Michael Coyle
@oplopanax.ca
🇨🇦 Search and Rescue volunteer, ⛰️🧗🏻♂️⛷️🚵🏻♂️🪢mountain rescuer, SAR manager, software developer (C#, C++), technology and risk expert, transplant recipient.
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come for the swords, stay for the astute observations on software development
I'll admit that I occasionally watch Forged in Fire (a reality show where people make edged weapons under time pressure—don't judge 😄). One of the things I find particularly interesting is how the contestants continually make the same mistakes that brought down contestants in previous shows.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
come for the swords, stay for the astute observations on software development
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 221 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.3 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.8 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 5.7 x higher
-Deaths: 8.6 x higher
BRITISH COLUMBIA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 221 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.3 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.8 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 5.7 x higher
-Deaths: 8.6 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. British Columbia's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 7.2
About 1 of every 221 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 59,400-76,800
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 7.3X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.8X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.7X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 8.6X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiespdz6brmzjqe54a6dq24a3s72brdcwrsdy5jz3ei5kdu6avi5qm@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 221 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.3 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.8 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 5.7 x higher
-Deaths: 8.6 x higher
BRITISH COLUMBIA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 221 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.3 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.8 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 5.7 x higher
-Deaths: 8.6 x higher
Reposted by Michael Coyle
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 9.4
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 580,400-750,800
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 8.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 8.2X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.4X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreighpvc767vu5vijrifd3zugguoe3xwjkgbm6dc5nyryiluzvbcmdy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 161 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.2 x higher
-Deaths: 11.4 x higher
Reposted by Michael Coyle
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
Reposted by Michael Coyle
Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
www.elections.ab.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Reposted by Michael Coyle
Dale Nally's recall petitioner says he doesn't listen to constituents and cites his concerns over the notwithstanding clause.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Dale Nally's recall petitioner says he doesn't listen to constituents and cites his concerns over the notwithstanding clause.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Reposted by Michael Coyle
Using the voters list as a political weapon against a constituent feels like perfectly reasonable grounds for a recall to me.
Dale Nally's recall petitioner says he doesn't listen to constituents and cites his concerns over the notwithstanding clause.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Using the voters list as a political weapon against a constituent feels like perfectly reasonable grounds for a recall to me.
Reposted by Michael Coyle
I think it’s pretty clear at this point that one of the main impacts of LLMs is to disrupt thinking: to make it so that far too many people never properly learn how to do it, and then to control the output so there are thoughts that people never learn how to think.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I think it’s pretty clear at this point that one of the main impacts of LLMs is to disrupt thinking: to make it so that far too many people never properly learn how to do it, and then to control the output so there are thoughts that people never learn how to think.
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It is ILLEGAL to fly a drone in Canadian national parks.
I love how hard they clamped down on an influencer.
Like, do not fuck with Parks Canada, man. They do not play.
From the official Waterton Lakes National Parks page:
I love how hard they clamped down on an influencer.
Like, do not fuck with Parks Canada, man. They do not play.
From the official Waterton Lakes National Parks page:
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It is ILLEGAL to fly a drone in Canadian national parks.
I love how hard they clamped down on an influencer.
Like, do not fuck with Parks Canada, man. They do not play.
From the official Waterton Lakes National Parks page:
I love how hard they clamped down on an influencer.
Like, do not fuck with Parks Canada, man. They do not play.
From the official Waterton Lakes National Parks page:
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The World’s richest man got rid of USAID as it was cutting into his goal of becoming the first trillionaire. 600,000 and counting, of the poorest people in the World have died, because they weren’t born in Pretoria.
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The World’s richest man got rid of USAID as it was cutting into his goal of becoming the first trillionaire. 600,000 and counting, of the poorest people in the World have died, because they weren’t born in Pretoria.
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Yet more criminalization of poverty
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Ford government bill would make defendants put up cash for bail
In the latest move to address bail reform, the bill is intended to improve bail compliance, keep repeat offenders behind bars, and make it easier to collect forfeited bail payments
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Yet more criminalization of poverty
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
fuck it's the beginning of The Last of Us
The infection, caused by a highly contagious fungus, is usually contracted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, but can also be spread through touching contaminated surfaces, household items or sexual contact. 😳
www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...
Drug-resistant fungus is now spreading across the UK - and it attacks the groin
A 'super fungus' that causes nasty sores across the groin and buttocks is now spreading in the UK, experts have said, with cases of the drug-resistant infection soaring 500%
www.mirror.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
fuck it's the beginning of The Last of Us
Reposted by Michael Coyle
A federal watchdog urged consumers on Monday to immediately stop using and safely dispose of two models of lithium-ion batteries made for a popular e-bike brand, warning of serious fire risks.
Batteries for Rad Power Bikes Get Federal Fire Risk Warning
A federal watchdog said two models of batteries found in Rad Power Bikes should be immediately, and safely, disposed of. The bike company disputes the safety agency’s findings.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A federal watchdog urged consumers on Monday to immediately stop using and safely dispose of two models of lithium-ion batteries made for a popular e-bike brand, warning of serious fire risks.
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You can just say Alberta lol
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
You can just say Alberta lol
Reposted by Michael Coyle
We need a better geographical characterization of Alberta and Saskatchewan because when there is reference to “western Canada” it almost never means Canada’s westernmost province.
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We need a better geographical characterization of Alberta and Saskatchewan because when there is reference to “western Canada” it almost never means Canada’s westernmost province.
Reposted by Michael Coyle
"Western" Canada
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
"Western" Canada
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This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
Reposted by Michael Coyle
I just discovered that, because the UK postal service offers so many services, operating post offices is a viable small business—it’s like operating a franchise, albeit cheaper
If Canada Post was empowered to offer more services, we could do the same here
Wild this not “build Canada?”
#cdnpoli
If Canada Post was empowered to offer more services, we could do the same here
Wild this not “build Canada?”
#cdnpoli
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I just discovered that, because the UK postal service offers so many services, operating post offices is a viable small business—it’s like operating a franchise, albeit cheaper
If Canada Post was empowered to offer more services, we could do the same here
Wild this not “build Canada?”
#cdnpoli
If Canada Post was empowered to offer more services, we could do the same here
Wild this not “build Canada?”
#cdnpoli
Reposted by Michael Coyle
calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
Canada Post ‘integral part of Canada’ that must be successful: union leader | Hanomansing Tonight
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
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About 2.5% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
About 2.5% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
Reposted by Michael Coyle
SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
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Reposted by Michael Coyle
am I even awake right now?
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
am I even awake right now?
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jfc. It was determined by a US judge that she could not be deported to Sierra Leone due to danger she would face in the country she fled. So they deported her to Ghana, a country she had never been to, and Ghana deported her to Sierra Leone.
This country is fucking sick. Deeply deeply fucking sick
This country is fucking sick. Deeply deeply fucking sick
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcwashington.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
jfc. It was determined by a US judge that she could not be deported to Sierra Leone due to danger she would face in the country she fled. So they deported her to Ghana, a country she had never been to, and Ghana deported her to Sierra Leone.
This country is fucking sick. Deeply deeply fucking sick
This country is fucking sick. Deeply deeply fucking sick