Jeffrey Arcand
@jarcand.bsky.social
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“Getting sick frequently at school is not inevitable, and it isn’t because kids are just harbingers of viruses. It’s more because the buildings they inhabit do not have adequate ventilation and filtration systems to reduce illness transmission,” @mjnabuurs.bsky.social said.
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Schools must improve air quality to slow spread of respiratory illness, advocates say
Proper air filtration could help mitigate the rapid spread of flu and other illnesses, say experts and parents
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Getting sick frequently at school is not inevitable, and it isn’t because kids are just harbingers of viruses. It’s more because the buildings they inhabit do not have adequate ventilation and filtration systems to reduce illness transmission,” @mjnabuurs.bsky.social said.
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Its almost the 1-year anniversary of my COVID-induced heart attack.
Prevent COVID infection.
#WearARespirator
#EveryoneIsAtRiskofMI
Prevent COVID infection.
#WearARespirator
#EveryoneIsAtRiskofMI
2 years ago, I presented my long COVID symptoms to different cardiologists. They ran a holter monitor a couple times, said everything was fine and sent me on my way. I asked them if they would/could investigate vascular damage caused by long COVID.
They essentially said no.
bsky.app/profile/a-do...
They essentially said no.
bsky.app/profile/a-do...
Well, I spoke too soon. LC hit my heart again. This time a heart attack.
Im young (48) and healthy (except for LC).
I was just skating (usual exercise) and I had a heart attack. Luckily a stint did the trick.
Resting in ICU now.
Avoid infection.
Sleeping in my Q100 tonight😓
Im young (48) and healthy (except for LC).
I was just skating (usual exercise) and I had a heart attack. Luckily a stint did the trick.
Resting in ICU now.
Avoid infection.
Sleeping in my Q100 tonight😓
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Its almost the 1-year anniversary of my COVID-induced heart attack.
Prevent COVID infection.
#WearARespirator
#EveryoneIsAtRiskofMI
Prevent COVID infection.
#WearARespirator
#EveryoneIsAtRiskofMI
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One of the most dangerous persistent myths is that planes are safe due to ventilation.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
One of the most dangerous persistent myths is that planes are safe due to ventilation.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
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All of you that bought into the “you do you” and “be kind” and “it’s not airborne” campaigns for Public Health: The Verge has an article for you.
Since his appointment, RFK Jr. has pursued a brutal vision of American health that several experts liken to a sort of eugenics. Kennedy has made it clear that certain deaths are acceptable or even preferable to a world where every child is vaccinated.
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
Read more: www.theverge.com/health/66136...
December 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
All of you that bought into the “you do you” and “be kind” and “it’s not airborne” campaigns for Public Health: The Verge has an article for you.
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When the police call for police to be taken off mental health calls - as police chiefs have done in Toronto, Victoria and elsewhere - we should listen, ask who responds instead, and where the money comes from to pay for that service. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Police officers shouldn’t be leading mental health calls, Toronto police chief says | CBC News
For years, police have been on the front lines of mental health crisis calls in Toronto, but the city's police chief believes it's now time to rethink that approach.
www.cbc.ca
December 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
When the police call for police to be taken off mental health calls - as police chiefs have done in Toronto, Victoria and elsewhere - we should listen, ask who responds instead, and where the money comes from to pay for that service. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I have rage. This is why we never allowed blood, plasma, organs to be paid exchanges in the past. It *automatically* leads to the exploitation of people already struggling to make ends meet. Tax the fucking rich and implement a universal UBI. Instead, we just keep making things harder for people. 😡
Some Torontonians are selling their blood to make ends meet www.sootoday.com/local-news/t...
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
December 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I have rage. This is why we never allowed blood, plasma, organs to be paid exchanges in the past. It *automatically* leads to the exploitation of people already struggling to make ends meet. Tax the fucking rich and implement a universal UBI. Instead, we just keep making things harder for people. 😡
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Our #GivingTuesdayCA fundraiser wrapped up last weekend, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated! 🙏 💙 Every penny we raised will be used to support our Free Request Program. 😷
#Masks4All #FeelingGrateful #ThankYouThankYou
#Masks4All #FeelingGrateful #ThankYouThankYou
December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our #GivingTuesdayCA fundraiser wrapped up last weekend, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated! 🙏 💙 Every penny we raised will be used to support our Free Request Program. 😷
#Masks4All #FeelingGrateful #ThankYouThankYou
#Masks4All #FeelingGrateful #ThankYouThankYou
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It's high time for all hospitals, daycares, public schools and long term care facilities to be taking airborne precautions 24/7 from now until .... well ... forever.
Because so many of the nasties out there, are either predominantly airborne or have an airborne component.
Because so many of the nasties out there, are either predominantly airborne or have an airborne component.
