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Edmonton's frostbite amputations went up, again.

It's a new record high, again.

More than half of patients were unhoused, again.

And frostbite diagnoses not only reached a new high, but had the biggest single-year increase in the AHS data I have, going back to 2011.

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Edmonton sees record increase in frostbite amputations, despite innovative treatment | CBC News
Advocates call for more support and changes to policy as new data shows frostbite numbers increased again in Edmonton last winter, with the majority performed on people without housing.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Women facing deadly cancer are being pushed down the OR list in favour of hip & knee replacements.

No surprise ⁦‪Douglas‬⁩ doesn’t care. But It’s ⁦‪Sylvia‬⁩’s job to care 🤷‍♀️😑

Scheming takes up 24/7

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December 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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We’re going to build a high-speed rail network that will connect millions of Canadians, build our economy, and create thousands of high-paying careers.
December 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Great to have Masai Ujiri in Ottawa yesterday.

Through his work with Giants of Africa, the UN, and global partners, Masai is helping to strengthen Canada’s partnerships — while empowering and supporting Black communities across Canada.
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Ontario's Minister of Health Sylvia Jones pictured yesterday announcing the Ontario government's plan to partner with area malls to open new hip replacement kiosks.
December 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Says someone who is being put up in a mansion paid for by taxpayers.
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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There is a non-zero chance he pulls something like this with the Great Lakes someday and I don't think we're prepared for it.
I hate the fact that I can’t go to a party without missing more tariff mess
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Groups helping unhoused people scramble to distribute winter clothing donations

#Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called on people to reach out to 211 if they had warm clothes or sleeping bags to donate. Montrealers answered the call.

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Groups helping unhoused people scramble to distribute winter clothing donations
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called on people to reach out to 211 if they had warm clothes or sleeping bags to donate. Montrealers answered the call. Now advocates are figuring out how to di...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers. n.pr/3KutCpG
EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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"A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela."
Chinese Hospital Ship Visits Jamaica as US Gunboats Ply Caribbean
A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Great news for Canadians.

We're diversifying our trade partners and building big at home — creating new career opportunities for Canadians, especially young people.
December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Thanks to the Treasury Board of Canada for inviting me to serve as a panelist on yesterday's CCO Day of Learning, which was broadcast to thousands of government communicators across the country. Here are 12 of my comments, which I will attempt to weave into a paper at a later date:

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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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8. To combat bots, we need to encourage a culture of social media hygiene: do not engage with them, but do amplify real people. Use the algorithm to suppress bot impact.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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7. Foreign powers play a role in disinformation. Maybe government can help by compelling transparent geolocation of all social media posts.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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4. 80% of Canadians are exposed to misinformation every week. It is insufficient to respond to nonsense, as we are always playing catch-up. We must instead proactively "flood the zone" with correct information to inoculate the public.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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It’s often the most vulnerable Canadians who don’t file their taxes and miss out on the benefits they need or have paid into.

So we’re introducing Automatic Federal Benefits — pre-filing taxes for up to 5.5 million lower-income Canadians.
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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You might have missed yet another attack on DEI and universities in the US - this time cutting out 38 universities from the US Diplomacy Lab

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Only one kind of person is allowed to do diplomacy now
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
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December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise Canadians with disabilities whose advocacy, leadership, and resilience have helped build a fairer Canada.

Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Ground has been broken at what will be Canada's largest new co-operative housing project in over 30 yrs, with 612 rent-controlled homes. Kennedy Green designed by Henriquez Partners Architects for CreateTO, Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and the Co-Operative Housing Federation of Toronto.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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“As Pierre Poilievre’s favourability nears rock bottom, we remind you that the CPC leader voted against the Canadian Dental Care Plan, $10-a-day child care, the National School Food Program and the Canada Child Benefit — all while whining about the affordability crisis.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Planning a homeschool field trip to the "Science Centre" and I am just angry at every step. Thanks for nothing, Doug Ford. Can't wait to go see a sad small mall version of what was once an iconic place for kids to learn in Ontario. 😡
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.

McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.

Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.

See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM