Tamaram
@tansarama.bsky.social
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Political and world events follower, bookish nature lover
Political and world events follower, bookish nature lover
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#Ptbo Regional Health Centre introduces real-time online clock to show emergency department wait times. New tool gives patients and families a clearer picture of how long they may wait to see a physician, with updates every 30 minutes.
kawarthanow.com/2025/11/26/p...
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre introduces real-time online clock to show emergency department wait times | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. New tool gives patients and families a clearer picture of how long they may wait to see a physician, with updates every 30 minutes.
kawarthanow.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#Ptbo Regional Health Centre introduces real-time online clock to show emergency department wait times. New tool gives patients and families a clearer picture of how long they may wait to see a physician, with updates every 30 minutes.
kawarthanow.com/2025/11/26/p...
kawarthanow.com/2025/11/26/p...
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It's important to understand that SecondStreet, the organization behind this report, is a dark money think tank.
SecondStreet's donations:
2021: $254,505
2022: $620,438
2024: $1,045,000
SecondStreet's donations rocketed into the stratosphere right when talk of healthcare privatization took off.
SecondStreet's donations:
2021: $254,505
2022: $620,438
2024: $1,045,000
SecondStreet's donations rocketed into the stratosphere right when talk of healthcare privatization took off.
More than 74,000 Canadians have died on health-care wait lists since 2018 nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
January 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It's important to understand that SecondStreet, the organization behind this report, is a dark money think tank.
SecondStreet's donations:
2021: $254,505
2022: $620,438
2024: $1,045,000
SecondStreet's donations rocketed into the stratosphere right when talk of healthcare privatization took off.
SecondStreet's donations:
2021: $254,505
2022: $620,438
2024: $1,045,000
SecondStreet's donations rocketed into the stratosphere right when talk of healthcare privatization took off.
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I have posted about this for several years, on old Twitter and here too.
Reminder that when you see any media coverage like this, on healthcare wait lists, look for the name SecondStreet. And understand what SecondStreet is and what it's trying to do on behalf of dark money.
See my next post...
Reminder that when you see any media coverage like this, on healthcare wait lists, look for the name SecondStreet. And understand what SecondStreet is and what it's trying to do on behalf of dark money.
See my next post...
“Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery.”
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report
A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I have posted about this for several years, on old Twitter and here too.
Reminder that when you see any media coverage like this, on healthcare wait lists, look for the name SecondStreet. And understand what SecondStreet is and what it's trying to do on behalf of dark money.
See my next post...
Reminder that when you see any media coverage like this, on healthcare wait lists, look for the name SecondStreet. And understand what SecondStreet is and what it's trying to do on behalf of dark money.
See my next post...
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"We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to still get Alberta's oil to market," McKenna says. "And what did we get? They did not live up to their end of the bargain under any stretch of the imagination."
As Carney-Smith pipeline deal looms, Catherine McKenna says oil companies can't be trusted. She would know
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to still get Alberta's oil to market," McKenna says. "And what did we get? They did not live up to their end of the bargain under any stretch of the imagination."
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This is an excellent read that goes far beyond food security and touches on broader questions of Inuit self-determination and what we actually need to mean when we talk about Arctic Sovereignty.
“Some of them will say they never ate for how many days? I try not to get emotional. I get very sad, but I just try to keep my sadness in and try to help them in every way we can. I try to give leftovers to everyone.”
www.aptnnews.ca/featured/peo...
www.aptnnews.ca/featured/peo...
‘Having a hard time getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues
‘People are having a hard time now getting food’: Nunavut hunger crisis continues as Indigenous Services Canada refuses to answer questions
www.aptnnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This is an excellent read that goes far beyond food security and touches on broader questions of Inuit self-determination and what we actually need to mean when we talk about Arctic Sovereignty.
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I think if Canada wants to have a strong cultural identity we need to go back to doing what we're best at, making the weirdest fucking TV shows you've ever seen
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think if Canada wants to have a strong cultural identity we need to go back to doing what we're best at, making the weirdest fucking TV shows you've ever seen
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Cities still lead while nation states, Canada included, backtrack on climate.
Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Cities still lead while nation states, Canada included, backtrack on climate.
A therapy goose for your day
Rescue goat Queenie enjoying some goose therapy
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A therapy goose for your day
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A student was away today because she was becoming Canadian at a citizenship ceremony. That sparked an interesting discussion about anthems, patriotism, and identity.
We hear different versions of O Canada as part of our morning announcements. Here’s one of our favourites.
youtu.be/L7_ZUBjuTi4
We hear different versions of O Canada as part of our morning announcements. Here’s one of our favourites.
youtu.be/L7_ZUBjuTi4
O Canada - A Prelude and Anthem
YouTube video by Revv52
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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
A student was away today because she was becoming Canadian at a citizenship ceremony. That sparked an interesting discussion about anthems, patriotism, and identity.
We hear different versions of O Canada as part of our morning announcements. Here’s one of our favourites.
youtu.be/L7_ZUBjuTi4
We hear different versions of O Canada as part of our morning announcements. Here’s one of our favourites.
youtu.be/L7_ZUBjuTi4
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Yet again, control over software is ignored completely in this story, and from this report, in the military’s analysis.
