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Sevtap Savas, PhD🫐 🇨🇦🍁
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Sevtap Savas, PhD🫐 🇨🇦🍁 @savaslab.bsky.social · 28d
Today is the day folks! ❤️

What an amazing recognition for the community and patient partners, everyone involved in our work and public engagement, and our supporters!!!! ❤️

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #PatientInvolvement #Cancer #AtlanticCanada

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CCRA 2025 Awardee Dr. Sevtap Savas
YouTube video by Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)
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Good nite 💕😊💕
#FosterCatSkye
November 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for Nov 29 is "exculpatory": www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-...
Word of the Day: Exculpatory
Exculpatory is the adjectival form of the verb exculpate, meaning 'to clear from guilt.' The pair of words cannot be accused of being secretive—their joint etymology reveals all: they are tied to the
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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🧵Alberta is already home to one the most severe flu outbreaks in Canada.

We predicted this.

How did it happen?

The amount of illness transmission in the province is serving as a discouragement for many to get vaccinated, alongside restricted access to seasonal vaccines.
November 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Amen
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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djrothkopf.bsky.social David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 1d
Anti-Muslim hate has been core to the MAGA brand for 10 years. It was central to all Trump's campaigns. His first term began with his attempt at imposing an illegal Muslim ban. And if anything, it is only getting worse.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.

REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?

TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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www.canada.ca/en/crown-ind...

$22 million in federal investments to advance three Inuit-led clean energy initiatives that will harness solar, wind, and tidal power while creating jobs across the region.
Canada supports the Nunatsiavut Government’s leadership in Inuit-led, community-based clean energy initiatives
Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions – bringing dee...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Huge Black Friday lineup turns out to just be for Food Bank
Huge Black Friday lineup turns out to just be for Food Bank
HAMILTON, ON - Local residents this morning report driving past an excitingly long lineup and assuming it was for a blowout Black Friday sale, before realizing that it was just a regular queue for a b...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Friday - you were missed

What a week…..
a man is standing on a set of stairs with his arms in the air and the words `` happy friday '' .
ALT: a man is standing on a set of stairs with his arms in the air and the words `` happy friday '' .
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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war

Read the story of Katerina Gavrilyuk and her family, from Rhea Rollmann 👇
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Returning home brings mixed feelings for Ukrainians living in Newfoundland – The Independent
A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Doctors currently recommend lung cancer screenings for people age 50 to 80 who have a history of heavy smoking.

But those guidelines exclude those who could otherwise have their cancer detected earlier, a new study says.
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
A new study reveals that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most cases, prompting calls for changes to detect the disease earlier.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Transgender health care needs to be more accessible, says new N.L. health minister
The rights of transgender people have been severely restricted in some Canadian provinces, like Alberta. In Newfoundland and Labrador, Health Minister Lela Evans has just taken over the portfolio, and...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Free, public webinar!

Title: “The Atlantic Cancer Consortium, Biobanking, and the TFRI Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network”

Speaker: Sherri Christian, PhD

TODAY 12:30 – 13:30pm NDT

Registration is free and required:
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#Cancer #AtlanticCanada #MarathonOfHope
November 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Trudeau-era environment minister Steven Guilbeault has published a resignation letter detailing the reasons for his departure from Carney's cabinet.

