Hugs_and_Tugs
@hugsandtugs.bsky.social
YYC mom, looking for others trying to improve this hellscape for our kids.
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Encountering a fellow masker out in the wild always makes me feel like I'm in a super exclusive club except that anyone can join at any time and also definitely should.
Go team science literacy and pro public health!
Go team science literacy and pro public health!
December 22, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Encountering a fellow masker out in the wild always makes me feel like I'm in a super exclusive club except that anyone can join at any time and also definitely should.
Go team science literacy and pro public health!
Go team science literacy and pro public health!
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Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.
Question for more informed parents:
Were these common in Canada?
My elementary school (Okanagan, BC) had a padded room built in the 90s and my disabled sibling spent LOADS of time in one in middle school (mid-2000s).
Were these common in Canada?
My elementary school (Okanagan, BC) had a padded room built in the 90s and my disabled sibling spent LOADS of time in one in middle school (mid-2000s).
Akwesasne parents outraged after photos circulate of 'time out box' in school | CBC News
Photos of a wooden box, allegedly used for student "time outs" at an elementary school in Akwesasne, drew shock and anger from parents this week and have prompted an investigation by the school distri...
www.cbc.ca
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Question for more informed parents:
Were these common in Canada?
My elementary school (Okanagan, BC) had a padded room built in the 90s and my disabled sibling spent LOADS of time in one in middle school (mid-2000s).
Were these common in Canada?
My elementary school (Okanagan, BC) had a padded room built in the 90s and my disabled sibling spent LOADS of time in one in middle school (mid-2000s).
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Govt just WASTED $2M of taxpayer money on the "Alberta Next" panel.
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
While our EDs and Hosps are struggling and Schools are overflowing, they're playing political games.
Here is the single most insulting contradiction in that report:. 🧵
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www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
While our EDs and Hosps are struggling and Schools are overflowing, they're playing political games.
Here is the single most insulting contradiction in that report:. 🧵
1/10
December 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Govt just WASTED $2M of taxpayer money on the "Alberta Next" panel.
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
While our EDs and Hosps are struggling and Schools are overflowing, they're playing political games.
Here is the single most insulting contradiction in that report:. 🧵
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www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
While our EDs and Hosps are struggling and Schools are overflowing, they're playing political games.
Here is the single most insulting contradiction in that report:. 🧵
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So Danielle Smith wants to take over policing in Alberta because she needs the police to get to Albertans on time...
But she can't even manage making sure that POLICE get an AMBULANCE on time with the EMS service she already runs?!?
This is horrifying.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
But she can't even manage making sure that POLICE get an AMBULANCE on time with the EMS service she already runs?!?
This is horrifying.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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LANKFORD: In 2010, before Obamacare kicked in, the normal healthcare premium was $215.
HUNT: Right. But insurance companies could refuse to cover you for a preexisting condition
LANKFORD: That's true.
HUNT: Right. But insurance companies could refuse to cover you for a preexisting condition
LANKFORD: That's true.
December 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
LANKFORD: In 2010, before Obamacare kicked in, the normal healthcare premium was $215.
HUNT: Right. But insurance companies could refuse to cover you for a preexisting condition
LANKFORD: That's true.
HUNT: Right. But insurance companies could refuse to cover you for a preexisting condition
LANKFORD: That's true.
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“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.”
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.”
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
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'John Muir, co-founder of the Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation, a UK charity campaigning for the improvement of clean indoor air, said any investment in the devices was well worth the money'.
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
Education bosses ‘missing a trick’ by failing to roll out air cleaners in schools
Northern Ireland is “missing a trick” by not rolling out air cleaners across its school estate, an industry expert has said.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
'John Muir, co-founder of the Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation, a UK charity campaigning for the improvement of clean indoor air, said any investment in the devices was well worth the money'.
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
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More shit cardiovascular outcomes for Long C-19.
From Harry Spoelstra... On the dark side 😎
www.frontiersin.org/journals/car...
From Harry Spoelstra... On the dark side 😎
www.frontiersin.org/journals/car...
Frontiers | Cardiovascular damage and comorbidities related to long COVID: pathomechanisms, prevention, and therapy
Long COVID (LC) is a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-associated chronic condition and is present for at least 3 months...
www.frontiersin.org
December 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
More shit cardiovascular outcomes for Long C-19.
From Harry Spoelstra... On the dark side 😎
www.frontiersin.org/journals/car...
From Harry Spoelstra... On the dark side 😎
www.frontiersin.org/journals/car...
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Christmas denial story:
1. Pretend what they're spreading is harmless "not COVID".
2. Pretend massive, widespread immune system destruction caused by COVID isn't real: Flu is just "super" this year, and "there are extra viruses", magically.
www.the-express.com/news/health/...
1. Pretend what they're spreading is harmless "not COVID".
2. Pretend massive, widespread immune system destruction caused by COVID isn't real: Flu is just "super" this year, and "there are extra viruses", magically.
www.the-express.com/news/health/...
