Jeremy Brink
@jerbear32.bsky.social
Proud Father, 🏈RB Coach, Social Justice Advocate. ❤ my Ti-Cats, Browns, Michigan Wolverines, Raptors, Blue Jays, Rugby, WNBA, ᱬ.
He/Him ✌🏿
He/Him ✌🏿
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It took 6+ years but this is so damn good
An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
February 9, 2026 at 7:58 AM
It took 6+ years but this is so damn good
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Of all the things I’ve seen said about the [other] halftime show. This seems to be the [most] accurate.…
the people who want “their own” halftime show are the same people who wanted their own drinking fountains.
the people who want “their own” halftime show are the same people who wanted their own drinking fountains.
February 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Of all the things I’ve seen said about the [other] halftime show. This seems to be the [most] accurate.…
the people who want “their own” halftime show are the same people who wanted their own drinking fountains.
the people who want “their own” halftime show are the same people who wanted their own drinking fountains.
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Valérie Maltais has won bronze for Canada in the 3000 Metres Women's Speed Skating.
Canada has won four bronze in this event previously (Cindy Klassen 2002 and 2006, Kristina Groves 2010 and Isabelle Weidemann in 2022).
Canada has won four bronze in this event previously (Cindy Klassen 2002 and 2006, Kristina Groves 2010 and Isabelle Weidemann in 2022).
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Valérie Maltais has won bronze for Canada in the 3000 Metres Women's Speed Skating.
Canada has won four bronze in this event previously (Cindy Klassen 2002 and 2006, Kristina Groves 2010 and Isabelle Weidemann in 2022).
Canada has won four bronze in this event previously (Cindy Klassen 2002 and 2006, Kristina Groves 2010 and Isabelle Weidemann in 2022).
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Myles Garrett is inevitable AND unanimous.
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Myles Garrett is inevitable AND unanimous.
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We need to talk about infinitely expanding police budgets and accountability.
"Officers are accused of trafficking, leaking addresses to hitmen, and leaking police officer addresses, the sources said.
The investigation also uncovered a conspiracy to kill a unit commander at the Toronto South Detention Centre, the sources said."
Holy Christ. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The investigation also uncovered a conspiracy to kill a unit commander at the Toronto South Detention Centre, the sources said."
Holy Christ. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: source | CBC News
Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.
www.cbc.ca
February 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
We need to talk about infinitely expanding police budgets and accountability.
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How many people who wear masks are told they need to "live their life" and stop living in fear?
Meanwhile we've got astronauts who are very busy living their lives & masks help them be unstoppable
Meanwhile we've got astronauts who are very busy living their lives & masks help them be unstoppable
February 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
How many people who wear masks are told they need to "live their life" and stop living in fear?
Meanwhile we've got astronauts who are very busy living their lives & masks help them be unstoppable
Meanwhile we've got astronauts who are very busy living their lives & masks help them be unstoppable
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Ontario wastewater levels were just updated. The graph for London Ontario is below. So, “during COVID” was when, exactly?! Today, during COVID is today. 😷
wwater.ca/Ontario
wwater.ca/Ontario
January 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Ontario wastewater levels were just updated. The graph for London Ontario is below. So, “during COVID” was when, exactly?! Today, during COVID is today. 😷
wwater.ca/Ontario
wwater.ca/Ontario
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Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Ontario wastewater released today…bye flu, hello more COVID and low but rising RSV: wwater.ca/Ontario
January 23, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Ontario wastewater released today…bye flu, hello more COVID and low but rising RSV: wwater.ca/Ontario
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I find it extremely problematic that delegated authority can be used to open temporary shelter when it helps enforce a bylaw, but not when record-breaking cold puts human life at risk
Peterborough not opening additional temporary shelter space as temperatures plummet
Peterborough not opening additional temporary shelter space as temperatures plummet
City issued a statement Friday directing those in need of shelter to three existing spaces.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I find it extremely problematic that delegated authority can be used to open temporary shelter when it helps enforce a bylaw, but not when record-breaking cold puts human life at risk
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
January 22, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Research ties long #COVID in kids to chronic school absenteeism, learning problems
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Research ties long #COVID in kids to chronic school absenteeism, learning problems
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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The next time someone asks about wearing a mask:
“When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself”
“When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself”
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The next time someone asks about wearing a mask:
“When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself”
“When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself”
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Mayor Jeff Leal refuses to hear from delegates over his use of racial slur
Mayor Jeff Leal refuses to hear from delegates over his use of racial slur
Mayor Jeff Leal left council chambers before council heard from two delegates Monday evening.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Mayor Jeff Leal refuses to hear from delegates over his use of racial slur
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No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It’s not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there’ll be
No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It’s not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there’ll be
No more turning away
♫ Pink Floyd - On The Turning Away [Lyrics]
YouTube video by MrOLMOBE
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January 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It’s not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there’ll be
No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It’s not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there’ll be
No more turning away
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Funny how basic airborne infection controls (masking, HEPAs, window cracked 2cm) are framed as a "burden," while the burden of being repeatedly exposed to Covid is dismissed as anxiety & goes unacknowledged
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Funny how basic airborne infection controls (masking, HEPAs, window cracked 2cm) are framed as a "burden," while the burden of being repeatedly exposed to Covid is dismissed as anxiety & goes unacknowledged
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I cannot stress enough that homelessness is caused by policy levers primarily at the provincial level.