He directly cites today's MOU:
Statement by Steven Guilbeault This afternoon, it is with great sadness that I submitted my resignation to the Prime Minister as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec. As you know, I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment. Over the past ten years, our country has made historic progress in reducing climate pollution, protecting nature and the environment, while our economy continued to grow. I believe I have contributed to these advancements, and I remain deeply proud of the achievements I have helped bring forward: • Standing up to tech giants and major polluters • Implementing Canada's first emissions reduction plan, slowing their growth and placing them on a downward trajectory • Establishing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation • Modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act • Developing the country's first national climate adaptation strategy to protect our communities • Eliminating harmful single-use plastics • Implementing the most ambitious nature conservation plan in the country's history • Continuing the modernization of the Official Languages Act • Making historic investments in arts and culture, including during the COVID-19 crisis and in the most recent budget Changes in our relationship with the United States have led to profound disruptions affecting the global order, diplomatic relations, and the economy. I understand and share the Prime Minister's efforts to ensure our country First, there was no consultation with the Indigenous nations of the West Coast of British Columbia or with the provincial government, who would be greatly affected by this agreement. Furthermore, a pipeline to the West Coast would have major environmental impacts, particularly as it could cross the Great Bear Rainforest, contribute to a significant increase in climate pollution, and move Canada further away from its greenhouse gas reduction targets. Lifting the tanker ban on the West Coast would also significantly increase the risk of accidents in the region. This moratorium was established in 1972 following a unanimous vote in the House of Commons, notably because navigation in the Hecate Strait is highly dangerous. Its removal would also hinder the creation of a marine conservation area in the Great Bear Sea, a project our government has been actively developing with Indigenous partners and the government of British Columbia for several years, protecting more than 100,000 km of this ecologically sensitive region. We cannot hope to decarbonize our economy without decarbonizing the electricity sector. The proposal to exempt Alberta from the Clean Electricity Regulations in exchange for stricter industrial carbon pricing rules and the Pathways project is, in my view, a serious mistake. As shown in the analysis submitted to the House of Commons, without this regulation, the electricity sector-which has halved its pollution over the past 20 years-would return to an upward emissions trajectory. This regulation also saves lives by reducing air pollution, generates over $3 billion in healthcare savings, and ultimately reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 182 million tonnes. Finally, over the past few months, several elements of the climate action plan I worked on as Minister of the Environment have been, or are about to be, dismantled: the consumer carbon pricing, the Zero Emission Vehicle standard, the oil and gas sector emissions cap, the framework to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, and the Clean Electricity Regulations. In my view, these measures remain essential to our climate action plan. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the citizens of Laurier-Sainte-Marie for the trust they have placed in me since 2019. I will continue to represent them as their Liberal Member of Parliament with dedication. I also thank the Prime Minister for the honor of serving in his cabinet and as his lieutenant in Quebec. When I entered politics, it was because I had a deep conviction that I could make a difference in fighting climate change and protecting our environment. My commitment to leaving a better world for the future of our children and our planet remains unchanged. Steven Guilbeault Member of Parliament for Laurier-Sainte-Marie
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Nod bad even though I took the bus in the morning 💕😊💕
#sevsteps
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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No survivors after plane crashes near Nanaimo, B.C., on Vancouver Island: RCMP
No survivors after plane crashes near Nanaimo: RCMP | CBC News
RCMP say there has been a plane crash with no survivors in a wooded area near Twilight Way in Nanaimo, B.C., on Vancouver Island.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Thanksgiving is cheaper this year. If you eat just a fistful of peanuts.
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Breaking news: Both National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House have died, officials confirm. They were from West Virginia.

D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody.

Follow live updates: https://wapo.st/48irgBT
Live updates: 2 National Guard members shot in D.C. near White House
Three gunshot victims were taken to the hospital after the shooting in downtown Washington.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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“Some of them will say they never ate for how many days? I try not to get emotional. I get very sad, but I just try to keep my sadness in and try to help them in every way we can. I try to give leftovers to everyone.”

www.aptnnews.ca/featured/peo...
‘Having a hard time getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues
‘People are having a hard time now getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues as Indigenous Services Canada refuses to answer questions
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November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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A colleague of mine asked whether I would continue podcasting - yes of course :)

We met with wonderful folks, learnt and more.

Our learnings are now published as a scholarly commentary - thank you NLSUPPORT for highlighting our work

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#Cancer #SciComm
Research Spotlight | Podcasting and Blogging as Tools to Engage with the Public on the Topic of…
The Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Public Interest Group on Cancer Research launched its podcast and a guest blog series back in 2024 to…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Pet owners and veterinarians know very well the challenges of getting and providing pet health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you like podcasts (or even if you want to give it a try), I'd love for you to listen to this episode I prepared: open.spotify.com/episode/3Pbo...
Why your pet emergency could go untreated: the reality of after-hour vet care in N.L.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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MUN Sleep Specialist Hosting Presentation on Importance of Sleep for Cancer Patients
Memorial University's Dr. Sheila Garland is making a presentation this evening on the importance of sleep for ...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to create $50-million early detection research program
The program, funded by a donation from the Peter Gilgan Foundation, will advance research to identify early markers of the disease and close critical care gaps
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Heavenly Creatures is running out of cat food and has dozens of mouths to feed | CBC News
An animal rescue organization in St. John's is running out of pet food, while it has dozens of cats in its care.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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The last thing and maybe the first that i waited for black friday was when i purchased my sewing machine
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It may be the biggest week on bargains. What did you buy on sale that made you feel like a bandit? -Stephen
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Never had thought of this!!!!

It is true 😭
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM