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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦

@mynameiskate.bsky.social
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Writer ~ nerd girl ~ #boardgames #cocktails ~ 🇨🇦 ~ she/her ~ Vancouver Island ~ #ElbowsUpCanada ~ #Never51 ~ www.ismercuryinretrograde.com

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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I am so shocked and sad to hear this news. I knew Raul in the early EARLY days of social media in Vancouver. He was one of the kindest and unfailingly optimistic people I’ve known. The world is a bit darker bc of this loss. Rest in peace, Raul. Condolences to his family and academic community.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Anyone on @gandersocial.bsky.social yet? I just got my beta invite over there. Same handle - mynameiskate
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🙄 Afterward, they collected certificates signifying they had mastered “the noble arts of polite conversation, graceful composure, and the increasingly rare practice of genuine human engagement.” Then...[got] back to work in an industry on track to make human engagement even scarcer. wapo.st/3XIxwOF
wapo.st
Tech bros head to etiquette camp as Silicon Valley levels up its style
As Silicon Valley grows in power and prominence, some insiders say it’s time for the tech industry to remake its slobby image. An etiquette camp for founders showed how.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
It seems ON is pulling the ad (thankfully not til after Game 1 of the World Series) 😡🤬. I'm so tried of the tantrums from the current US admin that cross our border and affect our citizens & our workers. So childish. Once again, +1 to Doug Ford and his administration. Ballsy. #ElbowsUp
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Today's Life Lesson: when your beloved wife is out of town, maybe don't read a novel about the Titanic where, not one, but TWO women each lose the love of their lives. #ProMarriageTip
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Good luck to the @torontobluejays.bsky.social! I remember 1993, watched every inning. And I remember the Coca-Cola ads that ran during the Series, culminating in this one - the night the Jays won it all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iKA... Ahh, the intricate relationship between memory & advertising :)
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1993 Coke Toronto Blue Jays World Series Victory Commercial
YouTube video by OLERUD363
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
So very excited about Gander Social 🇨🇦! I watched the preview of their app - they're incorporating bias and fact-checking tags on links - so important! Keep up the good work @gandersocial.bsky.social - can't wait for the Beta!!
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Proud to be Canadian today!!
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
This looks like it will be fun!! Check out Jane Bennet's Second Spring by Susannah Harker on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sus...
kickstarter.com
Jane Bennet's Second Spring
Jane Bennet's Second Spring is a wickedly funny, deeply moving exploration of midlife reinvention starring Susannah Harker.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
@mark-carney.bsky.social and the Canadian government need to do the same.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
I'm so happy that artists are creating cool works like this, especially in these uncertain and dark times. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
New northern Ontario art installation lets visitors call a local river or lake | CBC News
Visitors to the New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) gallery in the northern Ontario village of South River will soon get to give nearby lakes and rivers a call.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I love that our national Internet registration authority @cira.ca has an article telling Canadians how to protect our phones when crossing the US border. #ElbowsUpCanada www.cira.ca/en/resources...
cira.ca
How to protect your phone and data when crossing the U.S. border – CIRA
Canadians planning a trip to the U.S. and wondering how to protect your phone and data privacy at the border? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Jenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The so-called Stronger Borders Act makes Harper’s Bill C-51 look like child's play.  It allows for gross violations of our civil liberties and privacy. 1/ www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
theglobeandmail.com
Border bill powers would allow warrantless police requests to doctors, abortion clinics, hotels
Civil liberties groups among those who say the measures would breach Charter rights
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Am I the only one who thought @rosie.com was ADORABLE in #AJLT's premiere last night? And that Miranda was kind of a jerk, especially about her being (heaven forbid) a tourist from Canada? More Mary the Virgin please!
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This was a super interesting read! (thank you @simonwillison.net)! Love diving into how these agents think. Really wish openAI would publish their system prompt.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Love this account!
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Tariff-fuelled inflation is different: It causes prices to rise, but there's no reason to expect wage rises to follow. The result is an enduring cut in your real wages and purchasing power.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
BC is getting a new area code this weekend - 257. Get ready for a whole new slate of spam numbers. Woohoo!
cbc.ca
B.C. is getting a new area code this weekend | CBC News
B.C. is about to get a new 257 area code on Saturday, May 24. Here's what you need to know.
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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 21/05/2025
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne called the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative targeting clinicians supporting gender-affirming services “reprehensible.”
