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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How to respond to hate speech without fuelling it further www.nature.com/articles/d41... I love this advice 👇 "Just express your dissent — not to change the mind of the commenter, but to show people that others have a different opinion. Next, ask friends to join and say that they also disagree."

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How to respond to hate speech without fuelling it further

Psychologist Mirta Galesic discusses an increase in hateful comments online, and the science-backed way to react.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"This isn’t just about hockey, it’s about the message you are sending to the women and girls who wear your jersey, buy your tickets and have supported this team their entire lives." Hear, hear! Very frustrating move by #Oilers! 👎 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Intense backlash in Edmonton greets Oilers signing of Alex Formenton | CBC News

The Edmonton Oilers decision to sign a hockey player who was acquitted last year of sexual assault has sparked a wave of disappointment and calls to "do better" among hockey fans and non-fans alike.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BC has made some big strides towards improving services for sexual and reproductive health in the last decated. But sexual health care providers in B.C. need to switch things up to improve care for young people aged 15 to 29, according to a new report.

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Young People Want Better Sexual Health Care | The Tyee

A new report found respondents across the province wanted to see more inclusivity and less stigma.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How we know that splitting up the MMR vaccine could be dangerous www.statnews.com/2026/08/11/h... @matthewherper.bsky.social via @statnews.com "...it will mean more missed vaccine doses, and more sick kids." "...a 10% decrease in MMR vaccination would result in 11 million cases over 25 years."

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How we know that splitting up the MMR vaccine could be dangerous

It's no mystery. History tells us that President Trump’s executive order calling for the MMR to be split into separate shots could do real harm.

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Doug Johnson 🇨🇦 @smikooman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

russia targeted a UNICEF-contracted warehouse near Kyiv on the weekend. Critical kit, intended for children and families, was destroyed. Help replenish supplies in a matched-donation campaign for families suffering in frontline areas. secure.unicef.ca/page/98630/d... 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦

On July 19, a UNICEF-contracted warehouse near Kyiv was severely damaged in an attack by the Russian Armed Forces.

More than 106,000 humanitarian items, valued at approximately $3.9 million USD, were inside. Generators, drinking water, hygiene kits and water storage tanks intended for children and families affected by the war were destroyed.

These supplies are critical to UNICEF's response, particularly for families in frontline areas and as the coming winter approaches.

UNICEF and our partners continue to assist affected children and families. But there is now urgent need to replace these essential supplies and sustain the humanitarian response. Right now, your donation can have twice the impact for children and families affected by the war in Ukraine. Will you make an urgent donation today to help UNICEF continue reaching children and families?

DONATE FOR 2X IMPACT

The warehouse attack came amid another devastating week for children across Ukraine, with two children reportedly killed and at least 50 more injured. June also recorded the highest monthly number of child casualties in Ukraine since 2022, with seven children killed and 116 injured.

Children and humanitarian facilities must be protected. Above all, children in Ukraine need lasting peace.

Thank you for helping UNICEF continue its work for children and families in Ukraine. Please give today and your gift will go twice as far.

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Doug Johnson 🇨🇦 @smikooman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I'll get an MP to introduce a bill next week to sanction the U.S. and the responsible American government officials for this atrocity.

Tweet by Bernie Moreno about introducing a bill to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke, quoting a remark on Cleveland's 1977 pollution.

Bar chart showing the top 10 countries by cumulative CO2 emissions since 1750, led by the US (24%) and China (15%).

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Watch Out. Love is all around you. 💕

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

"Higher levels of social media use were associated with small increases in future risk of high depressive symptoms and poor well-being across adolescence." "...need to consider policies that mitigate the adverse effects..." Study: www.mja.com.au/journal/2026...

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The Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health: Findings From a Population-Based Cohort Study in Australia

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cmhavernon.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We are beyond grateful to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation for its leadership and embracing the vision of Foundry North Okanagan. This is truly community supporting community. Thank you. www.vjhfoundation.org/news/vjh-fou...

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VJH Foundation Makes Landmark Investment in Youth Mental Health | Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation

On May 1, 2026, VJH Foundation made a landmark $500,000 investment in Foundry North Okanagan, a new centre where youth aged 12–24 will access barrier‑free mental health, substance use and wellness ser...

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Amy K @amyklassen.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Thinking of escaping America and moving to Canada? Are you a healthcare worker that wants to practice medicine in a place that believes in science and respects diversity? A place with mild winters and hot summers? Check this out 👇🏻 reinvented-paradox-d0b.notion.site/The-Central-...

