slinkytomato
@slinkytomato.bsky.social
Teacher, mom, nerd, Canadian.
Unhappy with UCP.
Unhappy with UCP.
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
July 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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“The changes come via a ministerial order that was signed by Nicolaides on July 4. It defines explicit sexual content as that “containing a detailed and clear depiction of a sexual act.”
Here we go…
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Here we go…
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Alberta set to announce ban on explicit sexual content in school libraries
The changes come via a ministerial order that seeks to ban library material "containing a detailed and clear depiction of a sexual act."
edmontonjournal.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“The changes come via a ministerial order that was signed by Nicolaides on July 4. It defines explicit sexual content as that “containing a detailed and clear depiction of a sexual act.”
Here we go…
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Here we go…
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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“Starting in the fall, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program and any people who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will need to pay for the shot.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/13/a...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/13/a...
Alberta to start charging for COVID-19 vaccines in the fall
Alberta will begin charging most residents for COVID-19 vaccines later this year. Starting in the fall, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program and any people who are not im...
calgary.citynews.ca
June 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
“Starting in the fall, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program and any people who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will need to pay for the shot.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/13/a...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/13/a...
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The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
UCP govt took out $8.4 billion in term debt in 2024
Since Danielle Smith became premier, the number and value of the term debts has increased every year, when compared to Jason Kenney’s final year.
albertaworker.ca/news/ucp-gov...
UCP govt took out $8.4 billion in term debt in 2024
Since Danielle Smith became premier, the number and value of the term debts has increased every year, when compared to Jason Kenney’s final year.
albertaworker.ca/news/ucp-gov...
UCP govt took out $8.4 billion in term debt in 2024
Since Danielle Smith became premier, the number and value of the term debts has increased every year, when compared to Jason Kenney’s final year.
albertaworker.ca
May 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
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“It’s hard to overstate how central oil is to Ms. Smith’s move to engineer the conditions for a separation referendum.”
Smith is making international headlines again! This will be great for investor confidence!
(It won’t)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/w...
Smith is making international headlines again! This will be great for investor confidence!
(It won’t)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/w...
Alberta Stands Apart in Canada. Now It Plans a Long-Shot Bid to Secede.
www.nytimes.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
“It’s hard to overstate how central oil is to Ms. Smith’s move to engineer the conditions for a separation referendum.”
Smith is making international headlines again! This will be great for investor confidence!
(It won’t)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/w...
Smith is making international headlines again! This will be great for investor confidence!
(It won’t)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/w...
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~Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. Here’s why that’s a dangerous myth
theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
May 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
~Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. Here’s why that’s a dangerous myth
theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
theconversation.com/alberta-has-...
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The vast majority of people infected in the Ontario measles outbreak are unvaccinated.
May 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The vast majority of people infected in the Ontario measles outbreak are unvaccinated.
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You can catch the ‘nocebo’ effect from family, friends – even social media theconversation.com/you-can-catc...
"...when someone expects a negative outcome ... and this triggers worse health."
Very relevant to vaccine adverse events. Studies show a large % of AEs are nocebo effect.
"...when someone expects a negative outcome ... and this triggers worse health."
Very relevant to vaccine adverse events. Studies show a large % of AEs are nocebo effect.
You can catch the ‘nocebo’ effect from family, friends – even social media. But what is it, actually?
The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. And it can affect what we think of medicines, and the side-effects we report.
theconversation.com
April 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
You can catch the ‘nocebo’ effect from family, friends – even social media theconversation.com/you-can-catc...
"...when someone expects a negative outcome ... and this triggers worse health."
Very relevant to vaccine adverse events. Studies show a large % of AEs are nocebo effect.
"...when someone expects a negative outcome ... and this triggers worse health."
Very relevant to vaccine adverse events. Studies show a large % of AEs are nocebo effect.