Mystery 'throat virus' sweeps globe as doctors warns of no treatment
A common but highly contagious virus is spiking this winter, leaving people with sore throats, fever, and fatigue.
www.the-express.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Christmas denial story:
1. Pretend what they're spreading is harmless "not COVID".
2. Pretend massive, widespread immune system destruction caused by COVID isn't real: Flu is just "super" this year, and "there are extra viruses", magically.
www.the-express.com/news/health/...
1. Pretend what they're spreading is harmless "not COVID".
2. Pretend massive, widespread immune system destruction caused by COVID isn't real: Flu is just "super" this year, and "there are extra viruses", magically.
www.the-express.com/news/health/...
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they've all bought 10,000 shares of baby coffin stock
67 Senators could remove RFK Jr. today but there aren’t 67 Senators who care about Americans’ lives, health, or wellbeing. Babies will die. Our leaders hate us.
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
they've all bought 10,000 shares of baby coffin stock
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It would be nice if our newly appointed CMOH, who actually has Public Health Experience, will be allowed to increase transparency of ourtbreak reporting at ALL AB facilities...
Time to put the "public" back in Public Health!
Time to put the "public" back in Public Health!
Beyond Local: Alberta quietly ends public reporting of COVID outbreaks in acute care
Alberta's government said the province is under no legal obligation to continue publishing the data in a “post-pandemic context.”
www.rmoutlook.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It would be nice if our newly appointed CMOH, who actually has Public Health Experience, will be allowed to increase transparency of ourtbreak reporting at ALL AB facilities...
Time to put the "public" back in Public Health!
Time to put the "public" back in Public Health!
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SAD NEWS 😢
My friend's sister is in hospital for a kidney transplant
Her husband is the donor
There is no mask mandate at the hospital
He acquired pneumonia & is in serious condition
10% chance he will lose his life saving his wife
BECAUSE HOSPITALS WON'T MASK THE F*CK UP
My friend's sister is in hospital for a kidney transplant
Her husband is the donor
There is no mask mandate at the hospital
He acquired pneumonia & is in serious condition
10% chance he will lose his life saving his wife
BECAUSE HOSPITALS WON'T MASK THE F*CK UP
December 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
SAD NEWS 😢
My friend's sister is in hospital for a kidney transplant
Her husband is the donor
There is no mask mandate at the hospital
He acquired pneumonia & is in serious condition
10% chance he will lose his life saving his wife
BECAUSE HOSPITALS WON'T MASK THE F*CK UP
My friend's sister is in hospital for a kidney transplant
Her husband is the donor
There is no mask mandate at the hospital
He acquired pneumonia & is in serious condition
10% chance he will lose his life saving his wife
BECAUSE HOSPITALS WON'T MASK THE F*CK UP
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The fallacy behind this nitwit's comment is that Smith/UCP are just another political party.
Nope.
Smith is Trump. The UCP is MAGA.
She is "ungoverning" - ie breaking democratic institutions, blowing up the machinery of govt - Alberta.
Smith is unCanadian. She's gotta go.
Nope.
Smith is Trump. The UCP is MAGA.
She is "ungoverning" - ie breaking democratic institutions, blowing up the machinery of govt - Alberta.
Smith is unCanadian. She's gotta go.
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The fallacy behind this nitwit's comment is that Smith/UCP are just another political party.
Nope.
Smith is Trump. The UCP is MAGA.
She is "ungoverning" - ie breaking democratic institutions, blowing up the machinery of govt - Alberta.
Smith is unCanadian. She's gotta go.
Nope.
Smith is Trump. The UCP is MAGA.
She is "ungoverning" - ie breaking democratic institutions, blowing up the machinery of govt - Alberta.
Smith is unCanadian. She's gotta go.
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I wouldn't call it a great debate, necessarily.
But only because @trevortombe.bsky.social 's contribution was so overpowering.
One of the best economic defenses of equalization I've read. 👏
albertaviews.ca/equalization...
But only because @trevortombe.bsky.social 's contribution was so overpowering.
One of the best economic defenses of equalization I've read. 👏
albertaviews.ca/equalization...
Is Equalization Unfair to Alberta? - Alberta Views
The equalization payment reflects a core value: ensuring all Canadians can receive normal public services without paying abnormally high taxes
albertaviews.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I wouldn't call it a great debate, necessarily.
But only because @trevortombe.bsky.social 's contribution was so overpowering.
One of the best economic defenses of equalization I've read. 👏
albertaviews.ca/equalization...
But only because @trevortombe.bsky.social 's contribution was so overpowering.
One of the best economic defenses of equalization I've read. 👏
albertaviews.ca/equalization...
