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.
“Loss of elimination status is a step backward and a return to more primitive times, where voices from the Dark Ages continue to attempt pull us." www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country’s public health agency said on Monday, a loss that also results i...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“Loss of elimination status is a step backward and a return to more primitive times, where voices from the Dark Ages continue to attempt pull us." www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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Trump getting booed at the Commanders game
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Trump getting booed at the Commanders game
Outside my window just now. It's been coming down all day. Sounds like it could finally tail off around 3 or 4 in the morning.
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Outside my window just now. It's been coming down all day. Sounds like it could finally tail off around 3 or 4 in the morning.
Working on some project grant statement stuff during Ottawa's first big snowfall (up to 20 cm), pretending that we're not seeing a sunset time of 4:39 or that it doesn't matter anyway. I hope everyone's staying off the roads if they can. Please be careful, everybody! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Snowfall warnings issued for Ottawa-Gatineau area, freezing rain possible in Kingston | CBC News
Environment Canada has issued a warning for the first notable snowfall of the season in eastern Ontario, advising there could be up to 20 cm of snow in and around Ottawa-Gatineau on Sunday.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Working on some project grant statement stuff during Ottawa's first big snowfall (up to 20 cm), pretending that we're not seeing a sunset time of 4:39 or that it doesn't matter anyway. I hope everyone's staying off the roads if they can. Please be careful, everybody! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This is about more than Tom Hanks; and the exposes long COVID in the arts
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Tom Hanks on mask wearing: "I’ve had COVID enough in my life”
Tom Hanks has joined a growing movement of COVID-conscious artists who are openly speaking up about the threats of the disease
www.thecanary.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is about more than Tom Hanks; and the exposes long COVID in the arts
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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Yes, it's that time of year, when you can play "spot the Eastern Ontario town" in the annual crop of holiday TV rom-com movies! 🎥 🎄❄️⛄️ ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/12/10/c...
Check out these Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario! - Ottawa Road Trips
Christmas movies shot in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario are packed with local landmarks masquerading as "Anytown, U.S.A."
ottawaroadtrips.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Yes, it's that time of year, when you can play "spot the Eastern Ontario town" in the annual crop of holiday TV rom-com movies! 🎥 🎄❄️⛄️ ottawaroadtrips.com/2024/12/10/c...
So pissed off with Ottawa City Council for voting to approve the multimillion dollar boondoggle that is Landsdowne 2.0. The projections are fairytales that'll leave tax payers on the hook. And sorry, Ottawa Charge that our councillors have screwed the pooch this way ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
I used to be in favour of Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0 development. I changed my mind because I don’t trust this deal. | Opinion
ottawacitizen.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So pissed off with Ottawa City Council for voting to approve the multimillion dollar boondoggle that is Landsdowne 2.0. The projections are fairytales that'll leave tax payers on the hook. And sorry, Ottawa Charge that our councillors have screwed the pooch this way ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
About 7 weeks into waiting for an MRI with what looks like a loooong way to go. The Ottawa wait times for lower priority patients are 44 - 82% longer than the provincial average. I've been waiting for a nerve conduction study for a couple of months longer than that & no date for that either yet.
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
About 7 weeks into waiting for an MRI with what looks like a loooong way to go. The Ottawa wait times for lower priority patients are 44 - 82% longer than the provincial average. I've been waiting for a nerve conduction study for a couple of months longer than that & no date for that either yet.
Street artists, the city of Ottawa needs you! ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/11/06/u...
'Unique' project on Sparks Street has city looking for artists
The City of Ottawa is looking for street artists for an upcoming art project set to appear along the pavement of Sparks Street. In a press release, the municipality said it is looking for artists’ tim...
ottawa.citynews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Street artists, the city of Ottawa needs you! ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/11/06/u...
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Advice from @katharinehayhoe.com: "Dismissives cannot click a link that may contain factual and accurate information about climate science, impacts, or solutions. They are incapable of doing so because they are so afraid of the threat that the truth represents to their identity and/or ideology."
On Dealing with Climate Dismissives
by Katherine Hayhoe
climatecafe.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Advice from @katharinehayhoe.com: "Dismissives cannot click a link that may contain factual and accurate information about climate science, impacts, or solutions. They are incapable of doing so because they are so afraid of the threat that the truth represents to their identity and/or ideology."
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Now they’re coming after minors. ICE is planning to open a new call center with a dedicated unit to track unaccompanied migrant children, according to internal contracting documents.
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Now they’re coming after minors. ICE is planning to open a new call center with a dedicated unit to track unaccompanied migrant children, according to internal contracting documents.