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“Meta whistleblower…says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’ *** As an example, she suggested that if a teen girl deleted a selfie, advertisers might see that as a good time to sell her a beauty product as she may not be feeling great about her appearance.”4/9/25
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’ | TechCrunch
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former director of Global Public Policy for Facebook and author of the recently released tell-all book
techcrunch.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Meta whistleblower…says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’ *** As an example, she suggested that if a teen girl deleted a selfie, advertisers might see that as a good time to sell her a beauty product as she may not be feeling great about her appearance.”4/9/25
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New report from ACWS finds nearly 32,000 people were turned away from Alberta shelter's due to a lack of space last year, with 40% of them being children.
That's a new provincial record.
#yeg #yyc #ableg
acws.ca/strength-in-...
That's a new provincial record.
#yeg #yyc #ableg
acws.ca/strength-in-...
Strength in Numbers 2024 - Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
acws.ca
April 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
New report from ACWS finds nearly 32,000 people were turned away from Alberta shelter's due to a lack of space last year, with 40% of them being children.
That's a new provincial record.
#yeg #yyc #ableg
acws.ca/strength-in-...
That's a new provincial record.
#yeg #yyc #ableg
acws.ca/strength-in-...
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Egg and gas prices are still high.
March 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Egg and gas prices are still high.
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Verbigeration [ver-BID-jur-RAY-shun]
(n.)
- The habit of frequently repeating favorite words or phrases.
Used in a sentence:
“Those dorks are so socially awkward, were it not for their nerdy verbigeration of Monty Python quotes, they’d never say anything at all.”
(n.)
- The habit of frequently repeating favorite words or phrases.
Used in a sentence:
“Those dorks are so socially awkward, were it not for their nerdy verbigeration of Monty Python quotes, they’d never say anything at all.”
March 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Verbigeration [ver-BID-jur-RAY-shun]
(n.)
- The habit of frequently repeating favorite words or phrases.
Used in a sentence:
“Those dorks are so socially awkward, were it not for their nerdy verbigeration of Monty Python quotes, they’d never say anything at all.”
(n.)
- The habit of frequently repeating favorite words or phrases.
Used in a sentence:
“Those dorks are so socially awkward, were it not for their nerdy verbigeration of Monty Python quotes, they’d never say anything at all.”
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Updated #Measles outbreak map in #Canada
Measles cases are now confirmed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Measles were eradicated in Canada in 1998, get your children vaccinated, stop listening to propaganda.
Link globalnews.ca/news/1108874...
Measles cases are now confirmed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Measles were eradicated in Canada in 1998, get your children vaccinated, stop listening to propaganda.
Link globalnews.ca/news/1108874...
March 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Updated #Measles outbreak map in #Canada
Measles cases are now confirmed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Measles were eradicated in Canada in 1998, get your children vaccinated, stop listening to propaganda.
Link globalnews.ca/news/1108874...
Measles cases are now confirmed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
Measles were eradicated in Canada in 1998, get your children vaccinated, stop listening to propaganda.
Link globalnews.ca/news/1108874...
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The powerful hit show Adolescence explores the pull of the "manosphere".
In our CBC documentary, Harder Better Faster Stronger, we look at the cultural forces driving this phenomenon.
Streaming now on @cbcgem.bsky.social: gem.cbc.ca/harder-bette...
In our CBC documentary, Harder Better Faster Stronger, we look at the cultural forces driving this phenomenon.
Streaming now on @cbcgem.bsky.social: gem.cbc.ca/harder-bette...
Harder Better Faster Stronger | Films | CBC Gem
Misinformation expert Timothy Caulfield investigates the purported ‘crisis in masculinity,’ debunks toxic men’s health myths, and meets with people challenging traditional masculine norms.
gem.cbc.ca
March 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The powerful hit show Adolescence explores the pull of the "manosphere".
In our CBC documentary, Harder Better Faster Stronger, we look at the cultural forces driving this phenomenon.
Streaming now on @cbcgem.bsky.social: gem.cbc.ca/harder-bette...
In our CBC documentary, Harder Better Faster Stronger, we look at the cultural forces driving this phenomenon.
Streaming now on @cbcgem.bsky.social: gem.cbc.ca/harder-bette...
