Reposted by MirthHeme Doc @labsandmabs.bsky.social · 22hwww.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #abpolicbc.caAlberta ‘failed’ Cargill workers amid COVID-19 outbreak with inaction, overconfidence: report | CBC NewsA new report says a number of factors converged to produce a “preventable tragedy” in which two workers and four close contacts died after a massive COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill’s beef processing plan... 21610
Reposted by MirthTheresa 🇨🇦 @resad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Covid set it all in motion, Kenney ignored the science, and Smith amplified the harm and continues to do so #ABPoli #ABLeg #UCPFail 02513
Reposted by MirthHazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 11hLooking at the calendar those special main-in ballots have to be mailed by October 9th. Time is ticking. Get mailing. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli 42720
Reposted by MirthBean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I think it's critical to note the negligent workplace safety guidance was applied in EVERY workplace, including hospitals and schools. There is an evidence trail back to early 2020 showing wilful ignorance of precautionary principle & expert evidence that COVID was airborne. #CdnPoli 33417
Reposted by MirthCCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 7hGlobal News interviewed @alonghurst.bsky.social about how the #Ontario government is aggressively privatizing surgeries and medical imaging—core hospital services—as wait times increase. #onpoli @policyalternatives.ca globalnews.ca/video/120763...globalnews.caStudy finds outsourcing medical procedures isn’t reducing wait times | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Study finds outsourcing medical procedures isn’t reducing wait times Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 11513
Reposted by MirthMark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 4hOops, linked the 1934 paper twice above! The first link was meant to be to the CSA's tool for determining the appropriate PPE for a workplace where a given aerosol hazard *may potentially* be present. NB this applies to both the 2018 and 2011 versions of the standard. COVID is risk group 3.csagroup.orgRespirator Selection ToolThis tool is for the selection of respirators for protection from bioaerosols and is for use in conjunction with CSA Z94.4, Selection, use, and care of respirators. 051
Reposted by MirthMark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 6hFor context, here is the accurate warning provided to PHAC in February 2020, that COVID must be treated as airborne, that medical masks are not adequate protection, and those potentially exposed to someone infected with COVID must be provided with respirators as a minimum level of protection. 2216
Reposted by MirthAT Protocol Developers @atproto.com · 28/09/2026The organization that governs the PLC Directory now formally exists as a registered Swiss Association and has taken the first steps towards being able to independently operate the directory. blog.plcred.org/3mwlphq42d227blog.plcred.orgFirst steps of the PLC organization 213032
Reposted by MirthAlt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 9h🗳️ What can we do to preserve scientific research and public health? Vote. And get others to vote as well. Check out @Amandasmildtakes for a daily to list between now and the midterms. Spread the word. www.youtube.com/shorts/uNR4_...youtube.comDaily action items from now until the midterms!!https://amandasmildtakes.substack.com/p/daily-midterm-action-item-checklist__________________________________Subscribe to my Substack for more political and ... 04210
Reposted by MirthAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 8h1. Garland had to sue for testimony of 14 critical witnesses w/o which there'd be no case. The court took a year to rule 2. Garland began investigating Trump when he got to DOJ. He did not wait 2 years 3. Twitter delayed the probe 4 months 4. The J6 cmte delayed it by another 2 months 5. SCOTUS 881217370
Mirth @mirthdal.bsky.social · 13hHi @linkedin.com I'm trying to post a job for a volunteer organization. It keeps showing my personal address, lists the job as "on-site" and "full-time". There appears to be no way to change this to "part-time" and "remote" or even get the job to appear in the right country. What do I do? 232
Reposted by MirthAltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 16hGood morning ppl! While the talk of shit lettuce has stopped for now, what hasn’t changed is our response time to the next food born illness. Remember it took us a month to get to the farm last time. One of the reasons was this. www.federalhiringdata.com/articles/fsi...federalhiringdata.comUSDA Food Inspection Staff Fell 70% While a Larger Inspector Series Held SteadyOPM data show FSIS Food Inspection staff fell 70% from July 2024 to July 2026, while Consumer Safety Inspection was flat. Explore three charts and the underlying data. 16227
