Andy Crawford
@andy-crawford.bsky.social
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Andy Crawford
@andy-crawford.bsky.social
· Nov 17
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#CAF
#Canada
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#CAF
#Canada
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Yesterday the Government of Canada announced the much anticipated CAF pay and benefit increase.
More reasons to join, and more reasons to continue serving.
#CAF
#Canada
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
More reasons to join, and more reasons to continue serving.
#CAF
#Canada
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Improvements to Compensation and Benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces - Canada.ca
The Government of Canada today announced improvements to compensation and benefits for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. These initiatives will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
www.canada.ca
August 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yesterday the Government of Canada announced the much anticipated CAF pay and benefit increase.
More reasons to join, and more reasons to continue serving.
#CAF
#Canada
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
More reasons to join, and more reasons to continue serving.
#CAF
#Canada
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Dispite the White House Press Secretary said, chronic venous insufficiency is not a benign disease process. It is however very common in elderly populations around the world. Obesity, age, prolonged sitting, and lack of exercise are some the most common causes. All things Trump has.
#Trump
#SkyMed
#Trump
#SkyMed
Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing 'mild swelling' in his legs | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his ve...
www.cbc.ca
July 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
As provincial governments fast track foreign healthcare licences , inter provincial barriers still exist.
It’s now easier to transfer your non Canadian healthcare licence into a Canada than it is to transfer your license from province to province.
#CdnHealth
#SkyMed
It’s now easier to transfer your non Canadian healthcare licence into a Canada than it is to transfer your license from province to province.
#CdnHealth
#SkyMed
May 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As provincial governments fast track foreign healthcare licences , inter provincial barriers still exist.
It’s now easier to transfer your non Canadian healthcare licence into a Canada than it is to transfer your license from province to province.
#CdnHealth
#SkyMed
It’s now easier to transfer your non Canadian healthcare licence into a Canada than it is to transfer your license from province to province.
#CdnHealth
#SkyMed
This article is a prime example of why having evidence based health policy is extremely important. People will listen to health officials, if their information isn’t backed by evidence it will cost lives.
#Measles
#Skymed
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
#Measles
#Skymed
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Can vitamin A treat measles? RFK Jr. suggests so. Kids are overdosing.
Vitamin A supplements will not protect someone from measles, and they are not a substitute for a vaccine, infectious-disease experts said.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This article is a prime example of why having evidence based health policy is extremely important. People will listen to health officials, if their information isn’t backed by evidence it will cost lives.
#Measles
#Skymed
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
#Measles
#Skymed
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
February 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
BMI has long been considered a poor indicator of health. Is it time to change we measure health?
#SkyMed
#CdnHealth
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#SkyMed
#CdnHealth
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The problems with linking weight and health
Podcast Episode · The Decibel · 2025-02-20 · 24m
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February 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
BMI has long been considered a poor indicator of health. Is it time to change we measure health?
#SkyMed
#CdnHealth
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
#SkyMed
#CdnHealth
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Every Canadian has a right and a duty to engage in the civic process. Being an informed voter is the first step.
#Ontario
#Ontario
The leaders of Ontario's major political parties face off in debate on Monday, February 17 at 6:30pm on TVO #onpoli
For more election coverage, go to: tvo.org/current-affairs/tag/ontario-election
For more election coverage, go to: tvo.org/current-affairs/tag/ontario-election
February 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Every Canadian has a right and a duty to engage in the civic process. Being an informed voter is the first step.
#Ontario
#Ontario
American guns and drugs are flooding into Canada, leading to the deaths of thousands of Canadian each year and a health crisis.
#Canada
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
#Canada
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Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north | CBC News
Trump says Canada is the problem when it comes to drugs. New data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows this country has a reason to worry about what's pouring in from the U.S.
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
American guns and drugs are flooding into Canada, leading to the deaths of thousands of Canadian each year and a health crisis.
#Canada
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
#Canada
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Happy February everyone
February 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happy February everyone
Reposted by Andy Crawford
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell has signed the pledge for Canada.
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
Sign the Pledge for Canada
This petition is intended as an invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient ...
actionnetwork.org
February 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell has signed the pledge for Canada.
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
She joins thousands of leaders, artists, activists, Canadians who will resist the gangster in Washington.
Have you signed the pledge to stand up for our values?
True.North. Strong. Free.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
Reposted by Andy Crawford
Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Ontario for Drugs for Rare Diseases.
“Ontario is making it easier and faster for people of all ages, living with rare diseases to connect to the treatment they need" - Sylvia Jones
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
“Ontario is making it easier and faster for people of all ages, living with rare diseases to connect to the treatment they need" - Sylvia Jones
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Ontario for Drugs for Rare Diseases
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $535 million to improve a...
www.canada.ca
January 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Ontario for Drugs for Rare Diseases.
“Ontario is making it easier and faster for people of all ages, living with rare diseases to connect to the treatment they need" - Sylvia Jones
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
“Ontario is making it easier and faster for people of all ages, living with rare diseases to connect to the treatment they need" - Sylvia Jones
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
The biggest impact you can make as an everyday Canadian is to avoid buying American products. More specifically to buy Canadian products
Here’s a list from UFCW to help with your grocery shopping.
#Canada
Here’s a list from UFCW to help with your grocery shopping.
#Canada
Great Canadian Food Products
As the voice of food workers in Canada, UFCW represents hundreds of thousands of workers in the food retail, manufacturing, and processing industries, as well as the agricultural sector.
www.ufcw.ca
January 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The biggest impact you can make as an everyday Canadian is to avoid buying American products. More specifically to buy Canadian products
Here’s a list from UFCW to help with your grocery shopping.
