Alison Forde

Their gravy train is turning into a gravy cruise ship with all the perks they hand out to themselves and their friends. Maybe, possibly, they'll ruin less things by working less since they won't be introducing more terrible legislation.

Anyone interested in being the next polar bear biologist for Nunavut? Starting at $143,000/year including northern living allowance is not shabby though cost of living is truly insano up there. There is an opportunity for some work from home.

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Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything Canada’s north is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the world. A global trade war has political eyes in Toronto, Ottawa and even Washington, D.C., on critical minerals buried underground. ...

This article touches on many of the reasons why these northern road projects are so complex.

Inside Ontario's Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations share.google/V50mdbviBZ8D...

At least with consumer/passenger protection laws airlines can be compelled to give people vouchers for food and hotel. I think Via just gives people credit or puts them on a bus?

Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55 The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Oh 😢 I had such hope for her after reading "What Does It Feel Like?" earlier this year. RIP.

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‘Hammer, paint, scrape’: Unconventional Hamilton art exhibit highlights ecological devastation “Log Hammer Landscapes” will have its closing show on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

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A Toronto Star/Metroland Media opinion article by Martin Reff Cohn begins with "The pandemic is long over."

The *emergency* phase of the pandemic is over Martin. Believe it or not, we're still in a pandemic. Heading into year 7, in fact. And the media sure aren't helping.

We’re living through a time of crushing tariffs and uncertainty. There’s one thing Canada can do to prepare Ontario's challenge is that we are trying to compete globally while failing to create a dynamic partnership here between students, researchers, industry and governments.

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A man kneeling on a glacier and working on a laptop next to a stupid, fallen-over weather station, and with a US Army Blackhawk helicopter in the background.

I'll be on sabbatical starting January 1, 2026, and if anyone is looking for a guest speaker for department seminars, I'm happy to discuss possible dates. Reskeet widely! 🧪⚒️

YouTube video by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada Alberta's first probiotic trial to protect bats

🦇#NewVideo!
An update on white-nose syndrome in Alberta and the application of probiotics for the first time (outside of the initial experiment). We will try to keep updating on this story. The plan is to return to this site in spring for bat capture & assessment.
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Short-term gain for long-term pain: after the feds, Quebéc's provincial gov't proposes a law stating that major projects can bypass Environmental and Endangered Species laws. These projects may be examined and amended, but WILL be approved.

Same! Also use it to save titles of books I want to read

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Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Researcher 'shocked' Winnipeg considering scrapping bird-friendly window bylaw after less than a year | CBC News Conservation groups are raising concerns as the City of Winnipeg considers changing a development bylaw designed to help save birds from fatal window strikes.

Booooo Winnipeg!

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I can show them the data, tell them about long Covid, the risks it poses to get repeat infections, the impact it's having on immune compromised & disabled people & I don't know how much of any of it gets through, especially when all the structures surrounding us have just completely given up

I'm in the exact same place.

Repeated heatwaves can age you as much as smoking or drinking Long-term study suggests that the more heatwaves people are exposed to, the more it accelerates body ageing.

Extreme heat doesn’t just feel exhausting — it ages your body.
A new study shows repeated heatwaves can age you as much as smoking or drinking.
Climate change is literally speeding up our biological clock.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

what shocks me that almost six years since the start of the pandemic, so many people still think that getting infected with covid "trains" the immune system, like with the flu virus

Fire Log 2: A New Flame More action. More romance. A cat. It's a holiday delight you don't want to miss. CBC's The Irrelevant Show presents 'Fire Log 2: A New Flame', which takes the fireplace video to the next level, featur...

If there's one holiday movie I can recommend this season, it's Fire Log 2: A New Flame. There's no dialogue so it's a good one to put on in the background if you have friends or family over and want to catch up.

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My thoughts too 😂

Thirty-six years later, we still remember. Fourteen women, killed because they were women. We honour their dreams, their strength, and their right to live freely. We must never stop fighting gender-based violence.

OLT Consolidates Three Hamilton Urban Boundary Appeals Common Issues to Avoid Contradictory Rulings City of Hamilton's request to merge UWSLG, White Church, and Elfrida common issues into one hearing approved; Phase I hearing begins April 13, 2026

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In a significant decision today, the Ontario Land Tribunal is consolidating the most important issues in Hamilton's three urban boundary expansion appeals into one mega-hearing.

The fate of Hamilton's urban boundary freeze will be decided in a two week hearing this April. #yhmcc #HamOnt

Six-week study of 67 students in four classes, 1047 saliva samples ->
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
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HT: Emily Martin

Atlas-3 is looking for institutional bird observation data collected in Ontario between 2021 and 2025. Help us create the most accurate picture of bird populations in the province by sharing your data with us! Details at tinyurl.com/mry8tzhh
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Tonight I'll be speaking to Nature Guelph about our team's research on bioacoustic methods for studying bird migration. Join online through Nature Guelph if you're interested:
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Beyond long COVID — how reinfections could be causing silent long-term organ damage | CBC Radio Scientific evidence is painting an unsettling picture: COVID infections, even if mild or asymptomatic, may be causing long-term cellular and organ damage, as well as increasing your risk of developing...

Sadly, people have been lied to by omission by our govts and public health and they don’t know that no one fully recovers from Covid.

“There is no such thing as a COVID infection without consequence.”
— David Putrino, Long Covid researcher

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Nature is a fundamental pillar of mental health, even in a Canadian winter One of the strongest findings in environmental psychology is that natural settings reduce physiological stress.

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Canada’s top political leaders are climate deniers. There’s no such thing as “decarbonized” oil and no environmentally conscious way to increase fossil fuel production.

Mark Carney and his government are sacrificing the climate and baking in worse natural disasters in the hope of short-term profit.

I've never understood why this kind of thing doesn't constitute workplace harassment to some degree. Speeches and debate can be conducted without verbally attacking or heckling others.