Sarah
@simplesarahbear.bsky.social
NB, 🇨🇦
Neurodivergent AF • Anti-fascism • Anti-Imperialism • Ex-vangelical • Insatiably curious • Still coviding, fan of clean air • Long COVID - 2020 •RIP RN career, hello *gestures vaguely at this existence*
Neurodivergent AF • Anti-fascism • Anti-Imperialism • Ex-vangelical • Insatiably curious • Still coviding, fan of clean air • Long COVID - 2020 •RIP RN career, hello *gestures vaguely at this existence*
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Hey NB you can vote on the NB Asks questions this week. You can use your browser’s “find” function to find a couple on air quality and airborne transmission. Lots of great Qs. www.menti.com/alha18mhoebd #NbPoli
NB Asks - October 30 - Mentimeter
Be heard, collaborate, and share ideas—make meetings and classes more engaging with real conversations.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hey NB you can vote on the NB Asks questions this week. You can use your browser’s “find” function to find a couple on air quality and airborne transmission. Lots of great Qs. www.menti.com/alha18mhoebd #NbPoli
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Where do we go for acute issues that are caused by our chronic illnesses? The ER doesn’t manage our issues. Well neither do our doctors. So where do we go. What do we do? We sit at home and hope it’s not fatal.
I would love @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the minister of health to weigh in on this.
I would love @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the minister of health to weigh in on this.
October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Where do we go for acute issues that are caused by our chronic illnesses? The ER doesn’t manage our issues. Well neither do our doctors. So where do we go. What do we do? We sit at home and hope it’s not fatal.
I would love @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the minister of health to weigh in on this.
I would love @susanholtnb.bsky.social and the minister of health to weigh in on this.
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This is not quite accurate.
In NB, only facilities under the anglophone regional health authority, @horizonhealthnb.bsky.social reinstated masking.
The francophone regional health authority, @vitalitenb.bsky.social has not reinstated masking, had not done so last year either...
In NB, only facilities under the anglophone regional health authority, @horizonhealthnb.bsky.social reinstated masking.
The francophone regional health authority, @vitalitenb.bsky.social has not reinstated masking, had not done so last year either...
How politics is putting patients and health care workers at risk www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @drgorfinkel.bsky.social @thestar.com
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
October 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This is not quite accurate.
In NB, only facilities under the anglophone regional health authority, @horizonhealthnb.bsky.social reinstated masking.
The francophone regional health authority, @vitalitenb.bsky.social has not reinstated masking, had not done so last year either...
In NB, only facilities under the anglophone regional health authority, @horizonhealthnb.bsky.social reinstated masking.
The francophone regional health authority, @vitalitenb.bsky.social has not reinstated masking, had not done so last year either...
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Our plane to Spain is in the air!
🙌🙌
Thank you so much to the countless people supporting us in every way and in particular all of the Rutgers students and faculty who have supported us every step of the way.
🙌🙌
Thank you so much to the countless people supporting us in every way and in particular all of the Rutgers students and faculty who have supported us every step of the way.
October 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Our plane to Spain is in the air!
🙌🙌
Thank you so much to the countless people supporting us in every way and in particular all of the Rutgers students and faculty who have supported us every step of the way.
🙌🙌
Thank you so much to the countless people supporting us in every way and in particular all of the Rutgers students and faculty who have supported us every step of the way.
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US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
"Help us leave safely" on FreeFunder
Click here to support "Help us leave safely" by Dara on FreeFunder!
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October 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Spoke with cnn while sitting on the floor of my hotel room hallway bc my family were asleep in the other room.
6a E Mark.mp4 - 6a E Mark - Frame.io
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October 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Spoke with cnn while sitting on the floor of my hotel room hallway bc my family were asleep in the other room.
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Woke up to pee and for some reason I decided to punt this thing again and look what changed … now if only the actual healthcare system would switch to respirators and deploy HEPA and other IAQ improvements.
October 9, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Woke up to pee and for some reason I decided to punt this thing again and look what changed … now if only the actual healthcare system would switch to respirators and deploy HEPA and other IAQ improvements.
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This is a really clear yet meaty interview with @mark-bray.bsky.social about the actual tactics and history of antifa movements. Will be sharing with students! www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
What exactly is Antifa? | CBC Radio
In late September, Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization. Today, we’re tracking the meaning and history of antifascist protest — from 1930’s Europe, to today — and asking: how ...
