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Rod Wilson ( He/ Him) @rod_alive
Joined August 2015
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Time to say Good Bye @X I joined Twitter in 2015 naively thinking it would have thoughtful exchanges It has reaffirmed Hate is thriving with help from X Hate is a Choice - Not for me Not where I want to be Life is short & precious Good Bye Be Kind 🙏 Make Good Trouble !
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Ditto for #NovaScotia
Dannica Switzer@Dannica_Switzer
2 Aug 2025
Just what Ontario needs: cheaper booze, and easier access to it. We need more funding for EMS, addictions, home care and affordable housing. Last two weekends on call I had pts with alcohol-related injuries. What alternate reality does govt inhabit? @raghu_venugopal
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Dannica Switzer@Dannica_Switzer
2 Aug 2025
Just what Ontario needs: cheaper booze, and easier access to it. We need more funding for EMS, addictions, home care and affordable housing. Last two weekends on call I had pts with alcohol-related injuries. What alternate reality does govt inhabit? @raghu_venugopal
CTV News Northern Ontario@CTVNewsNorthern
1 Aug 2025
Alcohol tax cuts in Ontario take effect today. Here’s what you need to know ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/o…
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alan drummond
@alandrummond2
29 Jul 2025
Rural emergency room closures continue to be vexing problem producer.com/opinion/rural-e…

Rural emergency room closures continue to be vexing problem | The Western Producer

Staffing shortages continue to plague rural emergency rooms across Canada, leading to frequent closures and long waits.

producer.com
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As your MLA for. Halifax Armdale I hope you will join us for a relaxed afternoon in challenging times !! Rod
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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim
21 Jul 2025
How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8d3… Alberta "has the highest per capita measles spread rate in North America." "What's changed is the rapid spread of anti-vaccine misinformation both in her community & beyond after the Covid-19 pandemic."

How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak in North America

Confirmed cases of measles in Canada are nearly three times higher than in the US, despite Canada's far smaller population.

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Why ?
Global Halifax
@globalhalifax
21 Jul 2025
Nova Scotia premier misses Halifax Pride parade for second consecutive year globalnews.ca/news/11296815/…
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And lets not forget #transparency
Avis Favaro@Avis_Favaro
21 Jul 2025
89% of Canadians believe better health care is key to a stronger country. So how do we get there? My view-Make provinces more accountable for the tax dollars they spend. ⁦I think there is a lot of waste and diversion. ⁦@CMA_Docs⁩ cma.ca/latest-stories/89-can…
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CAEP Women in Emergency Medicine@CAEP_WomenInEM
16 Jul 2025
🚨 Calling all med students, residents & emergency physicians! The CAEP-WEM Vertical Mentorship Program connects learners with staff EPs for meaningful mentorship, collaboration & networking across career stages. ✅ Open to all genders 🗓 Register by Aug 1, 2025 🔗 Link Below
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My Halifax !! cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…

The road to this couple's wedding included a brief dance party with the Halifax Pride parade | CBC...

Patricia Lesperance Slaney said she and her bridal party danced across the road to make her 3 p.m. ceremony at Saint Mary's Boat Club.

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Is your ER closed If so Please ask your @nspc MLA whats the 2024/25 plan Open Close When How often #nspoli #nshealth
Rod Wilson ( He/ Him)@rod_alive
21 Jul 2025
NSians live with rural ER closures everday I raised this weekly in the spring @NSLeg as rural @nspc MLA sat quietly I helped out in ER in Easter and Victoria Day in Yarmouth & Canso in June Nova Scotians should NOT accept ER closures as the new norm.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
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Rod Wilson ( He/ Him)@rod_alive
21 Jul 2025
NSians live with rural ER closures everday I raised this weekly in the spring @NSLeg as rural @nspc MLA sat quietly I helped out in ER in Easter and Victoria Day in Yarmouth & Canso in June Nova Scotians should NOT accept ER closures as the new norm.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…

Emergency departments in N.S. still struggling with closures | CBC News

Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.

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Adsum for Women & Children@adsumforwomen
20 Jul 2025
Sending love & good wishes to our colleague Dolly Williams, today celebrating her 80th birthday. A leader in Nova Scotia’s Black community and a lifelong advocate for social justice, Dolly has worked with us for 25 years guided by wise words: “enjoy the work, don’t get tired.”
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UBI Works 🇨🇦
@ubi_works
17 Jul 2025
Senator Kim Pate DESTROYS myth #1 that basic income is untested Lists 10 working basic income programs in Canada

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A valid idea that requires a collaborative planned roll out - vs shiftshow #lessonslearned
Raghu Venugopal MD
@raghu_venugopal
14 Jul 2025
If the great provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island got rid of hospital parking fees - the rest of our nation can do this.
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Raghu Venugopal MD
@raghu_venugopal
14 Jul 2025
If the great provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island got rid of hospital parking fees - the rest of our nation can do this.
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Tweets of Dogs
@TweeetsOfDogs
13 Jul 2025
Do you Think black dogs are cute?😍🥺
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And #NovaScotia @nshealth @HealthNS
alan drummond
@alandrummond2
13 Jul 2025
Staffing shortages continue to plague hospital ERs in B.C. northwest northdeltareporter.com/news/… via @NorDelReporter
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Amen One of the Courageous women of recent times
BBC News (World)
@BBCWorld
13 Jul 2025
Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award bbc.in/40j39jA
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