C_Rae
@craecan.bsky.social
Fleeing the bird app. Desperate for positive change, dismayed at the change we're witnessing.
"I'm going to lean right up against you and you'll lean right up against me, that way we don't have to sleep with our heads in the mud." ~Benjamin Buford Blue
"I'm going to lean right up against you and you'll lean right up against me, that way we don't have to sleep with our heads in the mud." ~Benjamin Buford Blue
Pinned
C_Rae
@craecan.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Well hey there new friends. Pleasure to make your acquaintance where the skies are blue. I'm an MSc in Epidemiolgy, working on a sinking ship in the middle of a burning sea. Looking forward to setting down some roots here and getting to know y'all better so we can prop one another up.
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It’s the #50thanniversary of #thewreckoftheedmundfitzgerald • #november10 #shipwreck #gordonlightfoot
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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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On this day in 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopts Resolution 3379, which "determines that Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination," with 72 votes in favour, 35 votes against, and 32 abstentions.
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
On this day in 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopts Resolution 3379, which "determines that Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination," with 72 votes in favour, 35 votes against, and 32 abstentions.
Weeps in public health epidemiologist.
Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
A sad day, a win for anti-vaccine ignorance and politicized public health, a new age where children, families, and communities will face additional health risks for no good reason other than the comfort of joining others with similar fact-less beliefs.
A sad day, a win for anti-vaccine ignorance and politicized public health, a new age where children, families, and communities will face additional health risks for no good reason other than the comfort of joining others with similar fact-less beliefs.
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Weeps in public health epidemiologist.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible.”
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible.”
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
I increasingly think that the most powerful act we can take right now is to truly believe a better society is possible. Then fight for it but first we have to really internalize that better options exist.
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so cool that mark carney is gutting climate policy to make a very expensive bet that asia will buy a ton of additional oil and gas from canada over the next few decades
"Far from a peak, China's gasoline demand is estimated to have fallen 9% in October on the year to 12.5 million tons, with average daily use roughly flat with September..."
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
EVs put an end to China's usual holiday surge in gasoline use
Tianyu Jiang took a 2,000-km (1,200-mile) road trip this month during China's national holiday week, driving in his electric vehicle from the southwestern Sichuan basin to Beijing for the first time.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
so cool that mark carney is gutting climate policy to make a very expensive bet that asia will buy a ton of additional oil and gas from canada over the next few decades
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These 8 Senators sold us out to Trump:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
These 8 Senators sold us out to Trump:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Understand This Fact: Chuck Schumer is behind this. None of these 8 are up for reelection in 2026. Schumer asked them vote yes—they agreed. He's such a coward that he folded and won't even own it.
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Alberta, watch what America is doing right now - with their refusal to support funding of the Affordable Care Act.
If Danielle Smith has her way with the medical system, we, too, will be facing $1000s in monthly premiums just to visit doctors.
She wants it that way.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
If Danielle Smith has her way with the medical system, we, too, will be facing $1000s in monthly premiums just to visit doctors.
She wants it that way.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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This resonates ....
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This resonates ....
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It was harder getting endorsements for Zohran Mamdani from Democrats than them caving to Republicans to mutually strip us of healthcare
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
It was harder getting endorsements for Zohran Mamdani from Democrats than them caving to Republicans to mutually strip us of healthcare
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MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
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How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
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I came to Alberta in 2015 to work for AHS, the best healthcare system in Canada for wait times (diagnostics + treatments). Integrated mental health.Dependable ambulance.
Now: long waits for test/treatment. Ambulance chaos. UCP destroyed it to privatize it to pay more (to whom🤨) for poorer outcomes.
Now: long waits for test/treatment. Ambulance chaos. UCP destroyed it to privatize it to pay more (to whom🤨) for poorer outcomes.
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I came to Alberta in 2015 to work for AHS, the best healthcare system in Canada for wait times (diagnostics + treatments). Integrated mental health.Dependable ambulance.
Now: long waits for test/treatment. Ambulance chaos. UCP destroyed it to privatize it to pay more (to whom🤨) for poorer outcomes.
Now: long waits for test/treatment. Ambulance chaos. UCP destroyed it to privatize it to pay more (to whom🤨) for poorer outcomes.
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I know of somebody who worked IT support for AHS, and was let go a few weeks back. He had to sign an NDA along with the other staff they made redundant on the down low. AHS is being dismantled and we are not supposed to know!
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I know of somebody who worked IT support for AHS, and was let go a few weeks back. He had to sign an NDA along with the other staff they made redundant on the down low. AHS is being dismantled and we are not supposed to know!
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“Swiss execs met with Trump to discuss tariffs and allegedly gave him a Rolex and an engraved gold bar. The delegation included Rolex CEO Dufour.”
Trump’s tariffs on Swiss dairy exports have led to a dramatic oversupply of milk. Farmers are weighing culling herds to stabilize the market.
Trump’s tariffs on Swiss dairy exports have led to a dramatic oversupply of milk. Farmers are weighing culling herds to stabilize the market.
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“Swiss execs met with Trump to discuss tariffs and allegedly gave him a Rolex and an engraved gold bar. The delegation included Rolex CEO Dufour.”
Trump’s tariffs on Swiss dairy exports have led to a dramatic oversupply of milk. Farmers are weighing culling herds to stabilize the market.
Trump’s tariffs on Swiss dairy exports have led to a dramatic oversupply of milk. Farmers are weighing culling herds to stabilize the market.
