Many of you who watched my Relentless Decency speech video asked if they could get the pin I showed. Finally, you can! The designer is a lovely young woman from Ottawa, a recent arrival from Ukraine. ✅ GET THE PIN: b.link/thepin ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlA2...

This is just one of FOUR American healthcare professional who have passed through our Nanaimo Infusion project and are moving to Vancouver Island! 🎉 So many people make this happen — the Island Health team, our Discord mods, local helpers, HealthMatchBC... WE DON'T STOP UNTIL WE HAVE THEM ALL. 🙂

MERCH UPDATE: In December, I shut down my merch store after learning some orders were being shipped from the U.S. I promised I’d return with a fully Canadian, environmentally responsible option, and let you know when it was ready. That time has come! 🙂  Details at engageq.notion.site/merchopen

"A surge of American nurses, doctors, and other health care workers moving to Canada; specifically B.C. Columbia, where more than 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses have been approved to work since April." www.npr.org/2026/02/25/n... 🇨🇦 Check out the communities waiting to help you! healthcareinfusion.org

For Maffin, a former radio host, the [Healthcare Infusion movement] has a singular purpose. “I just want more nurses in our hospitals,” he said. “I just want more doctors so that we don’t have people on waiting lists. That’s all I want.” thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...

Listen wherever you get get podcasts, or go to mirrorfalls.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I don’t think I’ve been this happy and moved and invested in storytelling since I listened to the 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 on CBC. I am loving every episode!" —None50

I finally started listening to Tod Maffin’s delightful podcast, Mirror Falls. Are you a fan of the Vinyl Cafe? Do you like stories about quirky small towns in rural BC, and the people who inhabit them? Mirror Falls might be for you! #mirrorfalls @todmaffin.com www.mirrorfalls.com/ep-0-unincor...

Ep 6: Couples Night

In Canada, the Supreme Court is not a suggestion box

In the next episode of Mirror Falls: Pete Tomkinson accidentally creates the most misunderstood night Mirror Falls has ever hosted. 🔍 Search for Mirror Falls in your #podcast app, or get direct links at mirrorfalls.com ✨ NEW! Mirror Falls stickers and shirts: shop.mirrorfalls.com

FAFO

A Statement from the Prime Minister*

"Journalism is better when it’s backed by live markets." What a fucking mockery. Can we please find a way to keep the tech bros from reproducing? This is getting out of hand.

Canadians will forgive almost anything, but you will NOT disrespect curling.

Heads up if you have a disability... @aircanada.bsky.social is charging my wife and I hundreds of dollars extra because she uses a wheelchair and they won’t provide an accessible airport transfer (which we paid for in the package) that she can use unless we pay more.

Nanaimo: Do you like lunch? Do you like smiling? Congratulations, you’re qualified to adopt a

THEORY: Donald Trump is the best thing to happen to Canada.

Every month, I host a 90-minute informal hangout with my supporting members. We talk about Canada, the Infusion projects, what I’m working on, what you’re thinking about, and whatever news or cultural moment is rattling around that week. Join 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 💜 by signing up at join.farandwide.news

Goddamn. Canada is even cutting the U.S. out of the loop on defense spending. That is a whole lot of money Trump just lost for his country. Well, as the kids say, FAFO Donald. 😂

Now live-streaming some Overwatch. Come say hi in the chat room!🙂 twitch.tv/LowEffortDad

Episode 5 of my original podcast series, Mirror Falls, is now online! "With the timbre of Tod’s voice, the cadence of the story, the humour, and the little nuggets sprinkled throughout, a totally enjoyable series! If you enjoyed The Vinyl Cafe, you’ll like this!" — Stu0485 on Apple Podcasts

Ep 5 (bonus): Dzunoqua

Ep 5: The Show Must Go Wrong

QUIZ: What do all these Canadian objects have in common?

Holy crap is Telus scammy. 1. We had Netflix as part of our package, now there's a "Netflix Premium Surcharge" 2. Internet cost went up $50 in ONE MONTH (!!) with no warning or notice. 3. TV cost went up $10 with no warning or notice. I knew I made a mistake when I switched.

We can’t control the chaos, but we can help build the next minute.

Hey Van Islanders — we need locals who are: • medical radiology • pharm /pharm tech • med lab asst's • paramedics/ems • any field where YOU have direct patient care We need your help in our local Discord server to help American HCWs learn what it’s like here. ✅ JOIN US! discord.com/invite/faran...

I’m beginning to think the Eh! app and Hey.Cafe are going to be the sleeper hits of Canadian social media platforms.

2 (maybe 3?) years after WestJet tried to charge us extra for accessible airport transfer included in our package, this time @aircanada.bsky.social vacations has done it. I’m so disappointed, youve made such progress on accessibility since those bad old days of in 2022. Say it ain’t so.

Come for the stores; stay for Mayor Krog’s cameo #nanaimo

Tod's Nanaimo Infusion - We're Doing It Again!

I’m proud of Canada today.

I’m proud of Canada today.

We can’t always prevent the worst, but we can decide who we are when it happens. #tumblerridge

The small-town paper in Tumbler Ridge is going to need support. This is its front page right now. Their subscription page is here: www.patreon.com/tumblerridge...

I can appreciate as a Canadian that school shootings are so rare that the prime minister suspends his entire schedule over this tragedy.

Canada doesn’t usually have school shootings; tonight, we did.

Do you run a store in the #Nanaimo area? I might promote it to 1.3M people for free.

Are you coming to #VancouverIsland for Tod's #Nanaimo Infusion 2026 (April 24-26) Join our Discord, tell us about yourself in the "Adopt" channel, and a local might volunteer to show you around. Info at 2026.nanaimoinfusion.ca (You do not have to be from the U.S. or work in healthcare to come!)

Okay #Nanaimo, it’s time

We built it

Episode 4 NOW AVAILABLE! “Reminds me so much of the Vinyl Cafe, and yet it has its own unique tone.” — Tilliegrey, Apple Podcast reviews ✅ Listen to Mirror Falls in your podcast app: • Apple Podcasts: apple.mirrorfalls.com • Spotify: spotify.mirrorfalls.com • Others: mirrorfalls.com

Ep 4: It's Actually a Great Little Place

Some political careers age badly

Our non-profit station with a growing newsroom is hiring in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island! Contract is for a year, with potential for renewal. Pay is a living wage for the island. More details on our website.

Secure Your Own Mask: Sobriety in a World of Doom

Everything is fine. There is nothing to worry about. Here is a puppy. LOOK AT THE PUPPY. Remember, nothing is wrong. Our democracy is just fine. Nothing to worry about. ISN'T HE CUTE There are no Epstein documents WHO'S A GOODBOY? Please stop talking about Epstein.

And they said we’d never get Alberta on board. “The Edmonton Healthcare Infusion chapter currently has six volunteers and have been in contact with 25 U.S. health care professionals interested in moving to Alberta.” edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

The movement is growing, building on @todmaffin.com's initiative.

Episode 4 coming this Sunday morning. ✅ Make sure you're subscribed to Mirror Falls in your #podcast app! • Apple Podcasts: apple.mirrorfalls.com • Spotify: spotify.mirrorfalls.com • Others: mirrorfalls.com