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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It’s like we threw out over a century of best practices just because we had a snit fit about masks and covid.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s like we threw out over a century of best practices just because we had a snit fit about masks and covid.
It's so dark and dreary in Ottawa right now that I can already see a vampire outside my kitchen window and it's only 4:10 PM. Don't worry, I'm not going to let her in no matter what she says. Well, unless she's a Jays fan and just in need of some consoling and not my blood.
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's so dark and dreary in Ottawa right now that I can already see a vampire outside my kitchen window and it's only 4:10 PM. Don't worry, I'm not going to let her in no matter what she says. Well, unless she's a Jays fan and just in need of some consoling and not my blood.
Sorely needed as U.S. standards are in the toilet.
Canada is creating a task force to monitor the safety of U.S. food imports after RFK Jr. cut 3,500 FDA staff. Weaker U.S. standards require increased monitoring and diligence for Canada, generating trade barriers and consumer distrust, resulting in economic damage for U.S. producers and farmers.
CFIA monitoring U.S. move away from science-based decision making, documents show
The ‘U.S. Risk Task Team’ will keep an eye on the impact of regulatory changes on food imports
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Sorely needed as U.S. standards are in the toilet.
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Everyone is hope scrolling now
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Everyone is hope scrolling now
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Here is an excellent Writer Beware breakdown of the scam and how it works: writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r...
Return of the Nigerian Prince Redux: Beware Book Club and Book Review Scams - Writer Beware
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a rising and extremely prolific marketing scam that I’ve been able to trace back to operators in Nigeria. Using highly personalized (AI-generated) email solicitations th...
writerbeware.blog
November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Here is an excellent Writer Beware breakdown of the scam and how it works: writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r...
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Happy Zohran Day to all who celebrate!!
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy Zohran Day to all who celebrate!!
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If you've stopped masking in public for whatever reason, now is a really good time to start again
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
If you've stopped masking in public for whatever reason, now is a really good time to start again
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To expand this work and reach more families, we’re seeking:
✅ A skilled volunteer with experience in writing funding applications, or
✅ Funding partners interested in supporting child health awareness initiatives.
If you can assist, or would like to collaborate, please get in touch —
✅ A skilled volunteer with experience in writing funding applications, or
✅ Funding partners interested in supporting child health awareness initiatives.
If you can assist, or would like to collaborate, please get in touch —
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
To expand this work and reach more families, we’re seeking:
✅ A skilled volunteer with experience in writing funding applications, or
✅ Funding partners interested in supporting child health awareness initiatives.
If you can assist, or would like to collaborate, please get in touch —
✅ A skilled volunteer with experience in writing funding applications, or
✅ Funding partners interested in supporting child health awareness initiatives.
If you can assist, or would like to collaborate, please get in touch —
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Any party who does NOT ‘approve’ of the budget tomorrow - to bring the Carney gov’t down - our future blood, loss of Sovereignty WILL BE ON YOUR HANDS. This is NOT the time. We are in serious dire straits JUST to keep our country….worry about the ‘other’ stuff later. RIGHT NOW - ELBOWS UP. ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Any party who does NOT ‘approve’ of the budget tomorrow - to bring the Carney gov’t down - our future blood, loss of Sovereignty WILL BE ON YOUR HANDS. This is NOT the time. We are in serious dire straits JUST to keep our country….worry about the ‘other’ stuff later. RIGHT NOW - ELBOWS UP. ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦
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Sunday = fun day~ wild bears playing at a public playground, captured by someone just passing by~🐻
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Sunday = fun day~ wild bears playing at a public playground, captured by someone just passing by~🐻
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November 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Like so many of us, I'm heartbroken today but so damn proud of the Blue Jays. They were an absolute joy to watch. I hope they can feel how much Canada appreciates them.
Ernie Clement:
“I’ve been crying for an hour. I thought I was done with the tears. I just love these guys so much. It was so fun coming to work every day.” #BlueJays
“I’ve been crying for an hour. I thought I was done with the tears. I just love these guys so much. It was so fun coming to work every day.” #BlueJays
November 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Like so many of us, I'm heartbroken today but so damn proud of the Blue Jays. They were an absolute joy to watch. I hope they can feel how much Canada appreciates them.
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The Blue Jays were the true winners this season. Their heart and team spirit are unmatched in baseball and any other sport. Minor league players became stars. Stars became superstars. Thank you for the memories, the fun and the great season of incredible baseball! #BlueJays
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The Blue Jays were the true winners this season. Their heart and team spirit are unmatched in baseball and any other sport. Minor league players became stars. Stars became superstars. Thank you for the memories, the fun and the great season of incredible baseball! #BlueJays