Reposted by CatherineEric Lagadec @ericlagadec.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Ce soir, Saturne est à l'opposition. J'ai fait une petite vidéo expliquant cela. Profitez-en pour lever les yeux au ciel, c'est assez apaisant ! 1028773
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Unimpressed to see @jleiper.bsky.social agreed with the idea of restricting City program registration during the first 48 hours. The concept is riddled with problems that will make things harder for everyone, and I expected him to know this and call it out.static.klipy.comStation19: Carina Deluca's Unimpressed LookALT: Station19: Carina Deluca's Unimpressed Look 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It appeals to his base because they're out of touch. "Oh, you want to register for swim lessons? Please present yourself in person with a valid photo id/current proof of residency. No, sorry, you can't do it online. Prepare for a wait because there are 87,000 other people in line"static.klipy.comThe Office's Karen Filippelli ShrugsALT: The Office's Karen Filippelli Shrugs 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Requiring proof of residency would be incredibly onerous to implement and manage. It would also create immediate barriers to residents who don't have the required id, among other issues. But yes to building more pools, rinks, parks, etc. More public amenities for communities! 110
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I had planned to advance vote today but realized I haven't even looked at the School Trustee options. Had a convo with someone who said they skipped that part because what's the point thanks to the Ford Fiefdom. This has been the weirdest municipal election I can remember. 011
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026N.3: Also self-explanatory Conclusion: if it's not accessible, it's a dud. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026N. 1 is self explanatory, so let's jump to N.2 The City's webpages are not optimized for tablets/phones. This presents a barrier to access 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026So. Even in Ottawa: Not everyone has reliable internet service. Not everyone has a desktop or laptop Not everyone can easily navigate online services. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The number of residents who can't access the system on day one outnumbers the non-residents also trying to access the programs. Non-residents are not the problem. 100
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This. It frustrates me to no end how people will make critical voting decisions based on pure selfishness and failure to think critically, and how candidates exploit this. 010
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Non-residents are a tiny proportion of program registrations and they pay a premium for access. They're also stuck in the same queue as everyone else. 120
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Drove out to the other end of the city today, taking the 417. Was reminded why I hate driving on that highway. Anyway, if you were stuck behind me because I was keeping to the speed limit, not tailgaiting, leaving room for on-ramping cars, etc, I'm not sorry. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 30/09/2026BTW, non-City residents pay a premium to access City rec programs. Further punishing a handful of families is just gross. 001
Reposted by CatherineToon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Roads in poor shape? Late for work bc of transit or congestion? Can’t register your kid for swimming or skating bc there aren’t enough spots or the arena closed bc of poor repair condition? Business struggling bc city red tape? Here’s why: decades of underfunded tax base, unsustainable investment 1/ 34116
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 26/09/2026She created a whole new husband who looks a little bit like her other husband. 120
Reposted by CatherineTrapdinawrpool @trapdinawrpool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026People act like the decision to strike is an easy one to make, it is not. Strikes take a heavy toll on workers, financially, emotionally, and in relationships (family and friendship) Also in my experience strikes are seldom about wages (those are often the easiest to solve) but working conditions. 13712
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 17/09/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=aauZ...youtube.comChantal Hébert sur les États-Unis, Mark Carney et l’Alberta | Hors des ondes avec Patrice RoyYouTube video by Radio-Canada Info 000
Reposted by CatherinePeggy Boooooo!!!!! Blair @peggyjblair.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Are you a self-published Canadian mystery author? Check out the Toby award at Tobyaward.wordpress.com! 051
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Offsite parking is $24/day. Thoughts and prayers to local residents who need to get anywhere during event hours 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Pretty sure I've openly mused about this We all recognize WW3 is already in progress, yes? 001
Reposted by CatherineHelen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026As both an academic and a writer, I am repelled by the "this looks like a long document. Would you like me to summarize it for you?" that seems to appear at the top of every pdf viewer now. NO. The *entire point* of good writing (either books or journal papers) is that every sentence has a purpose. 1354044793
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I'm unimpressed with the #Ottawa mayoral candidates' electioneering so far. Two candidates are playing whack-a-mole hoping to land a hit, one is ridiculously uninformed, and I'm not seeing Jeff highlight his broad experience and knowledge where he could. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Discovered my name is no longer on the municipal voter's list for #Ottawa. WTF. ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...ottawa.ca 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Seasonal reminder to book your Flu/Covid booster if you can: The sore arm you live with for 24 hours is a small inconvenience when you're protecting others 010