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"Higher physical activity levels provide a substantial increase in population life expectancy."
Longevity ain't about seed oil, cold plunges, BS supplements, or young blood!
#Move!
And promote living environments that fuel healthy longevity.
Study: bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5...
Longevity ain't about seed oil, cold plunges, BS supplements, or young blood!
#Move!
And promote living environments that fuel healthy longevity.
Study: bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5...
Physical activity and life expectancy: a life-table analysis
Objective Low physical activity (PA) levels are associated with increased mortality. Improved measurement has resulted in stronger proven associations between PA and mortality, but this has not yet tr...
bjsm.bmj.com
March 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Higher physical activity levels provide a substantial increase in population life expectancy."
Longevity ain't about seed oil, cold plunges, BS supplements, or young blood!
#Move!
And promote living environments that fuel healthy longevity.
Study: bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5...
Longevity ain't about seed oil, cold plunges, BS supplements, or young blood!
#Move!
And promote living environments that fuel healthy longevity.
Study: bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5...
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NONE of this is normal
March 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
NONE of this is normal
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Channelling my inner @janisirwin.bsky.social after reading Danielle’s statement (ultimatum) Mar20/25. Send an email to Dani and tell her how you feel about it. My favourite part of the statement is how plastic straws could cause a unity crisis #abpoli #canpoli #elbowsup #Never51 #canadasky #alberta
March 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Channelling my inner @janisirwin.bsky.social after reading Danielle’s statement (ultimatum) Mar20/25. Send an email to Dani and tell her how you feel about it. My favourite part of the statement is how plastic straws could cause a unity crisis #abpoli #canpoli #elbowsup #Never51 #canadasky #alberta
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Want to see the hilarious inconsistency of right-wing Carney coverage?
1) Pierre Poilievre "owns" a CBC reporter.
2) Mark Carney "snaps at" a CBC reporter.
1) Pierre Poilievre "owns" a CBC reporter.
2) Mark Carney "snaps at" a CBC reporter.
March 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Want to see the hilarious inconsistency of right-wing Carney coverage?
1) Pierre Poilievre "owns" a CBC reporter.
2) Mark Carney "snaps at" a CBC reporter.
1) Pierre Poilievre "owns" a CBC reporter.
2) Mark Carney "snaps at" a CBC reporter.
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1) When Mark Carney does it, he's being snippy and rude.
2) When Pierre Poilievre does it, he's just putting an uppity reporter in their place.
See how that works?
2) When Pierre Poilievre does it, he's just putting an uppity reporter in their place.
See how that works?
March 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
1) When Mark Carney does it, he's being snippy and rude.
2) When Pierre Poilievre does it, he's just putting an uppity reporter in their place.
See how that works?
2) When Pierre Poilievre does it, he's just putting an uppity reporter in their place.
See how that works?
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“Less than three months later, DynaLife's owners said the company was insolvent and needed an additional $70 million. They soon asked the province to buy DynaLife, which it ultimately did at a cost of almost $100 million.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
DynaLife insolvent less than 90 days into contract for lab services, government documents show | CBC News
Documents obtained by CBC News show that a private medical testing company contracted by the Alberta government became insolvent and requested an additional $70 million in funding, which was denied. D...
www.cbc.ca
March 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“Less than three months later, DynaLife's owners said the company was insolvent and needed an additional $70 million. They soon asked the province to buy DynaLife, which it ultimately did at a cost of almost $100 million.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This!
A Message from Greenlanders to the United States and the world. Listen carefully.
❤️🇬🇱🇨🇦CANADA STANDS WITH GREENLAND🇨🇦🇬🇱❤️
#canada #greenland #denmark #usa #tariffs #tradewar #neverpoilievre #never51state #buycanadian #supportlocal
❤️🇬🇱🇨🇦CANADA STANDS WITH GREENLAND🇨🇦🇬🇱❤️
#canada #greenland #denmark #usa #tariffs #tradewar #neverpoilievre #never51state #buycanadian #supportlocal
March 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This!