Diana Chard
@dianachard.bsky.social
Nova Scotian exiled to Ontario. Recovering public health lackey, masked dietitian, and covid killjoy. She/her
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I still don’t know who won the super bowl.
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I still don’t know who won the super bowl.
It makes them (and all of us covid conscious people) sound like the anti-vaxxers when they were blaming every sudden death on the covid vaccines.
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
It makes them (and all of us covid conscious people) sound like the anti-vaxxers when they were blaming every sudden death on the covid vaccines.
I’ll let you know how it is. Historically, he has really good character development. One of the only male authors I know of who can write a strong female protagonist.
February 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I’ll let you know how it is. Historically, he has really good character development. One of the only male authors I know of who can write a strong female protagonist.
I haven’t started it yet and don’t even know the premise but I love everything by Will Dean.
February 8, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I haven’t started it yet and don’t even know the premise but I love everything by Will Dean.
“How’s your bowel function?”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Are you travelling to engage in abuse of alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication?"
"Are you travelling to engage in abuse of alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication?"
February 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
“How’s your bowel function?”
The new book from my favourite author literally just arrived on my doorstep.
February 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
The new book from my favourite author literally just arrived on my doorstep.
Interesting choice for them to use an image of the old food guide (which was replaced over 7 years ago) to accompany an article about implementing the current food guide.
February 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Interesting choice for them to use an image of the old food guide (which was replaced over 7 years ago) to accompany an article about implementing the current food guide.
I just learned that, in the US, in 2023 over 50% of high school girls felt persistently sad or hopeless (nearly 2x the rate of boys) and twice as many HS girls seriously considered suicide compared to boys. But please, tell me more about the male loneliness epidemic.
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I just learned that, in the US, in 2023 over 50% of high school girls felt persistently sad or hopeless (nearly 2x the rate of boys) and twice as many HS girls seriously considered suicide compared to boys. But please, tell me more about the male loneliness epidemic.
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Our paper modelling transmission risk in schools is published in Nature Communications. **The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools** doi.org/10.1038/s414...
February 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Our paper modelling transmission risk in schools is published in Nature Communications. **The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools** doi.org/10.1038/s414...
Thanks! Should be able to get them in the mail tomorrow
February 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Thanks! Should be able to get them in the mail tomorrow
@ardvark.bsky.social your socks are done!
February 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
@ardvark.bsky.social your socks are done!
Everyone should listen to this but be aware it’s NSFW because you will cry.
February 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Everyone should listen to this but be aware it’s NSFW because you will cry.
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A public servant texted Doug Ford's number to express concern with his government's return-to-office mandate.
They received a voicemail suggesting they "go get another job."
pressprogress.ca/public-serva...
They received a voicemail suggesting they "go get another job."
pressprogress.ca/public-serva...
Public Servant Surprised by Voicemail from Doug Ford Suggesting They ‘Get Another Job’
The worker had messaged Ford's number to express concern about the Ontario government's return-to-office mandate
pressprogress.ca
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
A public servant texted Doug Ford's number to express concern with his government's return-to-office mandate.
They received a voicemail suggesting they "go get another job."
pressprogress.ca/public-serva...
They received a voicemail suggesting they "go get another job."
pressprogress.ca/public-serva...
At the stage of winter where I’m fantasizing about starting seeds for the garden.
February 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
At the stage of winter where I’m fantasizing about starting seeds for the garden.
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Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 122 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.4 x higher
-Deaths: 14.9 x higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 122 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.4 x higher
-Deaths: 14.9 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 13.1
About 1 of every 122 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 397,900-503,300
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: VERY HIGH; 11.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.4X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 14.9X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
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/bafkreihqokfs3wgzko5oxufaebrbp35bgacak2rdgsqs6gmallwxp4bjcq@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 122 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.4 x higher
-Deaths: 14.9 x higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 122 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 11.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.4 x higher
-Deaths: 14.9 x higher
@canadastrong.bsky.social trying to order from your website but it won’t let me. Any idea when the issue might be resolved?
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
@canadastrong.bsky.social trying to order from your website but it won’t let me. Any idea when the issue might be resolved?
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Happy Book Birthday -- Mychal Threets!
The wait is over!
Congratulations to literacy ambassador @mychal3ts.bsky.social and illustrator Lorraine Nam on the release of their debut picture book, I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY.
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
The wait is over!
Congratulations to literacy ambassador @mychal3ts.bsky.social and illustrator Lorraine Nam on the release of their debut picture book, I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY.
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Happy Book Birthday -- Mychal Threets!
The wait is over!
Congratulations to literacy ambassador @mychal3ts.bsky.social and illustrator Lorraine Nam on the release of their debut picture book, I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY.
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
The wait is over!
Congratulations to literacy ambassador @mychal3ts.bsky.social and illustrator Lorraine Nam on the release of their debut picture book, I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY.
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
"Over 80% of infections are transmitted by hands which carry germs from these surfaces and transfer them into the eyes, nose or mouth.” Just because viruses CAN be transmitted by hands does not mean they’re the main mode of transmission for AIRBORNE viruses. #MaskUp
Want to avoid cold and flu this season? Read this to make sure you're washing your hands properly.
Do you actually have to wash your hands for 20 seconds?
Want to avoid cold and flu this season? Read this to make sure you're washing your hands properly.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
"Over 80% of infections are transmitted by hands which carry germs from these surfaces and transfer them into the eyes, nose or mouth.” Just because viruses CAN be transmitted by hands does not mean they’re the main mode of transmission for AIRBORNE viruses. #MaskUp
Just making sure credit goes where it’s due!
February 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Just making sure credit goes where it’s due!
I think you mean @rachelgilmore.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=BUOx...
I found Canadian companies working with ICE and Trump's mass deportation regime. Here they are.
YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore
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February 1, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I think you mean @rachelgilmore.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=BUOx...