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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 7h

The McVitie Veterinary Assistance Program assists low-income individuals by providing funding to treat pets with emergency health issues. Funding decisions made on a case-by-case basis by program staff in consultation with a veterinarian. Available in qathet. vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/vet-assist/

McVitie veterinary assistance program - Vancouver Humane Society

The McVitie Veterinary Assistance Program assists low-income individuals by providing funding to treat pets with emergency health issues. Emergency veterinary cases are when the animal is at risk of d...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 7h

New Research: "COVID-19 is “Airborne AIDS”: provocative oversimplification, emerging science, or something in between? - Chronic inflammation, immune exhaustion, and accelerated biological aging are shared hallmarks of HIVI/AIDS and Long COVID/PASC."

AJPM Focus www.ajpmfocus.org/article/S277...

COVID-19 is “Airborne AIDS”: provocative oversimplification, emerging science, or something in between?

COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 is often compared to other pandemics for its societal and global health impact, with some commentators drawing parallels to HIV/AIDS due to the immune dysfunction caused ...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 7h

We keep each other safe - a collection of Covid-19 resources for information, health, and connection ❤.

Looking to update your Covid vaccine? www2.gov.bc.ca/.../immuniza...

Masks + tests by donation + to purchase: donatemask.ca

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 7h

We keep each other safe - a collection of Covid-19 resources for information, health, and connection ❤.

Living with Long Covid symptoms? www.phsa.ca/health-info/...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 7h

We keep each other safe - a collection of Covid-19 resources for information, health, and connection ❤.
Track the recent numbers (Canada and provinces): covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard...

Canadian COVID-19 Hazard Index

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 18h

October action: dulf.ca/dulf-aid-2/

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: For decades, scientists have suspected that living organisms emit faint glimmers of light. Recent experiments using ultra-sensitive photon detectors have finally captured that elusive glow across entire animals and plants.

Scientists Confirmed that Living Organisms Emit a Glow that Fades Upon Death - Profolus

Scientists confirmed that animals and plants emit invisible light during normal cellular activity.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 3d

Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 8.9
Alberta: HIGH - 7.0
British Columbia: HIGH - 8.4
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 14.9
New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 11.3
Newfoundland & Labrador: SEVERE - 17.0
North: VERY HIGH - 12.3
Nova Scotia: SEVERE - 16.3
Ontario: HIGH - 7.5
Prince Edward Island: VERY HIGH - 11.8
Quebec: HIGH - 10.0
Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 17.0

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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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 19d

sept action: transactionalberta.ca

URGENT: Stop Alberta's Premier From Overriding Charter Rights of Trans Youth

Healthcare is a right, protected by evidence, compassion, and core Canadian values.

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to everyone involved in helping to make the Comfort Kit Social such a lovely, fun, and abundant gathering ❤. This community is filled with creative, generous, and supportive folks - grateful to be a part of it. Project story + photos here: heartashome.com/blog/

heart as home

art and movement

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks to generous folks, the Comfort Kit Social is happening on Sept 8 + 9. MealTrain spots are still available - any amount of food, drink, and snacks is really really awesome! Thanks for your support, rad community www.mealtrain.com/trains/zz02gr

be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Aug 17

Action: Support life-affirming and life-saving programs in qathet RD. A new Shelter and home for the Overdose Prevention Site - essential in our community for well-being, safety, dignity, and care: www.change.org/p/support-li...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Aug 15

Community care in action: Grateful for all the generosity towards the Comfort Kit Social. Powered by neighbours helping neighbours & the Neighbourhood Small Grants, we raised $1275 and collected over 500 items! Event will be in late August and all the deets are posted here: heartashome.com/blog/ ❤.

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Aug 15

August Possibilities List: Choose hope. Take action. Keep it simple. Love, always love. bewithgoodcompany.substack.com?r=54a0hq&utm...

be with good company | Substack

A mutual aid action space. Online monthly meet up. Encouragement and celebration. Opinions, resources and updates. Our positive actions make a difference. Collab and create with our small team in qath...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Aug 15

Three Actions: Support the new qathet Shelter and home for the Overdose Prevention Site, to be built and open Fall 2025. 1. BC Housing Project Info: letstalkhousingbc.ca/powell-river... 2. Sign the Support Petition: www.change.org/p/support-li... 3. Send a letter to City Council in Support <3.

Powell River – 7104 Barnet Street

BC Housing, the City of Powell River and Lift Community Services are working together to develop a 40-bed temporary shelter at 7104 Barnet Street in Powell River. As part of the Toxic Drug Crisis Resp...

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Aug 13

Weekend action: Get together with your neighbours, pool some funds, and make some DIY Air Cleaners <3.
bclung.ca/lung-health/...

The BREATHE Project: DIY Air Cleaners – BC Lung Foundation

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 25

Updated request list with priority items for the Comfort Kit Social - thanks for caring for our community <3

be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 25

Big thanks to kind community members who donated today to the Comfort Kits! Self-care and beauty, cozy and warm things, safety and light! Collecting for another week or so - thank you for considering and any amount helps. Priority items request list is here: heartashome.com/lets-gather/

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 24

*anything else helps!

be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 24

Grateful for all the donations and kind words about the Comfort Kit project - to date, towels, wound care supplies, hats and socks, glittery eye shadow and lip gloss, and cash have all been donated! Still seeking donations - anything else <3.

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 16

qathet Community Care request - Comfort Kit list is crowd-sourced from folks most impacted. Check it out, share it around, donate if you can? Thank you for your generosity of spirit <3.

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 15

We are hosting a Community Care Social in qathet with our unhoused neighbours - and your generous support would help a lot! Will you help us gather enough supplies for 50+ folks to make their own kits? We appreciate you! Share your support and all the info here heartashome.com/lets-gather/

be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 10

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be with good company @bewithgoodcompany.bsky.social · Jul 9

July possibilities list is here. Wishing you deep rest, loving connections, steadiness and ease. I am heartened by what unites us - our tender care, our fierce love, and our hope rooted in action. We are beacons for each other, we are all in very good company. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

July 2025 BWGC Possibilities List

be with good companyan online mutual aid action space what we do together makes a difference July 2025 NEW This is a time for radical care. Explore the work of N. Oumou Sylla, LMFT, M.A.and sign u...

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qathet Pride Society @qathetpride.bsky.social · Jul 1

Hello Community! We are looking for some help distributing some flyers on Marine this week to get everyone ready for the 2nd Annual Pride Parade. If you are able to help, please email [email protected] or text 778-758-0060. Thank you! 🌈

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