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Teacher. Reader. Covid cautious since the beginning. Recovered covid long-hauler after 18 months. She/Her

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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Poster: Show your support. Wear black every Friday to support CUPE education workers | Respect | Support | Stronger Schools | Better Tomorrows |
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James Allen @tljamesa.com · 25/09/2026
Great 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 #schoollibrarian
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Harms of the AI ecosystem – infographic
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A 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-...
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SENIORS DESCEND ON OTTAWA TO DEMAND ACTION
The Seniors Climate Caravan is gathering to fight for the future generations of Canada. They need your help!
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Kendall 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.
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2026 Nova Scotia Budget Consultation
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Canadian 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
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. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 3.3

About 1 of every 199 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 3,200-6,400
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; 3.1X higher
Long COVID: MODERATE; 2.9X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 3.5X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 3.2X 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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Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 10/09/2026
The 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...
Graph showing students who never use AI scoring 505 on a "draft texts for writing assignments" task. As students use AI more, the score goes down, until students who use it daily score 480.
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Waye Mason 🇨🇦 @wayemason.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
And it doesn't stop at 3.5C, or 5C, it just. keeps. getting. worse. Climate action now.
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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I 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
An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We 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.
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Trevor J. Adams @trevorjadams.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Readers are justifiably wary of the relentless creep of AI slop, so in Saltscapes, we're giving you our word.
A statement on artificial intelligence
Humans wrote every story in this edition of Saltscapes, conducted every interview, took every photo, and created every illustration.
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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I am not certain, but I think this might be the greatest thread (and greatest use of alt text) of all time.
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between May 23 - Jun 5, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 3.1

About 1 of every 411 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 2,300-3,800
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; 5.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.1X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 2.8X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 1.6X 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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Doug Peterson 🇨🇦 @dougpete.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over 5 years | CBC News
After 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.
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Apr 25 - May 8, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 4.1

About 1 of every 326 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 3,200-4,800
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: HIGH; 7.2X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.2X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 3.3X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 1.9X 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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saveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Families 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
Info graphic for save our school librarians. Just of the information is that there are 98 school librarians working for the Halifax Regional centre for education.  If funding isn’t continued all 98 will possibly lose their jobs at the end of this school year.  Information provided on who to contact. Including Steve Gallagher, who is the director of the Halifax Regional centre for education
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404 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...
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Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content
“In recent months, more and more administrative reports centered on LLM-related issues, and editors were being overwhelmed.”
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.6

About 1 of every 113 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 7,300-10,200
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: VERY HIGH; 10.3X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.8X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 5.0X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 4.5X 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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megan @writemeganwrite.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I 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.
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saveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Looking 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...
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Support for School Librarians
CUPE 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...
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🇨🇦Tammy (she/her) Jakeman fr d’Bay 🏳️‍🌈 @tammyjfrcowbay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Hey 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...
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saveourlibrarians.bsky.social @saveourlibrarians.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Here Is a quick and easy way to email your councillor! halifamous.ca/save-school-...
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Save School Librarians in HRM
98 library staff positions at risk. Council votes March 31. Email your councillor in 60 seconds.
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Please 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...
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The 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.
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Anne @anneleblanc2.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Are 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-...
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Save School Librarians in HRM
98 library staff positions at risk. Council votes March 31. Email your councillor in 60 seconds.
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
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Havana blames U.S. energy blockade as Cuba suffers another country-wide blackout | CBC News
The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating.
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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
On 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.
Fiqah is@sassycrass.bsky.social
@sassycrass
I'm so frightened and angry. I'm continuing to take notes because I want somebody to sue if I die. I was already fighting big shit.
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I'm going to say, again, that when long COVID effects kill me - sooner than later - I need y'all to recognize and say LOUDLY what it was.
Long COVID is keeping my blood pressure at 230/128, in spite of taking an elaborate cocktail of meds.
Long COVID is shredding my kidneys.
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@sassycrass
I'm not going to be alone. And this won't be considered a massive crime against humanity until we're all gone.
Just tell them I fought and tried.
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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I 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.
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NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
So 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
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.0

About 1 of every 175 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 6,400-7,900
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: HIGH; 7.5X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.7X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.6X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 4.8X 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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Dizzy ★ @tindizzy.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
CC: @mark-carney.bsky.social #CanPoli #CdnPoli
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Show 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.
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Clean Air in Schools Letter
[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] Honourable Tim Houston Office of the Premier 7th Floor, One Government Place 1700 Granville Street Halifax, NS B3J 1X5 Dear Premier Houston, Over the last five years, we’ve...
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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Nova 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
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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
New 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)
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Health Schools Letter
[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS] Honourable Tim Houston Office of the Premier 7th Floor, One Government Place 1700 Granville Street Halifax, NS B3J 1X5 Dear Premier Houston, Over the last five years, we’ve...
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Ryan Murphy @ryan-murphy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
It’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.
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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
An 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.
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.4

About 1 of every 149 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 7,800-9,900
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: VERY HIGH; 10.7X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.4X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.5X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.1X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places

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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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 31/01/2026
I’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.
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Tania 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" 👇👇👇
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Eric "Halloween Appreciator" Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 27/01/2026
New from me: More Than 100 Gazans Have Been Accepted to Canadian Universities. Canada Isn’t Letting Them In.
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More 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
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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 27/01/2026
Embrace joy, fight fascism, eat snacks, and protect yourself against airborne viruses. Follow me for more great wellness tips.
Selfie of Jen standing against a window wearing a green cardigan, green and black knit dress and black face mask.
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Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
A 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/4Gf1Yp
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Page by C. Thi Nguyen | @add-hawk.bsky.social
Last 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 ...
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Canadian 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
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is SEVERE [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 17.6

About 1 of every 65 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 11,800-15,900
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: SEVERE; 17.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.9X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 14.7X higher
Deaths: SEVERE; 21.1X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
If you ARE HIGH RISK: ALSO AVOID outdoor social gatherings

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Canadian 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.
This image shows gauges with the Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: VERY HIGH - 12.1
Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.3
British Columbia: HIGH - 8.1
Manitoba: SEVERE - 19.2
New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 11.2
Newfoundland & Labrador: VERY HIGH - 11.3
North: VERY HIGH - 12.9
Nova Scotia: SEVERE - 17.6
Ontario: VERY HIGH - 10.9
Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 9.8
Quebec: VERY HIGH - 12.3
Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 17.9

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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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
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Susan Joudrey @sujo.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
friends, 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.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/12/2025
Thanks 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...
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NobleMel @noblemel.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
We 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.
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