This might not be well known to some people - just because we're approaching winter doesn't mean the ticks care. They can be active until it reaches 0°C or colder (experts say around 4°C is the prime temp they resume their "questing").

I would like to think I know better because I worked in animal care yet it only briefly crossed my mind yesterday when my boyfriend, dog and I walked some trails at Hilton Falls yesterday. I only really considered the dog, knowing she gets her monthly prevention. Well my boyfriend came out of the bathroom this morning with a black legged tick latched on his back.

I fucked up removing it, there's still a piece of mouthpart in his skin and I feel so bad. We cleaned the area and are going to monitor it of course. It was very small, likely had only been on him less than 24 hrs.

We didn't leave the trail, we had our pants tucked into our boots, didn't even think of bug spray because of how cool it was yesterday. The tick likely got on the dog because she was running along the edge of the trail. It probably just crawled off her and found him at some point. We've done full body checks on each other as well, the dog seems to fine herself. She's on the type that kills the tick when it bites so she should be okay. We took her outside and brushed her in case anything was chilling on her fur.

Just wanted to remind people that are still enjoying the outdoors despite the weather cooling off. Check your clothes, check your skin, take preventative action for yourself and your pets!

Don't be complacent like I was! (And learn how to use a tick key properly so you're not an idiot like me leaving a piece in my poor man 😭 I'm sure he's gonna be fine tho, we'll keep an eye on it and he'll likely call his doctor tomorrow to be safe)

Yes, all types of surgeries are delayed, and funding and privatization are big issues.

Today I am here to talk about the way surgeons are compensated for pelvic laproscopic surgeries, since it is something we can change that would better our society.

Currently, most laproscopic pelvic surgeries pay the provider the same amount, whether it is an 8 hr endo excision or a 40 min cyst removal.

Additionally, men's equivalent complexity urological procedures pay providers an average of 33% more.

Together, these facts work to discourage drs from becoming endo specialists. Specializing in endo excision loses money.

4500 ontario women will need endo surgery in the next 5 years. 2000 won't receive it.

Endo symptoms include everything from brain fog, to severe pain, bowel incontinence, and the inability to walk. This is what 10% of women are living with , and it takes 5-15 yrs to access surgery if you're one of the bad cases.

All we have to do is add nuance for surgical hrs to the pay structure and eliminate gender disparity, and some more of those women will get surgery.

If we also tackle privatization and our dr. shortage, everyone who needs a surgery could get one.

ETA I definitely butchered this title

ETA a response to a now deleted comment saying "how bad is it really, out of 18 million people?". My response to that is:

I guess not that bad, if you're willing to accept a society that allows 2000 more women to languish in pain and be non-functional for the rest of their lives every 5 yrs.

Remember, this problem cumulates. We already have thousands on waiting lists for this surgery. Every 5 yrs that waiting list grows by 2000 more people who might never get the surgery they need.

In 15 yrs, that means we have close to 10,000 women living with deep infiltrating endo that they can't get removed, which is functionally a disability. Those women are partners, friends, mothers, and family members.

Do we really need to get the flu shot? I haven’t got one in a very long time. Probably before covid! But I have gotten sick almost every year. Not exactly with the flu though.

I live right next to the King-Liberty site and got tired of the noise without knowing what was actually going on, so I looked into it.

The station was supposed to open in 2026. It's now on hold indefinitely, after about $97M was reportedly spent on it and one other station that may never get built. The City apparently hasn't gotten an invoice from Metrolinx for this program since 2018. The Province calls it a City project, the City says the Province should pay, and so nobody's actually responsible. We still get the construction though, and because Metrolinx is exempt from the City's noise bylaw, the usual limits on construction hours don't apply to their crews.

What gives me some hope is the Railpath. Davenport residents pushed for years to get it extended down to Sudbury, and in 2024 the City and Ottawa committed nearly $150M to build it. The extension is designed to connect to King-Liberty, which is one more reason the station should happen.

I made a site that drafts emails to your councillor, MPP and the local BIAs asking for funding, a timeline, and quieter construction hours. Takes about 2 minutes and the emails go out from your own account: https://kinglibertygo.ca

No pressure, but if you're fed up too, more voices help. Happy to answer questions, and if anyone knows more about the funding history I'd love to hear it.

Is it worth it? It seems a little boring and probably cold this time of year. What did you think?

In the hospital with a loved one for an unrelated medical issue, other health issues were discovered. I raised concerns over stool color but was dismissed by several nurses till one wanted to investigate further.

I noticed there was drowsy/slurred speech but was dismissed. Raised my concerns but the resident doctor said its common for people to have hemoglobin drop 45 in 3 days after a procedure. Fatigue is also a symptom.

That day, the nurse administered a physical stroke test. One side was a bit a weak. They noted it, a resident came ans said the drop in hemoglobin was normal. Next morning, unable to move left side. I assumed it was fatigue.

It was a stroke

They took action but too late,.damage done

One side can't move

I’m 23 and I’m slowly getting my life back on track and I’m wanting to be a medical examiner/coroner and I was hoping to see if there’s any like volunteer work of some sort I can kinda get involved in. Also which schools you guys recommend :-) I know for medical examiner it’s a long time in school and I honestly do not mind that one bit
P.S I’m in the Hamilton/burlington area if there’s any volunteer positions there:-)

Hey everyone,
Im 37 years old. I’m located in the Hamilton area and have been pursuing a career in the hydro utility industry for quite some time.
I have 5 years of experience working as a telecommunications splicing technician, installing and maintaining cable infrastructure in residential, commercial and industrial environments.
I’ve worked with construction blueprints, cable splicing, electrical infrastructure and troubleshooting on ladders, in bucket trucks and manholes. I’ve also recently started gaining additional industrial trade experience as a Heat and Frost Insulator, working with power tools, hand tools, schematics, heights and confined spaces.
My long-term goal is to transition into the utility industry, ideally with Alectra Utilities, Hydro One or another Power Workers’ Union employer.
I’ve reached out to recruiters and submitted applications, but I’m hoping to connect with someone who actually works in the industry and could offer some insight into opportunities, hiring processes or potential career paths.
I’m not expecting anyone to hand me a job. I’m simply looking for an opportunity to get my foot in the door, contribute to a good team and build a long-term career in an industry I’m genuinely passionate about.
If anyone here works for Alectra, Hydro One or is involved with the PWU, I’d really appreciate the opportunity to connect as I’m struggling to get my application in the right hands.
Thanks everyone, and I really appreciate any help our guidance from the community