Angela Welz
@heartforward.bsky.social
#harmreduction #careisnotforced
#careisnotcoerced
Supporting others grieving a toxic drug poisoning loss, like me.
Treat everyone with kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treaty 6 - Alberta
#careisnotcoerced
Supporting others grieving a toxic drug poisoning loss, like me.
Treat everyone with kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treaty 6 - Alberta
Pinned
Update 06Nov25 - Alberta
Toxic Drug Deaths
16: 688 (NDP)
17: 862 (NDP)
18: 956 (NDP)
19: 800 (NDP/UCP)
20: 1,413 (UCP/SCS YQL closure)
21: 1,889 (UCP)
22: 1,778 (UCP)
23: 2,137 (UCP)
24: 1,489 (UCP)
25: 804 (Jan/Jul)
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12,816 preventable deaths since 2016
Toxic Drug Deaths
16: 688 (NDP)
17: 862 (NDP)
18: 956 (NDP)
19: 800 (NDP/UCP)
20: 1,413 (UCP/SCS YQL closure)
21: 1,889 (UCP)
22: 1,778 (UCP)
23: 2,137 (UCP)
24: 1,489 (UCP)
25: 804 (Jan/Jul)
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12,816 preventable deaths since 2016
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Our petition closes in 10 days. If you are a Canadian citizen or resident please consider signing and sharing. An apology is a vital step towards healing. #AdoptionCoercion
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
I was one of over 350,000 young unwed mothers who were separated from their children at birth due to Canada's post-war forced adoption practices.
If you feel moved please sign and share the attached petition.
1/
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#AdoptionCoercion
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
If you feel moved please sign and share the attached petition.
1/
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#AdoptionCoercion
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
Petition e-6782 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our petition closes in 10 days. If you are a Canadian citizen or resident please consider signing and sharing. An apology is a vital step towards healing. #AdoptionCoercion
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
#ForcedAdoption
#Cdnpoli
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General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
The only way to book COVID vaccines for young children in Alberta is by calling 811 / HealthLink.
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
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Catch up on last week's episode ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/forw...
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Catch up on last week's episode ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/forw...
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This resonates ....
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This resonates ....
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Read this.
This is a column by a conservative political scientist who clearly articulates that the premature invocation of the notwithstanding clause is a violation of the “Lougheed Doctrine”.
How powers are used matter.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
This is a column by a conservative political scientist who clearly articulates that the premature invocation of the notwithstanding clause is a violation of the “Lougheed Doctrine”.
How powers are used matter.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
Like me, many Albertans are caught in the middle between those who defend and oppose the government at all costs.
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Fortunately, Peter Lougheed provided us with guidelines for how to approach these issues.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
Trump getting booed at the Commanders game
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
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I can’t believe there are people who oppose free vaccines. They have zero possibility of ‘system abuse’ because who tf wants unnecessary shots, and every shot given out personally saves you money and personally makes you healthier.
The vast majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free — except Conservatives:
🔴 LPC: 90%
🟠 NDP: 91%
⚜️ BQ: 79%
🔵 CPC: 44%
🔴 LPC: 90%
🟠 NDP: 91%
⚜️ BQ: 79%
🔵 CPC: 44%
Large majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free
A large majority of Canadians agree that the COVID-19 vaccine should be free. Alberta and Quebec have begun charging for the vaccine.
cultmtl.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I can’t believe there are people who oppose free vaccines. They have zero possibility of ‘system abuse’ because who tf wants unnecessary shots, and every shot given out personally saves you money and personally makes you healthier.
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This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith is running Alberta like a cosplay authoritarian because she’s too weak to govern like a Premier.
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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"This has never happened," said Dr. Ryan Marino, a toxicologist and emergency room physician who studies #addiction at Case Western Reserve University. "There has never been an #overdose through skin contact or accidentally inhaling #fentanyl."
www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1...
www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1...
Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low'
Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening.
www.npr.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"This has never happened," said Dr. Ryan Marino, a toxicologist and emergency room physician who studies #addiction at Case Western Reserve University. "There has never been an #overdose through skin contact or accidentally inhaling #fentanyl."
www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1...
www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1...