#Canada
Here’s a list from UFCW to help with your grocery shopping.
#Canada
Reposted by Andy Crawford
"Now, the most common situation is that opioids and stimulants together are contributing to death" -
@taragomes.bsky.social talks about the trends in polysubstance use highlighted in our recent report.
www.manitoulin.com/overdose-cri...
@taragomes.bsky.social talks about the trends in polysubstance use highlighted in our recent report.
www.manitoulin.com/overdose-cri...
Overdose crisis deepens in Northern Ontario: A community on edge | The Manitoulin Expositor
www.manitoulin.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Now, the most common situation is that opioids and stimulants together are contributing to death" -
@taragomes.bsky.social talks about the trends in polysubstance use highlighted in our recent report.
www.manitoulin.com/overdose-cri...
@taragomes.bsky.social talks about the trends in polysubstance use highlighted in our recent report.
www.manitoulin.com/overdose-cri...
Montage of clips of Trump “guaranteeing” that he will end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, that “it wouldn’t even be tough” for him to do, and that “everyone will be happy” with the end result.
January 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The benefits of drugs like Ozempic outweigh the potentials risks associated with pancreatitis and potential joint pain increases. From a financial and health outcome standpoint, increasing access to these drugs is critical to dealing with weight related diseases
#skymed
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
#skymed
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests | CBC News
Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest study of its kind suggests it and other medications like it have a host of other potential health benefits beyon...
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The benefits of drugs like Ozempic outweigh the potentials risks associated with pancreatitis and potential joint pain increases. From a financial and health outcome standpoint, increasing access to these drugs is critical to dealing with weight related diseases
#skymed
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
#skymed
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Tiktok has only been shutdown in America for less than 12 hours and it’s already a more enjoyable experience. Who could have guessed at banning Americans would make thinks better 🤷
#tiktok
#tiktok
January 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Tiktok has only been shutdown in America for less than 12 hours and it’s already a more enjoyable experience. Who could have guessed at banning Americans would make thinks better 🤷
#tiktok
#tiktok
It will be -5c (25f) in Washington D.C on Monday when Donald Trump Is sworn in. The ceremony will take place inside because of the cold
For context, many Canadians wouldn’t even be bothered to put on a jacket let alone pants to go out and shovel their driveway when it’s -5 🤦♂️
#Inauguration2025
For context, many Canadians wouldn’t even be bothered to put on a jacket let alone pants to go out and shovel their driveway when it’s -5 🤦♂️
#Inauguration2025
January 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It will be -5c (25f) in Washington D.C on Monday when Donald Trump Is sworn in. The ceremony will take place inside because of the cold
For context, many Canadians wouldn’t even be bothered to put on a jacket let alone pants to go out and shovel their driveway when it’s -5 🤦♂️
#Inauguration2025
For context, many Canadians wouldn’t even be bothered to put on a jacket let alone pants to go out and shovel their driveway when it’s -5 🤦♂️
#Inauguration2025
Things are not looking good for future generations
Downward social mobility predicted for most by 2040.
#cdnpoli
Downward social mobility predicted for most by 2040.
#cdnpoli
horizons.service.canada.ca
January 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Things are not looking good for future generations
Downward social mobility predicted for most by 2040.
#cdnpoli
Downward social mobility predicted for most by 2040.
#cdnpoli
Expanding coverage to Semaglutide for weight loss would have an overall benefit to both healthcare and insurance costs by reducing weight related diseases
#skymed
#cdnhealth
#skymed
#cdnhealth
Wider benefits of Ozempic, Wegovy put pressure on Canadian insurers to expand drug coverage www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... @kellygrant1.bsky.social
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Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
January 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Expanding coverage to Semaglutide for weight loss would have an overall benefit to both healthcare and insurance costs by reducing weight related diseases
#skymed
#cdnhealth
#skymed
#cdnhealth
A Canadian water bomber has been grounded after it collided with a private drone.
These assets are the most critical aircraft in the sky due to their ability to refill water without landing.
Someone’s obsession with social media clicks has just made fighting the LA fire more difficult.
#LAFire
These assets are the most critical aircraft in the sky due to their ability to refill water without landing.
Someone’s obsession with social media clicks has just made fighting the LA fire more difficult.
#LAFire
Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone | CBC News
A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.
www.cbc.ca
January 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A Canadian water bomber has been grounded after it collided with a private drone.
These assets are the most critical aircraft in the sky due to their ability to refill water without landing.
Someone’s obsession with social media clicks has just made fighting the LA fire more difficult.
#LAFire
These assets are the most critical aircraft in the sky due to their ability to refill water without landing.
Someone’s obsession with social media clicks has just made fighting the LA fire more difficult.
#LAFire
Canadian fire crews help with the L.A fire as more assitance on the way
Vice President Trump should take note of how real allies treat eachother
On a lighter note, the Kings have apparently cancelled their game due to the fires. The irony is not lost that it was against the Flames
#LAFires
Vice President Trump should take note of how real allies treat eachother
On a lighter note, the Kings have apparently cancelled their game due to the fires. The irony is not lost that it was against the Flames
#LAFires
Quebec water bombers assist with wildfires in Los Angeles area
www.cbc.ca
January 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Canadian fire crews help with the L.A fire as more assitance on the way
Vice President Trump should take note of how real allies treat eachother
On a lighter note, the Kings have apparently cancelled their game due to the fires. The irony is not lost that it was against the Flames
#LAFires
Vice President Trump should take note of how real allies treat eachother
On a lighter note, the Kings have apparently cancelled their game due to the fires. The irony is not lost that it was against the Flames
#LAFires