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Sandra Ennis Nunn
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Bahá'í, Grandma, Friend of the Thunder Bay Conservatory, settler living on the traditional territory of the Fort William First Nation.
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March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
"Anthropology, physiology, psychology, recognize only one human species, albeit infinitely varied in the secondary aspects of life."
-The Promise of World Peace
(Source: www.bahai.org/r/674456093)
#Bahai #UnityInDiversity
"Anthropology, physiology, psychology, recognize only one human species, albeit infinitely varied in the secondary aspects of life. Recognition of this truth requires abandonment of prejudice—prejudice of every kind—race, class, colour, creed, nation, sex, degree of material civilization, everything which enables people to consider themselves superior to others." - The Promise of World Peace, Universal House of Justice, 1985
March 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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"Only as women are welcomed into full partnership in all fields of human endeavour will the moral and psychological climate be created in which international peace can emerge."
- The Universal House of Justice, October 1985 – To the Peoples of the World
(www.bahai.org/r/147997794)
"The emancipation of women, the achievement of full equality between the sexes, is one of the most important, though less acknowledged prerequisites of peace. The denial of such equality perpetrates an injustice against one half of the world’s population and promotes in men harmful attitudes and habits that are carried from the family to the workplace, to political life, and ultimately to international relations. There are no grounds, moral, practical, or biological, upon which such denial can be justified. Only as women are welcomed into full partnership in all fields of human endeavour will the moral and psychological climate be created in which international peace can emerge." - The Universal House of Justice, October 1985 – To the Peoples of the World
March 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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"The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all."
- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
"Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all." - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, March 8, 2014
March 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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"Racism is a profound deviation from the standard of true morality. It deprives a portion of humanity of the opportunity to cultivate and express the full range of their capability and to live a meaningful and flourishing life, while blighting the progress of the rest of humankind."
#Bahai
Gold background with white text: Racism is a profound deviation from the standard of true morality. It deprives a portion of humanity of the opportunity to cultivate and express the full range of their capability and to live a meaningful and flourishing life, while blighting the progress of the rest of humankind. - The Universal House of Justice (source: www.bahai.org/r/870410258)
February 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Happy World Religion Day!
World Religion Day, established in 1950 to encourage interfaith understanding, is celebrated the third Sunday of January each year across the globe.
Gold background with black text: The Golden Rule: "The teaching that we should treat others as we ourselves would wish to be treated, an ethic variously repeated in all the great religions... sums up the moral attitude, the peace-inducing aspect, extending through these religions irrespective of their place or time of origin: it also signifies and aspect of unity which is their essential virtue, a virtue mankind in its disjointed view of history has failed to appreciate." The Promise of World Peace, Universal house of Justice, Oct. 1985 (source: www.bahai.org/r/972359174)
January 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area as of January 6, 2025.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #CleanTheAir #Ventilate #DoNoHarm
Outbreaks in Effect Updated: January 6, 2025 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over *Chartwell Hilldale / Respiratory / / January 4, [2025] *Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center / Respiratory (COVID-19) / Forensic Mental Health / January 2, 2025 *McCausland Hospital / Respiratory / Hospital Side / December 31, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory / 4 North - Hospice/Palliative Care / December 30, 2024 / *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory / 5 South - Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care / December 27, 2024 / *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory / 5 North - Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care / December 27, 2024 / January 2, 2025 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory / 6 South - Tulip Resident Home Area / December 20, 2024 / December 30, 2024 *Pioneer Ridge / Respiratory / Home Area 4 / December 21, 2024 / December 31, 2024
January 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area as of Dec 23, 2024.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #CleanTheAir #Ventilate #DoNoHarm
Outbreaks in Effect Updated: December 23, 2024 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory / 6 South - Tulip Resident Home Area / December 20, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 3 South - Rehabilitative Care Services / December 19, 2024 *Pioneer Ridge / Respiratory / Home Area 4 / December 21, 2024 *Pioneer Ridge / Respiratory / Home Area 1 / December 16, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 North - Iris Resident Home Area / December 16, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 South - Lilac Resident Home Area / December 16, 2024 *Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 1A Oncology / December 11, 2024 / December 19, 2024 *St. Joseph's Heritage / Respiratory (COVID-19) / Bethammi Nursing Home 3rd Floor / December 11, 2024 / December 23, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 2 South - Medically Complex Services / December 19, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 2 North - Medically Complex Services / December 10, 2024 / December 23, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 North - Marigold Resident Home Area / December 11, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 South - Orchid Resident Home Area / December 9, 2024
December 23, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Mon, Jan 20, 2025. My main focus that day will be celebrating MLK's service to a united and non-violent America.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
- Martin Luther King Jr., 1963
A black and white photo of Martin Luther King Jr., 1964, by the Nobel Foundation, Public Domain.