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The Central Okanagan Healthcare Infusion - Kelowna and Surrounding Communities | Notion

Kelowna and surrounding areas sit on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people, upon whose ancestral lands we are all grateful to live, work, play, and gather.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Warning: Some websites in Canda are selling unauthorized abortion pills from India by mail and in person, which can pose health risks. The services are targeting newcomers, uninsured people, and those with low health-care literacy. Legitimate pills are FREE in Canada with a prescription.

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Health-care providers warn: Unauthorized abortion pills sellers targeting women in Canada

Health-care providers in British Columbia and Ontario say websites are offering unauthorized and potentially dangerous abortion pills from India by mail and in person.

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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada @abortionrightscan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

ARCC is offering small grants of up to $1000 for small groups across Canada working to improve reproductive rights and abortion access! Since 2020, our Small Grants program has supported over 30 events, projects and campaigns. Apply today! www.arcc-cdac.ca/small-grants/

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

And, as of March 1, 2026, the B.C. government now provides free coverage for many menopausal hormone therapies (MHT/HRT) through BC PharmaCare's Plan NP! We also have a cervix self-screening program.

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Save Standard Time @savestandard.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

“Cognitive function is biologically tied to morning sunlight… Under permanent Daylight Saving Time, winter sunrise occurs after 9am… Artificial light cannot replicate the biological effect of morning sunlight…”

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In its switch to permanent daylight time, B.C. got it wrong
March 6, 2026
By Mike Harnett
Health & Safety

British Columbia’s decision to adopt permanent daylight saving time has been framed as a matter of convenience, emphasizing fewer clock changes and brighter evenings.

But from a health and safety perspective, the province has made the wrong choice. From an occupational health and safety perspective, they’ve made a dangerous choice.

If governments want to eliminate seasonal clock changes, the scientific consensus among sleep and circadian researchers is clear: permanent standard time is the safer option. Instead, B.C. has chosen a policy that pushes sunrise later relative to work schedules.

That matters because human alertness and cognitive functioning is biologically tied to morning sunlight.

Our circadian rhythm, that internal clock that regulates sleep, hormones, and cognitive performance, relies on being synchronized to morning light. Simply put, humans are a…

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cmhavernon.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

CMHA Vernon and District is offering a public session of Mental Health First Aid Certification. May 4 & 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $350 This course goes into mental health, self-care for the first aider, recovery and stigma. For info or to register, go to workshops@cmhavernon.ca

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cmhavernon.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Reaching out can feel difficult, but help is always available. Young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers living in BC can access free mental health and wellness same day services virtually through the Foundry BC app. foundrybc.ca/foundry-virt...

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Standard time is widely recognized as better aligned with human health & natural sleep rhythms, particularly for children/adolescents. Darker winter mornings also raise concerns about student safety—especially for those walking, biking, or waiting for transportation on the way to school.

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Yes! The amount of FaceTime conversations I have been forced to listen to at the airport. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

'Hateful narratives': Misinformation surges after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting vancouversun.com/news/misinfo...

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Quite worried about what might be in store for us this summer.

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cmhavernon.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

You can book a Mental Health First Aid course for your workplace. CMHA Vernon has a trained facilitator that can help your team build skills and confidence in noticing and responding to signs of declining mental health or crisis situations. For info, email workshops@cmhavernon.ca

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This is such an important event for our community. This will be my 3rd year participating and raising money with my team, “We’ve Got You Covered”.

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Canadian Health Coalition/Coalition canadienne de la santé @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Alberta has passed Bill 11: two-tier health care letting doctors charge unlimited fees at private clinics. Other provinces may follow. Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act. SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.

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Alberta’s two-tier health care law threatens us all

Send a letter urging federal action on Bill 11

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Nope. It is challenging enough to have addresses made public when candidates are running for office.

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Doug Johnson 🇨🇦 @smikooman.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Green Party Leader and MP @elizabethemay.bsky.social schools American citizen and Conservative Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer, on the geography of Canada and the Northwest Coast Oil Tanker Ban. (Geography teachers wearing Ukraine ribbons rock). #CdnPoli 🇨🇦

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Vernon Pride hosted a wonderful event in honour of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Incredible stories of community, resiliency, pain, and authenticity. ❤️

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The British Columbia School Trustees Association @bcsta.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🌟 Spread the Word: The BCSTA is proud to announce that applications for the 2025–26 Student Citizenship Awards are now open! 🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/bcsta-studen... #BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli

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Kelli Sullivan @kellisullivan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Would be interesting to have that disaggregated.

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