Charles
@channelcharles.bsky.social
Writer • Musician • Curmudgeon
I give voice to my innermost thoughts. Well, not all of them.
I give voice to my innermost thoughts. Well, not all of them.
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CanadaCanadian COVID Forecast: Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
Long form graphics for Canada, AB, BC, MB
Long form graphics for Canada, AB, BC, MB
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is High [No change]
Canada’s COVID INDEX SCORE is z9.5
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Estimated infections this week: 468111
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: High, 7.2x higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreifvlfuod5dedr4c2sknlz5l2ixmp7aug5eqyehnuei3i4dgqy26ue@jpeg)
![This image describes the Alberta's COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Alberta's COVID Forecast outlook is Very high [No change]
Alberta's COVID INDEX SCORE is 11.8
About 1 in 53 people is infected
Estimated infections this week: 70175
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: High, 8X higher
-Long COVID ~7.9X higher
-Hospitalizations ~14X higher
-Deaths ~13.9X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreih5gwvs47rkbrpu2h4j5zhwisaw4kxtomxp6l2pr7xtqrfugymac4@jpeg)
![This image describes the British Columbia's COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
British Columbia's COVID Forecast outlook is Very high [No change]
British Columbia's COVID INDEX SCORE is 11.8
About 1 in 47 people is infected
Estimated infections this week: 92454
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: High, 8.3X higher
-Long COVID ~7.3X higher
-Hospitalizations ~13.9X higher
-Deaths ~13.7X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiclj4rffuxaqzujeugrbwi73gpjve4h23slclutphdlu46yu6vx4q@jpeg)
![This image describes the Manitoba's COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Manitoba's COVID Forecast outlook is High [No change]
Manitoba's COVID INDEX SCORE is 8.3
About 1 in 85 people is infected
Estimated infections this week:
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: High, 6.6X higher
-Long COVID ~7.8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~9.3X higher
-Deaths ~9.5X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiao7dnpcrjrypnnee255ph3ekb3eiiqovzghjm7elqv6zzqhjjo6e@jpeg)
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
CanadaCanadian COVID Forecast: Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
Long form graphics for Canada, AB, BC, MB
Long form graphics for Canada, AB, BC, MB
What gif pops up when you type your name
August 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
What gif pops up when you type your name
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
Show me your quick getaway vehicle!
August 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Show me your quick getaway vehicle!
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This didn’t really happen. But it could.
“ICE Raid Thwarted by Unidentified Armed Group”
#ice
substack.com/@racsacm/not...
“ICE Raid Thwarted by Unidentified Armed Group”
#ice
substack.com/@racsacm/not...
ICE Raid Thwarted by Unidentified Armed Group*
*The following article is fiction.
substack.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
This didn’t really happen. But it could.
“ICE Raid Thwarted by Unidentified Armed Group”
#ice
substack.com/@racsacm/not...
“ICE Raid Thwarted by Unidentified Armed Group”
#ice
substack.com/@racsacm/not...
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Working in broadcasting is not at all glamorous.
Working in broadcasting is not at all glamorous.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
It is very difficult to lose more than a small amount of body weight with exercise alone and no dietary changes.
It is very difficult to lose more than a small amount of body weight with exercise alone and no dietary changes.
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Generative AI in the hands of students has been an unmitigated disaster in higher ed, and the knock on effects of having a generation of rampant cheating will be catastrophic.
Generative AI in the hands of students has been an unmitigated disaster in higher ed, and the knock on effects of having a generation of rampant cheating will be catastrophic.
June 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Working in broadcasting is not at all glamorous.
Working in broadcasting is not at all glamorous.
June 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Looking for something small you can do, to resist?
If you are looking
for something small you can do
to arrest the spread of fascism
(and arrest the spread of Covid),
consider for a moment
that the president has stated:
“arrest the people in face masks,”
so if you are looking
for something small you can do:
you can wear a mask.
for something small you can do
to arrest the spread of fascism
(and arrest the spread of Covid),
consider for a moment
that the president has stated:
“arrest the people in face masks,”
so if you are looking
for something small you can do:
you can wear a mask.
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Looking for something small you can do, to resist?
1/4 Unpopular take: No offence, but can we please stop with all the AI generated anti-Trump memes?
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
June 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
1/4 Unpopular take: No offence, but can we please stop with all the AI generated anti-Trump memes?
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
1/7 My brother died in 2001 and I used to have imaginary conversations with him about things that have happened since: “They tore down our old house!” “Liz and Dave split up!” “There’s this thing called the iPhone!” It’s been my way of keeping his memory alive in my heart. But…
June 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
1/7 My brother died in 2001 and I used to have imaginary conversations with him about things that have happened since: “They tore down our old house!” “Liz and Dave split up!” “There’s this thing called the iPhone!” It’s been my way of keeping his memory alive in my heart. But…
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You wouldn’t stand for post-surgical complications caused by negligence, so why should you accept a post-surgery Covid infection?
#HealthCareNotHealthCareless
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#HealthCareNotHealthCareless
1/2
May 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You wouldn’t stand for post-surgical complications caused by negligence, so why should you accept a post-surgery Covid infection?
#HealthCareNotHealthCareless
1/2
#HealthCareNotHealthCareless
1/2
This voracious Pileated Woodpecker has discovered the suet cake in our front yard. He’s hungry! #addBirder #Gabriola
May 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This voracious Pileated Woodpecker has discovered the suet cake in our front yard. He’s hungry! #addBirder #Gabriola
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Canadian COVID Forecast Apr 26-May 9, 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 145 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~11X higher
-Long COVID ~10X higher
-Hospitalizations ~16X higher
-Deaths ~15X higher
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 145 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~11X higher
-Long COVID ~10X higher
-Hospitalizations ~16X higher
-Deaths ~15X higher
April 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Apr 26-May 9, 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 145 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~11X higher
-Long COVID ~10X higher
-Hospitalizations ~16X higher
-Deaths ~15X higher
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 145 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~11X higher
-Long COVID ~10X higher
-Hospitalizations ~16X higher
-Deaths ~15X higher
Finally the day has arrived!!!
April 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Finally the day has arrived!!!
I live in a riding where a vote for the Liberal candidate could actually help #Poilievre.
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
April 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I live in a riding where a vote for the Liberal candidate could actually help #Poilievre.
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
Looking for a small act of defiance you can do right now? Quit Meta.
I know it’s a tough ask for a lot of people who “need” Facebook.
But ask yourself which you need more: Facebook or democracy.
I know it’s a tough ask for a lot of people who “need” Facebook.
But ask yourself which you need more: Facebook or democracy.
If you’re on Bluesky, chances are you’re as horrified as I am about what Trump and Musk are doing.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
April 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Looking for a small act of defiance you can do right now? Quit Meta.
I know it’s a tough ask for a lot of people who “need” Facebook.
But ask yourself which you need more: Facebook or democracy.
I know it’s a tough ask for a lot of people who “need” Facebook.
But ask yourself which you need more: Facebook or democracy.
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Meeting of the minds.
April 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Meeting of the minds.
Wow, i’m sooo tempted to click. Is this an example of using AI to write your ad copy?🙄
April 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wow, i’m sooo tempted to click. Is this an example of using AI to write your ad copy?🙄
Oh, and WhatsApp too
If you’re on Bluesky, chances are you’re as horrified as I am about what Trump and Musk are doing.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
April 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Oh, and WhatsApp too
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