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So much influenza out there.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
December 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
So much influenza out there.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
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Health minister Marjorie Michel says she worries about U.S. public health decisions harming Canadians. U.S. panel voted to remove universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for infants, by @benlopezsteven.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/politic... via @cbcnews.ca
Health minister says she worries about U.S. public health decisions harming Canadians | CBC News
Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she worries about how recent actions by U.S. public health agencies, like removing a universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for American infants, could harm ...
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Health minister Marjorie Michel says she worries about U.S. public health decisions harming Canadians. U.S. panel voted to remove universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for infants, by @benlopezsteven.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/politic... via @cbcnews.ca
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Flu circulating at 'sky-high' levels among kids, teens as experts brace for worsening wave of infections #Canada
20% of Canada-wide influenza tests now coming back positive, most detections among those under 19
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
20% of Canada-wide influenza tests now coming back positive, most detections among those under 19
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
‘Sky-high’ circulation of flu among Canadian kids, teens as experts brace for worsening wave of infections | CBC News
A surge of influenza among school-aged kids is linked to the recent deaths of multiple Ontario children, prompting calls for Canadian families to get vaccinated as medical experts brace for a worsenin...
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Flu circulating at 'sky-high' levels among kids, teens as experts brace for worsening wave of infections #Canada
20% of Canada-wide influenza tests now coming back positive, most detections among those under 19
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
20% of Canada-wide influenza tests now coming back positive, most detections among those under 19
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Canada's premiers keep attacking the courts. It might be good short-term politics for them, but it's doing long-term damage to institutions our democracy and freedoms depend on. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
Canada’s premiers need to stop attacking the courts
From Alberta and Ontario to Quebec and British Columbia, Canada's premiers have been ratcheting up their anti-judge rhetoric. It won't lead us anywhere good.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canada's premiers keep attacking the courts. It might be good short-term politics for them, but it's doing long-term damage to institutions our democracy and freedoms depend on. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
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Criticizing the courts is a lot like criticizing people who misread something you write or mishear something you wrote. Sure, maybe they could consider the context better or pay more attention. But probably, the fault mostly lies with you, the communicator (or the writer/administrator of the laws)
Canada's premiers keep attacking the courts. It might be good short-term politics for them, but it's doing long-term damage to institutions our democracy and freedoms depend on. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
Canada’s premiers need to stop attacking the courts
From Alberta and Ontario to Quebec and British Columbia, Canada's premiers have been ratcheting up their anti-judge rhetoric. It won't lead us anywhere good.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Criticizing the courts is a lot like criticizing people who misread something you write or mishear something you wrote. Sure, maybe they could consider the context better or pay more attention. But probably, the fault mostly lies with you, the communicator (or the writer/administrator of the laws)
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#Ontario influenza ICU admissions up 127% in past week, hospital association warns
globalnews.ca/news/1157983...
globalnews.ca/news/1157983...
Ontario influenza ICU admissions up 127% in past week, hospital association warns | Globalnews.ca
Ontario hospitals saw a 127 per cent spike in intensive care unit admissions stemming from influenza in just a week, the Ontario Hospital Association says.
globalnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
#Ontario influenza ICU admissions up 127% in past week, hospital association warns
globalnews.ca/news/1157983...
globalnews.ca/news/1157983...
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🧵1/ Flu is surging again, & patterns look uncomfortably familiar. The lesson from covid remains unchanged: individual responsibility isn’t enough. We need systemic measures that make protective behaviours easy. @profstevegriffin.bsky.social Stephen Reicher & I offer some thoughts @bmj.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🧵1/ Flu is surging again, & patterns look uncomfortably familiar. The lesson from covid remains unchanged: individual responsibility isn’t enough. We need systemic measures that make protective behaviours easy. @profstevegriffin.bsky.social Stephen Reicher & I offer some thoughts @bmj.com
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Three kids dead this month, just in our region.
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
Three children dead in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario region after flu-related complications
Medical officers of health warn of rapid rise in influenza-A, urge vaccination ahead of holidays
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Three kids dead this month, just in our region.
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
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“A statement that respiratory viruses are airborne needs to be issued by Public Health leaders so that public policies and personal behaviour can be properly informed”
YES!
YES!
Did you know the main route of transmission of respiratory illness is through the air?.
We call on public health to emphasise this root of transmission so people can take appropriate action to reduce spread of infection during this flu surge.
We call on public health to emphasise this root of transmission so people can take appropriate action to reduce spread of infection during this flu surge.
