Reposted by NobleMelJames Allen @tljamesa.com · 25/09/2026Great share from @axbom.com A great illustration about why converstaions about "ai" are so difficult sometimes. There's a lot going on... axbom.com/aieco/ #schoollibraries #schoollibrarianaxbom.comHarms of the AI ecosystem – infographic 11010
Reposted by NobleMelCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A shout out to the seniors climate caravan who are descending on Ottawa for the opening of Parliament. Canada cannot ignore our obligation to respond to the climate catastrophe that is being handed to our children. substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.comSENIORS DESCEND ON OTTAWA TO DEMAND ACTIONThe Seniors Climate Caravan is gathering to fight for the future generations of Canada. They need your help! 536096
Reposted by NobleMelKendall Worth @kendallrworth40.bsky.social · 19/09/2026@landofsticks.bsky.social @suzanneleb.bsky.social @hfxgov.bsky.social @unitedwayhalifax.bsky.social @csaulnier.bsky.social Today I bring you this BLOG post worthmatters.blogspot.com/2026/09/by-k... where I report on NS Goverment doing something that is new.worthmatters.blogspot.com2026 Nova Scotia Budget Consultation 032
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA MODERATE [no change] About 1 of every 199 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 3.1 x higher -Long COVID: 2.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 3.5 x higher -Deaths: 3.2 x higher 131
Reposted by NobleMelPause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 10/09/2026The data from this OECD PISA report is damning. "students who do not use AI outperform those who do, ... equivalent to being around one year of schooling ahead of their peers." www.oecd.org/en/publicati... 14773329
Reposted by NobleMelWaye Mason 🇨🇦 @wayemason.bsky.social · 07/09/2026And it doesn't stop at 3.5C, or 5C, it just. keeps. getting. worse. Climate action now. 1134
Reposted by NobleMeljessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful 193126177999
NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026We use refurbished Lenovo ThinkPads at our house for work and school. They have been quite reliable and, being refurbished, the price is not too bad. 020
Reposted by NobleMelTrevor J. Adams @trevorjadams.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Readers are justifiably wary of the relentless creep of AI slop, so in Saltscapes, we're giving you our word. 710428
Reposted by NobleMelAnnalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026I am not certain, but I think this might be the greatest thread (and greatest use of alt text) of all time. 12461140
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Canadian COVID Forecast May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 411 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 5.0 x higher -Long COVID: 5.1 x higher -Hospitalizations: 2.8 x higher -Deaths: 1.6 x higher 274
Reposted by NobleMelDoug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 15/05/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caHalifax phasing out funding for school librarians over 5 years | CBC NewsAfter months of concern from Halifax school librarians about the status of their jobs, their union says a new agreement has brought immediate relief, but uncertainty remains. 001
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Apr 25 - May 8, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA MODERATE [decreasing] About 1 of every 326 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 7.2 x higher -Long COVID: 5.2 x higher -Hospitalizations: 3.3 x higher -Deaths: 1.9 x higher 162
Reposted by NobleMelsaveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Families of #HRCE students, we are running out of ⏳. We have no idea if HRCE will #SaveSchoolLibrarians. We have no idea if #BrendanMaguire #NSEd Minister & #TimHouston will take over. We need your help! Call, write & talk about the need to #SaveSchoolLibrarians in the #HRCE!! #HaliSky 042
Reposted by NobleMel404 Media @404media.co · 04/04/2026“Text generated by large language models (LLMs) often violates several of Wikipedia's core content policies,” Wikipedia’s new policy states. “For this reason, the use of LLMs to generate or rewrite article content is prohibited." www.404media.co/wikipedia-ba...404media.coWikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content“In recent months, more and more administrative reports centered on LLM-related issues, and editors were being overwhelmed.” 739096
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA HIGH [decreasing] About 1 of every 113 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 10.3 x higher -Long COVID: 6.8 x higher -Hospitalizations: 5.0 x higher -Deaths: 4.5 x higher 172
