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Photo of a woman sitting at a desk on her computer and wearing a white N95 respirator mask. The following text is on the photo:

Why I Volunteer - Donate A Mask Canada
"I volunteer with Donate A Mask because I want to do something meaningful with my time and I believe in Donate A Mask's Vision and Mission."
- Leah, Donate A Mask Volunteer

Photo of a woman sitting at a desk on her computer and wearing a white N95 respirator mask. The following text is on the photo: Why I Volunteer - Donate A Mask Canada "I volunteer with Donate A Mask because I want to do something meaningful with my time and I believe in Donate A Mask's Vision and Mission." - Leah, Donate A Mask Volunteer

Support the work we do by making a donation! 💙 All donations are tax deductible and support our Free Request Program. 😷

donatemask.ca/donate-form

#NationalVolunteerWeek #Volunteer #Charity #MaskUp #Donate

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Banning algorithmic pricing ought to be a no-brainer call for any government: people don’t like to be ripped off, surveilled, or treated differently from their peers.

Algorithm pricing does all three of those things.

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Photo of two vials of a vaccine and a syringe, accompanied by white and gold text on a blue background reading: Novavax now! Canadians need access to the Novavax vaccine in 2026/2027. Use our online tool to send emails to health ministers. StillCoviding.ca #NovavaxNow. Photo: oasisamuel / Adobe.

Photo of two vials of a vaccine and a syringe, accompanied by white and gold text on a blue background reading: Novavax now! Canadians need access to the Novavax vaccine in 2026/2027. Use our online tool to send emails to health ministers. StillCoviding.ca #NovavaxNow. Photo: oasisamuel / Adobe.

📣 Novavax now! Canadians need access to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

✉️ Use our online tool to send emails to health ministers

stillcoviding.ca/en/take-acti...

Please share!

#NovavaxNow #COVID #CovidIsNotOver

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Novavax now! We need access to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine in 2026/2027!

Anyone looking for access to #Novavax in #Canada - it’s been approved federally but now we need our provinces/territories to purchase it, educate on it, and make it available to anyone who wants it.

Time is of the essence.
Time to #MakeYourNoise!

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Doug Ford doesn't want us to know what's on his phone.

He is changing the law to avoid any accountability.

Add your name and send Doug Ford and Minister Crawford a message: withdraw these changes now.

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I've been encouraging everyone to call Doug Ford's feedback line.

It's staffed 24/7 by nonpolitical staff, all calls are counted & anonymous comments are summarized to be sent to the Premier's office within 24 hrs.

It's one way that the public can register their outrage.

Ford ☎️: 416 325-1941

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'So much bull': Experts dismiss Ford's excuses for freedom of information overhaul On Friday, Ontario announced that the province plans to exempt the premier, cabinet ministers, parliamentary assistants and their offices from requests filed under the Freedom of Information and Prote...

Ford is counting on voter fatigue, apathy or complicity to push his FOI changes through and avoid public accountability (incl releasing his court ordered phone logs).

I called Ford again today. Will you join me?

Ford ☎️ (staffed 24/7): 416 325-1941

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"Long Covid Awareness Day, March 15. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay

Even if you've already had a COVID-19 infection, vaccination can protect you from developing serious complications from COVID-19. [...] consider getting a booster dose to reduce your chances of getting long COVID.

Preventing long COVID with personal protective measures:
You can reduce your risk of long COVID by preventing a COVID-19 infection. Layer many personal protective measures for better protection.

- Wear a mask.

- Improve your indoor air quality.

- Gargle with mouthwash 1 to 2 times per day [...] when the risk of COVID-19 transmission is high.

Image with the following text: "Long Covid Awareness Day, March 15. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay Even if you've already had a COVID-19 infection, vaccination can protect you from developing serious complications from COVID-19. [...] consider getting a booster dose to reduce your chances of getting long COVID. Preventing long COVID with personal protective measures: You can reduce your risk of long COVID by preventing a COVID-19 infection. Layer many personal protective measures for better protection. - Wear a mask. - Improve your indoor air quality. - Gargle with mouthwash 1 to 2 times per day [...] when the risk of COVID-19 transmission is high.

Today is #LongCovidAwarenessDay.