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Wow! #UCP as expected:
No party membership for PRs
No more pride flags
No healthcare for temp residents
Full ministerial control over sex ed materials
Opposed to emissions reduction (several)
Pipelines!
AB pension plan
Right to self protection
AB independence (several)
…. #ABpoli
No party membership for PRs
No more pride flags
No healthcare for temp residents
Full ministerial control over sex ed materials
Opposed to emissions reduction (several)
Pipelines!
AB pension plan
Right to self protection
AB independence (several)
…. #ABpoli
Resolutions rhat will be discussed at the upcoming UCP AGM unitedconservative.ca/wp-content/u...
unitedconservative.ca
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Caller - I'm concerned hospitals are going to collapse because vaccines aren't available and healthcare workers could strike...
Smith - Anyone can get the vaccine! (Nope) It's easy! (Also nope) We're following recommendations (More nope) The feds are the worst!
#abpoli #ableg
Smith - Anyone can get the vaccine! (Nope) It's easy! (Also nope) We're following recommendations (More nope) The feds are the worst!
#abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Resolutions rhat will be discussed at the upcoming UCP AGM unitedconservative.ca/wp-content/u...
unitedconservative.ca
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Resolutions rhat will be discussed at the upcoming UCP AGM unitedconservative.ca/wp-content/u...
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RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #4
A male in his 20s with severe asthma, very short of breath and having trouble breathing.
Presents in distress to his local ED - but it is closed, and he didn't know.
He calls 911 for help, and there are no ambulances available to respond...
1/5
A male in his 20s with severe asthma, very short of breath and having trouble breathing.
Presents in distress to his local ED - but it is closed, and he didn't know.
He calls 911 for help, and there are no ambulances available to respond...
1/5
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #4
A male in his 20s with severe asthma, very short of breath and having trouble breathing.
Presents in distress to his local ED - but it is closed, and he didn't know.
He calls 911 for help, and there are no ambulances available to respond...
1/5
A male in his 20s with severe asthma, very short of breath and having trouble breathing.
Presents in distress to his local ED - but it is closed, and he didn't know.
He calls 911 for help, and there are no ambulances available to respond...
1/5
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Alcohol Still Leading Cause of Substance-related Hospitalizations in Canada, With Cannabis now a 'Concerning' Second pressprogress.ca/alcohol-stil... @brishti.bsky.social @pressprogress.ca
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Alcohol Still Leading Cause of Substance-related Hospitalizations in Canada, With Cannabis now a 'Concerning' Second pressprogress.ca/alcohol-stil... @brishti.bsky.social @pressprogress.ca
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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On our op-ed page: researchers make the argument that Edmonton might be the frostbite capital of the world, largely due to street homelessness. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Edmonton doesn't have to be the frostbite capital of the world
Severe frostbite injuries are entirely preventable - together, let’s work towards a city where no one gets left out in the cold.
edmontonjournal.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
On our op-ed page: researchers make the argument that Edmonton might be the frostbite capital of the world, largely due to street homelessness. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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More day shelter space is a start but we also need to activate the winter emergency response sooner, stop discharging people from facilities without proper clothes, and stop confiscating tents and other survival supplies.
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
More day shelter space is a start but we also need to activate the winter emergency response sooner, stop discharging people from facilities without proper clothes, and stop confiscating tents and other survival supplies.
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Edmonton has had a disturbingly high number of frostbite amputations the last two winters. With freezing temps on the way, both the City and the Government of Alberta must do more to prevent people from freezing in the cold. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #yegcc
Opinion: Edmonton doesn't have to be the frostbite capital of the world
Severe frostbite injuries are entirely preventable - together, let’s work towards a city where no one gets left out in the cold.
edmontonjournal.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Edmonton has had a disturbingly high number of frostbite amputations the last two winters. With freezing temps on the way, both the City and the Government of Alberta must do more to prevent people from freezing in the cold. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #yegcc