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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: BC MODERATE: CAN, AB, MB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 158 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Sep 12 - Sep 25, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: MODERATE - 4.0
Alberta: MODERATE - 4.2
British Columbia: HIGH - 8.9
Manitoba: MODERATE - 3.1
New Brunswick: MODERATE - 3.2
Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 3.5
North: MODERATE - 4.3
Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 3.3
Ontario: MODERATE - 3.8
Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 3.8
Quebec: MODERATE - 3.1
Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 3.0

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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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Congrats - also enjoyed the obits and how you’d highlight unique things that people had done in their lives while “living their dash!” All the best and enjoy!

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Kevin Rollason @fpkevinrollason.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Breaking news - I’ve retired! Yes, after 41-plus years in journalism - 38 of them at the Winnipeg Free Press - I’ve retired. A thread…

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : 20 JUN - 3 JUL, 2026 SÉVÈRE : aucun TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : aucun ÉLEVÉ : aucun MODÉRÉ : CAN, AB, CB, MB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, ON, ÎPÉ, QC, SK Environ 1 personne sur 320 est actuellement infectée au Canada.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: NL MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: MODERATE - 3.5
Alberta: MODERATE - 2.9
British Columbia: MODERATE - 2.5
Manitoba: MODERATE - 3.9
New Brunswick: MODERATE - 3.4
Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 5.6
North: MODERATE - 3.5
Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 3.1
Ontario: MODERATE - 3.7
Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 3.2
Quebec: MODERATE - 3.1
Saskatchewan: MODERATE - 3.7

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast May 9 - May 22, 2026 MANITOBA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 302 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 9.1 x higher -Long COVID: 6.2 x higher -Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher -Deaths: 2.3 x higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between May 9 - May 22, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Manitoba's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 5.2

About 1 of every 302 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 100-8,500
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; 9.1X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.2X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 4.2X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 2.3X 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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 9 - May 22, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: AB HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the May 9 - May 22, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 5.4
Alberta: VERY HIGH - 10.1
British Columbia: HIGH - 5.7
Manitoba: HIGH - 5.2
New Brunswick: MODERATE - 5.0
Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 8.6
North: HIGH - 5.9
Nova Scotia: MODERATE - 4.4
Ontario: MODERATE - 5.0
Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 4.3
Quebec: MODERATE - 4.0
Saskatchewan: HIGH - 5.4

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: PEI HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK MODERATE: BC, NL About 1 in 84 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 6.7
Alberta: HIGH - 6.3
British Columbia: MODERATE - 4.0
Manitoba: HIGH - 6.2
New Brunswick: HIGH - 6.6
Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 4.7
North: HIGH - 6.2
Nova Scotia: HIGH - 6.6
Ontario: HIGH - 6.9
Prince Edward Island: VERY HIGH - 10.9
Quebec: HIGH - 8.2
Saskatchewan: HIGH - 7.3

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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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Maple syrup under a microscope. That is why Canadians are so happy, we literally eat glitter. 😊 #Canada

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Cam Regier @camregier.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I tried the Ukrainian cafe at Dakota CC today, which was fantastic. Amazing borscht and cabbage rolls, great perogies. I also appreciated the vibe when I asked for the large Ukrainian family combo and she asked me, a singular guy in the basically empty area, if it was to go, or eat in. Goals.

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Oly Backstrom @olybackstrom.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

These Canadian employment stats for 15-24 year olds are brutal. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

graph:
Employment rates for youth (15-24 years old)
at a peak of nearly 60% in early 2023 to 53.7% as of February 2026

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 MANITOBA VERY HIGH [increasing] About 1 of every 51 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 8.0 x higher -Long COVID: 6.3 x higher -Hospitalizations: 10.8 x higher -Deaths: 11.2 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. Manitoba's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [increasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.0

About 1 of every 51 people is infected.

Estimated infections this week: 35,200-43,500
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; 8.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.8X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.2X 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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: MB HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 6.7
Alberta: HIGH - 6.5
British Columbia: MODERATE - 4.4
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.0
New Brunswick: HIGH - 7.1
Newfoundland & Labrador: MODERATE - 4.7
North: HIGH - 6.7
Nova Scotia: HIGH - 6.0
Ontario: HIGH - 7.7
Prince Edward Island: MODERATE - 4.9
Quebec: HIGH - 6.6
Saskatchewan: HIGH - 8.1

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026 SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC HIGH: BC, NL MODERATE: none About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, and territories. From left to right:

Canada: VERY HIGH - 13.1
Alberta: SEVERE - 18.6
British Columbia: HIGH - 6.3
Manitoba: SEVERE - 18.4
New Brunswick: SEVERE - 19.2
Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 7.7
North: VERY HIGH - 13.9
Nova Scotia: VERY HIGH - 10.4
Ontario: VERY HIGH - 14.5
Prince Edward Island: SEVERE - 18.9
Quebec: VERY HIGH - 10.0
Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 18.7

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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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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Scott Kehler 🇨🇦 @scottdkehler.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A brief reprieve from adverse winter weather is expected today in southern Manitoba before another "MacKenzie Screamer" arrives tomorrow. Additional light snow is expected and strong winds will again produce significant blowing snow. Poor travel conditions should be expected.