Reposted by NobleMelmegan @writemeganwrite.bsky.social · 27/03/2026I do not want it on my phone. I do not want it in my home. I do not want it in my brain. I do not want its supposed “gain.” Not in a book. Not “take a look!” Not in my art. Not any part. I do not want it here or there. I DO NOT WANT IT ANYWHERE. 6243101
Reposted by NobleMelsaveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Looking for an easy ways to help save School Librarians? Fill out this easy form. Parents, Students Community members, we’d love to hear from you! forms.gle/hpZ32TKWZYgo...forms.gleSupport for School LibrariansCUPE Local 5047 is interested in hearing from our community about why they support school librarians. Responses to this survey may be compiled for use in advocacy, including through social media, medi... 032
Reposted by NobleMel🇨🇦Tammy (she/her) Jakeman fr d’Bay 🏳️🌈 @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Hey All! Join us for an emergency rally at City Hall on Tuesday 5-6 PM! Hear what the school Library Specialists mean & how you can help! @cupescfp.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupe-nssbcu.bsky.social @cupe5047.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social www.facebook.com/events/14927...facebook.com 044
Reposted by NobleMelsaveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Here Is a quick and easy way to email your councillor! halifamous.ca/save-school-...halifamous.caSave School Librarians in HRM98 library staff positions at risk. Council votes March 31. Email your councillor in 60 seconds. 021
Reposted by NobleMel🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Please read this. "Rarely do we live through an opportunity to build out an entirely new field so consequential for health and well-being. Let us be the generation that discovers how to make sure we all breathe safe air." ssir.org/articles/ent...ssir.orgThe New Paradigm of Airborne Disease (SSIR)The COVID-19 pandemic shattered established views of airborne disease. Although it represents a paradigm shift in public health, the field has yet to catch up. 214571
Reposted by NobleMelAnne @anneleblanc2.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Are you an HRM resident who is concerned about students receiving quality education? Email your councillor to vote yes to maintaining supplementary funding. The jobs of school librarians, art & music support teachers & social workers are at risk! @hfxgov.bsky.social halifamous.ca/save-school-...halifamous.caSave School Librarians in HRM98 library staff positions at risk. Council votes March 31. Email your councillor in 60 seconds. 141
NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 16/03/2026www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...cbc.caHavana blames U.S. energy blockade as Cuba suffers another country-wide blackout | CBC NewsThe Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating. 011
Reposted by NobleMelMar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 13/03/2026On this year’s long covid awareness day, I want more people to read and think about what the late Shafiqah Hudson said before it killed her. Because she was right, as usual, and also early, as usual. Perhaps too early for a lot of people to listen. 5710352
Reposted by NobleMelSuzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 10/03/2026I rarely go to Superstore now but why on earth are they asking customers if they want to round up their bill and donate that difference to charity? Galen Weston can round up the bills and donate from his own wealth. 9673
Reposted by NobleMelNB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 07/03/2026So like, what is my actual workable solution here? - respirators required in healthcare - clean air in schools and on buses; supported staying home for sick kids and workers - being honest with the public about airborne transmission; respirators and rapid tests free to public - remote work! Etc 1348
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 175 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 7.5 x higher -Long COVID: 5.7 x higher -Hospitalizations: 5.6 x higher -Deaths: 4.8 x higher 142
Reposted by NobleMelDizzy ★ @tindizzy.bsky.social · 01/03/2026CC: @mark-carney.bsky.social #CanPoli #CdnPoli 12613
Reposted by NobleMelPoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Show some love for clean air and use this template to send a letter to the NS Premier, your MLA, and the Minister of Ed today! On Feb. 23, the NS Legislature is back in session. Let them know that it's time to get serious about infection control in schools.docs.google.comClean Air in Schools Letter[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] Honourable Tim Houston Office of the Premier7th Floor, One Government Place1700 Granville StreetHalifax, NS B3J 1X5 Dear Premier Houston, Over the last five years, we’ve... 12514
