Corey Ranger
@nurseranger.bsky.social
He/him | Uninvited settler on stolen Quw’utsun Territory | Nurse | #HarmReduction
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Corey Ranger
@nurseranger.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Evaluating the risks for nurses of fentanyl exposure and the harms of perpetuating exposure misinformation
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Evaluating the risk for nurses of fentanyl exposure and the harms of perpetuating exposure misinformation.
From Serena Eagland, @pattywilson.bsky.social and me!
www.canadian-nurse.com/blogs/cn-con...
Evaluating the risk for nurses of fentanyl exposure and the harms of perpetuating exposure misinformation.
From Serena Eagland, @pattywilson.bsky.social and me!
www.canadian-nurse.com/blogs/cn-con...
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"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
How to explain AI to your family this holiday season | CNN Business
Politics, football and movies are among the many topics that tend to come up around Thanksgiving. In 2025, a new question may arise at the table: Why the heck is everyone talking about AI, and what sh...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
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This is government propaganda to prevent a fact-based, rigorous discussion of its involuntary treatment initiatives and its amendments to the Mental Health Act, because this is a discussion that we must have
This is so exploitative.
This is so exploitative.
‘Desperate to save her’: B.C. parents push for change, want involuntary care for drug-addicted children
‘Desperate to save her’: B.C. parents push for change, want involuntary care for drug-addicted children
The parents of a Kamloops, B.C., teen who has overdosed four times in less than two months are desperate to get their daughter into treatment.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This is government propaganda to prevent a fact-based, rigorous discussion of its involuntary treatment initiatives and its amendments to the Mental Health Act, because this is a discussion that we must have
This is so exploitative.
This is so exploitative.
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this isn’t a public health response.
![Parody government public service announcement
Highly toxic drugs are circulating in B.C.
[shrug emoji]
We’re not going to do anything, so try harder not to die](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:znzm74bvyf5igbc2pue3hbqn/bafkreidhdoagbvepteuowiidbrqmupvdhfflrcdhthxc3eisqn76azjm4i@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
this isn’t a public health response.
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Have you considered ensuring that regulated drugs are accessible to everyone since this is a public health emergency
Please be aware, drug poisonings are increasing in Cowichan. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.
See information below:
See information below:
PLEASE SHARE: #Cowichan Overdose Advisory has been extended.
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
There are options for safer use: Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Have you considered ensuring that regulated drugs are accessible to everyone since this is a public health emergency
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We are calling on colleagues, health-care associations, unions, regulatory bodies, and public health leaders to endorse the statement, share it widely, and join us in demanding voluntary, evidence-based, rights-affirming responses to the toxic drug crisis.
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We are calling on colleagues, health-care associations, unions, regulatory bodies, and public health leaders to endorse the statement, share it widely, and join us in demanding voluntary, evidence-based, rights-affirming responses to the toxic drug crisis.
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
#WeRefuse #bcpoli #harmreduction
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We honour people with lived and living experience who have long resisted coercive drug policy, including those who launched last year’s petition opposing involuntary care. Their leadership continues to guide this work.
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Harm Reduction Nurses Association & Doctors for Safer Drug Policy encourage colleagues to stand down from implementing BC NDP Mental Health Act changes
Proposals to expand so-called “involuntary treatment” for substance use disorders is not a health intervention, it is a political response to fear, misinformation, and moral panic.
www.policeoversight.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We honour people with lived and living experience who have long resisted coercive drug policy, including those who launched last year’s petition opposing involuntary care. Their leadership continues to guide this work.
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
Statement: www.policeoversight.ca/p/harm-reduc...
Petition: shorturl.at/ZHh2E
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We Refuse: Health Workers Against Involuntary Care is now public.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We Refuse: Health Workers Against Involuntary Care is now public.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
@hrna.bsky.social and DSDP are circulating a joint statement opposing BC’s plan to expand involuntary drug treatment. This approach is ineffective, increases overdose risk, violates autonomy, and harms marginalized communities.
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Taxes are good! Taxes are how we pay for all of the things that make society a good place to live!
People who don't like taxes are selfish and stupid and make our entire society worse for their own short term, often barely noticeable gain.
People who don't like taxes are selfish and stupid and make our entire society worse for their own short term, often barely noticeable gain.
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Taxes are good! Taxes are how we pay for all of the things that make society a good place to live!
People who don't like taxes are selfish and stupid and make our entire society worse for their own short term, often barely noticeable gain.
People who don't like taxes are selfish and stupid and make our entire society worse for their own short term, often barely noticeable gain.
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the workers can refuse to violate the constitutional rights of patients
just saying
just saying
Premier David Eby says changes to involuntary care protect workers from being sued
Premier David Eby says changes to involuntary care protect workers from being sued
The provincial government has tabled changes to the Health Mental Act, which it says will reduce the legal exposure of health care workers, who deliver involuntary care to patients held under the law.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
the workers can refuse to violate the constitutional rights of patients
just saying
just saying
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You know you are on the right side of medical ethics when you need to get a law amended just to shield you from lawsuits for your activities.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
You know you are on the right side of medical ethics when you need to get a law amended just to shield you from lawsuits for your activities.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
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achillles should have just worn timbs
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
achillles should have just worn timbs
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In case you missed this webinar hosted by @hrna.bsky.social, you can check out the recording here!
youtu.be/5_eu8Je7WDU?...
youtu.be/5_eu8Je7WDU?...