How much good does it do to have ”the best fighter jet in the world, by far,” if you don’t actually control it?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
How much good does it do to have ”the best fighter jet in the world, by far,” if you don’t actually control it?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
F-35 beat Gripen fighter jet 'by a mile' in 2021 Defence Department competition | CBC News
The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated its Swedish rival Gripen in terms of technical and military capabilities during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021, according to data ob...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Yet again, control over software is ignored completely in this story, and from this report, in the military’s analysis.
How much good does it do to have ”the best fighter jet in the world, by far,” if you don’t actually control it?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
How much good does it do to have ”the best fighter jet in the world, by far,” if you don’t actually control it?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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“What’s disturbing about the scandal though, is how blatant it is. Political appointees are handing out hundreds of millions of dollars from a public slush fund to organizations that are either close to the government or that hire the right political insiders.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Star Editorial Board: Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
It suggests Ford has established a system where public money is being handed out not based on need or merit but on who you know or who you pay
www.thestar.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“What’s disturbing about the scandal though, is how blatant it is. Political appointees are handing out hundreds of millions of dollars from a public slush fund to organizations that are either close to the government or that hire the right political insiders.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
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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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Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Colleen Jones was something wonderful to happen for anyone who knew her | CBC Sports
Colleen Jones was a tour de force. When you were with her you felt invincible and that anything was possible. She made you a believer.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
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Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
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We’ve got a better idea for Black Friday…
Will you swim against the consumer current this week? Our independent journalism is made possible by people like you — and we need to add 400 members to meet our 2025 goal.
Join today and we’ll send you a Narwhal toque!
thenarwhal.ca/black-friday/
Will you swim against the consumer current this week? Our independent journalism is made possible by people like you — and we need to add 400 members to meet our 2025 goal.
Join today and we’ll send you a Narwhal toque!
thenarwhal.ca/black-friday/
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We’ve got a better idea for Black Friday…
Will you swim against the consumer current this week? Our independent journalism is made possible by people like you — and we need to add 400 members to meet our 2025 goal.
Join today and we’ll send you a Narwhal toque!
thenarwhal.ca/black-friday/
Will you swim against the consumer current this week? Our independent journalism is made possible by people like you — and we need to add 400 members to meet our 2025 goal.
Join today and we’ll send you a Narwhal toque!
thenarwhal.ca/black-friday/
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year's theme is digital abuse.
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year's theme is digital abuse.
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
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Best soya sauce: China Lily.
This iconic Canadian soya sauce is produced in Scarborough by the Lee family. 100%
Canadian-owned and made, and it’s been our family favourite for years.
thecanadalist.ca/blogs/blog-2...
#BuyCanadian
This iconic Canadian soya sauce is produced in Scarborough by the Lee family. 100%
Canadian-owned and made, and it’s been our family favourite for years.
thecanadalist.ca/blogs/blog-2...
#BuyCanadian
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Best soya sauce: China Lily.
This iconic Canadian soya sauce is produced in Scarborough by the Lee family. 100%
Canadian-owned and made, and it’s been our family favourite for years.
thecanadalist.ca/blogs/blog-2...
#BuyCanadian
This iconic Canadian soya sauce is produced in Scarborough by the Lee family. 100%
Canadian-owned and made, and it’s been our family favourite for years.
thecanadalist.ca/blogs/blog-2...
#BuyCanadian
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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For the Ford government, it seems Ontario’s nature is important — until it gets in the way of development. The government creates new parks while paring back protections for others. @fatimabsyed.bsky.social asks: Why create a park if you won’t properly protect it? thenarwhal.ca/ontario-prov...
Is Doug Ford’s Ontario pro-parks? | The Narwhal
Ford’s Ontario government is creating new categories of provincial parks while dismantling protections elsewhere to ease development
thenarwhal.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
For the Ford government, it seems Ontario’s nature is important — until it gets in the way of development. The government creates new parks while paring back protections for others. @fatimabsyed.bsky.social asks: Why create a park if you won’t properly protect it? thenarwhal.ca/ontario-prov...
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This is me except with Quality Street coconut and fudge ones.
Plus the hazelnut twirl.
And the toffee and caramel ones.
Okay, anything other than the ‘fruit’ ones.
(Canadians: the price for them varies outrageously between stores, sales, and promotions so buy early if you see a good deal!)
Plus the hazelnut twirl.
And the toffee and caramel ones.
Okay, anything other than the ‘fruit’ ones.
(Canadians: the price for them varies outrageously between stores, sales, and promotions so buy early if you see a good deal!)
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This is me except with Quality Street coconut and fudge ones.
Plus the hazelnut twirl.
And the toffee and caramel ones.
Okay, anything other than the ‘fruit’ ones.
(Canadians: the price for them varies outrageously between stores, sales, and promotions so buy early if you see a good deal!)
Plus the hazelnut twirl.
And the toffee and caramel ones.
Okay, anything other than the ‘fruit’ ones.
(Canadians: the price for them varies outrageously between stores, sales, and promotions so buy early if you see a good deal!)
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This is how America "de-professionalized" nursing. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
it's quite the read.
it's quite the read.
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is how America "de-professionalized" nursing. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
it's quite the read.
it's quite the read.
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Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source
In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent
ricochet.media
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli