Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin)
@caramartin.ca
Canadian & Irish novelist of character-driven fiction from horror to sci-fi to contemp. Film school grad. Ottawa dweller. Humanist. Pro-human rights, pro-democracy, pro-science 😷 INFJ www.caramartin.ca | www.ckkellymartin.com
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I'm thrilled to see so many people I followed at the Bad Place swimming to more civilized shores. Looking to follow the covid conscious, egalitarians, folks who understand the danger Pierre Poilievre represents to Canada, animal lovers, writers, readers, film fans.
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Street art spotted downtown Vancouver - sending this to everyone in the Covid conscious community tonite because holidays in these times (year 6 of this!) are hard 💗
December 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Street art spotted downtown Vancouver - sending this to everyone in the Covid conscious community tonite because holidays in these times (year 6 of this!) are hard 💗
I'm very happy to hear Ahmed al-Ahmed is doing well and hopefully will be discharged from hospital soon. He's such a light in this world, an example to all of us to stand together, as human beings, against the darkness. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Wounded Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovering well and may soon leave hospital
The 44-year-old has gone through three rounds of surgery in a Sydney hospital since suffering five gunshot wounds
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm very happy to hear Ahmed al-Ahmed is doing well and hopefully will be discharged from hospital soon. He's such a light in this world, an example to all of us to stand together, as human beings, against the darkness. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“We call on Israel to reverse this decision, as well as the expansion of settlements, in line with UN security council resolution 2334...We are resolute in our support of Palestinians’ right of self-determination." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK, Canada and Germany condemn Israel for 19 new West Bank settlements
Fourteen countries, also including France, Italy, Ireland and Spain, say actions ‘violate international law and risk fuelling instability’
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
“We call on Israel to reverse this decision, as well as the expansion of settlements, in line with UN security council resolution 2334...We are resolute in our support of Palestinians’ right of self-determination." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
I just got an email from shysters ClaimsHero so they're still at it, trying to snag authors re. Anthropic claims. Don't fall for this! Read more about ClaimsHero's predatory actions & who you really need to speak to re. Anthropic claims here. authorsguild.org/news/claimsh...
Predatory Opt-Out Scheme ClaimsHero Targets Anthropic Settlement Participants: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild
In recent weeks, a third-party law firm, ClaimsHero, has launched an aggressive online campaign urging authors to opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic copyright settlement. ClaimsHero—which has no litiga...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I just got an email from shysters ClaimsHero so they're still at it, trying to snag authors re. Anthropic claims. Don't fall for this! Read more about ClaimsHero's predatory actions & who you really need to speak to re. Anthropic claims here. authorsguild.org/news/claimsh...
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Canada is one of the eight countries that today expressed its solidarity with the people of Greenland and Denmark in the face of threats to their territorial integrity from Trump and his newly appointed Reichsstatthalter for Greenland, Jeff Landry.
December 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Canada is one of the eight countries that today expressed its solidarity with the people of Greenland and Denmark in the face of threats to their territorial integrity from Trump and his newly appointed Reichsstatthalter for Greenland, Jeff Landry.
I don't need to dream of a white Christmas. It's guaranteed. Video taken in Ottawa's east end this afternoon, complete with enthusiastic dog.
December 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I don't need to dream of a white Christmas. It's guaranteed. Video taken in Ottawa's east end this afternoon, complete with enthusiastic dog.
For all the Canadian Gen Xers out there on BlueSky. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Hm...
Payolas Christmas Is Coming Remaster
YouTube video by RemasteredGemsRemastering
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December 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For all the Canadian Gen Xers out there on BlueSky. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Hm...
Because I can never resist the chance to redesign my covers, here's a special winter holiday cover version sale of Just Like You Said It Would Be, a coming of age/first love book set mainly in Dublin but that begins in TO on New Year's Eve. More book info here: www.justlikeyousaiditwouldbe.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Because I can never resist the chance to redesign my covers, here's a special winter holiday cover version sale of Just Like You Said It Would Be, a coming of age/first love book set mainly in Dublin but that begins in TO on New Year's Eve. More book info here: www.justlikeyousaiditwouldbe.com
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Study finds that despite broad COVID vaccine availability, COVID still deadlier than #flu in hospitalized patients
A #COVID diagnosis was associated with 76% higher odds of death within 30 days.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
A #COVID diagnosis was associated with 76% higher odds of death within 30 days.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Study finds that despite broad COVID vaccine availability, COVID still deadlier than #flu in hospitalized patients
A #COVID diagnosis was associated with 76% higher odds of death within 30 days.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
A #COVID diagnosis was associated with 76% higher odds of death within 30 days.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Christmas decorations on Taffy Lane last night.
December 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Christmas decorations on Taffy Lane last night.
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One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
Next they'll recommend people stop seeing doctors and just turn to faith healers. Trump/MAGA ideology: science bad, education bad, human rights bad, worship and obey us alone.