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Goddam this is getting spicy!!🌶️
Once again, great journalism coming from the #Lethbridge Herald!👍
“All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number”
Once again, great journalism coming from the #Lethbridge Herald!👍
“All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number”
All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor This past Wednesday marked three weeks since the recall petition for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf was approved by
lethbridgeherald.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Goddam this is getting spicy!!🌶️
Once again, great journalism coming from the #Lethbridge Herald!👍
“All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number”
Once again, great journalism coming from the #Lethbridge Herald!👍
“All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number”
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CTV news reporting that AHS is blowing up with flu cases…..needing to add beds…
Hmmm…wonder what strategy could have prevented that???
🤔🧐🤔🤨
#Abpoli #Cdnpoli #RecallThemAll
Hmmm…wonder what strategy could have prevented that???
🤔🧐🤔🤨
#Abpoli #Cdnpoli #RecallThemAll
December 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
CTV news reporting that AHS is blowing up with flu cases…..needing to add beds…
Hmmm…wonder what strategy could have prevented that???
🤔🧐🤔🤨
#Abpoli #Cdnpoli #RecallThemAll
Hmmm…wonder what strategy could have prevented that???
🤔🧐🤔🤨
#Abpoli #Cdnpoli #RecallThemAll
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The Breakdown - #cdnpoli
Smith finally said it out loud...
She doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to provide services.
Smith finally said it out loud...
She doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to provide services.
December 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Breakdown - #cdnpoli
Smith finally said it out loud...
She doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to provide services.
Smith finally said it out loud...
She doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to provide services.
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The last thing I want is for the welfare of the less fortunate be left to the charity of Albertans. What those fuckers post online, and it’s hateful & despicable.
Also: “We’ll give you some soup if you accept Jesus/The Great Pumpkin/Flying Spaghetti Monster as your saviour.”
Keep welfare secular!
Also: “We’ll give you some soup if you accept Jesus/The Great Pumpkin/Flying Spaghetti Monster as your saviour.”
Keep welfare secular!
"Progressive" - the belief that govt has a moral obligation to build, maintain, and steward public institutions for the common good, rather than burning them down in the name of "freedom" and profit.
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
Please take a read👇, and share widely w ALL ABs
Opinion: Albertans' well-being shouldn't be left to charities
We do not need to "restore" the role of charity in basic health care and education.
edmontonjournal.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The last thing I want is for the welfare of the less fortunate be left to the charity of Albertans. What those fuckers post online, and it’s hateful & despicable.
Also: “We’ll give you some soup if you accept Jesus/The Great Pumpkin/Flying Spaghetti Monster as your saviour.”
Keep welfare secular!
Also: “We’ll give you some soup if you accept Jesus/The Great Pumpkin/Flying Spaghetti Monster as your saviour.”
Keep welfare secular!
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There's no greater tradition in Alberta than the government burying a major news drop late on a (sorta) holiday Friday afternoon.
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There's no greater tradition in Alberta than the government burying a major news drop late on a (sorta) holiday Friday afternoon.
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Danielle Smith did not run on these proposals; indeed, she ran against many of them. If she believes Albertans are with her, she should call an election now.”
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi tears into the release and findings of the Alberta Next Panel.
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi tears into the release and findings of the Alberta Next Panel.
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Danielle Smith did not run on these proposals; indeed, she ran against many of them. If she believes Albertans are with her, she should call an election now.”
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi tears into the release and findings of the Alberta Next Panel.
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi tears into the release and findings of the Alberta Next Panel.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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ATTENTION 🇨🇦 Hospitals & LTC
Does your hospital or LTC facility want to be part of a groundbreaking Pilot Project including FREE installation of Upper Air UV?
Pls see below & drop me a note.
Cheers 🙂
Does your hospital or LTC facility want to be part of a groundbreaking Pilot Project including FREE installation of Upper Air UV?
Pls see below & drop me a note.
Cheers 🙂
December 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
ATTENTION 🇨🇦 Hospitals & LTC
Does your hospital or LTC facility want to be part of a groundbreaking Pilot Project including FREE installation of Upper Air UV?
Pls see below & drop me a note.
Cheers 🙂
Does your hospital or LTC facility want to be part of a groundbreaking Pilot Project including FREE installation of Upper Air UV?
Pls see below & drop me a note.
Cheers 🙂
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Alberta renters have it bad. Part of the reason is the dismal amount of non-market housing options available in this province.
In my latest story for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social i write about the limitations of Build Canada Homes’ approach to non-market housing.
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
In my latest story for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social i write about the limitations of Build Canada Homes’ approach to non-market housing.
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
Alberta renters don’t need more ‘supply’ — they need non-market housing options
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers quietly deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise
ricochet.media
December 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Alberta renters have it bad. Part of the reason is the dismal amount of non-market housing options available in this province.
In my latest story for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social i write about the limitations of Build Canada Homes’ approach to non-market housing.
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
In my latest story for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social i write about the limitations of Build Canada Homes’ approach to non-market housing.
ricochet.media/justice/hous...