Louise Spiteri
@lfspiteri.bsky.social
Canadian Information scientist. University professor. Ethical vegan. Avid reader. Lover of animals, choral singing, old Hollywood films, and sustainable living (She/her) 🌱Ⓥ
"Over-reliance on antibiotics in animals can give organisms a chance to develop resistance ... those resistant organisms can then jump from animals to humans." Drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ are spreading in Canada, experts warn share.google/YLzpEDfRPqck...
‘Nightmare bacteria’ already in Canada, expert warns
Drug resistant organisms are waging war on one of humanity’s most widely used health measures, anti-biotics.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Over-reliance on antibiotics in animals can give organisms a chance to develop resistance ... those resistant organisms can then jump from animals to humans." Drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ are spreading in Canada, experts warn share.google/YLzpEDfRPqck...
Happy New Year to those who celebrate it
September 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy New Year to those who celebrate it
Very happy to hear this. I hope they will also bring the vegan croissant that I enjoyed at the Vienna Ikea toronto.citynews.ca/2025/09/19/i...
September 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Very happy to hear this. I hope they will also bring the vegan croissant that I enjoyed at the Vienna Ikea toronto.citynews.ca/2025/09/19/i...
I'm so pleased that we will back to work tomorrow. Hats off to all my colleagues for standing firm and securing a fair agreement. Many thanks as well to our amazing students for their support, as well as to so many alumni and members of the public. #KeepDalStrong
September 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I'm so pleased that we will back to work tomorrow. Hats off to all my colleagues for standing firm and securing a fair agreement. Many thanks as well to our amazing students for their support, as well as to so many alumni and members of the public. #KeepDalStrong
Yet one more way we exploit animals
We flattened faces, widened eyes, shrunk noses. The result? Animals who can’t breathe, just because we call it “cute.”
Cute by Design: How Selective Breeding Has Warped Cats and Dogs
Herbiⓥore published a post on Ko-fi
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September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Yet one more way we exploit animals
My @dalfaculty.bsky.social picket line allows me to observe the daily opening of the @hfxpublib.bsky.social Central Library. I've observed the same people waiting for the doors to open and have chatted to some who tell me that they are homeless 1/2
September 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My @dalfaculty.bsky.social picket line allows me to observe the daily opening of the @hfxpublib.bsky.social Central Library. I've observed the same people waiting for the doors to open and have chatted to some who tell me that they are homeless 1/2
Week two of lockout today and heading into week 3. Waiting for my picket shift #KeepDalStrong
September 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Week two of lockout today and heading into week 3. Waiting for my picket shift #KeepDalStrong
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point' vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point'
Fumano: Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
vancouversun.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point' vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
I'm definitely interested in this for my condo www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Plug-in balcony solar panels could mean cheaper power. But Canada needs to get on board first | CBC News
How would you like to lower your electricity bill and help power your home using an abundant renewable energy source — the sun? There is an affordable, do-it-yourself solution for people who own house...
www.cbc.ca
August 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'm definitely interested in this for my condo www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
A Week of Silence 👎
A Week of Solidarity 💪
For the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board of Governors and Administration this was a week of silence and isolation.
But for the @dalfaculty.bsky.social (DFA) this has been a week of loud #solidarity as we fight to #KeepDalStrong!
Keep Dal Strong
A Week of Solidarity 💪
For the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board of Governors and Administration this was a week of silence and isolation.
But for the @dalfaculty.bsky.social (DFA) this has been a week of loud #solidarity as we fight to #KeepDalStrong!
Keep Dal Strong
August 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
A Week of Silence 👎
A Week of Solidarity 💪
For the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board of Governors and Administration this was a week of silence and isolation.
But for the @dalfaculty.bsky.social (DFA) this has been a week of loud #solidarity as we fight to #KeepDalStrong!
Keep Dal Strong
A Week of Solidarity 💪
For the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board of Governors and Administration this was a week of silence and isolation.
But for the @dalfaculty.bsky.social (DFA) this has been a week of loud #solidarity as we fight to #KeepDalStrong!
Keep Dal Strong
One week of lockouts and picketing. One less week of productivity at the expense of students, faculty, and staff. #KeepDalStrong
August 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
One week of lockouts and picketing. One less week of productivity at the expense of students, faculty, and staff. #KeepDalStrong
Twelve hours of rain are music to my ears
August 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Twelve hours of rain are music to my ears
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
The NSTU stands in solidarity with @dalfacultyassoc who have been locked out by @DalhousieU and are now on the picket line. We support your fight for fairness and respect. #keepdalstrong
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Dalhousie locks out profs, other faculty members over contract dispute | CBC News
Dalhousie University professors, librarians and other teaching staff have hit the picket lines in Halifax following the school’s decision this week to lock out faculty association members after no col...
www.cbc.ca
August 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The NSTU stands in solidarity with @dalfacultyassoc who have been locked out by @DalhousieU and are now on the picket line. We support your fight for fairness and respect. #keepdalstrong
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
Le NSTU est solidaire de @dalfacultyassoc qui ont été lockoutés par @DalhousieU et qui sont maintenant sur la ligne de piquetage. Nous appuyons votre lutte pour l’équité et le respect. #keepdalstrong
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218...
L’Université Dalhousie a mis ses professeurs en lock-out
Tel qu’annoncé en début de semaine, l’Université Dalhousie, à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, a mis ses professeurs en lock-out à 9 h 30 mercredi.
ici.radio-canada.ca
August 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Le NSTU est solidaire de @dalfacultyassoc qui ont été lockoutés par @DalhousieU et qui sont maintenant sur la ligne de piquetage. Nous appuyons votre lutte pour l’équité et le respect. #keepdalstrong
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218...
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
Hey @dalhousie.bsky.social
Woke to an inbox full of $$ donation notifications from across the country. The messages of solidarity come from colleagues from Nfld to BC: some of the wisest in this country.
But it's not just money. We all have your backs, DFA! @dalfaculty.bsky.social
#KeepDalStrong
Woke to an inbox full of $$ donation notifications from across the country. The messages of solidarity come from colleagues from Nfld to BC: some of the wisest in this country.
But it's not just money. We all have your backs, DFA! @dalfaculty.bsky.social
#KeepDalStrong
August 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hey @dalhousie.bsky.social
Woke to an inbox full of $$ donation notifications from across the country. The messages of solidarity come from colleagues from Nfld to BC: some of the wisest in this country.
But it's not just money. We all have your backs, DFA! @dalfaculty.bsky.social
#KeepDalStrong
Woke to an inbox full of $$ donation notifications from across the country. The messages of solidarity come from colleagues from Nfld to BC: some of the wisest in this country.
But it's not just money. We all have your backs, DFA! @dalfaculty.bsky.social
#KeepDalStrong
Reposted by Louise Spiteri
All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social
Standing on my balcony and enjoying the light rain on my face. It's not much, but I'm so happy for it.
August 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Standing on my balcony and enjoying the light rain on my face. It's not much, but I'm so happy for it.
Environment Canada is predicting rain for HRM on Thursday. Thursday can't come soon enough. Please let EC be proven right.
August 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Environment Canada is predicting rain for HRM on Thursday. Thursday can't come soon enough. Please let EC be proven right.
Love the new French bakery in the Larry Uteck subdivision
August 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Love the new French bakery in the Larry Uteck subdivision
Canadian tofu made from fava beans.
July 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Canadian tofu made from fava beans.
