Afternoon walk. It’s +3C, quiet and feels as if we are awaiting the arrival of snow. I think I love this time of the year best for the feels.

The Lancet study clearly shows rest is vital to avoid long covid.

In light of the decision by administrators at @ualberta.bsky.social to permit the Edmonton Police Service to "train" on the UofA campus on November 14th, I am re-posting this: artssquared.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/g... @naheednenshi.bsky.social @andrewknack.bsky.social @michaeljanz.bsky.social

Senior singleton and paying Canadian taxes. This petition is for you. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

It’s a new day.

Alberta's Auditor General is racing to finish his investigation into healthcare procurement after the UCP govt rejected his proposed contract extension. He's done in April, 2026, and wants his probe wrapped then, too. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult. But not impossible. Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇

Hey Medicine Hat... let's have a conversation about HC in our province... Spread the word and get as many out as you can... this isn't about politics, or about what politics you support. Let's have a frank conversation about HC in our community buff.ly/FrJyZCF

there's a petition for that: c.org/BgrNdXgKWF

2021 UofC Paper Reveals Smith’s Healthcare Privatization Agenda Interview with Prof Lorian Hardcastle, @CummingSchool, @UCalgaryLaw. #ableg #abpoli youtu.be/n9_gGtNd91w

Enjoy your All Hallows’ Eve

It will be interesting to see how overriding charter rights, forcing a rejected labour deal on workers, and threatening substantial fines will impact Alberta's plan to add and recruit 3,000 new teachers over the next 3 years.

I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to: ❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education ❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.

Yes this says it all

There are naysayers who feel calling MLAs won’t change anything. They’re wrong. Ralph Klein’s caucus stopped him from invoking s.33 after their constituents rose up. The UCP, in particular, has done big policy U-turns after their MLAs received pressure from constituents. -Jared Wesley

The UCP is banking on everyday Albertans acquiescing. This would set a dangerous precedent for future cases where the constitution stands in the way of their policy goals. Albertans have minutes, not hours or days, to convince their MLAs to vote against the proposed law. -Jared Wesley

The words that he said, he’s now saying he didn’t say, even though we heard the words he’s saying he didn’t say. #pierrepoilievre #justintrudeau #isaidwhatisaid youtube.com/watch?v=b05I...

The morning sun rising focused briefly on the bright red autumn colour at the top of the mountain. Untouched photo. Italian Apennines #photography #autumn #italy

Sunday walk this morning. Italy 🇮🇹 Enjoy your day.

Rakhi Pancholi came out swinging on the Wyant Report and highlighted all of its flaws and shortcomings… It’s worth remembering she’s a lawyer as she takes Danielle Smith’s spin apart. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

NDP House Leader Christina Gray ripped into the flaws of the Eyant report as well today… She highlighted the shortcomings of the report, how that was by design to allow Smith and her cabinet to avoid accountability & that the judge felt he wasn’t able to get full answers. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Being played constantly here in Naples. Bella Ciao - Italy’s folk song that became associated with Italys Anti-Fascist resistance. Bravo

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Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025 CANADA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 95 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 6.1 x higher -Long COVID: 5.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher -Deaths: 9.2 x higher

Of course a Napoletana Bride’s wedding bouquet. Parsley and chili peppers. Oct 14

Napoli at sunset this evening

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Interesting statement on the shadow fleet by an interesting group of countries from G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Dear fellow Albertans: Déjà vu?

The market this morning.

I can't see with all the smoke that this scandal is giving off. At what point does the Premier, finally, announce a public inquiry? This is not about restructuring health care in Alberta, it is corruption.

“This is theatre. All provinces already have these powers. Unless Smith plans on expanding the parameters of provincial jurisdiction.” [email protected]

Another week has sped past. Nurture yourself in nature.

Dr. Markland brought joy and energy to everything he did, from his work in medicine to his presence in Edmonton’s cycling community. We will miss him deeply.

The retired judge the Alberta govt hired to investigate allegations of impropriety tied to contracts at Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health missed the deadline to submit his interim report. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... Delays happen, but this delay number two. I expect that the final report will also miss the new Oct 15 deadline. And what is the reason for the privacy? Which violates the terms of reference.

SCOOP: A consultant advising Alberta Health Services on private surgical facilities simultaneously negotiated with AHS on behalf of a company vying to open such a clinic, according to a confidential report obtained by The Globe. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Let’s hope the judge does the right thing and says the issue is serious enough, and so complex, that only a Public Inquiry would able to get to the truth…

WOW! There appears to be conflicts of interest all over the place... but given that govt refuses a Public Inquiry, will we ever find out? Do ABs even care how their money is spent while the system degrades? 1/7 buff.ly/y4AL4wG

Chills. Thousands of Alberta high school students walked out of class to the legislature. They’re fighting back against UCP attacks on education. They’re standing up for teachers. They’re our future and I couldn’t be prouder. ✊🩷

Did either of the two Alberta judges under investigation for giving the UCP $$ after being appointed to the bench recommend a fellow retired Judge in Manitoba to help with an upcoming Alberta judicial inquiry? Wondering for all Albertans and just doing UCP connect the dots.

That's fast! He's moving fast and smart to protect Canadians and our economy.

On Smith’s Enhanced Driver’s License…

Every change of season is my favourite. September has a sweetness, a poignancy that seems to wrap and carry me gently toward the dark cold months. Despite the outward chaos, September sings a peaceful song. Learning to not let the chaos invade and conquer.

UN says ozone layer is healing, hole could disappear within decades