🌍Climate change is the biggest health threat facing humanity. That's why we are working together with partners across the country to protect individuals from extreme heat and create climate-resilient health care systems. To learn more: ⬇️ canada.ca/en/health-cana…

Thinking of everyone in NS right now. The Tantallon fires are looking very scary and not far from where I grew up in Bedford. Hoping everyone stays safe.

Effective 11 p.m. tonight, Mayor Mike Savage and Regional Council have declared a local state of emergency in the communities affected by the fires. Details: fal.cn/3yC4D

Got our heat pump up and running today and cancelled our gas account ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Our daycare has been around for over 50 years and this is the first time they remember having to keep kids inside due to smoke. Climate change is here and it’s already affecting our kids.

Another remarkable cartoon from Bruce MacKinnon that really puts things into perspective. Fighting climate change shouldn't be a partisan issue. Fires, floods, and other climate disasters are a threat to us all. We can't afford to play politics with our own survival.

Half the country is on fire and Poilievre is personally filibustering the most important climate budget in Canada’s history. These are his priorities and interests. I didn’t think it possible in 2023, but the CPC is worse on climate now than it was under Harper.

Off to Montreal for the weekend with this guy who is very excited for his first VIA Rail Canada trip!

Health costs of smoke-related air quality top $1B: climate change institute ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new… via @ottawacitizen

UPDATED: Canadian Heritage says the evening program will proceed at LeBreton Flats. Canada Day events in Barrhaven, Petrie Island and Riverside South are proceeding tonight. #Ottnews ottawa.ctvnews.ca/canada-day-fes…

Ottawa Police remain in Barrhaven, assessing damage and assisting residents. Several partners are assisting, including Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Svc | Service paramédic d'Ottawa. This incident has a large footprint and officers and partners are working diligently to assist everyone needing help. There

Provincewide State of Emergency Declared novascotia.ca/news/release/?…

Federal Health Officials and Dr. Tam today: - 5 year olds should get 2 doses of new Moderna COVID vaccine regardless of previous number of doses - 6 month olds should get 1 dose of the new vaccine - Wear masks during respiratory virus season even if you aren't sick

Let me make one thing very clear: Transphobia, homophobia, and biphobia have no place in this country. We strongly condemn this hate and its manifestations, and we stand united in support of 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians across the country – you are valid and you are valued.

BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford says his government will completely reverse the Greenbelt land swap decision. “It was a mistake to open the Greenbelt.” #Onpoli

Thanks to Electrify 613 for this delightfully dorky shirt ⚡️

New investigation: Ontario’s gas plants aren’t “peakers,” they run almost all the time. #onpoli #ClimateEmergency thestar.com/news/canada/on…

Pumpkin spice RATs at the local library. Reminder that these are still available FREE in Ottawa. Follow link for locations. cbc.ca/amp/1.6981431