@bdentrem.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Professor, psychologist, maritimer, nothing witty to say, Canadian to my core. She/her
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Franklin the Turtle stands up for kindness. Franklin 1- Hegseth 0.
🔥 BREAKING: A spokesperson for Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books, messaged me today about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth using the likeness and image from the books to make light of killings in the Caribbean in his post yesterday on X.
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Franklin the Turtle stands up for kindness. Franklin 1- Hegseth 0.
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Concerns raised that yet ANOTHER Canadian Army project is being tailored just for U.S. equipment.
#cdnpoli #canada #boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #corruption #greed #military
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#cdnpoli #canada #boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #corruption #greed #military
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Concerns raised that another Canadian Army project is being tailored just for U.S. equipment
There has been growing frustration among some Canadian defence firms that the military is ignoring Carney’s call to decrease reliance on U.S. suppliers.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Concerns raised that yet ANOTHER Canadian Army project is being tailored just for U.S. equipment.
#cdnpoli #canada #boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #corruption #greed #military
shorturl.at/k1z4G
#cdnpoli #canada #boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa #corruption #greed #military
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December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Exactly ⬇️ This 💯......
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Exactly ⬇️ This 💯......
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While JD Vance and US Ambassador Hoekstra are accusing Canada of Political interference, they are with the help of Pierre Poilievre and the American owned National Post trying to bring down our government. Gaslighting and dividing Canadians along the way so they can finish what they started.
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
While JD Vance and US Ambassador Hoekstra are accusing Canada of Political interference, they are with the help of Pierre Poilievre and the American owned National Post trying to bring down our government. Gaslighting and dividing Canadians along the way so they can finish what they started.
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Trump tells female reporter 'Quiet, piggy' when asked about the Epstein files. She stood up for victims of sexual abuse. He responded with sexist verbal abuse. No helping his case.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Trump tells female reporter, ‘Quiet, piggy’ when asked about Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump called a female reporter, ‘piggy', when asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files aboard Air Force One.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Trump tells female reporter 'Quiet, piggy' when asked about the Epstein files. She stood up for victims of sexual abuse. He responded with sexist verbal abuse. No helping his case.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
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That is why we can’t ever elect a Poilievre government. We must get rid of them.
Dean Blundell🇨🇦 @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
"JD Vance's Canadian couch-humping buddy wants to starve Canadian kids to teach their parents a lesson."
"JD Vance's Canadian couch-humping buddy wants to starve Canadian kids to teach their parents a lesson."
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
That is why we can’t ever elect a Poilievre government. We must get rid of them.
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Morning frost: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick, Canada
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Morning frost: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick | CBC News
Chilly sunrises and branches dusted in frost are slowly replacing mild fall mornings. Be sure to keep taking photos of all New Brunswick has to offer.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Morning frost: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick, Canada
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«Cervical cancer is one of the only cancers we can eliminate. It's almost entirely preventable thru vaccine (HPV)& routine screening. We are at a concerning plateau after a period of significant progress.
69% of females have a Pap test in last 3yrs
16% to 93%.of 17yr olds are vaccinated (target 90%)
69% of females have a Pap test in last 3yrs
16% to 93%.of 17yr olds are vaccinated (target 90%)
Canada may not reach its goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040: expert
Canada cervical cancer rates no longer declining: report
A new report found that cervical cancer rates have plateaued and are no longer declining, with one expert suggesting Canada may not reach its goal of eliminating the disease by 2040.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
«Cervical cancer is one of the only cancers we can eliminate. It's almost entirely preventable thru vaccine (HPV)& routine screening. We are at a concerning plateau after a period of significant progress.
69% of females have a Pap test in last 3yrs
16% to 93%.of 17yr olds are vaccinated (target 90%)
69% of females have a Pap test in last 3yrs
16% to 93%.of 17yr olds are vaccinated (target 90%)
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So, here’s another deadly disease that’s easily prevented by vaccination.
Simply put, anti-vaxx sentiment and its exponents are killing people.
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www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Simply put, anti-vaxx sentiment and its exponents are killing people.
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Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing
New figures from Canadian Cancer Society confirm a troubling trend. “It’s frustrating to see this happen for a cancer that is completely preventable.”
www.thestar.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
So, here’s another deadly disease that’s easily prevented by vaccination.
Simply put, anti-vaxx sentiment and its exponents are killing people.
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www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Simply put, anti-vaxx sentiment and its exponents are killing people.
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www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Internal memo that Danielle Smith may use Notwithstanding clause to ban gender affirming care and ban trans girls from participating in school sports globalnews.ca/news/1143606...
Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its 3 transgender laws: memo | Globalnews.ca
The laws establish rules for students changing their names or pronouns in school, ban transgender girls from taking part in some sports and limit gender-affirming health care.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Internal memo that Danielle Smith may use Notwithstanding clause to ban gender affirming care and ban trans girls from participating in school sports globalnews.ca/news/1143606...
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«NB ranks last in Cda for federal research & development $ on a per-capita basis ($115/person, national average $238). For every research dollar spent nationally, NB receives just under half. Equitable funding would recognize the significant return on investment NB research already delivers »
McKenna Institute: Research’s big impact in our small province tj.news/new-brunswic...
