Steph 🍁
@calmandcurious.bsky.social
🇨🇦 looking for whimsy, but also wondering about how to proceed in these times.
Mom to three elementary school-aged kids.
Current challenge: #PhD in #education
Other interests/challenges: #t1d, #RA, #ADHD #Autism #AutoimmuneDisease
Mom to three elementary school-aged kids.
Current challenge: #PhD in #education
Other interests/challenges: #t1d, #RA, #ADHD #Autism #AutoimmuneDisease
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December 6, 1989: An armed man killed 14 women and injured 13 other people at École Polytechnique. Fuelled by misogyny, he claimed he was "fighting feminism". We must never forget the horror of that day. I'm honoured to be joined by community leaders to name the victims. #CallItFemicide
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
December 6, 1989: An armed man killed 14 women and injured 13 other people at École Polytechnique. Fuelled by misogyny, he claimed he was "fighting feminism". We must never forget the horror of that day. I'm honoured to be joined by community leaders to name the victims. #CallItFemicide
Have been inspired to send the kids of my right-wing relatives in the states some classic Canadian children's literature.
Franklin is the best.
Franklin is the best.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Have been inspired to send the kids of my right-wing relatives in the states some classic Canadian children's literature.
Franklin is the best.
Franklin is the best.
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Some good things that happened in Canada today:
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Some good things that happened in Canada today:
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Strike a Pose... Early morning. The very beautiful, Gina The Canada Jay, puffing out her feathers to stay warm, against the cold winds of the Great White North. 📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #CanadaJay #GrayJay #WhiskyJack #Birds #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Sony #OntarioParks #Canada
#AlgonquinPark #CanadaJay #GrayJay #WhiskyJack #Birds #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Sony #OntarioParks #Canada
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Strike a Pose... Early morning. The very beautiful, Gina The Canada Jay, puffing out her feathers to stay warm, against the cold winds of the Great White North. 📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #CanadaJay #GrayJay #WhiskyJack #Birds #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Sony #OntarioParks #Canada
#AlgonquinPark #CanadaJay #GrayJay #WhiskyJack #Birds #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #Sony #OntarioParks #Canada
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Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
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Waterloo-Wellington peeps. You know this. But in case you don't.
#OnStorm #WaterlooRegion #WellingtonCounty #SNOW
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#OnStorm #WaterlooRegion #WellingtonCounty #SNOW
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Up to 50 cm of snow expected in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County | CBC News
Heavy snow and strong winds are expected across Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County, creating hazardous travel and near-zero visibility.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Waterloo-Wellington peeps. You know this. But in case you don't.
#OnStorm #WaterlooRegion #WellingtonCounty #SNOW
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#OnStorm #WaterlooRegion #WellingtonCounty #SNOW
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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My publisher never emails me on weekends, but . . . there was good news yesterday. ncte.org/awards/orbis...
Scroll down for the first honor book.
My editor said it's a big deal so I believe him.
Scroll down for the first honor book.
My editor said it's a big deal so I believe him.
Orbis Pictus Award (Nonfiction for Children)
ncte.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My publisher never emails me on weekends, but . . . there was good news yesterday. ncte.org/awards/orbis...
Scroll down for the first honor book.
My editor said it's a big deal so I believe him.
Scroll down for the first honor book.
My editor said it's a big deal so I believe him.
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My quote of the day
Universities are not places where police can come and arrest people. Let the children have a discourse as they want to. They will learn as they move on in life. But to target individuals and institutions is dangerous.
Kapil Sibal
Universities are not places where police can come and arrest people. Let the children have a discourse as they want to. They will learn as they move on in life. But to target individuals and institutions is dangerous.
Kapil Sibal
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
My quote of the day
Universities are not places where police can come and arrest people. Let the children have a discourse as they want to. They will learn as they move on in life. But to target individuals and institutions is dangerous.
Kapil Sibal
Universities are not places where police can come and arrest people. Let the children have a discourse as they want to. They will learn as they move on in life. But to target individuals and institutions is dangerous.
Kapil Sibal
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This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This is the funniest piece imaginable in the dull world of the otherwise sickly sycophantic tech review.
For real. Read it, even if you don’t give a rat’s ass about printers.
For real. Read it, even if you don’t give a rat’s ass about printers.
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is the funniest piece imaginable in the dull world of the otherwise sickly sycophantic tech review.
For real. Read it, even if you don’t give a rat’s ass about printers.
For real. Read it, even if you don’t give a rat’s ass about printers.
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🚨Parents and caregivers: this video is a MUST watch.
Knowing how to respond when a baby is choking is an essential life skill. Watch this short video to learn how to help a baby choking using back blows and chest compressions.⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQE_...
