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@tsimpson.bsky.social
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Let's care for each other. Rural SW Ontario. Chickens, tomatoes, libraries and leftist politics

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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Glad you're back.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hold placed. Thanks for the recommendation!
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. bookstore that put its stamp on 2SLGBTQ+ history honoured by Canada Post | CBC News
An iconic Vancouver bookstore that won a landmark legal battle for 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp from Canada Post.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
nowherebookshop.com?srsltid=AfmB...
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Home Page
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You have my vote! Solidarity in librarianship and oatmeal.
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride to all my LGBTQ+ friends and followers and ESPECIALLY to all my trans loved ones. I am tragically straight and cis but I love you all and I am so glad you’re here. The world is better because you are all in it. ♥️💙💜💛💚🧡🤎🤍🩷🩵🩶
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
An opportunity for something like this? canadianfreelanceunion.ca/en/
canadianfreelanceunion.ca
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
mangosalad.ca Highly recommend
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Mango Salad | Thai Restaurant – Thai food in Ingersoll, Ontario
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 ONTARIO HIGH [increasing] About 1 of every 82 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 7.8 x higher -Long COVID: 5.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 7.4 x higher -Deaths: 8.0 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. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [increasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 7.7

About 1 of every 82 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 261,400-323,300
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; 7.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.9X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 7.4X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 8.0X 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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PSAC-AFPC @psac-afpc.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
$6 billion. That’s what remote work could save taxpayers. Carney’s government knows it. Their own research shows it. So why force workers back into overcrowded offices? Stop the waste. Join the fight to protect remote work. ForYouCanada.ca
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing. You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics. That is all.
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PSAC-AFPC @psac-afpc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Forcing workers back into the cramped and unfit offices flies in the face of everything the government is trying to achieve – savings, innovation, and productivity. There’s a better way. Join the fight to protect remote work. 👇 www.foryoucanada.ca/remoteworks
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Sign the Ontario Health Coalition's sponsored petition against health care and services privatization in Ontario. Push back against the Conservative agenda!
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Sign the Queer Momentum petition to help protect our young trans friends and family and their rights in the face of absolute BS from the Alberta Government.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
+1 for Handsome Pod and might I suggest the Text Me Back Podcast with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher Mays? Also pointless, but also not.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Because you shared Queer ASL previously, I'm about to start week 3. It's been great. Welcoming and supportive. My fingers aren't always mobile, but when I'm having an off day, I can still be in class and learn. Thanks for the lead.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
I was so thrilled to see your sky pumpkins. I have tried and failed at this and was ready to give up, but maybe one more try in another location? I want to walk through the squash/pumpkin tunnel.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
UK preferred, but not required. Disabled-led social enterprise that employs disabled transcriptionists and editors looking for sales expertise.
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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Dear Ezra Klein, bodily autonomy is not a bargaining chip. What rights are you willing to give up? Let’s see you walk the talk. The burger is on me. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
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Dear Ezra Klein, Bodily Autonomy Isn’t a Bargaining Chip
Let's see if you're willing to walk the talk
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Red banner with white text that reads Hand off my post office
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Write a letter and tell the Canadian Government to stop their attacks on Canada Post and it's workers! nwmd.social/s/copylink/5...
nwmd.social
Take Action: Stop the Attack on Canada Post!
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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
SOLIDARITY WITH CUPW MEMBERS AT CANADA POST ON A NATION-WIDE STRIKE! Picket locations: act-cupwsttp.nationbuilder.com/picket_lines #onlab #onpoli
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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Ending home mail delivery is an acute attack on entrepreneurs, freelancers and gig workers who work from home. We need mail services at home when we work from home and operate businesses from home!
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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Seems like a good time to remind people that Canada Post will deliver any piece of mail to federal elected officials for FREE. No stamp necessary! Just a reminder in case you, oh I dunno, wanna send your elected officials a sternly worded letter a day for a year or something.
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Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News
With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Families can’t afford more delays. PM @markjcarney – it’s time to respect the Pharmacare Act and deliver a universal, public Pharmacare system for all. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/XjRSatWA
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Demand a better deal for workers
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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 24/09/2025
Alongside 175+ organizations across Canada, including leading 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations like @egalecanada.bsky.social, @fiertecappride.bsky.social, Pride at Work Canada, Enchanté Network & Dignity Network Canada, we are sounding the alarm about potential cuts to Women & Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Navy blue text against a white background reads: Over 175 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied organizations call on Prime Minister Carney to maintain funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality and women's rights in the 2025 federal budget.

