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Jen @envirojen.bsky.social · 2h

#BikeHfx. I stopped to chat with staff at the Lord Nelson this morning, after getting soaked in the South Park bike lane. They are fully aware that they:

1. Aren’t following the water conservation rules; &
2. Are soaking cyclists in the bike lane.

They have no plans to change either of these.

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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 4h

Fact Checking Fillmore should become a regular @halifaxexaminer.ca feature!

Halifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 4h

Fact Checking Fillmore: Mayor told town hall Halifax’s bike lane network will cost $165 million
By @suzannerent.bsky.social

Fact Checking Fillmore: Mayor told town hall Halifax's bike lane network will cost $165 million - Halifax Examiner

At a recent town hall, Andy Fillmore said there's a phase two to the AAA bike lane network that will cost an extra $65 million. But that's not correct.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 5h

That Halifax has no idea where it's money comes from and it's councillors believe that growth pays for growth even as they vote to borrow billions of dollars to cover the cost of growth that did not pay for itself.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15h

Finish this sentence: “The biggest obstacle to actually turning MY city into a better city for people is __________________________.”

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 5h

"A group of non-revenue-generating energy companies have collectively ballooned in value to more than $45 billion in hopes that tech companies will one day pay for their yet-to-be-built power.The biggest of these is the OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo..."

The Frothiest AI Bubble Is in Energy Stocks

Concept stocks with no revenue have soaring valuations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed the biggest of these energy companies.

www.wsj.com

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 6h

“Mounting evidence shows cities designed for and by women take a more intersectional approach. At the same time, these measures are shown to contribute to more vibrant and flourishing places, focused on more inviting walking, cycling, and public transport and spaces.”

www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...

A series of photographs of colourful pedestrian streets in Paris, Montreal, Barcelona, and Brussels, that feature murals and playgrounds, planter boxes and trees, and benches and terraces.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15h

Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.

ALL ROAD USERS.

And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.

For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.

Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA

Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.

usa.streetsblog.org

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Tania J. Spencer @taniaspencer.bsky.social · 13h

"...and 25,000 new #LongCOVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities" 👇

Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15h

Infections in Canada this week are expected to result in 4,500 hospitalizations, 780 deaths (people who die at least 1 year earlier than they would without COVID) and 25,000 new long COVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities.

3 tables showing total expected hospitalizations since Dec 2/21 by province (error range -/+ 10%), total expected ICU admissions since Dec 2/21 by province (error range -/+ 10%), and total expected deaths since Dec 2/21 by province (error range -/+ 10%)

Tables available at: https://covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard-index
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Graph showing Estimated new daily infections resulting in daily life activity-limiting symptoms lasting >3 months, by province, since Dec 2021. (5 week rolling averages)

Graph available at: https://covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard-index
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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 15h

Nova Scotia, our Covid forecast is now severe. About 1 of every 58 people is infected. Wear a well-fitted mask (like an N95) in public spaces. Open windows or meet outside. Booking for Covid & flu vaccines is now available.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 15h

Australia: "56% of Australians suffering from long COVID still had persistent symptoms 6 months after their initial infection, according to a new study from the Australian National University (ANU)"

Source: archive.md/Sphmm

Half of long COVID patients show symptoms after 6 months

Newstime Media
October 15, 2025

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 15h

Infections in Canada this week are expected to result in 4,500 hospitalizations, 780 deaths (people who die at least 1 year earlier than they would without COVID) and 25,000 new long COVID cases serious enough to limit daily life activities.

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 16h

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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Unbiased Science @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social · 21h

ADHD is not a modern invention, nor a behavioral choice — it’s a neurodevelopmental condition with strong genetic and neurobiological foundations. This October, let’s turn awareness into acceptance, access, understanding, and support for brains that operate on different rhythms.

ADHD Is Not a Modern Invention—It’s Real, Heritable, and Biologically Grounded

Marking ADHD Awareness Month with Science Over Stigma

open.substack.com

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AnnaHalifax @annahalifax.bsky.social · 15h

So sorry for your loss. They break our hearts when they go, but they make our lives so much better. ❤️

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AnnaHalifax @annahalifax.bsky.social · 17h

Two immediate family members with post Covid effects - one permanently disabled with long covid and one with chronic illnesses that get worse with each infection. Everyone in my family gets both vaccines to 1) protect those already at risk, and 2) to lower their own risk.

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Dr. Jen M @awesomebiota.bsky.social · 23h

A *very* interesting thread about the level of lead found in protein supplements (more in a single serving than is safe to consume in an entire day). Most interesting to me: more in plant-based protein powers. Like...significantly more lead.

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Long Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social · 1d

It’s unacceptable that five years on individual families have to fight for education support in the absence of clear guidance on the needs of - and more importantly how to meet the needs of children and young people with Long Covid #LongCovidKids #CovidInquiry

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 1d

From @timbousquet.bsky.social's Morning File: "Your morning commuting hell is Tim Houston’s fault."

www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

Regulatory overreach or lessons learned? After the failures that led to the Bloomfield fire, inspectors take aim at Dartmouth's Sanctuary Art Centre - Halifax Examiner

We have fire regulations and fire inspectors for a reason.

www.halifaxexaminer.ca

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Matt Brand @mattbcbc.bsky.social · 1d

Gonna be slow to HFX on a Bridge right now #HFXTraffic

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

You're living through one of the biggest technological transformations in world history and it has nothing to do with AI

Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 2d

Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system. Excellent new visual story on batteries in FT today shows just how far this technology has evolved.

Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.

ig.ft.com/mega-batteri...

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Janet 🇨🇦 @jansplanet.bsky.social · 1d

This shouldn’t be reported in isolation, COVID changes our brains & vascular health😷

“Even if you’ve never had heart issues before, you can have heart problems after COVID. But if you have cardiovascular disease, you face the greatest risk of heart problems”

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/artic...

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 1d

Seems kinda important

More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’

www.theguardian.com

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 1d

Hey Colorado residents, particularly people in Fort Collins, but also those who are somewhat near: my sister and brother in law are running a study on an easy, portable method to help maintain indoor air quality during adverse outside events (like smoke or pollution).

Participate in our Clean Air Study | sapphires

humanenvironments.org

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LET'S AIR @nousaerons.bsky.social · 2d

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality. Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation. Thanks to @davidcarel.bsky.social for this reminder.
www.the74million.org/article/a-se...

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality

Carel: Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation.

www.the74million.org

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🎃 Iva Cheung 🍗 @ivacheung.com · 2d

EXCITING NEWS: Accessibility Standards Canada's Plain Language Standard is now out, just in time for #InternationalPlainLanguageDay!

Since 2020, I've been on the technical committee that developed this standard, so it's great to see it out in the world.

accessible.canada.ca/news/accessi...

Accessibility Standards Canada publishes Canada’s first Plain Language Standard - Accessibility Standards Canada

accessible.canada.ca

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 2d

Things that have helped me recently:
1) little things still matter
2) the power of a solid meal, a big glass of water, and a good night's sleep
3) remembering how much words of encouragement or a compliment meant after a tough day
4) action is the enemy of despair
5) I can do things through spite

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