December 21, 2024 at 3:39 AM
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December 20 is International Human Solidarity Day.

"Far too many have fled violent extremists only to be victimized again by xenophobia, discrimination and abuse. We must collectively challenge all those who stoke unfounded fears. Helping the vulnerable elevates us all."
~Ban Ki-moon
Image of a painting by Norman Rockwell of a group of people of different religions, races and ethnicity with gold text: "Do Unto Other As You Would Have Them Do Unto You." (from The Saturday Evening Post cover, April 1, 1961)
December 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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"Just like layering up to protect ourselves against the Canadian winter, using multiple layers of protection is the most effective way to reduce the risk of infection during respiratory illness season." - Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dec 14, 2023
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Image reads "Help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses" with a picture of a woman wearing an N95 mask in a crowded area. Text at bottom, "CANADA.CA / HEALTH Canada"
December 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area as of Dec 16, 2024.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
Outbreaks in Effect Updated: December 16, 2024 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over *Pioneer Ridge / Respiratory / Home Area 1 / December 16, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 North - Iris Resident Home Area / December 16, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 South - Lilac Resident Home Area / December 16, 2024 *Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 1A Oncology / December 11, 2024 *St. Joseph's Heritage / Respiratory (COVID-19) / Bethammi Nursing Home 3rd Floor / December 11, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 2 North - Medically Complex Services / December 10, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 North Marigold Resident Home Area / December 11, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 South - Orchid Resident Home Area / December 9, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area / December 4, 2024 / December 13, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 South - Violet Resident Home Area / November 29, 2024 / December 13, 2024
December 17, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area as of Dec 11, 2024.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #CleanTheAir #DoNoHarm
Outbreaks in Effect Updated: December 11, 2024 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over *Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 1A Oncology / December, 2024 *St. Joseph's Heritage / Respiratory (COVID-19) / Bethammi Nursing Home 3rd Floor / December 11, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 2 North - Medically Complex Services / December 10, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 North Marigold Resident Home Area / December 11, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 5 South - Orchid Resident Home Area / December 9, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 North / November 29, 2024 / December 6, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area / December 4, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 South - Violet Resident Home Area / November 29, 2024
December 11, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area as of Dec 10, 2024.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #CleanTheAir #DoNoHarm
Outbreaks in Effect Updated: December 10, 2024 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 2 North Medically Complex Services / December 10, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory / 5 South - Orchid Residence Home Area / December 9, 2024 *St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 North / November 29, 2024 / December 6, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area / December 4, 2024 *Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 South - Violet Resident Home Area / November 29, 2024
December 11, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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(I offer these weekly updates for my friends who might not see them otherwise.)
Ontario respiratory virus activity reported December 06 by Public Health Ontario for the week of November 24 to November 30, 2024.
(www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...)
Public Health Ontario | Sante publique Ontario COVID-19 Percent positivity in the most recent week 12.3% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 71 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 631 Deaths reported in the most recent week 6 Episodes reported in the most recent week 1,140 Influenza (all types) Percent positivity in the most recent week 1.4% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 2 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 17 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Cases reported in the most recent week 117 RSV Percent positivity in the most recent week 6.6% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 2 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 108 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Cases reported in the most recent week Not Available
December 6, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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Active outbreaks in publicly disclosed high risk settings in the #ThunderBay District Health Unit area as of Dec 4, 2024.
(tbdhu.com/outbreakstatus)
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #CleanTheAir #DoNoHarm
Updated: December 4, 2024 Facility Name / Virus Type / Affected Area(s) / Date Declared / Date Declared Over St. Joseph's Hospital / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 4 North / November 29, 2024 Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area / December 4, 2024 Hogarth Riverview Manor / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 7 South - Violet Resident Home Area / November 29, 2024 Wilson Memorial Hospital (Marathon) / Respiratory (COVID-19) / Chronic Care / November 20, 2024 / November 29, 2024 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center / Respiratory (COVID-19) / 3C / November 16, 2024 / November 28, 2024
December 4, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Viral Activity in the #ThunderBay District Health Unit area as of Dec 2, 2024.
Data from the Ontario Ministry of Health Daily Bed Census.
tbdhu.com/datadashboard
Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing hospitalizations and outbreaks!
#WearARespirator #DoNoHarm
Overall Activity (as of December 2, 2024) Local Influenza Activity Currently Hospitalized 0 (=) Currently in ICU 0 (=) Active Outbreaks in High-Risk Settings 0 (=) Local COVID-19 Activity Currently Hospitalized 9 (down from 16) Currently in ICU 1 (down from 2) Active Outbreaks in High-Risk Settings 2 (=)
December 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Thunder Bay's Centennial Botanical Conservatory
Renewal Underway!
Set to Reopen Fall of 2025.