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Scott Kehler 🇨🇦 @scottdkehler.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Note: A "MacKenzie Screamer" is similar to an Alberta Clipper, but it originates in the lee of the MacKenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories, rather than along the Alberta Rockies. Screamers are often accompanied by colder air and less snow, due to their arctic origin.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI MODERATE: none About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 10.0
Alberta: VERY HIGH - 12.4
British Columbia: HIGH - 7.6
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 10.3
New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 10.5
Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 9.1
North: VERY HIGH - 10.3
Nova Scotia: HIGH - 9.9
Ontario: HIGH - 9.2
Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 6.6
Quebec: VERY HIGH - 10.4
Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 14.0

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025 SEVERE: AB VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC MODERATE: none About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 9.4
Alberta: SEVERE - 15.1
British Columbia: HIGH - 7.2
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 13.9
New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 14.0
Newfoundland & Labrador: HIGH - 7.9
North: VERY HIGH - 11.1
Nova Scotia: VERY HIGH - 14.3
Ontario: HIGH - 8.2
Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 8.8
Quebec: HIGH - 8.7
Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 14.5

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: MB, NL, NS, SK HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI, QC, MODERATE: none About 1 in 60 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 7.5
Alberta: HIGH - 6
British Columbia: HIGH - 5.8
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 12.1
New Brunswick: HIGH - 6.3
Newfoundland & Labrador: VERY HIGH - 10.2
North: HIGH - 9.2
Nova Scotia: VERY HIGH - 11.6
Ontario: HIGH - 6.3
Prince Edward Island: HIGH - 7
Quebec: HIGH - 9.6
Saskatchewan: VERY HIGH - 12.4

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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Jack Brauer 🏔️📷 @jackbrauer.mountainphotography.com · 26/09/2025

Walking through a grove of golden quaking #aspens is one of nature's most beautiful experiences, like entering a natural cathedral with sacred light. See my gallery of #Colorado #fallcolors photos here: www.mountainphotography.com/gallery/autu...

Aspen forest in the fog - September, Colorado.

Rich sunset light filters through the aspens near Marble, Colorado.

Golden aspen leaves flutter to the ground on a breezy day at the tail end of autumn in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado

Golden light in golden aspens deep in the West Elk Wilderness, Colorado.

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Melissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I’m back from 2.5 years in Ukraine. It’s bittersweet, and a little strange. Still not sure whether it’s Winnipeg, or me, that’s more changed. A column in Saturday’s paper, online now. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

When our kids were little we did Moose as they grew ended up in a Jets group. Moose are great family entertainment - we would take grandparents as well was a good time.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Swimming legend Michael Phelps is paying close attention to Summer McIntosh at the world championships. He’s been commenting on her races, including on last night’s stunning 200m butterfly victory. “It’ll come Summer McIntosh … love the reaction after”

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PepeValencia @pepevalencia.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

What a trip. Almost done now and heading home tomorrow. We rode 2,000 kms with lots of really rugged terrain and more switchbacks I can tell you about. Here’s some pics of the beauty of India.

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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

One of my favourite photos from the week. Summer McIntosh just gave her gold medal away to a young fan up in the stands. (She gave every gold medal away this week) This young woman watched it all and was gobsmacked by the moment. Jaw-dropping stuff at the pool all week.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast May 10-23, 2025 MANITOBA HIGH (no change) About 1 in every 137 people infected Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections ~7X higher -Long COVID ~6X higher -Hospitalizations ~13X higher -Deaths ~11X higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day between May 10-23, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Manitoba’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 9.9
About 1 of every 137 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 7,125-11,100
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; 6.7X higher
Long COVID estimate: HIGH; 6.2X higher
Hospitalizations, ICU: VERY HIGH; 12.7X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 10.8X 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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 10-23, 2025 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI HIGH: CAN, MB, NL, NS, QC, SK MODERATE: none About 1 in 134 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the May 10-23, 2025 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: 10.0 - HIGH
Alberta: 10.8 - VERY HIGH
British Columbia: 12.2 - VERY HIGH
Manitoba: 9.9 - HIGH
New Brunswick: 13.5 - VERY HIGH
Newfoundland and Labrador: 7.9 - HIGH
North: 10.4 - VERY HIGH
Nova Scotia: 8.9 - HIGH
Ontario: 11.1 - VERY HIGH
Prince Edward Island: 14.6 - VERY HIGH
Quebec: 9.9 - HIGH
Saskatchewan: 9.1 - HIGH

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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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast May 10-23, 2025 CANADA HIGH (no change) About 1 in every 134 people infected Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections ~8X higher -Long COVID ~6X higher -Hospitalizations ~11X higher -Deaths ~11X higher

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between May 10-23, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.0
About 1 of every 134 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 207,450-323,400
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: HIGH; 8.1X higher
Long COVID estimate: HIGH; 5.9X higher
Hospitalizations, ICU: VERY HIGH; 11.1X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.2X 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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Tim Hiebert @timhiebert.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Manitoba is on fire. “Climate change will manifest as a series of disasters viewed through phones with footage that gets closer and closer to where you live until you're the one filming it.”

