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. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [increasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 7.7 About 1 of every 82 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 261,400-323,300 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; 7.8X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 5.9X higher Hospitalizations: HIGH; 7.4X higher Deaths: HIGH; 8.0X 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

ONTARIO

HIGH [increasing]

About 1 of every 82 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.9 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 7.4 x higher
-Deaths: 8.0 x higher

$6 billion. That’s what remote work could save taxpayers.
Carney’s government knows it. Their own research shows it.

So why force workers back into overcrowded offices? Stop the waste.
Join the fight to protect remote work. ForYouCanada.ca

In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing.

You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.

That is all.

Forcing workers back into the cramped and unfit offices flies in the face of everything the government is trying to achieve – savings, innovation, and productivity. There’s a better way. Join the fight to protect remote work. 👇

www.foryoucanada.ca/remoteworks

Sign the Ontario Health Coalition's sponsored petition against health care and services privatization in Ontario. Push back against the Conservative agenda!

Sign the Queer Momentum petition to help protect our young trans friends and family and their rights in the face of absolute BS from the Alberta Government.

+1 for Handsome Pod and might I suggest the Text Me Back Podcast with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher Mays? Also pointless, but also not.

Because you shared Queer ASL previously, I'm about to start week 3. It's been great. Welcoming and supportive. My fingers aren't always mobile, but when I'm having an off day, I can still be in class and learn. Thanks for the lead.

I was so thrilled to see your sky pumpkins. I have tried and failed at this and was ready to give up, but maybe one more try in another location? I want to walk through the squash/pumpkin tunnel.

UK preferred, but not required. Disabled-led social enterprise that employs disabled transcriptionists and editors looking for sales expertise.

Dear Ezra Klein, Bodily Autonomy Isn’t a Bargaining Chip Let's see if you're willing to walk the talk

Dear Ezra Klein, bodily autonomy is not a bargaining chip. What rights are you willing to give up? Let’s see you walk the talk. The burger is on me. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...

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Take Action: Stop the Attack on Canada Post!

Write a letter and tell the Canadian Government to stop their attacks on Canada Post and it's workers!
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SOLIDARITY WITH CUPW MEMBERS AT CANADA POST ON A NATION-WIDE STRIKE!

Picket locations: act-cupwsttp.nationbuilder.com/picket_lines
#onlab #onpoli

Ending home mail delivery is an acute attack on entrepreneurs, freelancers and gig workers who work from home. We need mail services at home when we work from home and operate businesses from home!

Liberal government frees Canada Post to end home delivery, close some post offices | CBC News With Canada Post on track to lose $1.5 billion in 2025 and contract discussions between the union and the corporation stalled, the federal government is embarking on a modernization plan it says will ...

Seems like a good time to remind people that Canada Post will deliver any piece of mail to federal elected officials for FREE.

No stamp necessary!

Just a reminder in case you, oh I dunno, wanna send your elected officials a sternly worded letter a day for a year or something.

Demand a better deal for workers

Families can’t afford more delays. PM @markjcarney – it’s time to respect the Pharmacare Act and deliver a universal, public Pharmacare system for all. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/XjRSatWA

Navy blue text against a white background reads: Over 175 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied organizations call on Prime Minister Carney to maintain funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality and women's rights in the 2025 federal budget. The logos of Dignity Network Canada, Egale, Enchante Network, Fierte Canada Pride, Queer Momentum, and Pride at Work Canada are also shown. At the bottom, white text against a blue background reads: "Read more and add your voice: MomentumCanada.net/Budget"

Alongside 175+ organizations across Canada, including leading 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations like @egalecanada.bsky.social, @fiertecappride.bsky.social, Pride at Work Canada, Enchanté Network & Dignity Network Canada, we are sounding the alarm about potential cuts to Women & Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)

Upcoming Events - Mohawk Residential School Virtual Tour The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of the Mohawk Institute Residential School, providing the 140 year history of the institution.

I highly recommend signing up to watch "Silent No More". It's a documentary and virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School (aka the "mush hole") in Brantford. There are online screenings tonight and next Wed. evening.

woodlandculturalcentre.ca/upcoming-eve...

Navy, brown, wine/red, please.

JFC

Graphic by Finnegan Shannon with a white background and black text. Below is a QR code and hashtag #DisabledRage. Text reads, RAGE WITH US

There is a lot for disabled people to be enraged about. I partnered with artist Finnegan Shannon on #DisabledRage public art. All graphics are downloadable & feel free to share and wheatpaste all over your community

disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/

Would ‪@righttobe.bsky.social‬ do this? Their work with adults is A++

Today is the last chance to weigh in on the draft CSA National Standard for respirators, CSA Z94.4

Just go to:

publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details...

Together, we CAN change the world

❤️💪😊

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OK, fellow Ontarians, can someone tell me who benefits from Ontario civil servants being forced into unsafe offices 4 or 5 days per week?

Detriments:
- air pollution
- traffic congestion
- cost of space rental, maint, etc.

Benefits to taxpayers?
Anyone?
#onpoli #canpoli

4000+ people have signed our petition so far! Add your name to our petition and let Ontario’s Secretary of Cabinet know - buff.ly/w00s56c

Remote work works, and provides numerous benefits to employees, the government, and the people of Ontario!

It's a lovely episode. Your care and kindness for and with each other is a delight. Thank you, also, for your openness and vulnerability. Recommend this pod and this episode. So helpful.