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is a really clear yet meaty interview with @mark-bray.bsky.social about the actual tactics and history of antifa movements. Will be sharing with students! www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
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“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.
We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’
We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’
October 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.
We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’
We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’
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I presented our work at the national public health conference and the number 1 thing people said to me was “you shouldn’t have to be spending your own money on respirators and tests for the public!” Yeah, we shouldn’t. #nbpoli
Harvest is over. School is in. Illnesses spreading like crazy.
We do not have any rapid tests, and we’ve decided we’re not going to be fundraising for more.
It’s not fair to you to be funding things like this. (1)
We do not have any rapid tests, and we’ve decided we’re not going to be fundraising for more.
It’s not fair to you to be funding things like this. (1)
September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I presented our work at the national public health conference and the number 1 thing people said to me was “you shouldn’t have to be spending your own money on respirators and tests for the public!” Yeah, we shouldn’t. #nbpoli
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#nbpoli this is not a drill!!! @govnb.bsky.social is running public consultations about the clean air act - PLEASE take advantage of this opportunity to make your voice heard by government regarding how vital this is!! www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/... Please share far and wide! 💕
Public consultations to help update Clean Air Act
The government is engaging with New Brunswickers as it prepares to update the Clean Air Act.
www2.gnb.ca
September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#nbpoli this is not a drill!!! @govnb.bsky.social is running public consultations about the clean air act - PLEASE take advantage of this opportunity to make your voice heard by government regarding how vital this is!! www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/... Please share far and wide! 💕
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#Z94.4
The Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition put out a statement supporting CSA’s revisions to Z94.4. Over 1,700 individuals and organizations signed on to the statement - including unions representing over 3 million workers in 🇨🇦. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
The Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition put out a statement supporting CSA’s revisions to Z94.4. Over 1,700 individuals and organizations signed on to the statement - including unions representing over 3 million workers in 🇨🇦. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
Protecting healthcare workers protects us all:
Canadian coalition gets overwhelming support backing stronger protections for healthcare workers in updated CSA respirator standard...
www.globenewswire.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
#Z94.4
The Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition put out a statement supporting CSA’s revisions to Z94.4. Over 1,700 individuals and organizations signed on to the statement - including unions representing over 3 million workers in 🇨🇦. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
The Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition put out a statement supporting CSA’s revisions to Z94.4. Over 1,700 individuals and organizations signed on to the statement - including unions representing over 3 million workers in 🇨🇦. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
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WOW. Look at this story in Newsweek about a couple of fit adults in NB heavily affected by COVID. Imagine if @govnb.bsky.social had told people there was evidence AGAINST exercising directly after infection! #nbpoli www.newsweek.com/mom-captures...
Mom captures happy family moment—not knowing hours later life would change
Tracey Gairns Brioux told Newsweek it was like "an out-of-body experience"; she watched it all unfold but was totally powerless.
www.newsweek.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
WOW. Look at this story in Newsweek about a couple of fit adults in NB heavily affected by COVID. Imagine if @govnb.bsky.social had told people there was evidence AGAINST exercising directly after infection! #nbpoli www.newsweek.com/mom-captures...
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PR firm Porter Obrien is trying to rehab Dr Russell’s image. I wonder to what end. This isn’t just for shits and giggles. There has to be a purpose to it. #nbpoli
August 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
PR firm Porter Obrien is trying to rehab Dr Russell’s image. I wonder to what end. This isn’t just for shits and giggles. There has to be a purpose to it. #nbpoli
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A well fitted respirator can also help reduce the smokes impact on your body.
We have free respirators in kids and adult sizes. They are free to anyone in New Brunswick. We can deliver, arrange a pickup or even mail them if we don’t have a volunteer close.
We have free respirators in kids and adult sizes. They are free to anyone in New Brunswick. We can deliver, arrange a pickup or even mail them if we don’t have a volunteer close.
(1/2) There is a high probability that smoke from active wildfires will impact the air quality in certain regions of New Brunswick this week.
A heat alert is also in place, which can make the effects of smoke worse, especially for vulnerable people.
A heat alert is also in place, which can make the effects of smoke worse, especially for vulnerable people.
August 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A well fitted respirator can also help reduce the smokes impact on your body.
