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🧵A thread - Same birthday gift three years in a row: a lesson in public health and politics 
1/ It was the evening of Thursday, March 12, 2020. I was out shopping with my daughters. My youngest daughter had a gift certificate tucked in her purse. She was eager to find something to spend it on.
2/ Having turned nine years old, the day before, she was still bouncing with happy birthday joy.
Walking through the aisles of toys, I heard a notification on my phone. A text from a friend relayed the news that schools would remain closed after the upcoming March break.
Walking through the aisles of toys, I heard a notification on my phone. A text from a friend relayed the news that schools would remain closed after the upcoming March break.
I've been just as frustrated & dismayed by the lack of progress on this issue as anybody. Two young workers have lost their lives - countless others are sick. We need resources and support from our government. But the finger pointing & blame game is not helping. 1/6 #onpoli #yqg
So what do we need to solve this?
"Mandatory" testing is unclear/problematic. Though the mayor acknowledges you can't force people to get tested, many will read it that way.
We need to be very specific about what exactly should be "mandatory" in order to resolve the issue. 2/6
"Mandatory" testing is unclear/problematic. Though the mayor acknowledges you can't force people to get tested, many will read it that way.
We need to be very specific about what exactly should be "mandatory" in order to resolve the issue. 2/6
For example, what about mandatory compliance measures for employers?
I'm talking about mandatory supports/standards like sick pay, job security, and protections from reprisal and loss of income if workers need time off to get tested, or have to recuperate when they're sick. 3/6
I'm talking about mandatory supports/standards like sick pay, job security, and protections from reprisal and loss of income if workers need time off to get tested, or have to recuperate when they're sick. 3/6
We are proud to support the efforts of the Canadian & Ontario governments and communities across the country in fighting the spread of #COVID19. #COVIDOnt #YQG #YYZ
We have reached out to the Mayor of Windsor, @drewdilkens, to identify local communities in need to receive donations of hand sanitizer from our #WalkervilleDistillery. #COVID19 #COVIDont
Here's the scene at The Olde Walkerville Pharmacy in Windsor ahead of a visit by US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders #BernieSanders2020 #YQG @CTVWindsor
There's plenty of local support for the 'Caravan to Canada' Sanders is joining. The caravans see Americans come to Canada to buy life-saving insulin that can be 10x more expensive stateside #BernieSanders2020 #YQG @CTVWindsor
can’t believe I missed the five-year anniversary of this legend throwing back a few brews and swimming across the Detroit River
windsorstar.com/news/local-new… #windsor #YQG
windsorstar.com/news/local-new… #windsor #YQG
I’ll never forget him calling the newsroom *after getting out of jail* to say 1) that the story needed to clarify that he made it across the river 2) the woman referenced in the story was *not* his girlfriend, despite what she might say.
Best. Summer. Internship. Ever.
Best. Summer. Internship. Ever.
Oh man, I totally forgot there was this guy in ’16
"He’s screaming like he’s happy"
news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/he…
"He’s screaming like he’s happy"
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