Reposted by CatherineDave @allcaps.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Have at it! livelaughmayor.com I've tried to make it easy to participate while also allowing for scoring and preventing trash comments. We'll see how long this stays up. Politics aside, I enjoy testing my knowledge of Ottawa's geography - I hope others do to so we can see Sutcliffe's NCC love.livelaughmayor.comLive.Laugh.Mayor. – "Good morning Ottawa. Bonjour Ottawa." Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has been posting photos with these words for years now. However, a large portion of these photos appear to be on ... 4153
Reposted by CatherineJenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Thanks to Doug Ford and Paul Calandra, 80,000 elementary educators have to order classroom supplies from Staples this year instead of from their school boards. I decided to do a little comparison shopping for school supplies many of us will have to order over the course of a school year. 🧵 #OntEd 24296179
Reposted by Catherinegdfreeman 🇨🇦 🍁 @gdfreeman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026One picture, a thousand words Toronto editorial cartoonist Theo Moudakis Bravo! 17452124
Reposted by CatherineTobias Wilson-Bates @phdhurtbrain.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Bluesky Users 🚩🚩🚩 DO NOT FALL FOR ENGAGEMENT BAIT 🚩🚩🚩 561720375
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Hey, @cbcgem.bsky.social: The people watching the Tragically Hip concert you're re-airing tonight have heard, and regularly use, the word Fuck. Muting the key word in a song named Tired as Fuck is fucking stupid. 010
Reposted by CatherinePeggy Boooooo!!!!! Blair @peggyjblair.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Hey everyone, my friend Brenda MacDonald-Rowe (who is launching her debut novel tomorrow as Susan Leon) is having her launch party tomorrow at the Dark and Deadly Cafe in Carleton Place tomorrow! Worth a trip to CP just for the cafe if you haven't been there -- it's quite the place! 022
Reposted by CatherineFeodor Chin @feochin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026God, if only we could go back to the days when a person’s entire political career could be ended simply because they couldn’t spell potato. 421581273
Reposted by CatherineJeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 14/08/2026NEW: I've got some reflections on my 20 hours in an Edmonton ER with a broken arm and leg. open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...open.substack.comWhat I Learned on My 20-Hour Odyssey at an Edmonton ERThe hospital staff were incredible, doing the best they could in a trying situation, but one cannot escape the reality that our health-care system is fundamentally broken. 149043
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Slimy bugger www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caThis mayoral candidate alleged unregistered lobbying. But did he do just that? | CBC NewsBefore running for mayor and accusing others of unregistered lobbying, Alex Lawson asked city councillors to support a proposed construction training centre but didn't register the emails. He insists ... 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Details sent. I understand 311 might be overloaded, rn. Thank you. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Half of my neighbour's maple tree is now on the road. @seandevine9.bsky.social who should we call about the fallen tree on the road? The City'swebsite is not helpful 200
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The power just went out. No, wait, it's on again. Oops, off. Aaannd we're back Also, my little emergency back up light in the bathroom has apparently died. Am I the only one who understands that we've entered the climate apocalypse era? Ok. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 10/08/2026In less than a month, I've learned of two (workplace-adjacent) cases of Lyme disease. Recovery, with treatment, can take weeks. Oh, and don't forget to check your scalp. Did I mention that ticks are really, really smol? 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Today, I observed a 50+ couple riding eBikes on a very busy roadway. BTW, this is the demographic adopting eBikes faster than any other. You know what Ottawa has? A lot of 50+ plus residents. The safe, practical bike lane network is coming, Ottawa. They will make it so.static.klipy.comWoman with Crystal BallALT: Woman with Crystal Ball 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Integrated renewal is a lot more than "fixing a street". You either know this but choose to mislead, or you're just not ready for Municipal Governance. Bargain-hunting mentality is a choice that costs more in the long run, and Ottawa deserves better. 000
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 05/08/2026This whole thread including bull's-eye commentary from @brigittepellerin.bsky.social 👇👇 041
Reposted by CatherineElle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026New baby hippo born at Berlin Zoo. Named Brötchen. Which means "little bread roll." You're welcome 302148495
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 25/07/2026According to this article, CIFA hasn't found any evidence that Canada was affected. Avoiding non-Canadian produce is probably the safer bet, but it can be challenging since price dictates what goes in the shopping cart. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...cbc.caSource of diarrhea-causing outbreak in U.S. is again unclear. Now what? | CBC NewsU.S. officials are continuing to test for cyclospora. Here's what we know so far. 000
Reposted by CatherineEmmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 24/07/2026I am a political scientist. By every metric used to assess democracy, America is no longer one. 1015328
Reposted by CatherineStephen Farrow @stephenfarrow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Many thanks to the Toronto Star for inadvertently showing us why we should all use the Oxford Comma. Apparently Sylvia had some, let's say, complicated hobbies: 1202653477
Catherine @cathbear.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Honestly, this is a nothing-burger that the Sun has decided to harvest for rage clicks 🙄 The cost to co-host the tournament in Canada has nothing to do with the freebies provided by FIFA. If people are mad because the PM and others in the office got free tickets, that's a them problem. 000