Did you know that the only way to avoid #LongCovid is to avoid a COVID-19 infection? 🦠 The best way to avoid infection is to wear a respirator mask. 😷

Find one in our fundraising store: buymask.ca

Request: donatemask.ca/request
Donate: donatemask.ca/donate

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Donate & Support Us – Donate A Mask

- Wearing a respirator mask to protect yourself and others. Find one in our store: buymask.ca. 😷

- Donating so that we can continue sending respirator masks to people in Canada who need them. donatemask.ca/donate 💙

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#LongCovidAwareness #MaskUp #Donate

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Image with the following text "Long Covid Awareness Day, March 15. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay"
There is a Donate A Mask logo as well as the ribbon for Long Covid (teal and grey).

Image with the following text "Long Covid Awareness Day, March 15. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay" There is a Donate A Mask logo as well as the ribbon for Long Covid (teal and grey).

Today, March 15, is International #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay.

How can you take action? 📢

- Talking about COVID & #LongCOVID in the present tense.

- Participate in events organized by the Canadian Covid Society.

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Image with the following text "Tomorrow is Long Covid Awareness Day. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay"
There is a Donate A Mask logo as well as the ribbon for Long Covid (teal and grey).

Image with the following text "Tomorrow is Long Covid Awareness Day. Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca, #LongCovidAwarenessDay" There is a Donate A Mask logo as well as the ribbon for Long Covid (teal and grey).

Tomorrow March 15 is #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay
Across Canada, events are being held in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto & Montreal to amplify the voices of people living with #LongCOVID.

See the list of events organized by @cancovsoc.bsky.social: covidsociety.ca/priorities/long-covid/events-lcad-2026/ 🧵1/2

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Image of six elastomeric masks on a gradient blue background and a clipart airplane flying through the line with some dotted lines behind. The following masks are featured in the image:
- Dentec in black with N95 filters
- Dentec in white with P100 purple cartridges
- Flo Mask (Adult) with white front cover
- Flo Mask (Kids) with grey front cover
- Prescient X [breathe] in grey with a black filter
- Prescient X [breathe] in clear with a white filter
"buymask.ca"

Image of six elastomeric masks on a gradient blue background and a clipart airplane flying through the line with some dotted lines behind. The following masks are featured in the image: - Dentec in black with N95 filters - Dentec in white with P100 purple cartridges - Flo Mask (Adult) with white front cover - Flo Mask (Kids) with grey front cover - Prescient X [breathe] in grey with a black filter - Prescient X [breathe] in clear with a white filter "buymask.ca"

Heading out for #MarchBreak? Don’t forget your mask! 😷

Elastomeric masks are a great option for travel—they’re reusable, comfortable & designed to provide a reliable seal.

Our fundraising store has a variety of options in stock to fit different face shapes and sizes.

buymask.ca

#Travel #MaskUp

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covidsociety.ca/priorities/long-covid/

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Photo of a woman sitting on an airplane wearing a white N95 respirator mask with a SIP valve attached. She is drinking water from a bottle with a straw. There are other passengers getting ready to take their seats. Some are wearing masks and others are not. 
"Avoid getting sick during your flight. Wear a mask and use a SIPmask. buymask.ca"

Photo of a woman sitting on an airplane wearing a white N95 respirator mask with a SIP valve attached. She is drinking water from a bottle with a straw. There are other passengers getting ready to take their seats. Some are wearing masks and others are not. "Avoid getting sick during your flight. Wear a mask and use a SIPmask. buymask.ca"

Will you be travelling for #MarchBreak?

The SIPmask is the perfect mask accessory for long flights! ✈️ This airtight valve grips securely around your straw, helping you drink more safely while you travel. 🥤 😷

Grab yours today at our fundraising store: buymask.ca/sip-valve

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Photo d'une femme assise dans un avion, portant un masque respiratoire N95 blanc muni d'une valve SIP. Elle boit de l'eau à l'aide d'une paille. D'autres passagers s'apprêtent à prendre place. Certains portent un masque, d'autres non.
« Évitez de tomber malade pendant votre vol. Portez un masque et utilisez SIP. buymask.ca »

Photo d'une femme assise dans un avion, portant un masque respiratoire N95 blanc muni d'une valve SIP. Elle boit de l'eau à l'aide d'une paille. D'autres passagers s'apprêtent à prendre place. Certains portent un masque, d'autres non. « Évitez de tomber malade pendant votre vol. Portez un masque et utilisez SIP. buymask.ca »

Vous partez en voyage pendant la semaine de relâche?

Le SIPmask est l'accessoire idéal pour les longs vols! ✈️ Cette valve hermétique s'adapte parfaitement à votre paille, vous permettant de boire en toute sécurité pendant votre voyage. 🥤

Procurez-vous le vôtre dès aujourd'hui: buymask.ca/sip-valve

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Wastewater virus signals for Toronto, for the 52 week period ending Friday March 6 2026 showing a drastic spike in COVID-19. RSV, Flu A and Flu B are also shown. The second highest spike was Flu A which peaked mid-December and was present for about 8 weeks, while COVID-19 has been at elevated and mostly growing levels since last spring.

Wastewater virus signals for Toronto, for the 52 week period ending Friday March 6 2026 showing a drastic spike in COVID-19. RSV, Flu A and Flu B are also shown. The second highest spike was Flu A which peaked mid-December and was present for about 8 weeks, while COVID-19 has been at elevated and mostly growing levels since last spring.

"There's something going around"
Yeah. It's COVID.
wwater.ca/Ontario/Toro...

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My mom recalls that when she was a teacher in Ontario (late 1950s/early 1960s) when female teachers got married they took a pay cut. Male teachers got a raise.

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Image of a red and white box of 25 of Vitacore CAN99 9500 headband respirator masks. In front of the box there is one mask (white) with writing on it, including the brand name, model name, as well as "NIOSH". 
"On sale, buymask.ca"

Image of a red and white box of 25 of Vitacore CAN99 9500 headband respirator masks. In front of the box there is one mask (white) with writing on it, including the brand name, model name, as well as "NIOSH". "On sale, buymask.ca"

🚨 SALE ALERT! 🚨

The #Vitacore CAN99 9500 Headband Respirator (Box of 25 / White) is now just $19.99 (regularly $28.99)!😷

That’s only ~$0.80 per NIOSH Certified mask — premium protection at a seriously great price.

buymask.ca/products/vitacore-can99-respirator?variant=51979288740116

#Sale #MaskUp

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Photo of a SIP Valve kit which includes a self-install SIP valve and securing ring, 2x caps to cover valve when not in use, starter straws (wrapped and compostable). There is also a photo of a black KN95 mask with the valve installed. 
"Drink more safely while travelling with a SIP. buymask.ca"

Photo of a SIP Valve kit which includes a self-install SIP valve and securing ring, 2x caps to cover valve when not in use, starter straws (wrapped and compostable). There is also a photo of a black KN95 mask with the valve installed. "Drink more safely while travelling with a SIP. buymask.ca"

Going away for #MarchBreak? ✈️ Drink more safely with a SIP – an airtight valve that grips around the straw! 😷🥤 Each SIP can be installed up to 10 times.

Donate A Mask has SIPs for sale at our fundraising store: buymask.ca/sip-valve

#MaskUp #Travel #WearArespie

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Photo d'un kit de valve SIP comprenant une valve SIP à installer soi-même et une bague de fixation, 2 capuchons pour recouvrir la valve lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, des pailles de démarrage (emballées et compostables). Il y a également une photo d'un masque KN95 noir avec la valve installée.
« Buvez en toute sécurité avec un SIP lorsque vous voyagez.  buymask.ca »

Photo d'un kit de valve SIP comprenant une valve SIP à installer soi-même et une bague de fixation, 2 capuchons pour recouvrir la valve lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, des pailles de démarrage (emballées et compostables). Il y a également une photo d'un masque KN95 noir avec la valve installée. « Buvez en toute sécurité avec un SIP lorsque vous voyagez. buymask.ca »

Vous partez en vacances pendant la semaine de relâche? ✈️ Buvez en toute sécurité grâce à un SIP, un embout hermétique qui s'adapte autour de la paille ! 😷🥤 Chaque SIP peut être installé jusqu'à 10 fois.

Disponible dans notre boutique : buymask.ca/sip-valve

#MaskUp #Travel

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Photo of a young woman wearing a white N95 mask. She is outside and there is snow on the ground. In the background, there is a ski lodge. "Don't let getting sick ruin your dream vacation. buymask.ca"

Photo of a young woman wearing a white N95 mask. She is outside and there is snow on the ground. In the background, there is a ski lodge. "Don't let getting sick ruin your dream vacation. buymask.ca"

Exploring our beautiful country this March Break? 🚙

Protect yourself from airborne diseases with clean air tools in our charity store: buymask.ca. 😷

All proceeds from sales support our Request Program: donatemask.ca/request/.

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Photo d'une jeune femme qui porte un masque N95 blanc. Elle est à l'extérieur et il y a de la neige. Dans l'arrière-plan, il y a une loge de ski. "Ne laissez pas les virus gâcher vos vacances de rêve. buymask.ca"

Photo d'une jeune femme qui porte un masque N95 blanc. Elle est à l'extérieur et il y a de la neige. Dans l'arrière-plan, il y a une loge de ski. "Ne laissez pas les virus gâcher vos vacances de rêve. buymask.ca"

Vous allez explorer notre beau pays pendant la semaine de relâche ? 🚗

Protégez-vous contre les maladies aéroportées grâce aux outils disponibles ici : buymask.ca

Tous les profits aident notre programme de demandes : donatemask.ca/request 😷

#MarchBreak

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Rapid Tests Sale!

Buy 3, get 1 free on all rapid tests.

Mix and match - every 4th box is free!

Discount automatically applied in cart. No code required.

Be ready to quickly diagnose sniffles, coughs, and scratchy throats with rapid tests for Flu A&B, RSV, Adenovirus, Strep, and COVID.

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Photo d’un jeune garçon dans un avion. Il lit un livre et porte un masque respirateur KN95 blanc. “Profitez pleinement de vos vacances. Restez en bonne santé. buymask.ca”

Photo d’un jeune garçon dans un avion. Il lit un livre et porte un masque respirateur KN95 blanc. “Profitez pleinement de vos vacances. Restez en bonne santé. buymask.ca”

Vous partez pendant la semaine de relâche ? ✈️ N’oubliez pas d’apporter quelques masques pour vous et vos enfants ! 😷 🧳

Visitez notre boutique afin de faire le plein avant votre départ.

buymask.ca

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Photo of a young boy wearing a white KN95 respirator mask. He is sitting on a plane and reading a book. “Make the most of your travel plans. Stay healthy. #MaskUp while travelling, buymask.ca”

Photo of a young boy wearing a white KN95 respirator mask. He is sitting on a plane and reading a book. “Make the most of your travel plans. Stay healthy. #MaskUp while travelling, buymask.ca”

Going away for March Break? ✈️ Don’t forget to pack a few respirator masks for you and the kids! 🧳 😷 Visit Donate A Mask’s fundraising store to stock up before you go.

buymask.ca

#MarchBreak #MaskUp #StayHealth #Travel #WearArespie #StayHealthy

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Photo of two young women wearing white KN95 respirator masks. They are walking, chatting and looking at each other.
"February 17, Random Acts of Kindness Day - Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca"

Photo of two young women wearing white KN95 respirator masks. They are walking, chatting and looking at each other. "February 17, Random Acts of Kindness Day - Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca"

Be kind and wear a respirator mask. 😷 Avoiding illness benefits you and everyone around you. 🦠 If you don’t have any masks, send us a request or visit Donate A Mask’s charity fundraising store.

🫶 donatemask.ca/request
🛒 buymask.ca

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Image with the following text: "February 17, Random Acts of Kindness Day - Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca"
There is a small illustration in the corner of two hands holding a heart.

Image with the following text: "February 17, Random Acts of Kindness Day - Donate A Mask Canada, donatemask.ca" There is a small illustration in the corner of two hands holding a heart.

DYK February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. 📅 🫶

Canada Helps has a list of 10 random acts of kindness you can do to mark the day in support of Donate A Mask. 💙

canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/how-you-can-participate-in-random-acts-of-kindness-day-with-canadahelps/

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Image of a black aluminum North Box Polaris Air Purifier which has six PC fans. The background is a gradient of pink and purple. 
"Back in stock - North Box Polaris Air Purifier Kit, Standard & Ultra - buymask.ca"

Image of a black aluminum North Box Polaris Air Purifier which has six PC fans. The background is a gradient of pink and purple. "Back in stock - North Box Polaris Air Purifier Kit, Standard & Ultra - buymask.ca"

Back in Stock!🛒

The North Box Polaris Air Purifier Kits are available again in our charity store. 🎉

✔️ Powerful yet quiet performance
✔️ Aluminum construction
✔️ Made in Canada by @northboxsystems.bsky.social

Grab yours today! 👉 buymask.ca/products/north-box-polaris

#CleanAir #MadeInCanada

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Harley L-188 Respirators, N95 (As-Is) Box of 20. The Harley L-188 N95 Particulate Respirator Mask is foldable, easy to store and can adapt well to the wearer’s facial features. The mask is NIOSH approved and so functionalities such as pen...

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Our Harley L-188 N95 respirator masks are nearly gone and we will not be restocking once sold out! ⏰

These NIOSH N95 masks are perfect if you want reliable respiratory protection and comfort. 😷

📦 Stock is very low, grab yours now: buymask.ca/harley

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