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Dr. Bob Turner

@canbob.bsky.social

Retired hematologist. Interested in evidence based medicine, climate, agriculture, education and politics.

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The Scream
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017

30.09.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 120    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Let the health care professionals make health care decisions.

Stop channeling RFK Jr

26.09.2025 02:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Stay in your lane, Amery & keep your nose clean. MAID is vital care, & this government fails Albertansโ€”both in life & in compassionate end-of-life support. BTW, where are the public consultation results?
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare

26.09.2025 02:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." edmontonjournal.remembering....

25.09.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.

Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.

Read my full statement below:

19.09.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 329    ๐Ÿ” 132    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Alberta intends to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026. What that means for you is still unclear | CBC News Albertaโ€™s dentists are pressing the province to put dates on the table to pull out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In June 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to then-prime minister J...

The fact that the province wants its share of the funds to opt out of the dental plan should absolutely be viewed through the lens of how theyโ€™re treating AISH recipients.

No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10.09.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 194    ๐Ÿ” 86    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Is there the equivalent of a Plagiarism detector for AI written submissions?

06.09.2025 01:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sexual health education should not only be comprehensive but mandatory in every school in Canada.

05.09.2025 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Newton said it was a Law- ...For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...

04.09.2025 01:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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165K views ยท 7.3K reactions | The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants arenโ€™t above criticism, and Danielle Smithโ€™s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albert... The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants arenโ€™t above criticism, and Danielle Smithโ€™s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albertans deserve better..

This is why I believe that Naheed Nenshi will make a much better Premier for this province that Danielle Smith. He is measured, thoughtful, calm; and, he makes a lot of sense.

www.facebook.com/reel/1318413...

01.09.2025 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts MONTREAL โ€“ Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

MONTREAL โ€“ Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.

27.08.2025 21:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Alberta Legislature belongs to the people of Alberta. It is supposed to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.

The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.

23.08.2025 00:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 165    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Carson Jerema: I want Canada to become a part of Alberta
The rest of the country would benefit from our culture of individualism

Carson Jerema: I want Canada to become a part of Alberta The rest of the country would benefit from our culture of individualism

The lies people tell themselves...
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)

21.08.2025 01:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday.

Good to see this leadership.

Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.

Hate should not be given a public platform.

vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...

21.08.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Drug Data Decoded has covered My Recovery Plan extensively.

Thread detailing those stories: 3/๐Ÿงต
bsky.app/profile/drug...

20.08.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash Alberta Premier Danielle Smithโ€™s government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the...

Hereโ€™s the second flip floperrrino from the Alberta government today. Looking for a proactive press release about the restoration of proactive expense receipt disclosure policy today? Good luck. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/a...

20.08.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 82    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Bats are flying in SW #Edmonton
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
@albertabats.bsky.social

20.08.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.

โ€œLocal stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.โ€

(Among MANY other public benefits.)

Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.

#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness

17.08.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 774    ๐Ÿ” 293    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 34
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Finland is successfully fighting homelessness โ€“ despite new political developments No more homelessness by 2027 โ€“ Finland makes it possible: In this interview Juha Kahila talks about new developments in "Housing First".

Finland is successfully fighting homelessness โ€” despite new political developments. โ€œWe currently have a government that wants to cut social benefits & build less affordable housing in the futureโ€ฆBut we are not despairing, we are working with the tools we have.โ€
thebetter.news/interview-ju...

14.08.2025 06:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 131    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Danielle Smithโ€™s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing beginsย  - Alberta Politics Albertaโ€™s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...

Danielle Smithโ€™s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins. albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...

12.08.2025 05:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 49    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Alberta has opened up a six week window for people to pre order their COVID-19 & Influenza vaccines.

Six.

Weeks.

Hospitals are going to get absolutely destroyed this fall and winter.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

11.08.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 161    ๐Ÿ” 97    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

Thanks
Booking done

11.08.2025 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Berta friends: donโ€™t forget that todayโ€™s the day you can pre-order your COVID vaccine. bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...

11.08.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 126    ๐Ÿ” 99    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19
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Alberta's overhaul of the auto insurance system continues. Here's how much Albertans could be paid out and the latest updates Alberta has unveiled the latest updates to the new auto insurance model which will include various payments for those in accidents.

Why are Albertans paying the 2nd highest auto Insurance Rates in Canada?

Despite the UCPโ€™s promise, their new auto insurance rules wont lower premiums.

Minister Neudorf can you explain to Albertans how this is "Affordability" solution?

07.08.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 82    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These charts show how much more often unvaccinated Albertans are being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 | CBC News Recent rates of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death among unvaccinated Albertans haveย been at least eight times higher โ€” and as much as 60 times higher โ€” compared to the ful...

I think a lot of folks have forgotten the VAST differences in hospitalization & death from COVID-19 that we saw between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, once the mRNA vaccines started being rolled out in large quantities in 2021:

06.08.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 178    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Important info for @timcartmell.bsky.social and others who want to scrap bike lanes in #yegcc and #ableg

07.08.2025 01:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
People riding bikes in a protected bike lane in downtown Vancouver

People riding bikes in a protected bike lane in downtown Vancouver

Itโ€™s REALLY important that #Vancouverโ€™s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against downtown bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of the evidence that they are better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.

Bike-lanes mean business.

06.08.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 591    ๐Ÿ” 215    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 27
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Opinion: In Alberta schools, books arenโ€™t the threat โ€” censorship is The Alberta government should not be eroding the fundamental rights and freedoms of some of its most vulnerable community members.

โ€œAlbertaโ€™s order is precisely about banning books, as its direct effect is to force school authorities across the province to remove from their libraries a host of books deemed inappropriate by the state. This approach is textbook censorshipโ€ฆโ€

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

04.08.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
City support goes beyond roads and garbage. Supports community leagues and local events . Provides tools and grants. Partners with residents to improve neighbourhood. Connects people to resources 
Giselle General for City Councillor ward sipiwiyiniwak. Independent Candidate

City support goes beyond roads and garbage. Supports community leagues and local events . Provides tools and grants. Partners with residents to improve neighbourhood. Connects people to resources Giselle General for City Councillor ward sipiwiyiniwak. Independent Candidate

Did you know the City has a department that supports block parties, local safety & community programs?

Itโ€™s called Neighbourhood Services!

As councillor, Iโ€™ll fight to make it stronger & more visible.

๐Ÿ”— gisellegeneral.ca
#yegCC #yegVote #CommunityFirst #LeadershipThatListens

30.07.2025 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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