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Tammy Ivanco

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Neuroscientist, dog lover, art creator, bad cook.

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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Outstanding opportunity for @avilewis.ca to push for a better system of science funding in Canada that would massively increase productivity. Give every qualified researcher a baseline operating grant. More as reward for productivity or through competition. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Cost of the NSERC Science Grant Peer Review System Exceeds the Cost of Giving Every Qualified Researcher a Baseline Grant
Using Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Canada (NSERC) statistics, we show that the $40,000 (Canadian) cost of preparation for a grant application and rejection by peer review in 200...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
A politician with the guts to say it: "No American child from the blue collar or the middle class should have to die fighting in Iran. Let the Epstein class fight the Epstein War." - Premier Wab Kinew at the NDP national convention, Winnipeg.
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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 27/03/2026
Admin, Staff Raises Outpace Inflation While Faculty Salaries Lag New data from CUPA-HR shows that all higher ed employees earn less than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. bit.ly/3NHIKBF #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
A color altered close-up a hand opening an envelope with a paycheck in it.
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Nature @nature.com · 06/03/2026
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Mangala Srinivas reminds junior colleagues that career success won’t protect you from gender-based bias. go.nature.com/4umaXyr
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Cracked, but still there: the glass ceiling persists for senior women in science
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Mangala Srinivas reminds junior colleagues that career success won’t protect you from gender-based bias.
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 23/02/2026
The Town of Virden is suing the provincial government and an engineering consulting firm for recommending it switch to a new aquifer, which ran out of drinking water four years later.
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Town of Virden sues province, engineer firm over aquifer
The Town of Virden is suing the provincial government and an engineering consulting firm for recommending it switch to a new aquifer, which ran out of drinking water four years later.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
It’s past time we ended the stigma around menstruation – period, starting with wise, compassionate leave policies, by Sheema Khan www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Opinion: It’s past time we ended the stigma around menstruation – period
Canada should follow in the footsteps of countries that have created wise, compassionate leave policies
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Vera Vine @veravine.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Canadian job 👀 🇨🇦 ‼️ Second search this year! Our Dept of Psychology is hiring again, this time at the assoc/full level, for a prestigious, endowed position. Focus is social/affective neuroscience in any area (clinical, social, cog, or dev). Apply by Jan 30! Reposts, pls www.queensu.ca/psychology/n...
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Employment Opportunities | Department of Psychology
Available Positions Position Title Position Details Posting Date Closing Date Queen's University National Scholar (QNS) Senior Faculty Position in Social and/or Affective Neuroscience, Department of P...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 07/12/2025
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “While there have certainly been incidents where liberal students have behaved like angry customers trying to demand a specific experience, conservatives have a well-oiled machine of outside groups helping them to weaponize their complaints,” Jessica Grose writes.
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Opinion | A Right-Wing Playbook to Weaken Colleges from Within
When students are treated like customers, they can demand educators grade accordingly.
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 28/11/2025
More than 40 faculty and staff members at Red River College Polytechnic will lose their jobs after the federal government cut support to a language training program for newcomers.
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RRC Polytech to cut staff after loss of language training funds
More than 40 faculty and staff members at Red River College Polytechnic will lose their jobs after the federal government cut support to a language training program for newcomers.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Study: COVID-19 vaccinations may lessen severe kidney damage upi.com/7581749837497 "The study found hospitalized COVID-19 patients were less likely to have severe kidney damage if they were vaccinated." Prelim, but good reminded vaccines can have many benefits! #VaccinesWork
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UCLA study: COVID-19 vaccinations may lessen severe kidney damage - UPI.com
A new study from UCLA Health suggests COVID-19 vaccines may protect patients from severe kidney damage. The study found hospitalized COVID-19 patients were less likely to have severe kidney damage if ...
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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Plus, Niigaan Sinclair joins The Bridge to talk about this history of the now defunct Hudson’s Bay Company
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Canada has already surpassed a year’s worth of charred land from wildfires. Fires are devouring land at a pace unseen in any year other than the historic 2023 season, by @ianlivingston.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025... via @washingtonpost.com #Wildfires2025 #ClimateChange
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Canada has already surpassed a year’s worth of charred land from wildfires
Fires are devouring land at a pace unseen in any year other than the historic 2023 season.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22/05/2025
A White House report released by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday raises concerns about the potential health effects of some pesticides on American children, but it stopped short of calling them unsafe. Here's what the science says about the risks.
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What a White House Report Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Pesticides and Health
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
If you are worried about disinformation and media manipulation in this election give a pass to @ctvyourmorning.bsky.social They caved to pressure from Pierre Poiievre's online posse in their continual harassment of @rachelgilmore.bsky.social She is a truth teller. CTV is not.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Collective narcissism, paranoia, and distrust in science predict climate change conspiracy beliefs www.psypost.org/collective-n... @psypost.bsky.social "Conspiracy beliefs about climate change, such as claims that it is a hoax or part of a global political agenda, are widespread across the world."