Protecting Life, Not Punishing Help: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Good Samaritan Ruling
YouTube video by HRNA AIIRM
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In case you missed this webinar hosted by @hrna.bsky.social, you can check out the recording here!
youtu.be/5_eu8Je7WDU?...
youtu.be/5_eu8Je7WDU?...
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NURSES ACROSS CANADA SUPPORT DULF
The Harm Reduction Nurses Association stands in unwavering solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) as they launch their constitutional challenge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in BC Supreme Court.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
The Harm Reduction Nurses Association stands in unwavering solidarity with the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) as they launch their constitutional challenge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in BC Supreme Court.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Politicians and experts are calling for nasal naloxone to be free for everyone in B.C.—as it is in other provinces—as they say providing a more accessible option for the general public could make a difference in saving lives amid the toxic drug crisis.
Latest:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Latest:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Experts, politicians are pushing for widespread free nasal naloxone. So why doesn’t B.C. have it? | CBC News
While the province has explored wider distribution of the spray for free as a pilot program, Health Minister Josie Osborne says it has not completed an evaluation of the program initially set to be co...
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Politicians and experts are calling for nasal naloxone to be free for everyone in B.C.—as it is in other provinces—as they say providing a more accessible option for the general public could make a difference in saving lives amid the toxic drug crisis.
Latest:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Latest:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Governments reframed the emergency as one of ‘addiction’ to PREVENT the wider public from recognizing that the cause of this catastrophe is drug prohibition, a law that government can change
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Governments reframed the emergency as one of ‘addiction’ to PREVENT the wider public from recognizing that the cause of this catastrophe is drug prohibition, a law that government can change
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Every Sunday I try to catch up on the articles and stories that I should have read days/weeks/months/years ago—the infinity tabs on my safari app.
Most of them aren’t worth the read, but here are a few that you should check out if you haven’t already!
ICYMI
🧵
Most of them aren’t worth the read, but here are a few that you should check out if you haven’t already!
ICYMI
🧵
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Every Sunday I try to catch up on the articles and stories that I should have read days/weeks/months/years ago—the infinity tabs on my safari app.
Most of them aren’t worth the read, but here are a few that you should check out if you haven’t already!
ICYMI
🧵
Most of them aren’t worth the read, but here are a few that you should check out if you haven’t already!
ICYMI
🧵
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November 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Every news item about drugs in which the only sources are police is disinformation and a disservice to the public
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Every news item about drugs in which the only sources are police is disinformation and a disservice to the public
Reposted by Corey Ranger
Reposted by Corey Ranger
North Cowichan began dismantling the Lewis Street encampment on Nov. 17 moving about 75 residents to new sites. The Cowichan Community Care Network says the move puts people at risk of violence and overdoses as the new sites are further away from the Warmland Shelter and overdose prevention site.
Advocates worry that moving Lewis Street encampment endangers residents who have nowhere else to go – The Discourse.
North Cowichan said it will service and provide ‘temporary’ sheltering sites, while Cowichan Valley sees a spike in overdoses.
thediscourse.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
North Cowichan began dismantling the Lewis Street encampment on Nov. 17 moving about 75 residents to new sites. The Cowichan Community Care Network says the move puts people at risk of violence and overdoses as the new sites are further away from the Warmland Shelter and overdose prevention site.
“Not including nursing as a professional degree is more than an affront to the nation's most trusted profession—it is serious blow to the health of our nation."
Nursing Is No Longer Counted as a ‘Professional Degree’
🤬 How ridiculous is this!!?
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
@americannurses.bsky.social @nurseashleyor.bsky.social @nurseteria.bsky.social @nursesarah18.bsky.social @nurseranger.bsky.social @pedsnursejulie.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
🤬 How ridiculous is this!!?
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
@americannurses.bsky.social @nurseashleyor.bsky.social @nurseteria.bsky.social @nursesarah18.bsky.social @nurseranger.bsky.social @pedsnursejulie.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“Not including nursing as a professional degree is more than an affront to the nation's most trusted profession—it is serious blow to the health of our nation."
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The fact that this was predictable means it was also PREVENTABLE
From November 18:
“The people who were living there were moved on Tuesday, but they’re not all in a better place.”
From November 19:
“Island Health issued an overdose advisory for the Cowichan area on Wednesday morning, warning of an increased number of drug poisonings in the region.”
Fuck.
“The people who were living there were moved on Tuesday, but they’re not all in a better place.”
From November 19:
“Island Health issued an overdose advisory for the Cowichan area on Wednesday morning, warning of an increased number of drug poisonings in the region.”
Fuck.
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The fact that this was predictable means it was also PREVENTABLE
You really have to read both of @kwardvancouver.bsky.social’s skeet’s to get how fucked up this is. I’ll just put the headlines side by side.
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
You really have to read both of @kwardvancouver.bsky.social’s skeet’s to get how fucked up this is. I’ll just put the headlines side by side.
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
Displacement and evictions are forms of violence. They result in very observable harms including death and irreparable injury.
#bcpoli
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The people who had been living in the encampments were evicted to nowhere
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The people who had been living in the encampments were evicted to nowhere
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People will die in this facility.
Winnipeg’s centrally located detox facility is almost done and the facility will be used to hold people coming down from substances if they cause disturbances in public.
There are plans to build similar facilities in Brandon and Thompson, Manitoba.
There are plans to build similar facilities in Brandon and Thompson, Manitoba.
The Manitoba government unveils almost completed 72-hour detox facility | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
People will die in this facility.