Reposted by MirthDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 14hAlmost immediately after his second term began, Trump started taking steps to try to control elections. “This is his fixation,” Marc Elias says. “This is the unifying force that holds the MAGA movement together.” They're betting you'll stop paying attention. Don't: demdock.com/3T3Owjg 5331139
Reposted by MirthMary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 15h🧵COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Ontario for high risk groups and available to the general public starting Oct. 26. The link below helps find the pharmacy nearest to you - please share to help others. FYI - we’re all at risk from COVID-19 see 2/ #VaccinesWork ontario.ca/vaccine-loca...ontario.caCOVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locationsFind your closest pharmacy to get a COVID-19 vaccine. 1114089
Reposted by MirthCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 15h#Saskatoon program helps food go to students, instead of landfill FoodBridge Alliance delivers surplus food hampers to 2 Saskatoon elementary schools Surplus food from grocers usually gets destroyed across Canada, this is a food rescue service. /1 thread www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caSaskatoon program helps food go to students, instead of landfill | CBC NewsFounded by a former classroom volunteer, the FoodBridge Alliance redirects surplus commercial groceries away from landfills and into food hampers that support families at Vincent Massey and Saint Edwa... 24016
Reposted by MirthCanadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 15hOn this day in 1668, the Nonsuch anchored in James Bay. It remained through the winter and traded with the Cree for beaver pelts. This led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. A replica of the Nonsuch is on display at the Manitoba Museum. 📸 Andrew Workman 35617
Reposted by MirthNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 15hWhether it’s Benjamin Netanyahu empowering Hamas, presiding over a massive intelligence failure that let them kill 1,200 Israelis on October 7th, and then killing 74,000 Palestinians in response or Zohran Mamdani pointing out that he did this, both men have fueled their bitter feud. 231475270
Reposted by MirthLorenzo Salgado, jr. @oznezol.bsky.social · 23hOne step closer to justice for my dad, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. 323278786
Reposted by MirthAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 16hAccording to unnamed Arab officials, Egypt repeatedly warned Israel that an attack from Gaza was coming, while UAE reportedly warned Netanyahu directly that Hamas was planning major action weeks before the Oct. 7 attack. Netanyahu denies receiving them.yacnews.comEgypt's spy chief reportedly warned Netanyahu multiple times before 7 October massacreNetanyahu secretly met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on 27 September amid reports he sought a denial of a pre-Oct. 7 warning. Hours later, new claims emerged that Egypt had also warned Israel. Netan... 37507208
Reposted by MirthAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 14hMy Building a Healthier America Policy Agenda. 🌱🧑🌾🍏💧 16358482099
Reposted by MirthKim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 16hThe next time someone tells you that business owners take on all the risk, send them this link: www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...hrreporter.com'Catastrophic failure': Report finds Alberta regulators failed Cargill workersSix years after more than 950 workers at High River meat plant tested positive, and 2 died, investigation says OHS regulator 'all but abdicated its mandate' 03311
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026Here's the recording of Bradford's remarks, and the recording of the original campaign meeting in which a volunteer with ties to the Victory App itself explained how the rewards would work. 212635
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026In a news conference today, @thestar.com reporter Mahdis Habibinia asked Bradford about the app and the rewards system. Bradford said our reporting was inaccurate, and "I’m surprised they published it." 1528
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026Today, we published a second investigation looking at a separate aspect of this app and its implications for privacy. That story is now out from behind the paywall.nationalobserver.comToronto mayoral candidate Bradford’s campaign appears to have breached its own privacy policyIts campaign tool, called the Victory App, was the subject of a CNO investigation last week for its use of AI to locate online discussions about Bradford. But another aspect of the app also raises que... 310223
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026The campaign has offered several competing explanations for the AI-generated comments; at times it has said the comments are created by real people, while at others it has said they're edited by real people. Neither appears to be true. 1617