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: Apr 26-May 9, 2025 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: AB, BC, CAN, MB, NB, NL, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK HIGH: none MODERATE: none About 1 in 142 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Apr 26-May 9, 2025 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: 13.1 - VERY HIGH
Alberta: 14.6 - VERY HIGH
British Columbia: 13.3 - VERY HIGH
Manitoba: 13.8 - VERY HIGH
New Brunswick: 13.2 - VERY HIGH
Newfoundland and Labrador: 11.8 - VERY HIGH
North: 13.8 - VERY HIGH
Nova Scotia: 13.1 - VERY HIGH
Ontario: 14.5 - VERY HIGH
Prince Edward Island: 14.5 - VERY HIGH
Quebec: 13.2 - VERY HIGH
Saskatchewan: 13.9 - VERY HIGH

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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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Ya we need punishing hitter - wears you out as playoffs go along… can we clone 17?!

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

And Nino and Appleton won’t intimidate anyone or play physical enough so 55,81,44,91,27 just get destroyed every playoffs. 17 is only guy that has the playoff grit… all the teams we lose to have bigger stronger guys who can play and withstand playoff style hockey - Jets never can it seems

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Sadly you are probably right! Why Tanev wasn’t jack hammering SCHENN after that is beyond me… protect your stars and show some passion. No playoff grit at all… yet again

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Like Norm Sterling - he was elected when I was kid in Manotick - we moved away in my teens - couldn’t believe he still had his seat until 2011… 34 yrs…

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Marty complaining NDP didn’t have a sign in the ground, etc… Uh think the split vote helped you win by 400 or so votes last time buddy… quit whining and take the L!

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Hilary Wollis @hilarywollis.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

⬇️ Read about Poilievre’s aggressive staff restricting viewpoints and access for Canadian journalists ⬇️ here ⬇️ And this is when Poilievre and CPC is trying to get people to LIKE HIM!! Imagine how hostile and obstructionist his govt would be?! canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...

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Poilievre Stop in Fish Plant Smells | Canadian Journalist

Conservative Party of Canada election campaign stop in a fishing village in Newfoundland turns into a spectacle of party animosity towards media coverage.

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The Bully Pulpit 🇨🇦 @thebullypulpit.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Bruce Fanjoy was canvassing when the Liberals were headed towards extinction. He knew then, as now: Hate is not a platform, it's a tactic. Poilievre can't be trusted, and should be removed. Go get 'em, Bruce. #CdnPoli "One Man’s March to Beat Poilievre in His Own Riding"—The Tyee shorturl.at/zVz8b

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Melissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Nearly every Hutterite in Manitoba can trace their ancestors back to a few tiny villages in Ukraine, now on the doorstep of war. We went to Zaporizhzhia — also once home to a flourishing Mennonite community — see what trace, if any, remains of that life. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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Tracing the lost stories of Manitoba’s Hutterites and Mennonites in Ukraine

Roughly 50,000 Hutterites live in more than 550 communities, mostly on the Canadian Prairies. Nearly all of them trace their ancestry back to Ukraine — and all 117 communities in Manitoba to a humble ...

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Melissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

loudest drone night in central Kyiv I’ve ever experienced. Tons going right over, constant air defence, explosions.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Canadian COVID Forecast: Mar 15-28, 2025 SEVERE: ON VERY HIGH: CAN, QC HIGH: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, North, NS, PEI, SK MODERATE: none About 1 in 142 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Mar 15-28, 2025 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: 11.3 - VERY HIGH
Alberta: 8.1 - HIGH
British Columbia: 6.6 - HIGH
Manitoba: 7.4 - HIGH
New Brunswick: 7.9 - HIGH
Newfoundland and Labrador: 6.7 - HIGH
North: 9.3 - HIGH
Nova Scotia: 7.2 - HIGH
Ontario: 16.4 - SEVERE
Prince Edward Island: 8.5 - HIGH
Quebec: 10.0 - VERY HIGH
Saskatchewan: 7.6 - HIGH

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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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC just said “We happen to be the country that has the best possible neighbouring country on the planet - CANADA and that’s the one you aim at?”

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

While it may be feeling more spring-like down in southern Manitoba, it is still very much winter up around Churchill. The snow in these photos is about waist deep on most people.

Relatively short white, spruce trees stand in deep clean snow on a bright blue day. The bottom half to 2/3 of each tree is heavily covered in snow.

Relatively short white, spruce trees stand in deep clean snow on a bright blue day. The bottom half to 2/3 of each tree is heavily covered in snow. The snow drifts on the ground look like waves.

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Al C @underdog29.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I loved JD - clueless... Zelensky: "Have you been to Ukraine?" JD: "I’ve actually watched and seen the stories and I know what happens is you bring people, you bring them on a propaganda tour.." Has no clue what's going on and would be pissing himself if he did go to Ukraine...

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