The logos of Dignity Network Canada, Egale, Enchante Network, Fierte Canada Pride, Queer Momentum, and Pride at Work Canada are also shown.

At the bottom, white text against a blue background reads: "Read more and add your voice: MomentumCanada.net/Budget"
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I highly recommend signing up to watch "Silent No More". It's a documentary and virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School (aka the "mush hole") in Brantford. There are online screenings tonight and next Wed. evening. woodlandculturalcentre.ca/upcoming-eve...
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Upcoming Events - Mohawk Residential School Virtual Tour
The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of the Mohawk Institute Residential School, providing the 140 year history of the institution.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Navy, brown, wine/red, please.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
JFC
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Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
There is a lot for disabled people to be enraged about. I partnered with artist Finnegan Shannon on #DisabledRage public art. All graphics are downloadable & feel free to share and wheatpaste all over your community disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/
Graphic by Finnegan Shannon with a white background and black text. Below is a QR code and hashtag #DisabledRage. Text reads, RAGE WITH US
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Would ‪@righttobe.bsky.social‬ do this? Their work with adults is A++
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Barry Hunt @barryhunt008.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Today is the last chance to weigh in on the draft CSA National Standard for respirators, CSA Z94.4 Just go to: publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details... Together, we CAN change the world ❤️💪😊
publicreview.csa.ca
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Please repost with alt text.
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Liz 🧡 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @circaliz.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
OK, fellow Ontarians, can someone tell me who benefits from Ontario civil servants being forced into unsafe offices 4 or 5 days per week? Detriments: - air pollution - traffic congestion - cost of space rental, maint, etc. Benefits to taxpayers? Anyone? #onpoli #canpoli
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AMAPCEO @amapceo.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
4000+ people have signed our petition so far! Add your name to our petition and let Ontario’s Secretary of Cabinet know - buff.ly/w00s56c Remote work works, and provides numerous benefits to employees, the government, and the people of Ontario!
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
It's a lovely episode. Your care and kindness for and with each other is a delight. Thank you, also, for your openness and vulnerability. Recommend this pod and this episode. So helpful.
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Kashif Pirzada, MD @kashprime.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has released a draft standard requiring masks (like N95s) in health care settings to stop airborne infections. There is a strong attempt to push back against this, so need your public comments to get this through: publicreview.csa.ca/Home/View/22...
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Jane Rule, Saeed Jones, Roxane Gay
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I've had some success with using washing soda and powdered peroxide bleach in each load. For really persistent issues, I recently learned that Lysol has a liquid laundry deodorizer that's unscented. I get them all from well.ca
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Learn how to give input on the Canadian Standards Association's new Z94.4 standard on respirator masks. Tomorrow at noon EDT with WHN's @dickzoutman.bsky.social and Katie Marsh. necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN Town Hall: The Fight for Canada’s Universal Respirator Mask Healthcare Standards. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN Town Hall: The Fight for Canada’s Universal Respirator Mask Healthcare Standards. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
For people in Canada, the link to donate is www.myriadcanada.org/en/project/c...
myriadcanada.org
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Thank you! Ordered for myself and other Rebel Librarians.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
This is a sign that they're really fresh, so good news? When eggs peel easily, they're likely 7-10 days old.
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Queer Momentum @queermomentum.ca · 17/07/2025
The United States is much less safe for 2SLGBTQIA+ people - and Canada's immigration and refugee procedures need to adapt to the new reality.
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tsimpson.bsky.social @tsimpson.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Please read, share and comment in support of robust public health, health and safety for health care workers and for disability justice.
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Tal Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
as always solidarity with my trans brothers and sisters now and forever
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David @davidmordecai.com · 17/06/2025
Busted my phone yesterday and wanted to get an upgrade. Was near the store so I tried to stop in. I want to actually handle the phones before buying one. Apparently, @telussupport.bsky.social you have a mask-off policy in stores. With both measles and COVID on the rise that is not acceptable…
me standing in front of a Koodo + Telus retail store
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