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Collective narcissism, paranoia, and distrust in science predict climate change conspiracy beliefs
A Turkish study finds psychological traits, not political views or social media use, predict belief in climate change conspiracy theories.
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Christopher Mims @mims.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Car salesman at a local Hyundai dealership today, after I asked him about the tariffs: "It's terrible. The price of every vehicle is going to go up five or six thousand dollars... And here's the thing, even after they go away, think about it, they're not going to come back down again."
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
William Tate, a Black man who is President of LSU, has spoken out against the dangers of NIH cuts at his school. I’ve reached my limit of some faculty on here at “elite” schools falsely claiming that no one’s speaking up when folks are but they don’t see them because they don’t see those schools.
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LSU president warns of ‘crippling financial shortfalls’ from NIH cuts
LSU President William Tate warns that changes to the National Institutes of Health funding policies could have dire consequences for LSU and research institutions across the nation. In a statem… Alrea...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
I barely remember this guy from his time in Parliament. He was just a Conservative sock puppet. Wait for the sound of crickets from Pierre Poilievre on whether his Conservative party mates are traitors. File this one under #fuckingrat medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...
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Former MP wants to explore Alberta's future with U.S. - Medicine Hat News
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s former Member of Parliament is part of a group hoping to open direct talks with U.S President Donald Trump about Alberta’s future, and is also now calling for a provinci...
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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Spot on. In America’s time of greatest need, the good people of Gander, Newfoundland stepped up to welcome stranded Americans and travellers from around the world. Because that is what Canadians do. #CanadaStrong
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
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Dr Doug Eyolfson @drdougeyolfson.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
In 2022 Pierre poilievre was buying donuts for antivax protesters who were behind the movement that was, among other things, protesting hospitals and endangering health care workers, and is using that same violence that he helped facilitate as a campaign tool. He is clearly unfit for public office
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Pierre Poilievre on Canada: "It's not the Americans fault. It is our fault. We're stupid." No Pierre. Canadians aren't stupid. We see you. #elbowsup
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Danielle Smith says out loud what most Canadians fear about Pierre Poilievre: “…but I would say, on balance, the perspective that Pierre would bring would be very much in sync with, I think…the new direction in America,” she added.” #cdnpoli #ableg www.breitbart.com/politics/202...
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Exclusive--Canadian Premier Danielle Smith: Trudeau Blew Tariff Negotiations in First Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conseravtive Party told Breitbart News Saturday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set Canada back in tariff negotiations with America during a meeting wit...
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
No one could have foreseen this. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
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Beyond long COVID — how reinfections could be causing silent long-term organ damage | CBC Radio
Scientific evidence is painting an unsettling picture: COVID infections, even if mild or asymptomatic, may be causing long-term cellular and organ damage, as well as increasing your risk of developing...
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Needed: ACTION! "...participants believe individuals should expend more effort responding to misinformation on social media than those individuals report actually doing..." Study: Online misinformation mitigation based on current user behavior www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A path forward on online misinformation mitigation based on current user behavior - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - A path forward on online misinformation mitigation based on current user behavior
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19/03/2025
Breaking News: A draft deal between Canada and the European Union would bolster defense cooperation at a time when the country’s ties with the U.S. are fraying.
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Menaced by Trump, Canada Prepares to Join E.U. Military Industry Efforts
Canada’s draft deal to participate in Europe’s defense industry will bring contracts to Canadian manufacturers and help lessen dependence on the United States.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
They will never be forgotten Donald, no matter how hard you try.
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Trump Blasted After Military Scrubs WWII Navajo Code Talkers From Websites Due To 'DEI'
You can scrub them from your websites, Donald, but they will never be forgotten.
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Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde @albrechts-h.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
THIS. Scientists need to consider carefully whether its worth entering the United States.
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Tammy Ivanco @tammyivanco.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Why was he claiming he was worried about merit before with DEI hires - turns out merit really means you just need to have done something for him!
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Dr Doug Eyolfson @drdougeyolfson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Marty Morantz, MP for Winnipeg West: Pierre Polievre has appeared with Candice Malcolm , who just posted a poisonously hateful post about one of Mark Carney’s children. Will you publicly call for Pierre Polievre to denounce this person? Your constituents deserve an answer.
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Tammy Ivanco @tammyivanco.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Thinking of all those veterans rolling over in their graves!
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 18/03/2025
Two Free Press reporters have been nominated for a National Newspaper Award for their months-long investigation into the state of child care in Manitoba and related underlying issues.
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Free Press reporters nominated for investigative series
Two Free Press reporters have been nominated for a National Newspaper Award for their months-long investigation into the state of child care in Manitoba and related underlying issues.