cheknews.ca
This US snitch line reports Canadians providing gender-affirming care
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne called the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative targeting clinicians supporting gender-affirming services “reprehensible.”
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Galen Stone @galenstone.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
#Genocide
commondreams.org
'Civilized People Do Not Starve Children to Death': Sanders Rips US-Backed Israel's 68-Day Gaza Aid Blockade | Common Dreams
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders calls out the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel blocks aid—and the United States' complicity.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Was feeling a bit overwhelmed today and this delightful issue of AJ's newsletter popped up in my email. Seems like a good way to track and even manage some of those negative emotions. Side note: AJ is an awesome writer - his book "The Know-It All" is one of my absolute faves!
open.substack.com
My New Passion: Moodwatching (like birdwatching, but for emotions)
I’ve been birdwatching a couple of times over the years, and found it moderately enjoyable.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Interesting analysis of fashion at the Met Gala (past and present).
reuters.com
Why Met Gala looks have gotten bigger and bolder
A look back at red carpet pictures from the mid-1990s to 2024 shows how exaggerated outfits have become a hallmark of the event.
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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Without popular support for separation, she has seriously limited options. But Moscrop is exactly right: this is live ammo-stuff now, the way Brexit was, the way Trump as a candidate was. She is reckless, and part of a political movement of delusion and dishonesty. Very dangerous
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Gander Social @gandersocial.ca · 22/04/2025
After a long bit of toiling, we're proud to announce the launch of Gander Social—a project to bring a new kind of social to Canadians. Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default. Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca
gandersocial.ca
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your data taking an unexpected trip south.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Score one for AI...
today.ucsd.edu
AI Helps Unravel a Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and Identify a Therapeutic Candidate
A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that disrup...
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I found this article a great place to start on my journey to combatting disinformation. I'm worried that this election is going to create an even greater divide where we'll no longer know how to talk to each other, especially when we don't trust each others sources.
thetyee.ca
What Each of Us Can Do to Defeat Disinformation | The Tyee
I asked experts how to counter political rage farming and deception. Here’s a citizen’s tool kit.
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James Morrison @morralexand.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
In the (London) Times newsletter this morning
cartoon of a (Canadian) beaver gnawing down an American flagpole
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KootenayRubyGirl @kootenaygirl.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The Canadian election is close. There is a large portion of Canadians who voted one way and are feeling very disappointed right now. STOP dehumanizing those we disagree with. There is NEVER a time that it is appropriate to be that way. Canadians bleed red and blue. #ElbowsUp means #TeamCanada
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
the year is 2247. the nation of Canada has weathered centuries of triumph and hardship. every aspect of Canadian life is unrecognizable compared to life in the early 21st century. Elizabeth May has just been reelected in the Saanich—Gulf Islands riding for the 97th time.
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Bill Comeau 🇨🇦 @bill-comeau.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Posting this in anticipation of rigged and stolen election claims. I recommend posting this in the replies of those promoting stolen election disinformation. The Elections Canada site is also a good reference. #canpoli #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
cbc.ca
How does Elections Canada keep your votes secure? | CBC News
With millions of Canadians gearing up to cast their votes on Monday, here’s a breakdown of the process Elections Canada uses to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
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Jamieson Roberts @jamiesonroberts.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I don't think it can be understated that it feels like the entire globe is watching Canada tonight. Reuters, Aljazeera, and BBC all have live feeds happening and its their top story on the home page. This does not feel normal and given the current global landscape, it's both ominous and humbling.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
This is really the only kind of election-related news I can handle right now. Chef's kiss!
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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
For anyone who is looking for a way to let the community know that we're thinking of them so much right now.
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Jennifer Robson 🇨🇦 @jrobson.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
It is easy and it really matters. Make the best choice you can. Remind others. Help them get to their poll station if they need it. #cdnpoli
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A Tea Walks Home Alone at Night @teaberryblue.net · 21/04/2025
Hi friends! A good friend asked me to share this awesome new project— a literary magazine by trans kids, for trans kids, with a little help from trans adults. If you have a trans kid in your life, definitely check out Chrysalis Magazine! www.chrysalismagazine.org
ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF

Chrysalis

a new literary magazine by trans youth, for trans youth (created with a little help from trans adults)
These days, it feels like we are always hearing about trans kids and teens: Chrysalis was created so that trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-
queer, agender, two-spirit, and gender expansive youth can speak for themselves - and most impor-
tantly, speak to one another.

At Chrysalis, we believe that art, literature, and culture are a key part of trans resistance and resilience for people of all ages. And we know that the creativity, talent, and imagination of trans youth is unparalleled!

Chrysalis exists to give that radiance a platform, and to mentor the next generation of trans writers.

Submit!
We are currently seeking submissions of visual art, poetry, non-fiction and fiction related to our first issue's theme: Strength. You can also submit reporting on local events related to trans youth, and questions for Danny Lavery, our advice columnist! Visit the submissions page of our website for more information: chrysalismagazine.org/submissions
Submissions deadline: June 15, 2025.

Support our Work 

Chrysalis is a grassroots initiative: we do not yet have grant funding and or other resources. Your donations help us print the magazine, pay for our website and other subscriptions, and grow our efforts for the future. To support our work, visit chrysalismagazine.org/support-our-work
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Excellent overview of Canada’s three levels of govt, how elections work, who controls what, etc. still surprising to me how many Canadians don’t actually know this and assume our govt is just like the US. fvcurrent.com/p/canada-fed...
fvcurrent.com
Government 101: How does Canada's federal government work?
Everything you forgot you knew about federal elections, jurisdiction, and law-making.
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Rob Cottingham @robcottingham.ca · 17/04/2025
I’ve lost count of the number of events I’ve been to where the hosts talk about their conference, summit or convention as a community. Well, a community stands up — and speaks up — for its members. And it doesn’t put them at unconscionable risk. www.robcottingham.ca/2025/04/u-s-...
robcottingham.ca
Making people cross the U.S. border is an unconscionable risk - Rob Cottingham
Crossing the U.S. border can now mean disappearing into a lawless, secretive detention system. Event organizers must face the implications.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Well this is f'ing delightful! wapo.st/4jviogq (gift article)
wapo.st
People form human chain, move 9,100 books to new Michigan bookstore
Volunteers passed each individual book down the line until it reached the final person, who placed it on a shelf in its new home.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Such a great piece from @alexandrasamuel.com on some of the pressures (risks) that concentrated AI development in the US will put on Canada. She calls for Canadians to create our own homegrown AI & made-in-Canada LLMs. And she highlights why this election is so important! mailchi.mp/alexandrasam...
mailchi.mp
Canada is not America's battery.
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
This is so frustrating! I still can't believe CBC isn't on Bluesky! Time for all these Canadian public institutions to get off Twitter & onto here. Or at the very least... cross post!! Time to get on those email campaigns!
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Really cool visualizations: how some of the big tech companies make their $$.
voronoiapp.com
Explore Voronoi by Visual Capitalist: Data-Driven Visual Stories from Top Creators.
Dive into the world of data with Voronoi by Visual Capitalist. Discover captivating visualizations like charts and maps, all sourced transparently from renowned creators globally. Uncover the stories ...
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Really great piece (aside from the extreme lack of GenX perspective) from @davidcoletto.bsky.social about how generations are experiencing a different election b/c of their media consumption habits.
open.substack.com
One Country, Three Elections: This Election Isn't About Trump for Everyone
How Media Fragmentation is Impacting the 2025 Campaign
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Please make sure you're registered to vote. And, then, that you actually go vote. I'll bet we can make that 70% turnout!
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I'm Betting On A Higher-Turnout Election
Will voter turnout break 70% for the first time since 1988? It might.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/04/2025
There aren’t a lot of countries Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, can visit without risking arrest by the International Criminal Court. This makes the red-carpet treatment he received in Hungary and the U.S. all the more noteworthy.
nytimes.com
Red Carpet for an Accused War Criminal: Why is the I.C.C. Under Fire?
The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
IDF forces in Gaza have now killed more journalists than died in the U.S. Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the wars in Yugoslavia, and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan combined. foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/01/g...
foreignpolicy.com
War in Gaza the ‘Worst Ever Conflict for Reporters’
A new report says Israel is waging an “unrelenting war on the press.”
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Will the Netanyahu government ever be held accountable?
cbc.ca
Why did Israel's military kill 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza? The IDF's story keeps changing | CBC News
Israel’s military says an initial investigation into the killing of 15 emergency workers in south Gaza last month showed that the incident occurred "due to a sense of threat." But video and eyewitness...
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Ina Fried @inafried.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
So #Ted2025 starts with a bang with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social calling this moment a coup taking place in real time. "The Russian and American presidents are now speaking the same words. They are telling the same lies.”
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Kate Trgovac 🇨🇦 @mynameiskate.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
New Canadian shopping portal is launching soon. Sign up for a launch notification. vrlps.co/vzy5vem/cp
vrlps.co
Common Goods | Shop Canadian. Strong and Free.
Shop Canadian on the only marketplace built by Canadians, for Canadians. Shop made in Canada, and Canadian-owned businesses all in one place.
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