0 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 10.4 x🔺
-Décès : 12.2 x🔺
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025

SÉVÈRE : AB
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : CAN, MB, NB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, QC, SK
ÉLEVÉ : CB, ON, ÎPÉ
MODÉRÉ : aucun

Environ 1 personne sur 118 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM