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Just Saying @first-glance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
. 🌹 Rest in Power 🌹 👍 Andy Donato ✌️ ( Toronto Star ) .
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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 16/09/2026
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Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Big news: The family of Tierra Walker, who died after she couldn't get an abortion, is suing a slate of Texas actors in state court, including AG Ken Paxton. They say the state ban is unconstitutional. This is the first suit of its kind. 19thnews.org/2026/09/texa...
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Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton
The case, filed Tuesday, argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. Constitutions, which “prohibit state actors from killing their citizens.”
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Could you advise how often you post the “Tracking #SARSCoV2 #Lineages - Globally “ posts now, I know information is getting more difficult to pull together.
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026 CANADA MODERATE [no change] About 1 of every 158 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 3.9 x higher -Long COVID: 2.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher -Deaths: 3.9 x higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 4.0

About 1 of every 158 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 151,700-309,800
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: MODERATE; 3.9X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 2.9X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 4.2X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 3.9X 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
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Ryan Hisner @ryanhisner.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The question I have is whether insertions coming from the viral genome are more likely to be missed than insertions that don't occur anywhere in the viral genome.
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Guess invite a few friends over in you don’t have room in your freezer lol
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Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
*** Ontario Virus Update | Aug 30 *** Hospitalizations due to COVID decreased from 26 to 18 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations decreased from 8 to 7 and RSV is back on the board at 1. 🧵1/ #Ontario #Virus #COVID #Hospital #Wastewater
This stacked bar chart displays weekly new hospitalizations in Ontario specifically attributed to COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV. The data tracks the fluctuating volume of patients over time, highlighting seasonal surges and the relative contribution of each respiratory virus to the overall healthcare burden.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Haha, a more fitting logo for Google.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
No matter what Trump has done with the trade war against Canadians I will still watch this and will still grieve with the Americans who lost so much that day.
The FDNY holding the US flag in a stadium with ABC advertising their Commemorative show tonight        9|11 UNITED WE STAND 25 Years Later
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thanks to you and your team❣️
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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Dhommer 🇨🇦 (@HommerDH) on X
Why we cancelled your Saturday Evening News https://t.co/mVupX5cZO0
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Pathoplexus @pathoplexus.org · 27/08/2026
1/ 🎂 Pathoplexus turns TWO! 🎉 Two years ago we launched with an idea: what if pathogen data sharing put open access, speed, ease of use, & credit for data generators at its center? Here's what our community has built since: 📰 Read the full update: pathoplexus.org/news/2026-08...
AI generated watercolor-style image of a white birthday cake with blue and gold small decorate balls around the base and top, with a blue Pathoplexus logo on the side. On top, is a gold and white '2' candle that's lit. From the cake come strands of blue and gold, representing stylized DNA, network nodes, and ribbons representing credit and attribution.
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I have a huge fear of the spirometry test. Not sure if it is cleaned well enough after people breathing in and out the way you need to. Would love to hear about the results and if they mention anything about the spirometry testing.
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Excellent news. You are one of my main sources to check on how the world is doing. So appreciate your efforts as it must be very difficult during these times. Thank you 🙏 😊
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Hoping things are going ok. Let us know if you change your handle
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Nicolas Berrod @nicolasberrod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
💧🌡️ Déjà à des niveaux records, la température de l'eau à la surface des océans dans le monde continue de s'envoler. Un nouveau phénomène El Niño se développe dans le Pacifique, avec de très fortes répercussions attendues ces prochains mois. 1/2
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is frightening 😳
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
💧🌡️ It is in this part of the eastern Pacific that we are seeing some of the most significant deviations from normal, a sign of another El Niño to come. Also noteworthy is the extent to which the Mediterranean Sea is "overheating." 2/2
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
💧🌡️ Already at record levels, ocean surface temperatures worldwide continue to soar. A new El Niño phenomenon is developing in the Pacific, with very strong repercussions expected in the coming months. 1/2
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A shame they are so far behind. A lot of help that does us 🤷‍♀️
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A huge thanks to you all ❤️
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
So hope you can get a nap in lol
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Do you have a different search engine more preferable than googie?
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Was it possible to track where in Ontario those were located? Are the health departments advised?
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Result????
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Solid Evidence @solidevidence.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Maybe I should call cryptic lineages by a more descriptive name. They are 'Gain of Function lineages', and they are far more dangerous than anything going on in any lab. Do you hear any of these disingenuous blow hards worry about them? I don't think so.
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Or a child care facility. Grandparents can’t resist seeing their grandchildren especially if nothing is said about “a cold, or diarrhea”
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Canadian COVID Forecast: Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: none MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 287 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
This image shows gauges with the Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: MODERATE - 2.3
Alberta: MODERATE - 2.2
British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.9
Manitoba: MODERATE - 2.1
New Brunswick: MODERATE - 2.1
Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 2.5
North: MODERATE - 2.3
Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 2.0
Ontario: MODERATE - 2.3
Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 2.1
Quebec: MODERATE - 2.4
Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 2.1