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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
#PollutionPoilievre is set to SUBSIDIZE massively the hugely profitable Oil & Gas sector with OUR tax dollars. This is Trump-level-stupid. They can pay for their own way. Instead the Conservatives will make sure the rich get richer, while we pay. Just like #Trump. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Poilievre says he would repeal federal carbon pricing for industrial emissions | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would repeal both the federal consumer carbon tax and standards for pricing greenhouse gas emissions from large industrial emitters.
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Tammy Ivanco @tammyivanco.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Sound familiar?
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Tammy Ivanco @tammyivanco.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Gas tax holiday ended… hmmm let me check my calendar…
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 18/03/2025
New Manitoba legislation would deem the deliberate misuse of someone’s preferred pronouns as discrimination and increase human rights protections for the LGBTTQ+ community.
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Manitoba law deems deliberate pronoun misuse as discimination
New Manitoba legislation would deem the deliberate misuse of someone’s preferred pronouns as discrimination and increase human rights protections for the LGBTTQ+ community.
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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Just listened to Trump losing his mind in a shouting match with Zelensky in the Oval Office. He's completely unhinged. No way he lasts four years. #25thAmendment www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0...
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Watch: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into a shouting match
President Donald Trump and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet with media following a meeting in the oval office.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Yup.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The world has witnessed the most disgraceful political tantrum of all time. Trump is not the leader of the "free world." He is convicted felon who doesn't deserve to be in the same room as President Zelenskyy. There is no going along to get along with this thug. Canada needs to stand with Ukraine.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Canada needs a game plan to overhaul our regulatory bodies and to invest what is necessary to protect our people. The United States has ceased to be a trustworthy ally. They are threat not just to us but to their own people. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Canadians are leading the way in the boycott against Trump and his oligarch gang. We need to take on Amazon for their brutal anti-union busting in Quebec. Here is my latest on standing up to to Jeff Bezos a toxic oligarch. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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TIME TO WALK AWAY ON AMAZON
Canadians Launch National Boycott of All Things Amazon
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Paging Canada: Your future doctors are fleeing the U.S. American physicians, especially those under 45, are desperate to escape a system that not only fails to respect their values, but actively undermines them. canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/02/23/p... via @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social
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Paging Canada: Your future doctors are fleeing the U.S.
Before the US election, my wife and I talked about moving to Canada. 2 days after, we put the wheels in motion.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
A Toronto hospital network opened Dunn House to help homeless ER patients. Now they’re expanding the model with a $2-million expansion, by Victoria Gibson www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-t... via @thestar.com #homelessness
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A Toronto hospital network opened Dunn House to help homeless ER patients. Now they’re expanding the model
A $2-million expansion will see the hospital network offer health care and other services to more homeless Torontonians who frequent emergency rooms.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
A crisis of critical thinking www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif... via @winnipegfreepress.com Me: “I really wanted to explore the foundational problems and why, increasingly, our information environment is rigged against us..." Winnipeg, see ya Feb 21 7PM at McNally Robinson Booksellers!
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Timothy Caulfield explores the world of online misinformation in The Certainty Illusion
We are awash in competing surveys, polls, studies and the like that have flooded social media — and discerning fact from fabrication is becoming more difficult, and more necessary, amid the dangerous ...
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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Porn in our school libraries? Indeed there is. Bestiality & Incest? All covered in Leviticus 18. And don't get me started about Lot and his daughters: Genesis 19: 30-38. Somebody should do something about this. #BiblePorn #MbPoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Manitoba PC leadership candidate alleges there's porn in school libraries | CBC News
A candidate for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives said Wednesday there are books describing bestiality and incest in school libraries.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Feels more important with each passing day...👇 www.datarescueproject.org/about-data-r...
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About Data Rescue Project
The Data Rescue Project is a coordinated effort among a group of data organizations, including IASSIST, RDAP, and members of the Data Curation Network. Our goal is to serve as a clearinghouse for data...
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 19/02/2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesday.
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Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesday.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The boycott is Canada's first line of defence in a long and hard fight against gangsters and fascists. When American politicians see the mounting job losses they will start getting rattled. My message to the world is to join the boycott of all things American. No pasaran. Canada #strongasfuck
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Tammy Ivanco @tammyivanco.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Dance, walk, stand and stretch!!!
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
WTF? Place another one in the "sickening but not surprised" file. Accused Sex Trafficker & Rapist Andrew Tate Finds Ally in Trump www.thedailybeast.com/accused-sex-... ht @alanlevinovitz.bsky.social Tate also received "words of support from Matt Gaetz", cuz... of course.
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Accused Sex Trafficker and Rapist Andrew Tate Finds Ally in Trump
The Trump White House has put pressure on authorities in Romania to allow travel for Tate.
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