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“EMS in Alberta now relies on exhausted professionals who are routinely working long stretches, sometimes mandatory and without rest, to give everything they can without the support they need,”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
‘Pushed to their breaking point’: Paramedics working thousands of hours of overtime every month across Alberta
Alberta paramedics are working tens of thousands of hours of overtime every month.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“EMS in Alberta now relies on exhausted professionals who are routinely working long stretches, sometimes mandatory and without rest, to give everything they can without the support they need,”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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A little Saturday night loveliness, courtesy of Georgia Harmer and her band, who played this week at The Great Hall. Touring all over our fine land right now! 🇨🇦 #SingerSongwriter @artsandcrafts.bsky.social #LiveForLiveMusic
November 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A little Saturday night loveliness, courtesy of Georgia Harmer and her band, who played this week at The Great Hall. Touring all over our fine land right now! 🇨🇦 #SingerSongwriter @artsandcrafts.bsky.social #LiveForLiveMusic
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Jamaica Poverty Level (2023)... 8.1%
US Poverty Level (2023)... 11.1%
Jamaica Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 83.17% 43rd Worldwide
US Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 65.9%, 172nd Worldwide
cc: @jmijin.bsky.social
US Poverty Level (2023)... 11.1%
Jamaica Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 83.17% 43rd Worldwide
US Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 65.9%, 172nd Worldwide
cc: @jmijin.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Jamaica Poverty Level (2023)... 8.1%
US Poverty Level (2023)... 11.1%
Jamaica Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 83.17% 43rd Worldwide
US Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 65.9%, 172nd Worldwide
cc: @jmijin.bsky.social
US Poverty Level (2023)... 11.1%
Jamaica Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 83.17% 43rd Worldwide
US Home Ownership Rate (2025)... 65.9%, 172nd Worldwide
cc: @jmijin.bsky.social
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10 years ago, I was pro-oil/gas. Since then, I've interviewed 100s of scientists, industry insiders, etc.
My conclusion? The AB oil/gas industry lies.
ABGov + politicians, the regulator, trade associations - lying like a sidewalk.
Stop lying, I'll be more supportive.
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My conclusion? The AB oil/gas industry lies.
ABGov + politicians, the regulator, trade associations - lying like a sidewalk.
Stop lying, I'll be more supportive.
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a woman in a plaid shirt says that 's bullshirt
ALT: a woman in a plaid shirt says that 's bullshirt
media.tenor.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
10 years ago, I was pro-oil/gas. Since then, I've interviewed 100s of scientists, industry insiders, etc.
My conclusion? The AB oil/gas industry lies.
ABGov + politicians, the regulator, trade associations - lying like a sidewalk.
Stop lying, I'll be more supportive.
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My conclusion? The AB oil/gas industry lies.
ABGov + politicians, the regulator, trade associations - lying like a sidewalk.
Stop lying, I'll be more supportive.
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Incredibly grim stuff, #Edmonton.
👀"the highest yearly incidence rate documented in the international scientific literature. This suggests that Edmonton may lead the world in severe frostbite cases."
👀👀"Reported amputations due to frostbite reached an all-time high of 110 cases in 2024 in Edmonton"
👀"the highest yearly incidence rate documented in the international scientific literature. This suggests that Edmonton may lead the world in severe frostbite cases."
👀👀"Reported amputations due to frostbite reached an all-time high of 110 cases in 2024 in Edmonton"
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 4:50 AM
Incredibly grim stuff, #Edmonton.
👀"the highest yearly incidence rate documented in the international scientific literature. This suggests that Edmonton may lead the world in severe frostbite cases."
👀👀"Reported amputations due to frostbite reached an all-time high of 110 cases in 2024 in Edmonton"
👀"the highest yearly incidence rate documented in the international scientific literature. This suggests that Edmonton may lead the world in severe frostbite cases."
👀👀"Reported amputations due to frostbite reached an all-time high of 110 cases in 2024 in Edmonton"
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Folks, if you are hungry, please contact your local Sikh gurdwara. Or just show up for langar, which most gurdwaras do several times a week, for a free meal. Lots also do weekly or monthly drives giving out groceries.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
A lady on TikTok has been calling churches pretending to be a mother with a baby who needs formula and several churches turned her away. But wouldn’t you know that when she called a Mosque (Islamic Center of Charlotte) they immediately said yes.
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
Islamic Center of Charlotte in Charlotte NC. Would help feed a starving baby no hesitation 🥰🥰🥰 #fyp #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #testingyourchurch #church #faith #religion #baby #hungrybabytest #viral #viralvid...
TikTok video by Nikalie 🌈
www.tiktok.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Folks, if you are hungry, please contact your local Sikh gurdwara. Or just show up for langar, which most gurdwaras do several times a week, for a free meal. Lots also do weekly or monthly drives giving out groceries.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
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DULF is a humanist organization that has saved lives. They did what the government has failed to do & regulated the drugs people were already using. That same government is charging them with crimes for not sitting idly by & watching more people die preventable deaths from an unregulated drug supply
Founders of Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalinin have just been found guilty of drug trafficking.
Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
@pressprogress.ca
Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
@pressprogress.ca
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
DULF is a humanist organization that has saved lives. They did what the government has failed to do & regulated the drugs people were already using. That same government is charging them with crimes for not sitting idly by & watching more people die preventable deaths from an unregulated drug supply
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An open letter to the Herald on the sudden removal of a column apparently in response to lawfare threats by Danielle Smith’s former Chief of Staff Marshall Smith...
It includes 252 signatures from the fields of recovery, harm reduction, medicine & media.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #YYC
It includes 252 signatures from the fields of recovery, harm reduction, medicine & media.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #YYC
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM