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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 20m

This is Crazy! Like taking taking two steps forward and four steps back.
cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/chief-mandatory-federal-branding-orange-shirt-day-funding-9.6953818

James Smith chief says he's offended by mandatory federal branding on Orange Shirt Day funding | CBC News

The chief of James Smith Cree Nation says he's offended by Ottawa's requirement that promotional materials for Orange Shirt Day events funded by the federal government carry government branding.

cbc.ca

MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 8h

This is Fantastic!
sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251025084616.htm

Scientists launch $14.2 million project to map the body’s “hidden sixth sense”

Inside your body, an intricate communication network constantly monitors breathing, heart rate, digestion, and immune function — a hidden “sixth sense” called interoception. Now, Nobel laureate Ardem ...

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 9h

Report results show that system is deeply broken.
cbc.ca/news/canada/london/auditor-general-s-findings-no-surprise-to-london-area-indigenous-leaders-9.6952288

Auditor general's findings no surprise to London-area Indigenous leaders | CBC News

Auditor General Karen Hogan found Indigenous Services Canada has fallen far behind in implementing numerous recommendations from past department audits, despite a near-doubling in department spending ...

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 9h

Evidence of plant eating animal found, dating back before dinosaurs.
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/pei-footprint-fossil-could-rewrite-evolution-timeline-researchers-say/

P.E.I. footprint fossil could rewrite evolution timeline, researchers say

A footprint fossil from long before dinosaurs roamed is raising big questions on P.E.I.

ctvnews.ca

MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 22h

"There are spills that have happened and have drastically impacted the health of our people. There is no trust, there is no relationship." Canadians need to know this!
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/mikisew-cree-first-nation-opposes-releasing-treated-oilsands-tailings-9.6949079

Mikisew Cree First Nation opposes releasing treated oilsands tailings | CBC News

Mikisew Cree First Nation is speaking out against a government-appointed committee's recommendations for releasing treated oilsands tailings.

cbc.ca

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 22h

Unions in Alberta caution government not to use "notwithstanding" clause.
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-unions-urge-provincial-government-not-to-use-notwithstanding-clause-in-back-to-work-legislation-9.6953823

Alberta unions urge provincial government not to use notwithstanding clause in back-to-work legislation | CBC News

The Alberta Federation of Labour, which represents unions across the province, held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the province’s upcoming back-to-work legislation.

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

This sounds very promising for cooling and heating.
sciencealert.com/scientists-invented-an-entirely-new-way-to-refrigerate

Scientists Invented an Entirely New Way to Refrigerate

Say hello to ionocaloric cooling.

sciencealert.com

MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

Comments from rural teachers regarding the strike.
stalbertgazette.com/beyond-local/classroom-complexity-a-priority-for-teachers-11382131

Beyond Local: Classroom complexity a priority for teachers

One of the teacher's solutions to address the concern is a ratio of student to teacher based on the complexity of the classroom.

stalbertgazette.com

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

Margaret Atwood coming to Edmonton
ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/margaret-atwood-to-show-her-solidarity-in-edmonton-for-book-tour/

Margaret Atwood to ‘show her solidarity’ in Edmonton for book tour

Legendary Canadian author Margaret Atwood will visit Edmonton in December for her book tour.

ctvnews.ca

MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

A good news story.
ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/local-indigenous-chef-wins-top-honours-in-ice-cream-competition/

Local Indigenous chef wins top honours in ice cream competition

An indigenous chef and restaurant owner from Owen Sound won an international award for his sweetgrass ice cream flavour, in a partnership with Canadian ice cream brand Chapman’s.

ctvnews.ca

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

I agree with you 100%

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 1d

Header on link below states that Albertans can still book next year if they don't pre-order. Then after a short paragraph it is repeated - sort of. Do we trust UCP to follow through or do better year?! bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/

bookvaccine.alberta.ca

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 2d

Japanese researchers link COVID-19 ‘brain fog’ to neural receptors.

A Yokohama City University study found COVID-related brain fog is linked to increased AMPA receptors—proteins vital for brain function—across wide brain regions, affecting memory and concentration.

Source: archive.li/3cc8W

Japanese researchers link COVID-19 ‘brain fog’ to neural receptors

Oct 24, 2025

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

"there needs to be more resources through groups like the John Howard Society or Elizabeth Fry Society for people who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues who aren’t getting proper treatment."
Address the issues behind the behaviour.

MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

I wonder how many Albertans are struggling with Long Covid? How many are unable to work after 5 years of this pandemic? How many Albertans can no longer wash their own hair?

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 2d

Not just another flu, COVID-19 complacency risks lives

Former ABC medical reporter Sophie Scott warns that complacency about COVID has set in. Public health messaging has faded, yet large numbers are still catching COVID, being hospitalised, or dying — COVID hasn’t gone away.

archive.li/NccoV

Not just another flu, COVID-19 complacency risks lives

By Katelyn Catanzariti

Updated October 25 2025 - 7:31am, first published 7:30am

Two healthcare workers in full protective gear, including gowns, gloves, and masks, wheel a patient on a stretcher into a hospital. The image accompanies a headline warning that COVID-19 complacency is dangerous and that the virus is not “just another flu.”

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2d

This is a river in #NovaScotia, but now it’s dry due to the extreme drought we are suffering across the Province, one of many rivers that are empty now #Video #CBCNews

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David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 4d

Covid vaccines were already incredible:
- reducing the risk of severe disease and death from covid
- appearing to cut the risk of long-covid in half (as long as vaccine was within approximately 5-6 months of infection)

Now, they might help fight existing cancers:

www.science.org/content/arti...

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumours

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumours.

www.ctvnews.ca

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

It's really only about what D Smith and her crew want.

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Long Covid Kids @longcovidkids.bsky.social · 3d

4th- Where are we now?

The current & shameful position is that measures in place are non existent/inadequate.

No #PublicHealth messaging
No specific #Guidance to schools
Failure to prioritise #CeanAir in #schools
No ongoing CYP #DataCollection
Inadequate #Healthcare
#Burden remains on families

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

Minister of Education Mr. Nicolaides, may be recalled via a petition.
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

Recall petition issued for Demetrios Nicolaides

A recall petition for Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides has been approved by Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer.

calgaryherald.com

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Tomb Mummy @solarab.bsky.social · 3d

Alberta will give $95M to another coal company www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #abpoli #yyc #yeg #yql #cdnpoli

Alberta to pay $95M settlement to another coal company over policy change | CBC News

Details of another settlement between the Government of Alberta and a coal company have been released. This time, the province has agreed to pay $95 million to Evolve Power.

www.cbc.ca

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

Alta gov't will pay $95 million to an Australian coal co as part of a legal settlement over changes to the province's coal policy"... prov also agreed to a $143-million settlement with another company, Atrum Coal, earlier this year.
This is why Alta can't afford public Education & Medical Care

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Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 2d

Climate change is already fueling global migration. The world isn’t ready to meet people’s changing needs, experts say
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...

Climate change is already fueling global migration. The world isn't ready to meet people's changing needs, experts say

A report by the United Nations top body of climate scientists estimates that over the next 30 years, 143 million people will likely to be uprooted by rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and cat...

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 2d

"Each year, natural disasters force an average of 21.5 million people from their homes around the world, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees."
Canada is certainly not preparing.