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nblung.bsky.social
Respiratory virus season is just around the corner! Protect yourself and others by staying up to date on vaccinations, improving indoor ventilation, wearing a properly fitted respirator, and staying home when sick.

Learn more: https://nblung.ca/lung-health/respiratory-viruses/
September 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM
outwinder.bsky.social
signed and confirmed signature. This needs much more amplification, only ~4200 signatures so far. Open til Nov 22.
(e-7691) ~
enforce the Canada Health Act, universal access, prevent privatization, etc.
September 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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dickzoutman.bsky.social
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7691 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
September 3, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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dickzoutman.bsky.social
CBC’s The House interviewed Dr. Mona Nemer Canada’s Chief Science officer and pretty much the only government of Canada official to speak plainly about COVID. In this interview she calls for a national inquiry albeit in not such direct language. I agree with her! Long long over due!
Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser | CBC News
Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health ...
www.cbc.ca
August 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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picardonhealth.bsky.social
Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser. Canada must understand where some Canadians' anger comes from: Mona Nemer, by @benlopezsteven.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/politic... via @cbcnews.ca @chiefscican.bsky.social
Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser | CBC News
Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health ...
www.cbc.ca
August 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
outwinder.bsky.social
Happy Canada Day from Nova Scotia! 🤸‍♀️
Canadian flag on a flag pole blowing in the wind overlooking a lake with lawn in foreground
July 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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sschwinghamer.bsky.social
BLT trail closed close to bottling plant in lakeside, must detour.

#bikehfx #hfxtraffic @mattbcbc.bsky.social
Trail closed sign on a rails to trails path
June 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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michael-hoerger.bsky.social
BREAKING: Canada launches a new National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services.

It will be chaired by Dr. David Keegan, a leading advocate for masks in healthcare & on planes who filed human rights litigation on both fronts.
💪😷
www.newswire.ca/news-release...

@drdavidkeegan.bsky.social
New National Advisory Committee to support preventive health care in Canada
/CNW/ - The Government of Canada is reinforcing its leadership in preventive health care by advancing national guidelines grounded in the highest standards of...
www.newswire.ca
June 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
outwinder.bsky.social
#hfxws gatekeeper on the Chain of Lakes Trail this afternoon between Clutch and Coke plant
Porcupine eating in brushy area beside trail
May 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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mjnabuurs.bsky.social
Just like all things that matter to us greatly, we must continually protect them.

The #CanadaHealthAct is being theeatened by several governments/levels of government and #Canadians must stand up and protect it now!

#Alberta #Ontario #Canada

Happy Anniversary Canada Health Act 🎉🥳🎊!
cfnu.bsky.social Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · Apr 15
Friday, April 17, celebrate the anniversary of the Canada Health Act with cake! Share a photo of a cake online with a reminder that Canadian medicare is a true nation-building project and that this great Canadian achievement is in danger because of Alberta’s Bill 11. Learn more: bit.ly/41BA9DN
April 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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popns.bsky.social
It only takes a minute to use the online tool to send a message to your provincial Minister of Health!
stillcovidingca.bsky.social Still COVIDing Canada @stillcovidingca.bsky.social · Apr 13
📣 Novavax now! Canadians need access to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

✉️ Use our online tool to send emails to health ministers

stillcoviding.ca/en/take-acti...

Please share!

#NovavaxNow #COVID #CovidIsNotOver
Photo of two vials of a vaccine and a syringe, accompanied by white and gold text on a blue background reading: Novavax now! Canadians need access to the Novavax vaccine in 2026/2027. Use our online tool to send emails to health ministers. StillCoviding.ca #NovavaxNow. Photo: oasisamuel / Adobe.
April 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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maryfernando.bsky.social
April’s updated Covid vaccines are available.

Provinces say it’s for those at high risk but Health Canada states: “Those who aren't at increased risk and who are 6 months of age and older may also be vaccinated against COVID-19.” www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

COVID harms everyone:

#Vaccinate
Damage to all organs and systems from COVID.
April 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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covidsociety.ca
Last fall, the Children’s Long Covid Network launched a petition calling on the federal government to take action for children living with Long Covid. Learn more, and add your name to those calling for action: chng.it/7ZSzLXnp5n
#LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness #pediatriclongcovid
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Graphic with a computer screen showing the change.org petition titled “Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID” The French translation of this title is immediately below. Below the titles is the Children’s Long Covid Network (CLCN) logo. This includes a graphic of a highly stylized hand, palm up, in a dark teal colour. In the hand are three figures in a coral pink colour. Beside this graphic is the organization’s name and tagline, which reads: “Children’s Long Covid Network Their strength. Their journey. Our responsibility.” The French translation of this text is directly below. The computer screen sits on a background featuring a navy and teal gradient. There are blue-toned dots scattered across the background.
March 30, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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pauldecampo.bsky.social
The missed opportunity to improve indoor air quality in schools, hospitals and other public buildings will haunt us during the next pandemic.
March 27, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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bikehfxlobby.bsky.social
Nova Scotians who are eligible for a “spring” dose of COVID vax can book now. I got an appointment for this afternoon!

novascotia.canimmunize.ca/en/booking/c...
CANImmunize
CANImmunize Clinic Flow
novascotia.canimmunize.ca
March 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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ecelaw.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who joined our youth workshops in NB over the past two weeks on the legal right to a healthy environment!

