Catherine 🇨🇦📚🎸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🖇️
@buca.bsky.social
Retired teacher, atheist, progressive. Voracious reader. Love Prog Rock and nature in all its forms. LGBTQ+ Ally. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
McGill alumna. Proud Canadian. 🇨🇦🖇️
McGill alumna. Proud Canadian. 🇨🇦🖇️
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MAGA and their Conservative collaborators are the biggest threat to Canada right now.
“The CPC is supposed to represent Canadian citizens — not the interests of the Trump organization. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
“The CPC is supposed to represent Canadian citizens — not the interests of the Trump organization. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
MAGA and their Conservative collaborators are the biggest threat to Canada right now.
“The CPC is supposed to represent Canadian citizens — not the interests of the Trump organization. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
“The CPC is supposed to represent Canadian citizens — not the interests of the Trump organization. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
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Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview review – you can only gaze admiringly at her strength and grace
Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview review – you can only gaze admiringly at her strength and grace
Mme Pelicot’s innate dignity shines through, as she explains why she waived her anonymity – after her husband drugged her so that dozens of men could sexually assault her
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Gisèle Pelicot: The Newsnight Interview review – you can only gaze admiringly at her strength and grace
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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338 Canada's projections are out. Go back and review that since the CPC was dumb enough to keep Poilievre the party numbers are tanking! Projected 185 seat majority for the Liberals if this gets closer to 200 expect a snap election if the CONs keep stalling legislation. #cdnpoli
February 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
338 Canada's projections are out. Go back and review that since the CPC was dumb enough to keep Poilievre the party numbers are tanking! Projected 185 seat majority for the Liberals if this gets closer to 200 expect a snap election if the CONs keep stalling legislation. #cdnpoli
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Congratulated moguls legend, Mikael Kingsbury on his gold medal win today for Team Canada 🇨🇦🥇
February 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Congratulated moguls legend, Mikael Kingsbury on his gold medal win today for Team Canada 🇨🇦🥇
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She did! Fucking utter lack of respect.
Did she call him Dick Carney? 😒 Anyway...STFU & DO SOMETHING! Am so sick of Dems blabbing away and doing nothing...we need way better than this to counter attack & fix the criminal damage done by Trump & his goons!
AOC: “We are seeing our presidential administration tear apart the transatlantic partnership — rip up every democratic norm — & really calling into question, as was mentioned by Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum, the rules-based order that we have or question mark, do we have?”
February 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
She did! Fucking utter lack of respect.
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Snow Laden Spruce
A.J. Casson
n.d.
A.J. Casson
n.d.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Snow Laden Spruce
A.J. Casson
n.d.
A.J. Casson
n.d.
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Now that I’ve watched this angle on the replay I definitely see the double touch:
a squirrel is standing on top of a curling stone
ALT: a squirrel is standing on top of a curling stone
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Now that I’ve watched this angle on the replay I definitely see the double touch:
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Bezos, Musk, Thiel, Fuckerberg, Trump......
February 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Bezos, Musk, Thiel, Fuckerberg, Trump......
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Leaders coming together in a time of national tragedy is who we are 🇨🇦.
“What we do for each other, what we receive from each other. Open hearts when the world falls apart. This is grace”. Prime Minister Mark Carney
“What we do for each other, what we receive from each other. Open hearts when the world falls apart. This is grace”. Prime Minister Mark Carney
February 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Leaders coming together in a time of national tragedy is who we are 🇨🇦.
“What we do for each other, what we receive from each other. Open hearts when the world falls apart. This is grace”. Prime Minister Mark Carney
“What we do for each other, what we receive from each other. Open hearts when the world falls apart. This is grace”. Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Chantal Hébert on CUSMA negotiations: "I think it's pretty clear by now that the current Prime Minister has the backing of Canadians to not agree to turn Canada into basically a client state of the US administration."
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Chantal Hébert on CUSMA negotiations: "I think it's pretty clear by now that the current Prime Minister has the backing of Canadians to not agree to turn Canada into basically a client state of the US administration."
Funny how Canadians instinctively understand this whereas the 2 US accounts responding ask why.
Really hoping my (first-ever) Canadian passport arrives soon, bc I *really* do not want to travel on my US one (we're going to France).
February 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Funny how Canadians instinctively understand this whereas the 2 US accounts responding ask why.
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It's like they watched The Simpsons and thought the Mr Burns episodes were policy initiatives.
