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If it's a Rob Reiner tribute, I would guess it's a The Princess Bride reference doubling as grief and disbelief at his death.
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
If it's a Rob Reiner tribute, I would guess it's a The Princess Bride reference doubling as grief and disbelief at his death.
Naw, that'd just shift it to cops stopping drunks on bicycles instead. Less dangerous to be sure, and improves the accuracy of the R.I.D.E. moniker, but doesn't eliminate the problem. We should ban alcohol; no worry of anyone doing anything under its influence, then, right?
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Naw, that'd just shift it to cops stopping drunks on bicycles instead. Less dangerous to be sure, and improves the accuracy of the R.I.D.E. moniker, but doesn't eliminate the problem. We should ban alcohol; no worry of anyone doing anything under its influence, then, right?
Reposted by BretCB 🇨🇦
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
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
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 8.2
About 1 of every 184 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 194,400-251,500
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 7.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.9X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 6.7X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 10.2X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiabigavkwkehfegceh27nnmiegioef7wqoc3eo5owasyslglxlm6y@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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
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
That would've been smart. Maybe they'll learn the lesson.
October 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
That would've been smart. Maybe they'll learn the lesson.
I'd've said to take the money back, but this isn't a bad idea either. Modernized electric Bricklin anyone?
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I'd've said to take the money back, but this isn't a bad idea either. Modernized electric Bricklin anyone?
Reposted by BretCB 🇨🇦
About 2.7% of people are infected and/or experiencing daily life activity-limiting long COVID.
Hospitalizations are expected to cost $34.5M and require 6.8% of staffed hospital beds for three weeks.
Hospitalizations are expected to cost $34.5M and require 6.8% of staffed hospital beds for three weeks.
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
About 2.7% of people are infected and/or experiencing daily life activity-limiting long COVID.
Hospitalizations are expected to cost $34.5M and require 6.8% of staffed hospital beds for three weeks.
Hospitalizations are expected to cost $34.5M and require 6.8% of staffed hospital beds for three weeks.
Reposted by BretCB 🇨🇦
FOCUS ON PROVINCES: ONTARIO
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
FOCUS ON PROVINCES: ONTARIO
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
The Forecast score this week is 8 (HIGH).
Infections this week are expected to result in 300 deaths, 1,600 hospital admissions and 8,900 new daily life activity-limiting long COVID cases.
Reposted by BretCB 🇨🇦
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 95 people in Canada is currently infected (559,000-966,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Oct 6) is 1 in 81 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 95 people in Canada is currently infected (559,000-966,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Oct 6) is 1 in 81 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 95 people in Canada is currently infected (559,000-966,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Oct 6) is 1 in 81 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 95 people in Canada is currently infected (559,000-966,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Oct 6) is 1 in 81 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).