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026Our first investigation, published last week, revealed that the Bradford campaign is using the Victory App. The way it works: supporters are given "missions" that can include posting messages (generated by AI) on social media. They earn points for those activities, which may be traded for rewards.nationalobserver.comToronto mayoral candidate Bradford using Israeli app that feeds supporters AI-generated commentsThe Victory App, a campaign tool built by the Israeli company LogiVote, prompted users to participate in a mission to post AI-written comments supportive of Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford. 17318
Reposted by MirthCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026This morning — following two investigations into Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford's use of an app that rewards supporters for posting AI-generated comments and sharing contacts — Bradford called our reporting "inaccurate." We're now releasing the recording that proves our reporting.nationalobserver.comBradford calls CNO reporting of AI app rewards ‘inaccurate.’ Here’s the recording proving our reporting.Canada’s National Observer has decided to publish the segment of the Zoom call that corroborates its reporting. 4328160
Reposted by MirthTabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026By rights, each post in this thread should be nail in the coffin of Brad Bradford’s campaign. Great work, @nationalobserver.com. 19940
Reposted by MirthJake Wright @bcnjake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I don’t wanna hear SHIT about woke run amok when protesting genocide gets you banned from campus and sexual assault gets you an apology letter. 61200303
Reposted by MirthMark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026An absolutely damning report on the unnecessary COVID deaths of workers at the Cargill plant in High River, AB, highlighting public health and infection control's mismanagement of the crisis, and failure to engage OHS or follow the precautionary principle. albertapolitics.ca/wp-content/u... 9199100
Reposted by MirthProPublica @propublica.org · 15hNEW: A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including ones that help disabled Americans vote. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restrict voting access.propublica.orgThis White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans VoteA new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr... 431013643
Reposted by MirthBarney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 15hLocal health minister says wait times for wealthy people way down since her government started focussing on bringing down wait times for wealthy people.cbc.caWait times for most priority surgeries in Ontario have increased since 2017, study says | CBC NewsWait times for most of the province’s publicly funded priority surgeries and procedures have increased between 2017 and 2025, according to a study released Monday. 14332119
Reposted by MirthRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tomorrow I’ll be joined by Professor Timothy Snyder for a Substack Live. I've been an admirer of Prof. Snyder's lessons on tyranny and how we fight back against authoritarian governments. It will be an interesting conversation. Here's the link: open.substack.com/live-stream/368678 361915598
Reposted by MirthMark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026In light of the report highlighting how the UCP sacrificed the lives and health of meat-packing plant workers for Cargill's profits, the racist referenda scapegoating immigrants for the UCP's incompetence must be cancelled, and the government must issue an apology to the workers and their families.thetyee.caAlberta’s Deadly Betrayal of Meat Plant Workers During COVID | The TyeeA shocking report finds the UCP ignored evidence of high risk. 24526
Reposted by Mirth🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“We can say that political pressure, deference to public health, negligence, and incompetence all contributed to the tragedy. Further evidence suggests that government officials prioritized the interests of the meat-processing industry over the health and safety of meat-packing workers."albertapolitics.caPolitical pressure, negligence, incompetence all contributed to pandemic tragedy at High River plant, new report says - Alberta PoliticsOne of the most disgraceful episodes of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta took place on April 18, 2020, when Devin Dreeshen, Jason Copping and Deena Hinshaw assured employees of Cargill Inc.’s meat pac... 313966
Reposted by MirthHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026IMPORTANT: There are 15 states that require in-person registration 28–30 days before an election, meaning this maybe your last week to register. Check your registration at Vote.gov.vote.govRegister to vote in your state | Vote.govFind the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government. 10132352580
Reposted by Mirthebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Wow! Can we clone this man? Asking for every American City! 😍 43597902072