Outdoor sign with white text against blue background: CITY OF Thunder Bay Superior by Nature Park & Open Spaces Green background with white text: CENTENNIAL BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY White background with blue text: Renewal Underway! Blue background with white text: REOPENING FALL 2025 Image of the inside of the Botanical Conservatory with green plants, tall palms and a brown park bench.
December 3, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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(I offer these weekly updates for my friends who might not see them otherwise.)
Ontario respiratory virus activity reported November 29 by Public Health Ontario for the week of November 17 to November 23, 2024.
www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...
Public Health Ontario | Sante publique Ontario COVID-19 Percent positivity in the most recent week 11.7% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 61 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 658 Deaths reported in the most recent week 6 Episodes reported in the most recent week 1,319 Influenza (all types) Percent positivity in the most recent week 0.9% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 0 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 14 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Cases reported in the most recent week 100 RSV Percent positivity in the most recent week 5.0% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 1 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 84 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Cases reported in the most recent week Not Available
November 29, 2024 at 11:23 PM
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"Ye dwell in one world, and have been created through the operation of one Will. Blessed is he who mingleth with all men in a spirit of utmost kindliness and love."
-Bahá’u’lláh
(bahai.org/r/648789190)
The earth from space with white text to the left against the black sky: Ye dwell in one world, and have been created through the operation of one Will. Blessed is he who mingleth with all men in a spirit of utmost kindliness and love. -Bahá’u’lláh
November 24, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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"Anthropology, physiology, psychology, recognize only one human species, albeit infinitely varied in the secondary aspects of life. Recognition of this truth requires abandonment of prejudice—prejudice of every kind..."
- Universal House of Justice
(www.bahai.org/r/674456093)
Anthropology, physiology, psychology, recognize only one human species, albeit infinitely varied in the secondary aspects of life. Recognition of this truth requires abandonment of prejudice—prejudice of every kind—race, class, color, creed, nation, sex, degree of material civilization, everything which enables people to consider themselves superior to others. - Universal House of Justice
November 23, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Ontario respiratory virus activity reported November 22 by Public Health Ontario for the week of November 10 to November 16, 2024.
(www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...)
Public Health Ontario | Sante publique Ontario COVID-19 Percent positivity in the most recent week 11.4% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 72 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 674 Deaths reported in the most recent week 8 Episodes reported in the most recent week 1,165 Influenza (all types) Percent positivity in the most recent week .8% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 0 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 15 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Episodes reported in the most recent week 59 RSV Percent positivity in the most recent week 4.1% Outbreaks reported in the most recent week 1 Hospital bed occupancy reported in the most recent week 59 Deaths reported in the most recent week Not Available Episodes reported in the most recent week Not Available
November 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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The more people know, the more likely they are to take action. Unfortunately there are fewer & fewer numbers being collected or shared with the public.
Nov 18, 2022 / Centers for Disease Control & Prevention study, Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
bit.ly/mm7146a2
CDC logo at top. Text: New CDC study finds that adults who perceived a high level of COVID-19 transmission in their community were more likley to take preventive actions including masking in public, limiting their travel, and avoiding crowded places or events. All of the people surveyed recently had COVID-19 and lived in areas with high transmission, yet only 14% perceived local COVID-19 transmission as high. The more people know about their local COVID-19 levels, the more likely they may be to take recommended steps to protect themselves and others. Learn more: https://bit.ly/mm7146a2
November 22, 2024 at 11:02 PM
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Viral Activity in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area updated November 20, 2024.
Source: tbdhu.com/datadashboard

Better infection controls against airborne illnesses are critical to reducing hospitalizations and outbreaks!
Overall Activity (as of November 20, 2024) Local Influenza Activity Currently Hospitalized 0 (=) Currently in ICU 0 (=) Active Outbreaks in High-Risk Settings 0 (=) Local COVID-19 Activity Currently Hospitalized 19 up [from 16] Currently in ICU 0 (=) Active Outbreaks in High-Risk Settings 1 (=)
November 21, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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"Unbridled nationalism, as distinguished from a sane and legitimate patriotism, must give way to a wider loyalty, to the love of humanity as a whole. Bahá’u’lláh’s statement is: 'The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.'"
-Universal House of Justice, 1985
www.bahai.org/r/197781824
Earth from space on the left with white text on the right: "Unbridled nationalism, as distinguished from a sane and legitimate patriotism, must give way to a wider loyalty, to the love of humanity as a whole." -Baha'i International Community
November 17, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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On International Day of Tolerance:
"Let us be assured, and let it be communicated to the world's children, that it is possible to both tread the path of religious faith and to be tolerant. Civilization's future course depends on it."
- Baha'i International Community
(www.bic.org/statements/b...)
Turquoise background with black text: Let us be assured, and let it be communicated to the world's children, that it is possible to both tread the path of religious faith and to be tolerant. Civilization's future course depends on it. - Baha'i International Community
November 16, 2024 at 10:25 PM