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“A statement that respiratory viruses are airborne needs to be issued by Public Health leaders so that public policies and personal behaviour can be properly informed”
YES!
YES!
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On Radio-Canada hourly news, discussion about the three child deaths from flu in Eastern Ontario. Plus discussion about the new #measles cases in Québec.
Hey Public Health! You had one job. Looks like you need help.
Hey Public Health! You had one job. Looks like you need help.
December 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
On Radio-Canada hourly news, discussion about the three child deaths from flu in Eastern Ontario. Plus discussion about the new #measles cases in Québec.
Hey Public Health! You had one job. Looks like you need help.
Hey Public Health! You had one job. Looks like you need help.
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Covid-19 is currently being allowed to spread worldwide, without any control. As a result, repeated infections, impaired immunity, serious illness, and early mortality are increasingly rampant. Covid-19 clearly poses an extreme threat to the long-term survival of the human community
#COVID19
#COVID19
December 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Covid-19 is currently being allowed to spread worldwide, without any control. As a result, repeated infections, impaired immunity, serious illness, and early mortality are increasingly rampant. Covid-19 clearly poses an extreme threat to the long-term survival of the human community
#COVID19
#COVID19
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COVID vaccines ⬇️ risk of ER visits in CHILDREN by
76% in toddlers 9 mos-4 yrs
56% in kids 5 - 17 years
...compared with children NOT vaccinated
🧸
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
76% in toddlers 9 mos-4 yrs
56% in kids 5 - 17 years
...compared with children NOT vaccinated
🧸
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids’ ER Visits by 76 Percent, Study Finds
A report published by the CDC reaffirms the effectiveness of COVID vaccines at preventing severe disease in children
www.scientificamerican.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
COVID vaccines ⬇️ risk of ER visits in CHILDREN by
76% in toddlers 9 mos-4 yrs
56% in kids 5 - 17 years
...compared with children NOT vaccinated
🧸
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
76% in toddlers 9 mos-4 yrs
56% in kids 5 - 17 years
...compared with children NOT vaccinated
🧸
www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
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🚨CANADIAN STUDY
Getting a COVID Vaccine while PREGNANT
SLASHES the risk of PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are
60% less likely to experience severe disease
AND
30% less likely to give birth prematurely
Check it out...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/gett...
Getting a COVID Vaccine while PREGNANT
SLASHES the risk of PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are
60% less likely to experience severe disease
AND
30% less likely to give birth prematurely
Check it out...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/gett...
Getting the COVID Vaccine Can Slash Risk of Premature Birth by About a Third in Pregnant People, Study Finds
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are 60 percent less likely to experience severe disease and around 30 percent less likely to give birth prematurely, according to new research
www.scientificamerican.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🚨CANADIAN STUDY
Getting a COVID Vaccine while PREGNANT
SLASHES the risk of PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are
60% less likely to experience severe disease
AND
30% less likely to give birth prematurely
Check it out...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/gett...
Getting a COVID Vaccine while PREGNANT
SLASHES the risk of PREMATURE BIRTH
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are
60% less likely to experience severe disease
AND
30% less likely to give birth prematurely
Check it out...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/gett...
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I remember being taught both spellings for words like ‘utilise’ and being told one was American and one British. Perhaps in the 70’s and 80’s we were eager to show independence from the UK, vis a vis patriating the constitution.
Being more American isn’t quite the selling point it used to be.
Being more American isn’t quite the selling point it used to be.
December 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I remember being taught both spellings for words like ‘utilise’ and being told one was American and one British. Perhaps in the 70’s and 80’s we were eager to show independence from the UK, vis a vis patriating the constitution.
Being more American isn’t quite the selling point it used to be.
Being more American isn’t quite the selling point it used to be.
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A cooling in the Pacific has the power to disrupt economies and trigger disasters worldwide
Fifth La Niña in Six Years to Disrupt Crops and Supply Chains
The climate pattern’s return exposes fragile food networks and heightens risks worldwide.
bloom.bg
December 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A cooling in the Pacific has the power to disrupt economies and trigger disasters worldwide
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I emailed the CBC ombud a complaint about the Gill Deacon segment that platformed the Lightning Process and brain retraining quackery for Long COVID.
Here's their response: simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/my-complai...
Here's their response: simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/my-complai...
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I emailed the CBC ombud a complaint about the Gill Deacon segment that platformed the Lightning Process and brain retraining quackery for Long COVID.
Here's their response: simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/my-complai...
