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Here I am at the iPolitics awards with my Alberta Senate colleague Patti LaBoucane-Benson. I won for best Senate speaker - but Patti won for Senator of the Year! Alberta girls getting things done! #SenateofCanada #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli @senindepend.bsky.social

Hard to believe ignoring an issue made the issue worse. I mean when has that ever happened?

Ontario: High 8.2 (no change). About 1 of every 184 people is infected.

@moriartylab.bsky.social

Many thanks to Tara Moriarty and crew.

COVID forecast for Ontario: November 22 - December 5, 2025.

Click on the link below to find your province or territory by using the tabs on the left of the page.

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Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.

An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.

Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’ Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdown

Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’
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Alice Wong: Disability rights activist and author dead at 51 Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51.

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Yes, C19 is still a prolific killer… but flu is no rookie at that game either.

Almost 6000 preventable deaths is how I read this.

Graphic showing the relationship with cities shown as dots on a triangle.

This is interesting — a recent study of mode share (the % share of transportation trips by car, transit, walking, biking etc) relative to city size and income levels in almost 800 cities in 61 countries. Interesting results. HT @davidzipper.bsky.social
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I was honestly surprised to see Sylvia Jones out there getting both vaccines today!

Whenever I read studies
with findings such as:
“Alzheimer Disease Patients
Who Survived COVID-19
Have Rapid Disease Progression
and a Higher Risk of Death
at 5-year Follow-up,”
I am reminded
that none of us have truly
“Survived COVID-19,”
we are still just trying to survive it.

Alden Nowlan, Ypres, 1915 This is Canada Flag Day, the sixtieth anniversary of our Canadian flag, and in light of the threats we are facing from the US, it seems appropriate today to post this poem by Alden Nowlan. It alway…

Beyond a doubt the most moving depiction of Canadians at war that I've ever read: I weep with pride every time I read it. Lest we forget. Alden Nowlan, Ypres, 1915. peggyblair.wordpress.com/2025/02/15/a...

China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity

This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"

China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.

“A lot of people worked for a long time to achieve that measles elimination status, and to lose it in one year because of a failure of government action … for a disease that’s totally preventable, it just makes me sad.”

Meanwhile, Ontario...

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 9.2 About 1 of every 133 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 208,300-288,000 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; 6.6X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.9X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.3X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.7X 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025

ONTARIO

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 133 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 6.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.3 x higher
-Deaths: 11.7 x higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.1 About 1 of every 118 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 583,200-806,200 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; 7.6X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.4X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 12.2X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025

CANADA

VERY HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 118 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher

Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025

CANADA

TRÈS ÉLEVÉ [stable]

Environ 1 personne sur 118 est infectée

Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :

-Infections : 7.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 6.0 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 10.4 x🔺
-Décès : 12.2 x🔺

OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.

Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.

Sometimes when people ask me why I’m wearing a mask I say I’m traveling or have some important thing soon and can’t afford to get sick and miss it and that’s pretty much always true but I think it would be nice if it were more normalized to just say “I don’t want to get sick” and leave it at that

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Fresh Covid-19 vaccine supply arrives in NWT after earlier shipment spoiled

Fresh Covid-19 vaccine supply arrives in NWT after earlier shipment spoiled

Cabin Radio
November 7, 2025
By Ollie Williams

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#COVID #vaccines #Yellowknife #NWT

Nov 25 is the UN's Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Dec 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women in commemoration of the Montreal Massacre.

Want to do something tangible to mark the dates? Let me teach you bystander intervention!

Experts Warn The Government Shutdown Is Affecting You In A Major, Unexpected Way This lapse is leaving doctors and the public dangerously in the dark.

"Viruses don’t take vacations. The longest government shutdown ever puts everyone’s health at greater risk because the data and reports that are essential for monitoring the spread of diseases haven’t been updated for weeks." — me in @huffpost.com

Illinois General Assembly Passes Energy Reform Act Aiming to Reduce Rates and Reach Clean Energy Goals - Inside Climate News The state passed the legislation during a veto session after months of lobbying from advocacy groups, but some concerns over planning provisions and consumer costs linger.

Illinois legislators pass an energy reform act with key provisions to reach clean energy goals and help consumers save on utility bills.

Infants Bear the Brunt of RSV Hospitalizations, UBC Study Finds | The Tyee Researchers say the province should do more to protect the very small and vulnerable.

It's the start of cold and flu season which means RSV cases will also soon start spiking. A new study found half of all Canadians hospitalized for RSV are under six months old. Immunization options are approved but not readily available.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Sewer grate

Harbord cyclists beware: in the new lanes some sewer grates have been put in the death position by contractors. This @ Manning just ate my tire but luckily was coming to a stop. Jarring still. At speed I’d be over the handlebars. There were others along way.

A month ago, Ontario’s Auditor General told Doug Ford’s government to create a public, accountable climate plan with emissions-reduction targets — as courts have also ordered.

Today, the government’s fall economic statement eliminates all legal obligation to do so. #onpoli

Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:

"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."

Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.

Hey Alberta...I'm looking to connect with folks who have recently received a COVID shot through a public health clinic, for a story. Please DM me! Thanks

World Series Game 7 is Most-Watched Rogers Broadcast Ever  - About Rogers November 3, 2025 (Toronto) – An average audience of 10.9 million viewers watched Game 7 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers on Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ and Citytv, m...

World Series Game 7 was most-watched Rogers broadcast ever, with avg 10.9 mil viewers. 18.5 mil Canadians, or 45% of population, watched at least some of the game

Also the second most-watched English-language broadcast in Canada, behind 2010 gold medal hockey game
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