Sabra Gibbens MD
@sabragibbens.bsky.social
Family physician in rural Eastern Ontario. Wife, mother of humans, dogs, ducks. Cares about prevention and management of chronic disease. #CleanAir #CovidIsNotOver
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They say baseball breaks your heart, and the Blue Jays are a Hall of Fame what if team, now. So what does it mean to watch your team lose the World Series in one of the greatest games ever played? It means you got to feel something; you just didn’t get to choose what. www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...
Bruce Arthur: These Blue Jays are a Hall of Fame ‘what if’ team. The World Series loss just makes the heartbreak worse
This World Series will echo across Canada for decades, because Toronto lost the MLB championship in one of the greatest baseball games ever played.
www.thestar.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
They say baseball breaks your heart, and the Blue Jays are a Hall of Fame what if team, now. So what does it mean to watch your team lose the World Series in one of the greatest games ever played? It means you got to feel something; you just didn’t get to choose what. www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...
It appears that Springer belongs to the “revenge is a dish best served hot” school of thought #letsgobluejays
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It appears that Springer belongs to the “revenge is a dish best served hot” school of thought #letsgobluejays
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The entire responsibility of handling Covid was offloaded on to the individual and they were told to “assess your own personal risk”, while simultaneously NOT informing the individual of actual risk - such as unseen, cumulative vascular and neurological damage, risk of long covid in kids, etc.
October 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The entire responsibility of handling Covid was offloaded on to the individual and they were told to “assess your own personal risk”, while simultaneously NOT informing the individual of actual risk - such as unseen, cumulative vascular and neurological damage, risk of long covid in kids, etc.
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The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent
We still aren’t doing enough to mitigate the spread of the virus
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The summer (and fall) of our COVID discontent. As eager as we are to forget, #COVID19 is still with us, and we need to mitigate our risk, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Dr Demetre Daskalakis’ resignation letter from his role as the Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC has stayed with me and kept me up last night. What a haunting letter.
August 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Dr Demetre Daskalakis’ resignation letter from his role as the Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC has stayed with me and kept me up last night. What a haunting letter.
Nothing would make me happier than for Critchley to become an MP tonight and send PP packing! Rooting for you from Ontario!
GO VOTE!
Polling stations are open until 8:30pm tonight.
CAB VOUCHERS AVAILABLE - If you're in Camrose & need a ride, send us a message & we will provide you with a voucher. If you're not in Camrose but need a ride, send a message & we'll try our best to help. No matter who you're voting for.
Polling stations are open until 8:30pm tonight.
CAB VOUCHERS AVAILABLE - If you're in Camrose & need a ride, send us a message & we will provide you with a voucher. If you're not in Camrose but need a ride, send a message & we'll try our best to help. No matter who you're voting for.
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Nothing would make me happier than for Critchley to become an MP tonight and send PP packing! Rooting for you from Ontario!
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Bonnie Critchley — a rookie politician running as an Independent against Pierre Poilievre, a gay woman running in rural Alberta, and her candidacy raising a vile ruckus online — is an unlikely giant killer.
Michael Harris writes. #abpoli
Michael Harris writes. #abpoli
The Military Vet Who Could End Poilievre’s Political Career | The Tyee
Her fight is daunting, but indie candidate Bonnie Critchley isn’t one to back down.
thetyee.ca
July 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Bonnie Critchley — a rookie politician running as an Independent against Pierre Poilievre, a gay woman running in rural Alberta, and her candidacy raising a vile ruckus online — is an unlikely giant killer.
Michael Harris writes. #abpoli
Michael Harris writes. #abpoli
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Canada isn’t broken. But an electoral system that lets someone spend over $2 million for a do-over after neglecting his constituents? That’s what’s broken.
We deserve better. This is #OurHomeOurRiding in #BattleRiverCrowfoot
Volunteer or donate today at bonniecritchleyindependent.com
We deserve better. This is #OurHomeOurRiding in #BattleRiverCrowfoot
Volunteer or donate today at bonniecritchleyindependent.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Canada isn’t broken. But an electoral system that lets someone spend over $2 million for a do-over after neglecting his constituents? That’s what’s broken.
We deserve better. This is #OurHomeOurRiding in #BattleRiverCrowfoot
Volunteer or donate today at bonniecritchleyindependent.com
We deserve better. This is #OurHomeOurRiding in #BattleRiverCrowfoot
Volunteer or donate today at bonniecritchleyindependent.com
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Excellent article by @drgorfinkel.bsky.social in today’s Toronto Star:
Repeating mistakes in public health
torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/2817...
Repeating mistakes in public health
torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/2817...
Toronto Star ePaper
Toronto Star ePaper
torontostarreplica.pressreader.com
July 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Excellent article by @drgorfinkel.bsky.social in today’s Toronto Star:
Repeating mistakes in public health
torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/2817...
Repeating mistakes in public health
torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/2817...
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“Dr. Bonnie Henry describes honour as 'humbling'”
She should be more than humbled, she should be ashamed.