December 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It's high time for all hospitals, daycares, public schools and long term care facilities to be taking airborne precautions 24/7 from now until .... well ... forever.
Because so many of the nasties out there, are either predominantly airborne or have an airborne component.
Because so many of the nasties out there, are either predominantly airborne or have an airborne component.
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Alt Text: Doug Ford, currently under RCMP investigation, panders to his base by wearing an OPP sweatshirt while pretending to pack boxes at a food bank instead of improving rent control, increasing the minimum wage, building homes, increasing ODSP, or helping in any meaningful way at all really.
December 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Alt Text: Doug Ford, currently under RCMP investigation, panders to his base by wearing an OPP sweatshirt while pretending to pack boxes at a food bank instead of improving rent control, increasing the minimum wage, building homes, increasing ODSP, or helping in any meaningful way at all really.
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When I'm accused of naivety for thinking the world can change for the better, I use this very example.
I'm not old & in my lifetime, smoking went from absolutely everywhere, to "smoking sections", to the current reality.
It took education, new laws, & peer pressure. All of it - no silver bullet.
I'm not old & in my lifetime, smoking went from absolutely everywhere, to "smoking sections", to the current reality.
It took education, new laws, & peer pressure. All of it - no silver bullet.
I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
When I'm accused of naivety for thinking the world can change for the better, I use this very example.
I'm not old & in my lifetime, smoking went from absolutely everywhere, to "smoking sections", to the current reality.
It took education, new laws, & peer pressure. All of it - no silver bullet.
I'm not old & in my lifetime, smoking went from absolutely everywhere, to "smoking sections", to the current reality.
It took education, new laws, & peer pressure. All of it - no silver bullet.
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The only way to get back on track to the Paris Accords — which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 to 2.0 C — is to pull the “Emergency Brake” climate solutions.
Towards the top of the list is curbing methane emissions as quickly as possible.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Towards the top of the list is curbing methane emissions as quickly as possible.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley
The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out, says the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The only way to get back on track to the Paris Accords — which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 to 2.0 C — is to pull the “Emergency Brake” climate solutions.
Towards the top of the list is curbing methane emissions as quickly as possible.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Towards the top of the list is curbing methane emissions as quickly as possible.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Israel reopening the Rafah border crossing was one of the main terms of the ceasefire. It’s still not open. This crossing provides Palestinians access to necessities like medical treatment.
The world must force Israel to comply with the terms of the ceasefire.
The world must force Israel to comply with the terms of the ceasefire.
Despite ceasefire deal, Israel refuses to open the Rafah border crossing, cutting Gaza off from the world
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing was supposed to reopen in October as part of the ceasefire agreement. But the border remains closed, keeping Gaza shut off from the outside world and preventing families f...
mondoweiss.net
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Israel reopening the Rafah border crossing was one of the main terms of the ceasefire. It’s still not open. This crossing provides Palestinians access to necessities like medical treatment.
The world must force Israel to comply with the terms of the ceasefire.
The world must force Israel to comply with the terms of the ceasefire.
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The latest PHO surveillance report just dropped, and flu positivity is already surpassing historical peaks that go back to 2020.
Stay safe out there! 😷 🪟💨 🧼
www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
Stay safe out there! 😷 🪟💨 🧼
www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
December 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The latest PHO surveillance report just dropped, and flu positivity is already surpassing historical peaks that go back to 2020.
Stay safe out there! 😷 🪟💨 🧼
www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
Stay safe out there! 😷 🪟💨 🧼
www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
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Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
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Canada has the authority to enforce environmental laws, yet is choosing not to as climate targets fade into the distance.
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says it's time for the federal government to tell provinces: "Actually, you can't break the law."
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says it's time for the federal government to tell provinces: "Actually, you can't break the law."
Enough deals with provinces, just enforce the law: Guilbeault
To make progress on the targets, the federal government should keep federal regulations to clean up Canada’s electricity grid, make good on repeated (and so far unfulfilled) promises to strengthen ind...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Canada has the authority to enforce environmental laws, yet is choosing not to as climate targets fade into the distance.
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says it's time for the federal government to tell provinces: "Actually, you can't break the law."
Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault says it's time for the federal government to tell provinces: "Actually, you can't break the law."
