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Renowned researcher @zalaly.bsky.social joins B.C. family physician Dr. Susan Kuo for a conversation about Long Covid, covering what we know, research into mechanisms and treatments, and much more.

Watch the full interview: covidsociety.ca/priorities/l...

#LongCovid #ILCAD2026 #LongCovidAwareness

It is headline season all year round @paulisci.bsky.social

Long Covid: Past, Present and Future – ft. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly YouTube video by Canadian Covid Society

For the international Long Covid Awareness Day on March 15, this is a discussion on Long Covid Past, Present and Future with Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly.

Long Covid: Past, Present and Future – ft. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
youtu.be/T3WD-tTFSWQ

We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.

Calgary water restrictions in effect, expected to remain for 4 weeks - Calgary | Globalnews.ca Water restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Calgary water restrictions in effect, expected to remain for 4 weeks

globalnews.ca/news/1172186...

Brilliant

Jesse Morse, MD: "Huge new study finding from COVID. 20 months after infection “In cardiovascular disease patients, T lymphocytes remained 72.9% below baseline for 20 months post-infection.” That’s absolutely insane. A 73% persistent drop in the body’s ability to fight infections. This includes your ability to fight cancer…"

A friend sent me this, posted on the other site.

Link to the paper:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

@fitterhappieraj.bsky.social

I’m not a big curling guy, but I get the significance of this, and WOW it’s mind-blowing. Some are calling it the best shot in curling history! #TeamCanada at the #ParalympicGames.

Persistent attenuation of lymphocyte subsets after mass SARS-CoV-2 infection Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…

New study: New evidence for immune deficiency after COVID Infection even 20 months post-infection.
Men affected more than women.

"Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."

sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

art pose reference of a man holding a staff, while crouched over a book.

art pose reference of a man sitting, studying magical hand gestures.

art pose reference of a man sitting reading a book.

art pose reference of a man holding a book. He appears to be trying to conjure something with his left hand.

Studious, male mage, no abs is a request we've been getting an awful lot recently. Order up. 🔥 👀

Sneak peak at new TrueRef model Xander! Coming later this month.

The Night Watcher
Matthew Wong
2018

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

my god

youraislopbores.me

A pencil illustration of Hades and Persephone. The two are embracing, with Hades appearing sad and Persephone reassuring. Crocuses bloom in the foreground, and Persephone's hair is also full of blossoming crocuses; both a sign of the approaching spring, which perhaps is why Hades is sad. It's time for Persephone to return to the upper world!

I got this drawing of Hades and Persephone finished up today as well. I'll adjust the color and contrast in photoshop and get it printed on watercolor paper to start painting! 😊 (I also see a few proportional issues to fix before proceeding 🤨)

If you're doomscrolling, guess what? So far there are 51 kākāpō chicks hatched and thriving this season, the same number of birds as we had in TOTAL in the 90s! Only one chick has died and there are still fertile eggs waiting to hatch!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Tumbler Ridge shooting highlights rural northern B.C.’s mental health deserts Residents reported significant barriers to accessing supports and services long before tragedy struck

Spoke w/ a Tumbler Ridge mom whose kid received psychiatric care alongside shooter in Prince George. She described Tumbler prior to the shooting as a "mental health desert," where access to supports are often long waits and hundreds of kms away.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Family seeking $1.3M owed by Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry after court order | CBC News Relatives of a prominent Alberta separatist who met with U.S. officials are upset that he has failed to pay back more than $1.3 million that he owes from a court order issued almost a year ago. A B.C....

A BC court found an Alberta separatist movement leader misappropriated $1.3 million of his elderly aunt and uncle’s money. Their niece says Dennis Modry hasn’t paid it back.

requiem for vanished birdsong

This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Alberta's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 6.5 About 1 of every 133 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 39,700-49,100 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; 8.1X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 5.9X higher Deaths: HIGH; 5.4X 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

Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026

ALBERTA

HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 133 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 8.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 5.9 x higher
-Deaths: 5.4 x higher

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the evolving situation in the Middle East Despite more than two decades of negotiations and diplomatic efforts, Iran has not dismantled its nuclear program, nor halted its enrichment activities. Canada has long supported the imperative of neu...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the evolving situation in the Middle East

www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

#Canada #cdnpoli

Have Alberta’s finances gone off the rails?

Trevor Tombe, “Alberta’s reliance on resource revenues is higher today than under any premier since Don Getty (excluding COVID-19)”

Not population increase but policies to blame!

#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg

blue and black ink painting of a black hole

I was gonna show you anyway. This is most of my new body of work, called Forces of Nature, going on exhibit soon at @hhmijanelia.bsky.social #sciart

Black Hole, Ink on Yupo, 2026

Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes Residents of Ireland’s five main cities want more space for cyclists, even at the expense of cars

Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes

B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time | CBC News March 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday.

This is big news— “British Columbia to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time. March 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, premier announces.”

Wasn’t that important to me, but I support no more time changes. So we’ll be on permanent PDT, Seattle won’t be.

Three-panel meme showing a woman speaking and a man listening from behind a wall. In the first panel, she says “Masks don’t work,” and the man replies “Be honest.” In the second, she says “I don’t want to wear one,” and he again says “Be honest.” In the final panel, she says “I just don’t wanna be reminded of the scary pandemic,” and the man responds, “Thank you.”

This is what it really comes down to.

Masks are a reminder the pandemic isn’t over.

🔹COVID is airborne
🔹Each infection carries cumulative risk
🔹Long COVID has no cure
🔹The pandemic isn’t over
🔹Wearing a mask is still one of the best ways to protect yourself and others

Stay informed. Stay safe.

Rebirth
Qavavau Manumie ~ Inuk
2023

🎯 I suspect this would also help resolve some of the "productivity gap" that they are so worried about...

If Prime Minister Carney wants to improve the lives of Canadians, break up monopolies (telecommunications, media, groceries...) and enforce anti-trust laws.

Graph of New hospitalizations in Ontario due to COVID, Influenza or RSV.

Graph of New hospitalizations in Ontario due to COVID, Influenza or RSV (100% Stacked).

*** Ontario Virus & Variant Update | Mar 1 ***

Hospitalizations due to COVID remained stable at 215 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations dropped very slightly to 51 and RSV decreased to 200. 🧵1/

#Ontario #Virus #Variant #COVID #RSV #Influenza #Hospital