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The Progress Report @theprogressreport.ca · 22h

According to the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, who we spoke with today, it is not the case that you can't get a vaccine next year if you don't apply by the 15th. They will be updating the vaccine booking website to remove the text that misled Dr. Keegan and others.

David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.

This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..

bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 22h

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Important and gross. “experts warn that these groups ultimately aim to influence other aspects of education. That not only includes this wave of anti-trans legislation, but a push toward social conservatism and school privatization across the education system.”

The Battle Brewing in Alberta Schools Is Much Bigger than Book Bans | The Walrus

Groups with links to the far right, Freedom Convoy, and Christian nationalism are driving policy

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Jenny Chase @solarchase.bsky.social · 1d

14. Low power prices may be great for consumers but they are very bad if you're trying to build more clean power plants. Without demand-side flexibility measures, the energy transition will fail before fully pushing fossil fuel out of the mix. Which is what we must do.

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Jenny Chase @solarchase.bsky.social · 1d

1. To opinions! Solar is the cheapest source of bulk electricity in many countries, and the quickest to deploy, and now you couldn't stop it being built if you wanted to. The limits to PV build in most places are grid access, permitting, and sometimes installation labour.

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 1d

Wow! So many examples of how increased blood testing can ease detection and early treatment of diseases lately.

Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 1d

A promising advancement in liquid biopsy technology.
The Galleri test detects DNA fragments shed by cancer cells in the blood. 70% of cancers detected were in stages 1-3.

This could be used to detect cancers that are diagnosed late.

🧪 www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

New blood test can detect more than 50 cancers early

Galleri has been dubbed the holy grail of cancer tests

www.independent.co.uk

Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

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“Ford (-9.8%) remains the most popular followed by Toyota (+17.5%) and Hyundai (+20.2%). Chevrolet (-4.7%) and Honda (-2.1%) round out the Top 5… Ram (-29.4%) and Tesla (-38%) are hit the hardest”

Canada Q3 2025: Hyundai (+20.2%), Toyota (+17.5%) impress, Nissan Kicks (+77.6%), Hyundai Tucson (+69.8%) stand out

The new generation kicks Nissan Kicks sales up 77.6% Estimates by local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive have the Canadian new light vehicle market up 3.7% year-on-year in September to 163,000 uni…

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Nature @nature.com · 2d

The number of infections for this time of year is unusual and could seed outbreaks in countries that are heading into winter

go.nature.com/4n8V616

Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations

Nature - Researchers say that the number of infections for this time of year is unusual.

go.nature.com

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

Evil attack on public health in Alberta:

Pre-ordering of vaccines for the 2026-2027 immunization season starts on September 29 and ends on December 15. Vaccines can only be pre-ordered during this period.

Pre-ordering of vaccines for the 2026-2027 immunization season starts on September 29 and ends on December 15. Vaccines can only be pre-ordered during this period.

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Sarah Doll -Candidate for EPSB Ward E @dollfortrustee.bsky.social · 16d

I'm incredibly honoured to have earned an endorsement from Heather MacKenzie, former Edmonton Public Ward E Trustee. Heather is a dedicated advocate for human rights, community builder, and an all-around force for good in this city. Thank you so much for your support, Heather.

As a former Trustee for Ward E and a parent of 2 kids in EPSB, I am fully behind Sarah Doll's campaign. She is incredibly hard working and knows the important issues inside and out. She has a proven track record as a strong human rights advocate and that is exactly what we need on the Board at this time. We are so fortunate she has decided to run for this important office. Please join me in supporting Sarah Doll as the progressive choice for Ward E. Heather MacKenzie

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

And an endorsement from my personal favourite former EPSB trustee who was on the board the last time Danielle Smith’s party’s attacks on sexual and gender minorities cost her an election. Go Sarah, our kids, our schools and our province need you!

Sarah Doll -Candidate for EPSB Ward E @dollfortrustee.bsky.social · 16d

I'm incredibly honoured to have earned an endorsement from Heather MacKenzie, former Edmonton Public Ward E Trustee. Heather is a dedicated advocate for human rights, community builder, and an all-around force for good in this city. Thank you so much for your support, Heather.

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

A sweet endorsement from Edmonton’s favourite ‘retired’ politician for an awesome #EPSB candidate in a close battle in West Edmonton. School boards matter a lot right now in Alberta.

Sarah Doll -Candidate for EPSB Ward E @dollfortrustee.bsky.social · 3d

Quick endorsement thread. I've been very humbled by the support I've received. I'll add more as they come in.

ENDORSEMENT
"In Ward E, I am pleased to recommend Sarah Doll as the best candidate for Edmonton Public School Trustee. Sarah is dedicated to ensure Edmonton Public serves all students and improves the range and quality of supports without discrimination. Representing Ward E with the Board, Sarah will aggressively advocate for much needed funds for public education from the Provincial Government."
Michael Phair - Former City Councillor

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Sarah Doll -Candidate for EPSB Ward E @dollfortrustee.bsky.social · 3d

Quick endorsement thread. I've been very humbled by the support I've received. I'll add more as they come in.

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Sarah Doll -Candidate for EPSB Ward E @dollfortrustee.bsky.social · 15d

Proud to stand with teachers, students, and families today at the legislature. We need to fund public education in Alberta properly and fairly. #publiceducation #soldarity #ata #abpubliced

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

Easy choice in ward C for Edmonton Public School Board Trustee but that’s because Holly Nichol is genuinely amazing and will be great trustee. This is a critical time in Alberta for school boards with a teacher strike and UCP taking away children’s human rights for political points.

Troy Pavlek @troypavlek.ca · 10d

You've heard about the flat earther running for school board, but meet @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social, the competent, passionate and brilliant candidate I'm rooting for to win.

She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.

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Troy Pavlek @troypavlek.ca · 10d

You've heard about the flat earther running for school board, but meet @hollyfortrustee.bsky.social, the competent, passionate and brilliant candidate I'm rooting for to win.

She's going to fight to ensure public dollars stay in the public system, and teachers have the supports they need.

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 2d

This is my favourite part of Andrew Knack’s platform and why I was proud to vote for him in the advance polls. Remember to vote on Monday Edmonton #YEG #YEGCC #Housing

Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 7d

Edmonton is facing a homelessness crisis, with nearly 5,000 people without a home. I know Edmontonians are feeling the impact, and I share your concerns.

#yeg #yegvote

My plan for
Homelessness and
Affordable Housing

Edmonton is experiencing a housing crisis.
Homelessness is on the rise. And more of us are struggling to pay rising rent and housing costs.
I will address this crisis with an empathetic and effective plan.

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Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 3d

Monday is election day!

Have you made your plan to vote — every ballot matters!

Find more information on voting on October 20th here: www.edmonton.ca/city_governm...

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 3d

open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...

Holy smokes

Judge Wyant's report on the AHS scandal reads like a 'bad spy' novel

It's comically bad, and it's really bad, and so far, no one is accountable, either.

open.substack.com

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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 3d

Russia lost at least 100,000 troops killed since January 2025 while capturing only 0.4 percent of Ukrainian territory, with total losses reaching 984,000 to 1.4 million troops including 190,000 to 480,000 killed, The Economist reports.
www.economist.com/interactive/...

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent Substack on this from Phillips O’Brian too open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

Trump Is Tormenting Ukraine

The least the media can do is not help him

open.substack.com

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 3d

Reminds me of som Jack Johnson songs:
“Seems to me that maybe pretty much always means no”
open.spotify.com/track/54S3uC...

And “ must I always be waiting waiting on you
Must I always be playing playing your fool”
open.spotify.com/track/5eWOsy...

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 3d

Or even the “TrumPutunnel”

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 3d

Your cat brings excellent F off energy.

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning everyone on Day 1333 of Russia's illegal full invasion of its peaceful neighbour.

A long, grim journey home for Zelenskyy and Yermak after another rebuff from Putin-fan Trump.

Every single day, all the news in one thread.
Please buy me a coffee from time to time if you like my work🙏

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Justin Wheler (he/him) @jwhel.bsky.social · 4d

Trumputin was right there

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