Reposted by Jeffrey Arcand
There is NO scientific basis for anything other than universal, continuous, N95 wear in healthcare. These anti-scientific half-measures are literally criminal: employers have a legal responsibility in Canada to not expose workers to avoidable hazards and failure to protect them is a criminal offence
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☝️That sign was recently revised to look like this 👇 & now mentions "medical mask" (surgical/"baggy-blue") -
☝️That sign was recently revised to look like this 👇 & now mentions "medical mask" (surgical/"baggy-blue") -
December 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
There is NO scientific basis for anything other than universal, continuous, N95 wear in healthcare. These anti-scientific half-measures are literally criminal: employers have a legal responsibility in Canada to not expose workers to avoidable hazards and failure to protect them is a criminal offence
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It’s here!!! 🎉 The North Box Polaris Air Purifier Kit is now available in our charity store. 💻 🛍️
🛒 buymask.ca/products/north-box-polaris
Built for larger, high-traffic spaces, the Polaris comes in two models:
🔹 Standard – one-speed
🔹 Ultra – built-in PWM speed control
🧵 1/2
🛒 buymask.ca/products/north-box-polaris
Built for larger, high-traffic spaces, the Polaris comes in two models:
🔹 Standard – one-speed
🔹 Ultra – built-in PWM speed control
🧵 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It’s here!!! 🎉 The North Box Polaris Air Purifier Kit is now available in our charity store. 💻 🛍️
🛒 buymask.ca/products/north-box-polaris
Built for larger, high-traffic spaces, the Polaris comes in two models:
🔹 Standard – one-speed
🔹 Ultra – built-in PWM speed control
🧵 1/2
🛒 buymask.ca/products/north-box-polaris
Built for larger, high-traffic spaces, the Polaris comes in two models:
🔹 Standard – one-speed
🔹 Ultra – built-in PWM speed control
🧵 1/2
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This is one of the greatest things to have ever happened. We can change the world!
I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This is one of the greatest things to have ever happened. We can change the world!
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Today’s the last day of our #GivingTuesday campaign. We are feeling #grateful for the support we have received thus far. 🙏 If you were thinking of donating, do so today to double your donation. 💕
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #DonateAMask #MaskUp #Fundraiser
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #DonateAMask #MaskUp #Fundraiser
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today’s the last day of our #GivingTuesday campaign. We are feeling #grateful for the support we have received thus far. 🙏 If you were thinking of donating, do so today to double your donation. 💕
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #DonateAMask #MaskUp #Fundraiser
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #DonateAMask #MaskUp #Fundraiser
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Today’s the last day to double your donation! ⏰ A big thank you again to the GKE Foundation, who is generously matching donations made from December 2 to 14. 🙏
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskingIsCaring #Donation #Charity #StillMasking
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskingIsCaring #Donation #Charity #StillMasking
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today’s the last day to double your donation! ⏰ A big thank you again to the GKE Foundation, who is generously matching donations made from December 2 to 14. 🙏
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskingIsCaring #Donation #Charity #StillMasking
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskingIsCaring #Donation #Charity #StillMasking
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Final day for donation matching - today would be an AMAZING day to donate to Donate a Mask Canada!
Did you know? Donate A Mask works with mask blocs across Canada. 🇨🇦 Help us continue to put #masks on faces by donating today. 😷 Your donation will be matched until December 14.
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskBloc #MaskDistro #StillMasking #Charity #MaskUp
donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#GivingTuesdayCa #MaskBloc #MaskDistro #StillMasking #Charity #MaskUp
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Final day for donation matching - today would be an AMAZING day to donate to Donate a Mask Canada!
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you do not need a good guy with a gun to stop a bad guy with a gun. you just need very restrictive gun laws and proper enforcement to get rid of the guns.
December 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
you do not need a good guy with a gun to stop a bad guy with a gun. you just need very restrictive gun laws and proper enforcement to get rid of the guns.
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so happy mark carney wants to deploy bullshit machines throughout the public service. i’m sure there will be no drawbacks to such a brilliant plan!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) paid $18 million for a chatbot named Charlie, which the auditor general reported gave her team the wrong answer 66% of the time.
The chatbot's responses were found to be brief and lacking context, with only 2 out of 6 questions answered accurately.
The chatbot's responses were found to be brief and lacking context, with only 2 out of 6 questions answered accurately.
The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time
The Canada Revenue Agency paid $18 million for a chatbot the auditor general says give her team the wrong answer 66 per cent of the time.
nationalpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
so happy mark carney wants to deploy bullshit machines throughout the public service. i’m sure there will be no drawbacks to such a brilliant plan!
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More people should provide updates on the winter condition of major bike routes on their commute like this.
I’ve always thought this was a cool community service.
I’ve always thought this was a cool community service.
Winter Cycling Network Conditions 1-2pm
Trillium Path: Slush patches*
PoW: Slush patches (50% width)
Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Thin packed snow
Hog's Back: Slush patches (below 50% width)
Brookfield: Slush patches
*Carling Ave intersection not clear
#ottbiketraffic
Trillium Path: Slush patches*
PoW: Slush patches (50% width)
Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Thin packed snow
Hog's Back: Slush patches (below 50% width)
Brookfield: Slush patches
*Carling Ave intersection not clear
#ottbiketraffic
December 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
More people should provide updates on the winter condition of major bike routes on their commute like this.
I’ve always thought this was a cool community service.
I’ve always thought this was a cool community service.