After making a mess of SARS in Ontario, she gave inane advice from BC about COVID, like belitting masking + cheering ‘protective’ infections.
This is failing up!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
She should be more than humbled, she should be ashamed.
After making a mess of SARS in Ontario, she gave inane advice from BC about COVID, like belitting masking + cheering ‘protective’ infections.
This is failing up!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C.'s top doctor among British Columbians appointed to Order of Canada | CBC News
"Having my name amongst this group of incredible Canadians is truly humbling," Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a statement. "To be recognized by my country for my life's work in health and public health is a...
www.cbc.ca
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“Dr. Bonnie Henry describes honour as 'humbling'”
She should be more than humbled, she should be ashamed.
After making a mess of SARS in Ontario, she gave inane advice from BC about COVID, like belitting masking + cheering ‘protective’ infections.
This is failing up!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
She should be more than humbled, she should be ashamed.
After making a mess of SARS in Ontario, she gave inane advice from BC about COVID, like belitting masking + cheering ‘protective’ infections.
This is failing up!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The Joint Committee on Taxation is up late and busts out this striking distributional analysis of the Senate bill on taxes:
July 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The Joint Committee on Taxation is up late and busts out this striking distributional analysis of the Senate bill on taxes:
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RFK Jr’s ACIP pick, Martin Kulldorff, said one of the most disturbing images from the pandemic was a toddler crying about having to wear a mask. I see toddlers cry about everything all the time, and I found it far more disturbing to see refrigerator trucks full of body bags outside of the hospitals…
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
RFK Jr’s ACIP pick, Martin Kulldorff, said one of the most disturbing images from the pandemic was a toddler crying about having to wear a mask. I see toddlers cry about everything all the time, and I found it far more disturbing to see refrigerator trucks full of body bags outside of the hospitals…
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Thank you to @michellegoldberg.bsky.social for just telling the truth about #ElonMusk. The rest of the media should hang their heads in shame with the fawning, irrelevant pieces they ran yesterday. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Thank you to @michellegoldberg.bsky.social for just telling the truth about #ElonMusk. The rest of the media should hang their heads in shame with the fawning, irrelevant pieces they ran yesterday. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
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Detective collected video footage but never watched it.
He collected her used clothing but never sent it for forensic testing.
And he never filed for a warrant to get the files from Hockey Canada.
And y'all wonder why less than 10% of victims in Canada report to the police.
He collected her used clothing but never sent it for forensic testing.
And he never filed for a warrant to get the files from Hockey Canada.
And y'all wonder why less than 10% of victims in Canada report to the police.
London police detective who closed Hockey Canada case without charges pressed on apparent gaps in probe
The now-retired sergeant concedes he didn’t obtain texts between accused player and teammate or watch surveillance footage from bar where complainant and players met
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Detective collected video footage but never watched it.
He collected her used clothing but never sent it for forensic testing.
And he never filed for a warrant to get the files from Hockey Canada.
And y'all wonder why less than 10% of victims in Canada report to the police.
He collected her used clothing but never sent it for forensic testing.
And he never filed for a warrant to get the files from Hockey Canada.
And y'all wonder why less than 10% of victims in Canada report to the police.
More measles cases in Ontario than all of the US. Everything’s fine, right Dr. Moore? Dr. Moore? Has anyone seen Dr. Moore? #CleanAir
Measles update as of May 25:
📍 Mexico: Three children have died this month.
📍 Canada: Ontario now reports more cases than the entire U.S. Alberta’s case count continues to climb rapidly.
📍 North Dakota: Grand Forks County has confirmed its first cases (2), linked to international travel.
📍 Mexico: Three children have died this month.
📍 Canada: Ontario now reports more cases than the entire U.S. Alberta’s case count continues to climb rapidly.
📍 North Dakota: Grand Forks County has confirmed its first cases (2), linked to international travel.
YSPH VMOC Special Report - Measles Outbreak Southwest US 5-25-2025.pptx
YSPH VMOC Special Report - Measles Outbreak Southwest US 5-25-2025.pptx - Download as a PDF or view online for free
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May 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
More measles cases in Ontario than all of the US. Everything’s fine, right Dr. Moore? Dr. Moore? Has anyone seen Dr. Moore? #CleanAir
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Attention Ontario physicians - I’m trying to help a fabulous resident find a covid aware and rurally-located family physician with whom to do their rural family medicine block…please DM me with any contacts/leads. Thanks very much!
May 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Attention Ontario physicians - I’m trying to help a fabulous resident find a covid aware and rurally-located family physician with whom to do their rural family medicine block…please DM me with any contacts/leads. Thanks very much!
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If you're an incoming Doctoral candidate to a top US University in 2025/2026 but are reconsidering/considering Canada please see this initiative at Queen's University. www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
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Queen’s University is a globally engaged, research-intensive institution dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional PhD students who will significantly advance our research mission.
www.queensu.ca
May 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If you're an incoming Doctoral candidate to a top US University in 2025/2026 but are reconsidering/considering Canada please see this initiative at Queen's University. www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
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It's the basics! No magic. #Healthylifestyle.