Here's their response: simonspichak.beehiiv.com/p/my-complai...
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CHAIR is offering to fund facility-wide installation of Upper Air UV disinfection to a select number of acute care & long-term care facilities in 🇨🇦 as part of the world’s first large-scale UV pilot project for healthcare.
chaircoalition.org
chaircoalition.org
CHAIR Canada
A coalition of members working on introducing engineered solutions to reduce HAIs.
chaircoalition.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
CHAIR is offering to fund facility-wide installation of Upper Air UV disinfection to a select number of acute care & long-term care facilities in 🇨🇦 as part of the world’s first large-scale UV pilot project for healthcare.
chaircoalition.org
chaircoalition.org
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Norway has announced the creation of a commission that will map out the country's path in a post-oil economy.
Canada should do the same. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
Canada should do the same. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
Canada needs its own transition commission
The federal government has done a poor job of preparing the public for the possibility of a post-oil economy. It's time for it to do something about it.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Norway has announced the creation of a commission that will map out the country's path in a post-oil economy.
Canada should do the same. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
Canada should do the same. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
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Meanwhile in rural Quebec: -17 Celsius this morning, outside. Inside, reading the @margaretatwood.bsky.social memoir, Book of Lives (fabulous history of life in the Canadian bush, the early literary and arts scene in Toronto… and it makes me want to go back and reread her early works).
December 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Meanwhile in rural Quebec: -17 Celsius this morning, outside. Inside, reading the @margaretatwood.bsky.social memoir, Book of Lives (fabulous history of life in the Canadian bush, the early literary and arts scene in Toronto… and it makes me want to go back and reread her early works).
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@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
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This week my younger son decided to stop masking after being COVID-aware for 5+ years.
Despite the fact that he got rhabdomyolysis from his first infection (was hospitalized for 5 days), his Dad has just completed chemo, & his brother & Mum have had Long COVID for 5+ years.
And now he is sick -
Despite the fact that he got rhabdomyolysis from his first infection (was hospitalized for 5 days), his Dad has just completed chemo, & his brother & Mum have had Long COVID for 5+ years.
And now he is sick -
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This week my younger son decided to stop masking after being COVID-aware for 5+ years.
Despite the fact that he got rhabdomyolysis from his first infection (was hospitalized for 5 days), his Dad has just completed chemo, & his brother & Mum have had Long COVID for 5+ years.
And now he is sick -
Despite the fact that he got rhabdomyolysis from his first infection (was hospitalized for 5 days), his Dad has just completed chemo, & his brother & Mum have had Long COVID for 5+ years.
And now he is sick -
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Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
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Had fun on CBC Front Burner chatting with my colleague @woodsideful.bsky.social and Jayme Poisson about the MOU heard 'round the country -- and whether Mark Carney is a climate friend or foe.
Listen here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Listen here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Mark Carney: climate friend or foe? | Front Burner | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
In 2015, as governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney’s ‘Tragedy of the Horizons’ speech made waves in the global climate community. It was seen as a landmark call for the financial sector to recog...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Had fun on CBC Front Burner chatting with my colleague @woodsideful.bsky.social and Jayme Poisson about the MOU heard 'round the country -- and whether Mark Carney is a climate friend or foe.
Listen here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Listen here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
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No, you're being asked to a) read the details of the MOU, and b) understand the political and economic landscape on which it exists.
If there's no deal around industrial pricing next year, the whole thing vanishes and the regulations you're pining over still go into force.
If there's no deal around industrial pricing next year, the whole thing vanishes and the regulations you're pining over still go into force.
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No, you're being asked to a) read the details of the MOU, and b) understand the political and economic landscape on which it exists.
If there's no deal around industrial pricing next year, the whole thing vanishes and the regulations you're pining over still go into force.
If there's no deal around industrial pricing next year, the whole thing vanishes and the regulations you're pining over still go into force.
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“This is why ethno-nationalists like PSPP and François Legault view Marc Miller as a threat — a multilingual Quebec Anglophone Francophile tasked with empowering Quebec and Canadian culture essentially undermines everything the PQ and CAQ currently stand for.” @taylornoakes.com
#polqc
#polqc
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has insulted the very people who gave Quebec its culture: the artists
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
cultmtl.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“This is why ethno-nationalists like PSPP and François Legault view Marc Miller as a threat — a multilingual Quebec Anglophone Francophile tasked with empowering Quebec and Canadian culture essentially undermines everything the PQ and CAQ currently stand for.” @taylornoakes.com
#polqc
#polqc