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Next they'll recommend people stop seeing doctors and just turn to faith healers. Trump/MAGA ideology: science bad, education bad, human rights bad, worship and obey us alone.
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The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
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Never seen a Willow tree decorated. Very cool.
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Never seen a Willow tree decorated. Very cool.
A retired Vancouver ER doc of 25 years tells it like it is - if you wait for public health to protect you & your family from the flu etc. frankly, you might well end up sick, possibly in hospital. Be proactive & heed their advice this season. surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/o...
December 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A retired Vancouver ER doc of 25 years tells it like it is - if you wait for public health to protect you & your family from the flu etc. frankly, you might well end up sick, possibly in hospital. Be proactive & heed their advice this season. surreynowleader.com/2025/12/06/o...
Kudos to this Irish GP for slamming health bosses in Ireland for not publicly warning flu can be spread through the air. "We need an evidence-informed public health response to reduce the airborne spread of flu & other respiratory illnesses such as Covid-19 & RSV. www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
Superflu - Irish medic calls for warning: 'It's time to grasp the nettle'
Dr Ciara Steele blasted health bosses for not speaking out about flu spreading through the air
www.irishmirror.ie
December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Kudos to this Irish GP for slamming health bosses in Ireland for not publicly warning flu can be spread through the air. "We need an evidence-informed public health response to reduce the airborne spread of flu & other respiratory illnesses such as Covid-19 & RSV. www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...
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they won't recommend wearing masks to prevent catching COVID or the Flu, but they will scold parents who bring their kids to the emergency room.
as if anyone is voluntarily spending hours in emergency
as if anyone is voluntarily spending hours in emergency
Children’s hospitals in #Montreal are reminding parents to avoid emergency rooms when possible, as occupancy rates are well over 100 per cent across the region.
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Parents advised to avoid Montreal ERs unless it’s an emergency
Children’s hospitals in Montreal are reminding parents to avoid emergency rooms when possible, as occupancy rates are well over 100 per cent across the region.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
they won't recommend wearing masks to prevent catching COVID or the Flu, but they will scold parents who bring their kids to the emergency room.
as if anyone is voluntarily spending hours in emergency
as if anyone is voluntarily spending hours in emergency
This is where offloading work to AI gets us. It can't be relied upon to get things right and requires human oversight, constantly. www.france24.com/en/technolog...
AI-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome turn out to be full of errors
A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been circulating online. However, these images are far from historically accurate, sa...
www.france24.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This is where offloading work to AI gets us. It can't be relied upon to get things right and requires human oversight, constantly. www.france24.com/en/technolog...
On Monday An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act came into affect allowing Canadian parents born or adopted outside of the country to pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
New bill makes it easier for children born or adopted abroad to become Canadian citizens
Ottawa is introducing new legal measures that make it easier for families with adopted children to pass down their Canadian citizenship.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
On Monday An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act came into affect allowing Canadian parents born or adopted outside of the country to pass on citizenship to their child born or adopted outside Canada. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
Nearly 64% of flu tests are now coming back positive among children 5 - 11, while more than half of flu tests are positive for those 12 - 19. The WHO says the latest available vaccine is up to 75% effective at preventing hospital visits in kids 2 - 17 and 30-40% in adults. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
‘Sky-high’ circulation of flu among Canadian kids, teens as experts brace for worsening wave of infections | CBC News
A surge of influenza among school-aged kids is linked to the recent deaths of multiple Ontario children, prompting calls for Canadian families to get vaccinated as medical experts brace for a worsenin...
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Nearly 64% of flu tests are now coming back positive among children 5 - 11, while more than half of flu tests are positive for those 12 - 19. The WHO says the latest available vaccine is up to 75% effective at preventing hospital visits in kids 2 - 17 and 30-40% in adults. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
$60 FIFA tickets and how many nights in a (substandard) detention centre? If you really want to catch a World Cup game, see one in Canada or Mexico. www.ctvnews.ca/sports/artic...
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to US$60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get US$60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
$60 FIFA tickets and how many nights in a (substandard) detention centre? If you really want to catch a World Cup game, see one in Canada or Mexico. www.ctvnews.ca/sports/artic...
Most Canadians understand travel to the U.S. is now rolling the dice. “My advice actually would be don’t go. I think the risks now outweigh any reward.” ~ Wayne Petrozzi, professor emeritus of politics & public administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
‘My advice actually would be don’t go’: Expert warns Canadians about U.S. travel risks
A growing number of Canadians, including several young children, have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities over the past two years, according to newly released government data obt...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Most Canadians understand travel to the U.S. is now rolling the dice. “My advice actually would be don’t go. I think the risks now outweigh any reward.” ~ Wayne Petrozzi, professor emeritus of politics & public administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...