We have free respirators in kids and adult sizes. They are free to anyone in New Brunswick. We can deliver, arrange a pickup or even mail them if we don’t have a volunteer close.
We have free respirators in kids and adult sizes. They are free to anyone in New Brunswick. We can deliver, arrange a pickup or even mail them if we don’t have a volunteer close.
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Join us on June 3rd for the Canadian Covid Society's Annual General Meeting, featuring guest speaker @zalaly.bsky.social, a medical doctor and clinical epidemiologist who's recognized for his research on long Covid.
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Join us on June 3rd for the Canadian Covid Society's Annual General Meeting, featuring guest speaker @zalaly.bsky.social, a medical doctor and clinical epidemiologist who's recognized for his research on long Covid.
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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The FDA on Friday quietly approved the Novavax Covid vaccine, but only for older adults and for others over age 12 who have at least one medical condition that puts them at high risk from Covid.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/s...
F.D.A. Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The FDA on Friday quietly approved the Novavax Covid vaccine, but only for older adults and for others over age 12 who have at least one medical condition that puts them at high risk from Covid.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/s...
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A 270-foot Mexican naval vessel carrying 277 people scraped the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, New York fire and Coast Guard officials said.
Huge Sailboat Carrying Over 270 People Hits Brooklyn Bridge
A 270-foot Mexican naval vessel carrying 277 people scraped the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, New York fire and Coast Guard officials said.
bloom.bg
May 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A 270-foot Mexican naval vessel carrying 277 people scraped the bottom of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, New York fire and Coast Guard officials said.
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Please join us on June 7th to celebrate clean air day and the launch of our air filter lending library.
Masks are (super) strongly recommended and provided.
Masks are (super) strongly recommended and provided.
May 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Please join us on June 7th to celebrate clean air day and the launch of our air filter lending library.
Masks are (super) strongly recommended and provided.
Masks are (super) strongly recommended and provided.
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My (recently-updated) presentation, "Crash Course on School Air Quality in NB" includes some background information on indoor air quality and the testing program in New Brunswick schools. If you are interested, you can view that document here (PDF on OneDrive): buff.ly/IBtCHs1
May 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My (recently-updated) presentation, "Crash Course on School Air Quality in NB" includes some background information on indoor air quality and the testing program in New Brunswick schools. If you are interested, you can view that document here (PDF on OneDrive): buff.ly/IBtCHs1
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Some noteworthy results from the 2023 - 2024 data (buff.ly/2fEeTTu ):
Thirty-seven schools had peak carbon dioxide values above the 1500 PPM guideline. That's more than half.
The highest peak value was recorded at Petitcodiac Regional School - a building with mechanical ventilation.
Thirty-seven schools had peak carbon dioxide values above the 1500 PPM guideline. That's more than half.
The highest peak value was recorded at Petitcodiac Regional School - a building with mechanical ventilation.
May 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Some noteworthy results from the 2023 - 2024 data (buff.ly/2fEeTTu ):
Thirty-seven schools had peak carbon dioxide values above the 1500 PPM guideline. That's more than half.
The highest peak value was recorded at Petitcodiac Regional School - a building with mechanical ventilation.
Thirty-seven schools had peak carbon dioxide values above the 1500 PPM guideline. That's more than half.
The highest peak value was recorded at Petitcodiac Regional School - a building with mechanical ventilation.
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Recommendation 3:
The Province must increase testing to include all rooms.
Data includes 37 schools with peaks above 1500 PPM - including 8 with average values below 1000 PPM. Their peaks averaged 1975 PPM.
What if the outliers were not tested? How many other schools have similar untested rooms?
The Province must increase testing to include all rooms.
Data includes 37 schools with peaks above 1500 PPM - including 8 with average values below 1000 PPM. Their peaks averaged 1975 PPM.
What if the outliers were not tested? How many other schools have similar untested rooms?
May 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Recommendation 3:
The Province must increase testing to include all rooms.
Data includes 37 schools with peaks above 1500 PPM - including 8 with average values below 1000 PPM. Their peaks averaged 1975 PPM.
What if the outliers were not tested? How many other schools have similar untested rooms?
The Province must increase testing to include all rooms.
Data includes 37 schools with peaks above 1500 PPM - including 8 with average values below 1000 PPM. Their peaks averaged 1975 PPM.
What if the outliers were not tested? How many other schools have similar untested rooms?