A text box reads: 'The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red).'
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The regional Canadian COVID forecast can be found here: bsky.app/profile/mori...
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Canadian COVID Forecast Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 CANADA MODERATE [no change] About 1 of every 287 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 2.4 x higher -Long COVID: 4.5 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.6 x higher -Deaths: 2.0 x higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 2.3

About 1 of every 287 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 120,700-202,600
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: MODERATE; 2.4X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.5X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.6X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 2.0X 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
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🤖🫧💥
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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 30/06/2026
This week’s edition includes major projects, healthcare, Métis rights, economic development, and more @ buff.ly/l3z3uPb
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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
If you want to build a career in intelligence, security, or financial crime prevention, this is your starting point. 🔗 Sign up now: insightthreatintelligence.thinkific.com/courses/intr...
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Introduction to Financial Intelligence
What is financial intelligence (FININT), and how can it be used? This lesson explains what FININT is and how it fits into the intelligence cycle, and how it advances intelligence analysis and operatio...
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Greatly appreciated 🙏
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Greatly appreciated 🙏
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
IMPORTANT: Register for this meeting BEFORE JULY 3/26 to attend meeting virtually regarding LAFARGE’s, now registered under another company name, proposal to DUMP POSSIBLY UNTESTED SOIL TO REPATRIATE THE QUARRY. www.dundastoday.com/local-news/v...
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Virtual public meeting to discuss Dundas Quarry site plan slated for July 7
Amrize invites local residents to register for the session, which takes place on Zoom
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
notwotier.ca/canadahealth...
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URGENT: Stop Two Tier Care. Prime Minister Mark Carney Must Act Now.
We have to defend and promote Universal Public Healthcare before it's too late.
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Canadian COVID Forecast Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026 CANADA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 320 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 4.0 x higher -Long COVID: 4.6 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.6 x higher -Deaths: 2.0 x higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jun 20 - Jul 3, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 2.9

About 1 of every 320 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 86,400-198,500
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: MODERATE; 4.0X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 4.6X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.6X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 2.0X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type mask

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
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
To each and every one of you THANK YOU 🙏 😊❣️. Greatly appreciated! You all are truly amazing individuals and words clearly are not sufficient enough to tell you what it means to your followers.
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T-Peru @tperu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
A senior colleague who stands up for his junior colleagues at personal cost is a hero. Enjoy a gift link to this interview with Scott Pelley: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/m...
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Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’
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Nicolas Berrod @nicolasberrod.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🔴 22 premiers Français hospitalisés depuis trois semaines, considérés comme des cas contact #hantavirus depuis qu'ils ont pris un avion le 25 avril, vont pouvoir rentrer chez eux ce samedi. ⤵️ Le Parisien 1/5 www.leparisien.fr/so...
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
As Americans worry about the risks from hantavirus and Ebola, many health officials now have less power to protect the public from all kinds of diseases because jurisdictions weakened their public health authority in response to criticism of COVID-era restrictions. www.npr.org/2026/06/04/n...
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Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
BMO fined $4M for overcharging 101,091 Canadians: How to find out if you're owed a refund - Money.ca
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Money.ca - A Clear Path For Your Money
What is your next financial step? Get expert advice, the latest news and free tools to make smart decisions about mortgages, loans, insurance, investing and more from Money.ca
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WHO @who.int · 29/05/2026
As of 27 May, a total of 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths among suspected cases have been reported in the #DRC. As of 29 May, a total of 134 confirmed cases, including nine in Uganda, with 18 deaths among the confirmed cases, have been reported across both countries. More: bit.ly/4wYz7jJ
Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda, 29 May
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Quinn, great cause and hope you make your goal ❣️🙏
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dhommersen.bsky.social @dhommersen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Great job Quinn ❣️ A cause I definitely supported. To the helicopter hat …. Tip of the hat to ya 🙏❤️
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Mark @ferl67.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New Brunswick, Canada Peanut butter and propeller hats: 20-year-old from Moncton hitchhiking across Canada for cancer research Quinn Strang was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma when he was 15 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Peanut butter and propeller hats: 20-year-old from Moncton hitchhiking across Canada for cancer research | CBC News
Quinn Strang, 20, of Moncton decided to hitchhike across Canada — following the same route set by Canadian legend Terry Fox — to raise $100,000 for the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and the Terry Fox F...
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Watershed Sentinel @watershedsentinel.ca · 27/05/2026
After decades of radioactive contamination under, #Ontario is proposing one of the world’s largest #nuclear plants near Port Hope. Residents already live with Canada’s largest radioactive waste site and a history of disruption and mistrust. Read our 2009 series: tinyurl.com/yee3ac99 #Wesleyville
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On the Yellowcake Trail Part Four: Nuclear Waste Across Canada | Watershed Sentinel
Nuclear waste is the Achilles’ heel of the nuclear industry. Waste along the yellowcake trail will exist for hundreds of thousands of years.
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