Bill 23 will be debated in the Legislature this Thursday afternoon, March 26.

Link to NB Lung's form letter: nblung.ca/advocacy/the...
March 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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nbcovidinfo.bsky.social
Contact your MLA in support of Bill 23 today! #NBPoli
ecelaw.bsky.social East Coast Environmental Law @ecelaw.bsky.social · Mar 23
Thank you to everyone who joined our youth workshops in NB over the past two weeks on the legal right to a healthy environment!

Bill 23 will be debated in the Legislature this Thursday afternoon, March 26.

Link to NB Lung's form letter: nblung.ca/advocacy/the...
March 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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ecologyaction.bsky.social
‼️ In the long list of cuts the Houston government is pushing forward, funding for the Student Transit Pass Pilot Program has been abruptly slashed.

👉 Check out the Get On The Bus initiative: www.getonthebus.ca/take-action-...
✍️ Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/restore-th...
A square image of a halifax bus driving down barrington street with a teal rectangle with blue and white text overlaid in the top third. Text reads, "tell the houston government: Restore funding for the Student Transit Pass Pilot Program" A teal square with blue and white text overlaid. A white graphic of a bus is in the bottom left corner and a white graphic of an arrow pointing right is in the bottom right corner. Text reads, The Houston government has abruptly cut funding for the Halifax Student Transit pass program. The program supports youth independence, social equity, affordable living, climate action, economic development and more. Cutting funding for this program leaves thousands of youth and families stranded, and means more cars on the roads – making traffic even worse." A teal square with blue and white text overlaid. Text reads, "Our youth deserve support in how they independently travel to school, work, extra-curricular activities and more. See the caption for two ways that you can take action today."
March 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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jvipondmd.bsky.social
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...
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.
ssir.org
March 19, 2026 at 4:33 AM
outwinder.bsky.social
#hfxws BLT Trail starting to clear nicely in parts. Photos taken this afternoon between Raines Mill Road and the waterfalls.
Section of unpaved trail through woods mostly clear of ice and snow Another section of unpaved trail through woods about 25% bare. Remainder snow and ice.
March 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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popns.bsky.social
Nova Scotians still haven't been warned about the long-term harms caused by Covid infections. There hasn't been any public health education or transparancy about inddor air quality in buildings. The only way to avoid Long Covid is to avoid infections!
popns.bsky.social PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · Jun 20
"Long COVID is common, affecting up to 10% to 20% of children with a history of COVID-19. With almost 6 million US children potentially affected, this is higher than the number of children with asthma, the most common chronic health problem in children."
Long COVID in Young Children, School-Aged Children, and Teens
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes the symptoms of long COVID in children.
jamanetwork.com
March 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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popns.bsky.social
Last year, the CBC published an article to commemorate the 5th Covid anniversary in Nova Scotia. In 2025, there were another 109 deaths from Covid. The province continues to ignore the harms from infection, and refuses to educate the public about Long Covid. #LongCovidAwarenessDay
popns.bsky.social PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · Mar 15
"Since the beginning of the pandemic, roughly 1,250 Nova Scotians have died from COVID-19. 'COVID's here,' said Strang. 'It's staying.'"

But nothing's being done to reduce infections. We have no public communication, no clean indoor air, and we've lost public access to tests.
annahalifax.bsky.social AnnaHalifax @annahalifax.bsky.social · Mar 15
It's interesting that lack of action and communication on long covid is not one of the things he says he regrets.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
March 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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shiralurie.bsky.social
Shoutout to Neptune and their masked performances. Theatre is for everyone ❤️

(And Air Fanta’s maiden voyage!)
Selfie of white woman wearing glasses and a white n95 mask seated in a theatre. There are other masked patrons behind her.
March 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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nbcovidinfo.bsky.social
Filter change day at our primary care clinic! 3-4 times a year I go change the prefilters or filters on 12 air cleaners in our clinic. We have grown from solo practice to multiple primary care providers. Air cleaners in every room + free respirators for all; masks required.
A North Box Systems PC fan air cleaner using 20x20 MERV 13 furnace filters. The unit is taped with rainbow hockey tape. Sitting on grey carpet. A clean MERV 13 filter sitting on top of 2 dark grey used filters. A clean HEPA filter and black prefilter on top of grey used filters and prefilter.
March 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM