Nicole Lafreniere

New publication! Dr. Caroline Dignard (@CaroDignard) and her co-authors present 8 evidence-based recommendations for improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ontario mining workers. Read the article ⬇️ link.springer.com/article/10.100… #mining #mentalhealth @laurentianu @ResearchLUL

Free online health & safety conference! Registration is open for CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers. Health & safety professionals, students, and researchers will all benefit from the presentations with their clear, applicable take-home messages. crosh.ca/croshcon2025

Wow. Ryan Reynolds wrote this beautiful tribute to his friend Michael J. Fox and now I’m crying: “This man means a lot to me. And I know he means a lot to many of you… ⬇️ I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well. He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly. I met Mike 17 years ago. I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more. Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw. I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot. It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying.”

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! FINAL: 4-1 TONIGHT’S ⭐️⭐️⭐️ OF THE GAME: ⭐️⭐️⭐️: Mason Chitaroni (#83) Greater Sudbury Cubs G: 0 | A: 2  ⭐️⭐️: Kyle den Ouden (#17) Espanola Paper Kings G: 1 | A: 0 ⭐️: Oliver Smith (#67) Greater Sudbury Cubs G: 1 | A: 1

Tracy Chapman — who hasn’t performed live in years — just sang “Fast Car” on stage with Luke Combs at the Grammy’s. The backstory behind this collaboration is incredible. Combs’ first favourite song ever was “Fast Car”. He covered it in early 2023 as a country version and the song hit #1 on country charts in July. Chapman owns the song’s composition rights and became the first black female to top the Country chart as a sole writer. What did she think of the cover? Chapman told Billboard at the time: “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there. I’m happy for Luke….and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’” Combs honored the original version, which he first listened to when his dad popped a cassette in the car. “You want to just be mega respectful of the original song,” says the 33-year old country singer, per CMT. “That’s why in [my cover], it’s, ‘work in the market as a checkout girl.’ I didn’t change that…I really wanted to just do the original version of the song.” Them performing it together tonight is perfection.

The Pediatric Ambulatory Care Unit at HSN has undergone a major transformation into a child-friendly, under-the-sea theme thanks to a generous gift to the NEO Kids Foundation from Nick and Janelle Foligno. Read more: ow.ly/9tlA50QuUQg

surround yourself. with those who would flip your ear back for you. if it ever went inside out

This mixed methods study compared eight hours of simulation to four hours of simulation related to student achievement, cognitive load, and mental well-being. bit.ly/3CAZEIT

This week, CROSH Director Dr. @sandradorman1 spoke with @CTVNewsNorthern about the impact of shift work on our health. Learn some key takeaways by watching the interview online: northernontario.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2… #ShiftWork #HealthAndSafety

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Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

@chantalkreviaz @rainemaida @night Just seen you and Raine in Sudbury and was in awe of your pure musical talent and love for one another. Thanks to you both for sharing your amazing talents.

I remember my new boyfriend @rainemaida spending so much time at the studio..creating this masterpiece. I remember being parked in the car late @night for "car test" listens. I remember being in awe and so honoured to be his lady. Still am.Congrats #olp on making music history!

It took just a few short years to go from signed with the @TBLightning to homeless on the streets in Vancouver

Don’t be afraid to speak out or speak up. We are all human. I am always here to listen. #BellLetsTalk

Psychological safety in simulation: Perspectives of nursing students a... sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Congrats Sufia, Lawrence & @DrDonnaMartin on this important work! @UM_RadyFHS @UofM_Nursing

@TJM_PlayByPlay @Groy02Carter @99Groy09 @tgeoffroy His billet family is really going to miss him. Wishing him all the luck and success back home.

Carter Geoffroy is heading back to St. Catherine’s to join the Falcons of the GOJHL. Going to miss seeing @Groy02Carter and his parents @99Groy09 and @tgeoffroy at the rink on game days, won’t be the same. Wishing Carter nothing but the best of luck back home.

Is it sad that I wish this was our every day news??

Shoppers on long lake road just restocked their shelves with children’s Tylenol for those on the hunt.

Statement from Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan on the passing of Börje Salming:

Clinical event debriefing may be the most under utilized yet highly effective management technique we have in medicine. It's time to consider debriefing like any other treatment. The added value is a positive impact on both patients and clinicians. link.springer.com/article/10.100…