Don't smoke. Less alcohol. Exercise. Healthy diet. Sunscreen. Vaccination. Etc.
I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk. wapo.st/43gfQgY
"About 40% of cancer cases are considered preventable..."
Don't smoke. Less alcohol. Exercise. Healthy diet. Sunscreen. Vaccination. Etc.
I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk. wapo.st/43gfQgY
"About 40% of cancer cases are considered preventable..."
Column | I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.
About 40 percent of cancer cases are considered preventable. Try these lifestyle changes to stay healthy.
wapo.st
May 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's the basics! No magic. #Healthylifestyle.
Don't smoke. Less alcohol. Exercise. Healthy diet. Sunscreen. Vaccination. Etc.
I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk. wapo.st/43gfQgY
"About 40% of cancer cases are considered preventable..."
Don't smoke. Less alcohol. Exercise. Healthy diet. Sunscreen. Vaccination. Etc.
I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk. wapo.st/43gfQgY
"About 40% of cancer cases are considered preventable..."
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#medsky - My thanks to Dr. Sundareswaran (a better writer than I) for guest blogging on what @ONThealth and @OntarioHealthOH is getting wrong with #PrimaryCare - namely, a top down approach - and no resources where really needed. #onhealth #onpoli justanoldcountrydoctor.com/2025/05/26/p...
Primary Care Reform Needs More Than a Phone Call
Dr. Madura Sundareswaran once again guest blogs for me. She’s a community family physician who’s resume is too long to print here. She helped found the Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic and is a…
justanoldcountrydoctor.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
#medsky - My thanks to Dr. Sundareswaran (a better writer than I) for guest blogging on what @ONThealth and @OntarioHealthOH is getting wrong with #PrimaryCare - namely, a top down approach - and no resources where really needed. #onhealth #onpoli justanoldcountrydoctor.com/2025/05/26/p...
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I would go a step further and say the key lesson learnt is that we should rapidly identify an emerging pathogen's mechanism of spread and implement suppression using engineering-based non-pharmaceutical strategies, eg condoms for HIV, nets for malaria, filters for airborne disease
UK: Failure to focus on COVID suppression led to avoidable UK deaths, says expert.
Prof. Anthony Costello says UK could've avoided many COVID deaths with a suppression strategy, urges better pandemic science governance and recognition of long-term suppression policies.
Source: archive.md/7ZW7m
Prof. Anthony Costello says UK could've avoided many COVID deaths with a suppression strategy, urges better pandemic science governance and recognition of long-term suppression policies.
Source: archive.md/7ZW7m
May 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I would go a step further and say the key lesson learnt is that we should rapidly identify an emerging pathogen's mechanism of spread and implement suppression using engineering-based non-pharmaceutical strategies, eg condoms for HIV, nets for malaria, filters for airborne disease
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Merci Quebec. Their Liberal swings made this possible. They saved 🇨🇦. Ontario has nothing to crow about, except Carleton.
April 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Merci Quebec. Their Liberal swings made this possible. They saved 🇨🇦. Ontario has nothing to crow about, except Carleton.
A million thanks to all the voters, all the volunteers, and all the candidates, especially @brucefanjoy.bsky.social It’s been a long time since I felt joy and relief the day after an election.
April 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A million thanks to all the voters, all the volunteers, and all the candidates, especially @brucefanjoy.bsky.social It’s been a long time since I felt joy and relief the day after an election.
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It’s Election Day! Go vote for a strong leader who will stand up to Trump. Go vote to stop Poilievre’s American-style politics. Go vote to stand up for Canada.
✔️ Polls are open until 9:30PM
✔️ Bring ID
✔️ Check your polling station at elections.ca
#CanadaStrong
✔️ Polls are open until 9:30PM
✔️ Bring ID
✔️ Check your polling station at elections.ca
#CanadaStrong
April 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s Election Day! Go vote for a strong leader who will stand up to Trump. Go vote to stop Poilievre’s American-style politics. Go vote to stand up for Canada.
✔️ Polls are open until 9:30PM
✔️ Bring ID
✔️ Check your polling station at elections.ca
#CanadaStrong
✔️ Polls are open until 9:30PM
✔️ Bring ID
✔️ Check your polling station at elections.ca
#CanadaStrong
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is asking for input on what respiratory virus info is important, how you use it, and if they should keep funding wastewater monitoring. Please help let OPH know this information is important ( opinion.ottawapublichealth.ca?e=446587&d=e... ). 🧵1/
OPH Respiratory Surveillance Survey
opinion.ottawapublichealth.ca
April 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is asking for input on what respiratory virus info is important, how you use it, and if they should keep funding wastewater monitoring. Please help let OPH know this information is important ( opinion.ottawapublichealth.ca?e=446587&d=e... ). 🧵1/