Stephanie B
@stephanie-b.bsky.social
Passionate about the environment, healthy spaces, clean air, and inclusion for all. Still masking. Living in Ontario, Canada. She/her.
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Following in the footsteps of Donald Trump, #DougFord is conjuring up an enemy within.
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Ford says he will audit ‘left-wing radical groups’ opposed to government legislation | Globalnews.ca
Ford's warning came after members of the tenant advocacy group ACORN interrupted the legislature to protest a controversial omnibus bill that shortens some eviction timelines.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Following in the footsteps of Donald Trump, #DougFord is conjuring up an enemy within.
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globalnews.ca/news/1154280...
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The enshitification of search in one image.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The enshitification of search in one image.
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Why traffic safety decisions should be made locally. Part the 18398th.
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Oversized school-zone signs to replace photo radar cameras too big for Ottawa’s street posts
The temporary 12-foot-tall school-zone signs intended to replace photo radar cameras on Ottawa streets will not fit on municipal street poles, according to a councillor.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Why traffic safety decisions should be made locally. Part the 18398th.
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My colleague wrote about the impact of #UWaterloo's RTO policy for staff on campus health, especially when it comes to airborne illness transmission. uwimprint.ca/uw-staff-lef...
UW staff left questioning new working guidelines
Uncertainty about staff health and morale remain
Several UW staff have expressed concerns about new work guidelines sent out to the university community, which outline an expectation that university s...
uwimprint.ca
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
My colleague wrote about the impact of #UWaterloo's RTO policy for staff on campus health, especially when it comes to airborne illness transmission. uwimprint.ca/uw-staff-lef...
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The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
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This absenteeism is concerning, lament schools and workplaces who’ve been past tensing the pandemic since 2021 or 2022 while everyone lives in perpetual sickness.
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This absenteeism is concerning, lament schools and workplaces who’ve been past tensing the pandemic since 2021 or 2022 while everyone lives in perpetual sickness.
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Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
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We’re in the upside down.
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Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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University students in Canada are offered discounted/free versions of chatbots because something something AI revolution something something and I would like every university administrator and academic pushing it on us to account for its adverse effects on mental health.
Aside from everything else.
Aside from everything else.
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
University students in Canada are offered discounted/free versions of chatbots because something something AI revolution something something and I would like every university administrator and academic pushing it on us to account for its adverse effects on mental health.
Aside from everything else.
Aside from everything else.
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Everything Ford does is to consolidate power, this sucks
There’s much chatter about Ford changing local government structure. What does it mean for Waterloo Region?
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
There’s much chatter about Ford changing local government structure. What does it mean for Waterloo Region?
Active discussions are underway, predicting regional chairs will be appointed instead of elected and directly elected regional councillors would also be gone by the 2026 municipal election, Luisa…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Everything Ford does is to consolidate power, this sucks
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Holy effing shit. So long democracy.
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Holy effing shit. So long democracy.
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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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Australia's Heart Foundation just launched an info campaign on the harms of COVID to cardiovascular health - good to see!
But current vaccines only reduce risk of heart damage, they do not eliminate it. We need masking, clean indoor air, better prevention & next gen vaccines
But current vaccines only reduce risk of heart damage, they do not eliminate it. We need masking, clean indoor air, better prevention & next gen vaccines
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Australia's Heart Foundation just launched an info campaign on the harms of COVID to cardiovascular health - good to see!
But current vaccines only reduce risk of heart damage, they do not eliminate it. We need masking, clean indoor air, better prevention & next gen vaccines
But current vaccines only reduce risk of heart damage, they do not eliminate it. We need masking, clean indoor air, better prevention & next gen vaccines
When will businesses realize that AI generated documents are not reliable?
Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked Deloitte to check its work after the company submitted a report containing erroneous citations.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
When will businesses realize that AI generated documents are not reliable?
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Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked Deloitte to check its work after the company submitted a report containing erroneous citations.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Deloitte report for Newfoundland government found to have apparently false citations
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GRT Bus Routes 9, 13, 19, & 30 proposed to have cuts next year! Speak Up, Fill Out the Survey, and Contact Your Councillors!
Tell council to fund GRT's business plan, enabling increased service towards a frequent transit network and overnight service. (1/3)
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Tell council to fund GRT's business plan, enabling increased service towards a frequent transit network and overnight service. (1/3)
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November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
GRT Bus Routes 9, 13, 19, & 30 proposed to have cuts next year! Speak Up, Fill Out the Survey, and Contact Your Councillors!
Tell council to fund GRT's business plan, enabling increased service towards a frequent transit network and overnight service. (1/3)
linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts
Tell council to fund GRT's business plan, enabling increased service towards a frequent transit network and overnight service. (1/3)
linktr.ee/no_grt_cuts
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Before choosing bottled water over tap water, remember it takes more than 10X the water that a bottle of water holds to make the plastic bottle and transport the water. And that’s before considering the fuel and GHGs, the 1000 year bottle life, and the RIDICULOUS amount of $ we’re paying for water.
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Before choosing bottled water over tap water, remember it takes more than 10X the water that a bottle of water holds to make the plastic bottle and transport the water. And that’s before considering the fuel and GHGs, the 1000 year bottle life, and the RIDICULOUS amount of $ we’re paying for water.
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Another week, another outbreak of head lice at the school. How do we know? Because the school emailed us about it.
As for the cases of sickness that have kids coming down with fever that are going around? Not a peep.
As for the cases of sickness that have kids coming down with fever that are going around? Not a peep.
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Another week, another outbreak of head lice at the school. How do we know? Because the school emailed us about it.
As for the cases of sickness that have kids coming down with fever that are going around? Not a peep.
As for the cases of sickness that have kids coming down with fever that are going around? Not a peep.
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Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
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Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
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An N95 mask protects against RSV. I see almost no masks in indoor public spaces in Edmonton, and a lot of people are getting sick.
Edmonton wastewater RSV signal.
Edmonton wastewater RSV signal.
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
An N95 mask protects against RSV. I see almost no masks in indoor public spaces in Edmonton, and a lot of people are getting sick.
Edmonton wastewater RSV signal.
Edmonton wastewater RSV signal.
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Get vaccinated. But also know that, while helping prevent serious illness in the initial acute phase, in some cases COVID vaccines may reduce the risk of infection only by roughly 30% for 2-4 months. And they don’t prevent long term issues. So that’s where the need for masking comes in
Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Get vaccinated. But also know that, while helping prevent serious illness in the initial acute phase, in some cases COVID vaccines may reduce the risk of infection only by roughly 30% for 2-4 months. And they don’t prevent long term issues. So that’s where the need for masking comes in
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Tobacco giants knew their products caused cancer.
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tobacco giants knew their products caused cancer.
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
Oil companies knew their products cause climate change.
Social media companies know their products facilitate abuse of minors
Seeing a pattern? It’s not a few bad actors it’s a feature of a system that rewards profit at any cost
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Researchers are learning more about how early acute infections can increase the risk of neurodegeneration - sometimes a decade or more later
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Why acute infections can lead to neurodegeneration
Researchers are uncovering the mysteries of why early-in-life acute infections can lead to neurodegenerative diseases in later years.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Researchers are learning more about how early acute infections can increase the risk of neurodegeneration - sometimes a decade or more later
stanmed.stanford.edu/infections-l...
stanmed.stanford.edu/infections-l...
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