Reposted by MirthRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026In March, Washington State passed a tax on millionaires to fund public education, childcare, and expand its earned income tax credit. Now, special interest groups backed by the rich are trying to trick voters into repealing the tax by claiming it will apply to non-millionaires. Don't fall for it.nytimes.comWashington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.Washington State voters will get a chance to accept or reject the 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires approved by the Legislature, which broke the state’s taboo against levying income taxes. 11837501744
Reposted by MirthQasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 28/09/2026What my DMs look like right now. Why? Because a woman is suing the 7 men at Cornell who drugged, trafficked, and raped her—and I wrote an article addressing all men and condemning rapists. And predictably—weak men are offended. Here’s my article upsetting them: www.qasimrashid.com/p/cornell-un... 22948081026
Reposted by MirthCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Add them to the terrorist watch list 1715867
Reposted by MirthCorey Hogan 🇨🇦 @coreyhogan.ca · 28/09/2026658,000 special ballots ordered - but they only count if you return 'em! Make your plan to vote to remain. 🍁 110231
Reposted by MirthRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The rich would prefer you to believe that the "free market" is subject to the immutable law of supply and demand. But for years, the wealthy and powerful have manipulated the market for their own gain. There is nothing “free” about it. Watch. 13354412034
Reposted by MirthEH! @eh-now.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hockey Night in Canada is back on CBC, and this time it's the PWHL. 🇨🇦 Eight Saturday primetime games, each with a Canadian team, starting December 5 when the Montréal Victoire face Hamilton. French coverage on Radio-Canada. - EH! Canada's Social Network ❤️ 1193
Reposted by MirthMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 28/09/2026Last month, we refurbished 10 tennis courts in Crotona Park — the only public tennis courts in the Bronx with lights for night play. We stopped by recently to see how things were going. Thank you to NYJTL, USTA and Yonex for helping us deliver high-quality public spaces that New Yorkers deserve. 262137452344
Reposted by MirthRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Russia is bombing museums, apartment buildings, hospitals, research facilities, schools, and parks. Ukraine is bombing military targets and refineries. Guess which one Trump has been complaining about? 9127221067
Reposted by MirthMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 27/09/2026BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a sweeping California package cracking down on public corruption, crypto fraud, ticket scams, privacy abuses and more, including a new law barring public officials from launching meme coins.meidasnews.comNewsom Signs Sweeping Anti-Corruption Package Cracking Down on Meme Coins, Crypto Fraud, and Self-Dealing by Public OfficialsGovernor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of anti-corruption and consumer protection legislation, MeidasTouch has exclusively learned, delivering one of 29093552494
Reposted by MirthCanadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Happy birthday to Randy Bachman, born on this day in 1943 in Winnipeg! A founding member of The Guess Who, he left the band in 1970 and formed Bachman-Turner Overdrive. With both bands he had #1 hits in the United States. From 2005 to 2021, he hosted Vinyl Tap on CBC. 📸 CNE 19214
Reposted by MirthMJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026 💥💥BOOM💥💥 Costco took its $184M in rebate refund and used it to lower costs targeting products that would have the most impact for members!! Kudos Costco!! www.seattletimes.com/business/cos...seattletimes.comCostco clinches $184M in tariff refunds, with more expectedThe big-box retailer said the money was reinvested to give "value back to our members." It’s more than a third of the total tariff refunds the company expects. 19970342278
Reposted by MirthAlternative View, Pacific Northwest @alt-pnw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Bunch of new followers due to a Starter Pack. As noted in pinned post: Every night I do a 9* o'clock photo that is supposed to be some sort of beauty break from ongoing awfulness of day. Tonight's is actually a video and your 77 seconds of Nature Zen Pacific wren, Portland's Forest Park, 24 May 2025 1122
Reposted by MirthRichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 26/09/202610/10 As winter approaches, the CDC hasn't even issued updated flu vaccine guidance due to stalled advisory boards. The world's undisputed public health leader has been systematically dismantled. Source: Apoorva Mandavilli, The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/h...nytimes.com‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission (Gift Article)The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control. 032