Knowing how to respond when a baby is choking is an essential life skill. Watch this short video to learn how to help a baby choking using back blows and chest compressions.⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQE_...
How to Help a Choking Baby | Back Blows and Chest Compressions
YouTube video by Canadian Red Cross / Croix-Rouge canadienne
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🚨Parents and caregivers: this video is a MUST watch.
Knowing how to respond when a baby is choking is an essential life skill. Watch this short video to learn how to help a baby choking using back blows and chest compressions.⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQE_...
Knowing how to respond when a baby is choking is an essential life skill. Watch this short video to learn how to help a baby choking using back blows and chest compressions.⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQE_...
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Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
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Diapers and baby gear are urgently needed by new moms living at Reception House! Please drop off donations at 101 Frederick Street, Suite 700 in Kitchener.
November 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Diapers and baby gear are urgently needed by new moms living at Reception House! Please drop off donations at 101 Frederick Street, Suite 700 in Kitchener.
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Almost everywhere in the City of Toronto has fewer people that it did 50 years ago
November 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Almost everywhere in the City of Toronto has fewer people that it did 50 years ago
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Huh. CBC has an online French/English language learning tool. mauril.ca/en/
Discover Mauril: a free, fun and engaging way to learn French and English!
Ready to take your French and English language skills to the next level? Add the free Mauril app to your language learning toolbox and test your listening comprehension skills with audio and video con...
mauril.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Huh. CBC has an online French/English language learning tool. mauril.ca/en/
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C-peptide levels greater than 50 pmol/l are associated with clinically important differences in CGM metrics and likelihood of achieving TIR and TBR targets #T1D #DiabetesResearch link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🔓
Persistent C-peptide secretion is associated with favourable CGM metrics in adults with type 1 diabetes - Diabetologia
Aims/hypothesis Residual endogenous insulin secretion, reflected by measurable C-peptide, has been linked to improved glycaemic management in type 1 diabetes. We aimed to assess the relationship betwe...
link.springer.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
C-peptide levels greater than 50 pmol/l are associated with clinically important differences in CGM metrics and likelihood of achieving TIR and TBR targets #T1D #DiabetesResearch link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🔓
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#WorldDiabetesDay 1) Adults can get #type1diabetes and kids can get #type2diabetes. 2) Both arise from genetics and environment. The "genetic" #diabetes types are separate. 3) The tech is helpful, but it doesn't automate control (yet). 4) Beyond "lifestyle," T2D is also socioeconomic.
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#WorldDiabetesDay 1) Adults can get #type1diabetes and kids can get #type2diabetes. 2) Both arise from genetics and environment. The "genetic" #diabetes types are separate. 3) The tech is helpful, but it doesn't automate control (yet). 4) Beyond "lifestyle," T2D is also socioeconomic.
I'm a day late, whoops!
Loved this infographic by @breakthrought1dca.bsky.social
about type 1 diabetes prevalence in Canada.
Loved this infographic by @breakthrought1dca.bsky.social
about type 1 diabetes prevalence in Canada.
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I'm a day late, whoops!
Loved this infographic by @breakthrought1dca.bsky.social
about type 1 diabetes prevalence in Canada.
Loved this infographic by @breakthrought1dca.bsky.social
about type 1 diabetes prevalence in Canada.
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本日の講演
北岡明佳 （2025） 錯視によってつくられる形 形の文化会秋のフォーラム オンライン・2025年11月15日（土） 14:15-15:30
www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/akitaoka/kat...
北岡明佳 （2025） 錯視によってつくられる形 形の文化会秋のフォーラム オンライン・2025年11月15日（土） 14:15-15:30
www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/akitaoka/kat...
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
本日の講演
北岡明佳 （2025） 錯視によってつくられる形 形の文化会秋のフォーラム オンライン・2025年11月15日（土） 14:15-15:30
www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/akitaoka/kat...
北岡明佳 （2025） 錯視によってつくられる形 形の文化会秋のフォーラム オンライン・2025年11月15日（土） 14:15-15:30
www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/akitaoka/kat...
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There were once dreams of eradicating measles - I remember discussion on it in my MSc epi class.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
There were once dreams of eradicating measles - I remember discussion on it in my MSc epi class.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
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Kitchener GO Train weekend schedule! (Sat & Sun)
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Kitchener GO Train weekend schedule! (Sat & Sun)
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
7:49 Kitchener -> Union 9:35
15:49 Kitchener -> Union 17:35
16:48 Union -> Kitchener 18:38
22:48 Union -> Kitchener 00:38
Great (if minimal) start for daytrips into Toronto.
I hope no one in Toronto was planning daytrips to Kitchener.
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My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Canada's 100 Days: A Remembrance Day Reflection
On the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, everything stops in Canada.
charlieangus.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...