Reposted by NobleMelPoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Nova Scotia students, families, teachers, and staff deserve good health. The province must: ❗improve indoor air quality by implementing international standards (ASHRAE 241) to decrease the spread of pathogens ❗monitor CO2 levels ❗improve school absence reporting 0102
Reposted by NobleMelPoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026New Brunswick commited to monitoring & improving gov. building ventilation, including schools. Why hasn't Nova Scotia done the same? Use this template to send a letter to the Premier (premier@novascotia.ca), your MLA (nslegislature.ca/members/prof...), and the Minister of Ed (educmin@novascotia.ca)bit.lyHealth Schools Letter[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] Honourable Tim Houston Office of the Premier7th Floor, One Government Place1700 Granville StreetHalifax, NS B3J 1X5 Dear Premier Houston, Over the last five years, we’ve... 12514
Reposted by NobleMelRyan Murphy @ryan-murphy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026It’s been a pretty good week-or-so. ☺️ ASHRAE 241 for all new GNB buildings, including schools. Then-current ASHRAE 62.1 for retrofits. CO2 monitoring in all schools by June. 36522
Reposted by NobleMelDurham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others. 14388205
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA VERY HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 149 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 10.7 x higher -Long COVID: 6.4 x higher -Hospitalizations: 9.5 x higher -Deaths: 11.1 x higher 1103
Reposted by NobleMelJen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 31/01/2026I’m fond of Canadians who love many things about this country but balance that love with the recognition that we share a lot of the same systems of oppression with the United States and can’t simply reduce everything to Canada good, America bad. 1123536
Reposted by NobleMelTania J. Spencer @taniaspencer.bsky.social · 29/01/2026"We also learned today that #HealthCanada will be relseasing recommendations for school #IAQ. A document for public consultation is coming in April or May 2026" 👇👇👇 052
Reposted by NobleMelEric "Halloween Appreciator" Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 27/01/2026New from me: More Than 100 Gazans Have Been Accepted to Canadian Universities. Canada Isn’t Letting Them In.pressprogress.caMore Than 100 Gazans Have Been Accepted to Canadian Universities. Canada Isn’t Letting Them In.See a map of the graduate programs they're planning to attend, if the government finally processes their visas 6276209
Reposted by NobleMelJen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 27/01/2026Embrace joy, fight fascism, eat snacks, and protect yourself against airborne viruses. Follow me for more great wellness tips. 926422
Reposted by NobleMelAlfie Kohn @alfiekohn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026A must-read, particularly for college instructors - not just as a solution to the conundrum of students using AI to do their assignments but as an example of successful student-centered learning and decision-making vs. traditional classrooms in which teachers just lay down the law: is.gd/4Gf1Ypskywriter.bluePage by C. Thi Nguyen | @add-hawk.bsky.socialLast term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out. As in: their first project ... 0123
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026 NOVA SCOTIA SEVERE [no change] About 1 of every 65 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 17.0 x higher -Long COVID: 6.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 14.7 x higher -Deaths: 21.1 x higher 164
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026 SEVERE: MB, NS, SK VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC HIGH: BC, PEI MODERATE: none About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected. 10214128
Reposted by NobleMelSusan Joudrey @sujo.bsky.social · 28/12/2025friends, Nova Scotia always has the advantage of seeing what's coming & this flu season is promising to be pretty rough. Even if you can't mask consistently, wearing a well-fitted N95/KN94 when possible will reduce your viral load. 1255
Reposted by NobleMelGreg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/12/2025Thanks for sharing this document, @rweingarten.bsky.social. I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI. A few thoughts for your consideration... 131162417
Reposted by NobleMelTara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025We were improving our model last week and didn't finish in time to publish the forecast. We're done now and are planning to release our next forecast on Monday, December 22. Our deepest apologies for the delay. 2016220