"Sir, to show our appreciation, the trophy says 'the undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal'"
February 11, 2026 at 10:36 PM
It's like they watched The Simpsons and thought the Mr Burns episodes were policy initiatives.
Happy Valentine’s Day my fellow Gen X/Boomer friends. 💖🩷💖
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day my fellow Gen X/Boomer friends. 💖🩷💖
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This is the most honest, empathetic comfort I have heard from a politician.
Those of us who have grieved deeply can recognize all this.
Prime Minister Carney continues to surprise…
Those of us who have grieved deeply can recognize all this.
Prime Minister Carney continues to surprise…
CARNEY: "I know that nothing I can say will bring your children home. I know that no words from me or anyone can fill the silence in your homes tonight and I won't pretend otherwise ... We wanted you to hear that Canadians are with you and we will always be with you."
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
This is the most honest, empathetic comfort I have heard from a politician.
Those of us who have grieved deeply can recognize all this.
Prime Minister Carney continues to surprise…
Those of us who have grieved deeply can recognize all this.
Prime Minister Carney continues to surprise…
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CARNEY: "When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you ... Because Canada is a community that relies on each other's grace. And may that grace bless us all. "
February 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
CARNEY: "When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you ... Because Canada is a community that relies on each other's grace. And may that grace bless us all. "
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The Liberal Internship Program is back for 2026!
If you have a passion for politics and want to help build a stronger Canada, this is your opportunity to join our team and gain valuable career experience. Apply now: liberal.ca/2026-liberal...
If you have a passion for politics and want to help build a stronger Canada, this is your opportunity to join our team and gain valuable career experience. Apply now: liberal.ca/2026-liberal...
2026 Liberal Internship Program | Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada is looking for hardworking young leaders to join our team to help us continue to build Canada strong.
liberal.ca
February 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The Liberal Internship Program is back for 2026!
If you have a passion for politics and want to help build a stronger Canada, this is your opportunity to join our team and gain valuable career experience. Apply now: liberal.ca/2026-liberal...
If you have a passion for politics and want to help build a stronger Canada, this is your opportunity to join our team and gain valuable career experience. Apply now: liberal.ca/2026-liberal...
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I Don't Remember
YouTube video by Peter Gabriel - Topic
music.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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My column.
montrealgazette.com/sports/todd-...
montrealgazette.com/sports/todd-...
Todd: IOC gets gold medal for cowardice in barring Ukrainian athlete
Handling of skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's touching tribute to fallen compatriots leaves a lasting stain on Milano Cortina Olympics.
montrealgazette.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
My column.
montrealgazette.com/sports/todd-...
montrealgazette.com/sports/todd-...
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St-Viateur bagels are going heart-shaped for Valentine’s Day
“Love tastes even better when it’s fresh out of the oven.”
“Love tastes even better when it’s fresh out of the oven.”
St-Viateur bagels are going heart-shaped for Valentine's Day
The internationally renowned specialists in Montreal bagels, St-Viateur Bagel, are selling heart-shaped sesames for Valentine's Day.
cultmtl.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
St-Viateur bagels are going heart-shaped for Valentine’s Day
“Love tastes even better when it’s fresh out of the oven.”
“Love tastes even better when it’s fresh out of the oven.”
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Spent yesterday evening at the Canadian Mission to the UN for a public diplomacy reception.
A reminder that this work is relationship-building — steady, layered, and human. 🇨🇦
A reminder that this work is relationship-building — steady, layered, and human. 🇨🇦
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Spent yesterday evening at the Canadian Mission to the UN for a public diplomacy reception.
A reminder that this work is relationship-building — steady, layered, and human. 🇨🇦
A reminder that this work is relationship-building — steady, layered, and human. 🇨🇦
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I SIMPLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND how these people AT THIS POINT still hold on to hope that this is all a big misunderstanding and that Good ol' Donald actually cares about them.
You have to be INSANE or terminally credulous, because seriously, WTF, people?
It'd hard to feel sorry for 'em
You have to be INSANE or terminally credulous, because seriously, WTF, people?
It'd hard to feel sorry for 'em
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I SIMPLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND how these people AT THIS POINT still hold on to hope that this is all a big misunderstanding and that Good ol' Donald actually cares about them.
You have to be INSANE or terminally credulous, because seriously, WTF, people?
It'd hard to feel sorry for 'em
You have to be INSANE or terminally credulous, because seriously, WTF, people?
It'd hard to feel sorry for 'em