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
«NB ranks last in Cda for federal research & development $ on a per-capita basis ($115/person, national average $238). For every research dollar spent nationally, NB receives just under half. Equitable funding would recognize the significant return on investment NB research already delivers »
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🚨BUYER BEWARE
FOR-PROFIT DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES DON'T SAVE MONEY
They INCREASE
🧪 Tests not indicated
✖️ Anxiety
🧐 Waste of public resources
🗓️ Public wait times
...while Conflicts of interest, Upcharges & Oversold services
are NOT DISCLOSED
@alonghurst.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
FOR-PROFIT DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES DON'T SAVE MONEY
They INCREASE
🧪 Tests not indicated
✖️ Anxiety
🧐 Waste of public resources
🗓️ Public wait times
...while Conflicts of interest, Upcharges & Oversold services
are NOT DISCLOSED
@alonghurst.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
U of C doctor says study shows for-profit diagnostic screening will lead to unintended problems
"We're going to prey on people's anxieties," says doctor who studied increased cardiac imaging in Alberta in the late 1990s.
calgaryherald.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🚨BUYER BEWARE
FOR-PROFIT DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES DON'T SAVE MONEY
They INCREASE
🧪 Tests not indicated
✖️ Anxiety
🧐 Waste of public resources
🗓️ Public wait times
...while Conflicts of interest, Upcharges & Oversold services
are NOT DISCLOSED
@alonghurst.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
FOR-PROFIT DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES DON'T SAVE MONEY
They INCREASE
🧪 Tests not indicated
✖️ Anxiety
🧐 Waste of public resources
🗓️ Public wait times
...while Conflicts of interest, Upcharges & Oversold services
are NOT DISCLOSED
@alonghurst.bsky.social
calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
Canada has been named the second safest country in the world for women travellers.
cultmtl.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
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“It's about a $9 difference, and that just reinforces what we already know, which is that people who are earning minimum wage or other low incomes are faced with some pretty significant affordability challenges today,” she said.
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Living wage in N.B. now nearly $25 — about $9 more than actual minimum wage | CBC News
The New Brunswick living wage increased by 15 cents an hour this year, accord to a report released Wednesday by the Human Development Council.
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“It's about a $9 difference, and that just reinforces what we already know, which is that people who are earning minimum wage or other low incomes are faced with some pretty significant affordability challenges today,” she said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Respondents' top three reasons for avoiding the country were a resolve to stand up for Canada, America’s current political climate, and concerns about heightened security at the border during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News
Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spe...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Respondents' top three reasons for avoiding the country were a resolve to stand up for Canada, America’s current political climate, and concerns about heightened security at the border during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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Perley-Dutcher built the canoe under a program called, Under One Sky, which is a Wabanaki Land Based Program designed to bring Indigenous practices and skills back to the community.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'Our culture is still alive': Birch bark canoe connects Wabanaki community to the land | CBC News
On Nov. 5 about 30 people celebrated the continuation of traditional canoe making when they attended the launch of a traditional Wolastoqey birch bark canoe into the Saint John River.
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Perley-Dutcher built the canoe under a program called, Under One Sky, which is a Wabanaki Land Based Program designed to bring Indigenous practices and skills back to the community.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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My latest at Canada Healthwatch:
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)
If you cut your risk in half, isn't that a win?
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My latest at Canada Healthwatch:
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
"Is the flu vaccine worth getting? (SPOILER: Yes.)"
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/11/i...
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They deny it but it seems in character for the current crop of conservatives to yell & be violent. They lack emotional intelligence, self control. The fact they have turned to shunning & name-calling shows the Conservative Party is an immature & disrespectful workplace.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Pushing, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says pushing and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
They deny it but it seems in character for the current crop of conservatives to yell & be violent. They lack emotional intelligence, self control. The fact they have turned to shunning & name-calling shows the Conservative Party is an immature & disrespectful workplace.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
My husband is getting into amateur photography and he just sent me these from our backyard. I’m impressed!
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My husband is getting into amateur photography and he just sent me these from our backyard. I’m impressed!
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By way of postscript, let it be remembered that the 🍁gun cult is a crucial component of petulant piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s voting base.
If ever elected, he’d give them their murderous castle laws in a Trumpian New York minute.
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If ever elected, he’d give them their murderous castle laws in a Trumpian New York minute.
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The 🍁gun cult, led by the likes of the Canadian Coalition for “Firearm Rights,” want ‘castle laws’ for Canada.
Such legislation permits homeowners to shoot people dead they reasonably suspect of attempting an unlawful entry.
The results are exemplified below👇🏻
Let’s not make Canada American.
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Such legislation permits homeowners to shoot people dead they reasonably suspect of attempting an unlawful entry.
The results are exemplified below👇🏻
Let’s not make Canada American.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
By way of postscript, let it be remembered that the 🍁gun cult is a crucial component of petulant piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s voting base.
If ever elected, he’d give them their murderous castle laws in a Trumpian New York minute.
🇨🇦🙄🇨🇦
If ever elected, he’d give them their murderous castle laws in a Trumpian New York minute.
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Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
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How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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An update on my column: Parliamentary committee drops most contentious parts of its demand for data on research funding. It now wants aggregated, not disaggregated data. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
An update on my column: Parliamentary committee drops most contentious parts of its demand for data on research funding. It now wants aggregated, not disaggregated data. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...