And AMO's new report shows it: homelessness in Ontario rose 8% last year, with 85,000 people becoming homeless. 20,000 were youth and children.
Horrifying.
globalnews.ca/news/1161124...
And AMO's new report shows it: homelessness in Ontario rose 8% last year, with 85,000 people becoming homeless. 20,000 were youth and children.
Horrifying.
globalnews.ca/news/1161124...
Nearly 85K people homeless in Ontario, up 8% in 1 year: report | Globalnews.ca
Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025, a new report from Ontario's municipalities shows.
globalnews.ca
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I cannot stress enough that homelessness is caused by policy levers primarily at the provincial level.
And AMO's new report shows it: homelessness in Ontario rose 8% last year, with 85,000 people becoming homeless. 20,000 were youth and children.
Horrifying.
globalnews.ca/news/1161124...
And AMO's new report shows it: homelessness in Ontario rose 8% last year, with 85,000 people becoming homeless. 20,000 were youth and children.
Horrifying.
globalnews.ca/news/1161124...
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Ontario wastewater - appears to be sustaining high levels of influenza and Covid: wwater.ca/Ontario
January 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Ontario wastewater - appears to be sustaining high levels of influenza and Covid: wwater.ca/Ontario
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Shame on Chief Betts! Factual clarification is appropriate - but, repeated and derogatory personal characterizations and assumptions about an elected official's motives, integrity, or beliefs are not. Budget debate and scrutiny are core responsibilities of Council, not evidence of bias or bad faith.
Betts made the accusations in a letter sent to all of council, the city clerk, CAO and police board chair. “Questioning of a police budget is not anti-police, reckless, or dishonourable,” Riel responded. “Suggesting otherwise is an attempt to intimidate elected officials from doing their jobs."
Peterborough police chief accuses councillor of ‘anti-police bias’ in letter
In a Jan. 9 letter, Chief Stu Betts says statements by Coun. Keith Riel during budget talks last year discredit the work of the police board.
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Shame on Chief Betts! Factual clarification is appropriate - but, repeated and derogatory personal characterizations and assumptions about an elected official's motives, integrity, or beliefs are not. Budget debate and scrutiny are core responsibilities of Council, not evidence of bias or bad faith.
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Fact check: The flu, RSV and COVID are spread primarily through the air. Ventilation, masking and staying home when sick matter much more than Clorox wipes.
It seems hopeless when we have Insta 'health influencers' with 1M+ followers spreading droplet dogma
It seems hopeless when we have Insta 'health influencers' with 1M+ followers spreading droplet dogma
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Fact check: The flu, RSV and COVID are spread primarily through the air. Ventilation, masking and staying home when sick matter much more than Clorox wipes.
It seems hopeless when we have Insta 'health influencers' with 1M+ followers spreading droplet dogma
It seems hopeless when we have Insta 'health influencers' with 1M+ followers spreading droplet dogma
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The @uwofa1 - University of Western Ontario Faculty Association - is quickly becoming a leader in post-secondary education messaging about the equity implications and importance of masking as an integral layer of C19 and flu mitigation.
Let’s show them some love, folks!
❤️🙏
Let’s show them some love, folks!
❤️🙏
January 11, 2026 at 1:14 AM
👇😷👏
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This story is an admission, in city staff's own words, that Peterborough is being run by unelected officials who expect councillors to not ask questions but instead fall in line behind provided talking points when interacting with media and the public - and what happens to those who ask too much.
Integrity commissioner report reveals homelessness co-chairs, City of Peterborough staff at odds over communication of homelessness strategy
“Every day, expectations change and that is why there is need to sit to discuss it, and doing email exchanges cannot fix it," CAO Jasbir Raina said in an email
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This story is an admission, in city staff's own words, that Peterborough is being run by unelected officials who expect councillors to not ask questions but instead fall in line behind provided talking points when interacting with media and the public - and what happens to those who ask too much.
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As a recovered alcoholic, I am very aware of the dangers of both denial and normalisation. They are seductive cognitive processes, and they will inevitably be your downfall unless you are very, very mindful of them. This applies to the pandemic, the environment, and politics.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
As a recovered alcoholic, I am very aware of the dangers of both denial and normalisation. They are seductive cognitive processes, and they will inevitably be your downfall unless you are very, very mindful of them. This applies to the pandemic, the environment, and politics.
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When millions of lives are at risk… you have to speak up.
Even if that means you lose your job.
#COVIDisAirborne always was, always will be.
Even if that means you lose your job.
#COVIDisAirborne always was, always will be.
January 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM
When millions of lives are at risk… you have to speak up.
Even if that means you lose your job.
#COVIDisAirborne always was, always will be.
Even if that means you lose your job.
#COVIDisAirborne always was, always will be.