Catherine McNair
@cathylenair.bsky.social
Writer, reader, cat person, clean air fan, LGBTQ ally, music lover, lowkey getting radicalized. Waterloo, ON, Canada resident.
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Terribly stupid idea that will satisfy faux-populist urges to dunk on public servants while simultaneously making the lives of public servants and the service itself so much worse.
Goofy stuff.
Goofy stuff.
Carney says back-to-office plan for federal civil servants coming soon nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/08/c...
Carney says back-to-office plan for federal civil servants coming soon
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December 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Terribly stupid idea that will satisfy faux-populist urges to dunk on public servants while simultaneously making the lives of public servants and the service itself so much worse.
Goofy stuff.
Goofy stuff.
The case for not loving your job
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The case for not loving your job
There’s potential danger in placing too much importance on your career, research shows.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The case for not loving your job
www.fastcompany.com/91449522/the...
www.fastcompany.com/91449522/the...
Shade is still amazing, and is still available. (Which is amazing.)
#Caturday #cats #WatRegion #CatsofBluesky
#Caturday #cats #WatRegion #CatsofBluesky
Shade probably won't come up to you, but if you go to him, you'll find he loves pets and attention. He's gorgeous, gets along well with other cats, but would be fine on his own, also. Would love to see this boy get a home. #Cats
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
December 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Shade is still amazing, and is still available. (Which is amazing.)
#Caturday #cats #WatRegion #CatsofBluesky
#Caturday #cats #WatRegion #CatsofBluesky
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I’ve forgotten this sometimes but being able to discover something you like, curate it, and make time to enjoy it *is* intelligence, connecting with art is intelligence, empathy is intelligence, the way of the dullard is to find nothing meaningful in art except for a way to seem snidely clever
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’ve forgotten this sometimes but being able to discover something you like, curate it, and make time to enjoy it *is* intelligence, connecting with art is intelligence, empathy is intelligence, the way of the dullard is to find nothing meaningful in art except for a way to seem snidely clever
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Can we talk about how women 30-60 are convinced that any symptoms are perimenopause/menopause rather than considering possible damage from Covid infections? Any health concerns are 'normal' & they all commiserate about their cognitive, cardiac, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, immunological probs.
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Can we talk about how women 30-60 are convinced that any symptoms are perimenopause/menopause rather than considering possible damage from Covid infections? Any health concerns are 'normal' & they all commiserate about their cognitive, cardiac, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, immunological probs.
Natural Gaslighting: the Canada-Alberta Pipeline MOU is Built on a Blatant Pack of Lies
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Natural Gaslighting: the Canada-Alberta Pipeline MOU is Built on a Blatant Pack of Lies
Since 2014, Canada and Alberta together have faced two historic disruptions in oil prices - one low, one high - that were driven entirely by Saudi Arabia and OPEC.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Natural Gaslighting: the Canada-Alberta Pipeline MOU is Built on a Blatant Pack of Lies
open.substack.com/pub/dougaldl... #CdnPoli #ABPoli 1/6
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#LongCOVID is simply a fact of my being at this point. It’s not leaving anytime soon. I need to be able to talk about it without people recoiling from me. It’s exhausting, having to constantly censor this part of myself to make others more comfortable."
#LongCOVID is simply a fact of my being at this point. It’s not leaving anytime soon. I need to be able to talk about it without people recoiling from me. It’s exhausting, having to constantly censor this part of myself to make others more comfortable."
You know someone with Long COVID. They need you to ask about it genuinely. - The Sick Times
If community-building is a bulwark against autocracy, then asking after one another might be a good place to start.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
thesicktimes.org/2025/11/28/y...
#LongCOVID is simply a fact of my being at this point. It’s not leaving anytime soon. I need to be able to talk about it without people recoiling from me. It’s exhausting, having to constantly censor this part of myself to make others more comfortable."
#LongCOVID is simply a fact of my being at this point. It’s not leaving anytime soon. I need to be able to talk about it without people recoiling from me. It’s exhausting, having to constantly censor this part of myself to make others more comfortable."
Ford government lost a court battle due to hot meeting climate targets. Now they've changed the law to have no climate goals. Honestly. #OnPoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Doug Ford, what are you afraid of? Young Ontarians vow to see the premier in court
The Ford government has officially legislated climate denial. It leaves Ontario with no plan, no targets and no accountability. And it will cost us all.
www.thestar.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Ford government lost a court battle due to hot meeting climate targets. Now they've changed the law to have no climate goals. Honestly. #OnPoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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New from me at TVO: as described, the settlement between grocers and brewers to preserve deposit return leaves some big questions unanswered. amp.tvo.org/article/analysis-does-the-new-empties-scheme-sell-out-northern-ontario
ANALYSIS: Does the new empties scheme sell out northern Ontario? | TVO Today
The grocers will pay off the Beer Store to continue to accept returns. That’s good news — if you can get to one.
amp.tvo.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
New from me at TVO: as described, the settlement between grocers and brewers to preserve deposit return leaves some big questions unanswered. amp.tvo.org/article/analysis-does-the-new-empties-scheme-sell-out-northern-ontario
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CPAC is absolutely vital and if we can't find the (relative) pocket change to preserve it what are we even doing here.
CPAC says it's at 'breaking point' after CRTC postpones wholesale rate decision nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/28/c...
CPAC says it's at 'breaking point' after CRTC postpones wholesale…
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November 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
CPAC is absolutely vital and if we can't find the (relative) pocket change to preserve it what are we even doing here.
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Good work by @althiaraj.bsky.social on the inside story of Guilbeault's resignation, from his being frozen out by PMO, given false assurances, and being made to wear the government walking back on pledges he made to Elizabeth May to secure her support. No kidding it was untenable for him to stay.
Althia Raj: Mark Carney lost the minister who was the green conscience of his government. Here’s how it happened
The inside story of Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet over Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta.
www.thestar.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Good work by @althiaraj.bsky.social on the inside story of Guilbeault's resignation, from his being frozen out by PMO, given false assurances, and being made to wear the government walking back on pledges he made to Elizabeth May to secure her support. No kidding it was untenable for him to stay.
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Sadly, my health has worsened, w my daily step count halving to 300 a day on avg. I’m often crashed w severe migraines. Your continued support as I struggle through LC means the world.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sadly, my health has worsened, w my daily step count halving to 300 a day on avg. I’m often crashed w severe migraines. Your continued support as I struggle through LC means the world.
I am offering a 35% discount link for new subs:
www.thegauntlet.news/2d3df80d
I am offering a 35% discount link for new subs:
www.thegauntlet.news/2d3df80d
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How has the media contributed to manufacturing consent for COVID to be “over” (and the decline of public health in general)? New episode ft. @juliadoubleday.bsky.social and @wanderingkayli.bsky.social as well as some comments from former COVID-19 Technical Lead at the WHO, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
In the editing room! 🎙️ Bad Press: how the media manufactures consent in the era of COVID. Public health is often in the news but it’s not always covered well. Power influences the narratives we hear from outlets and journalists. Coming soon w/ Julia Doubleday + Kayli Jamieson. Don’t miss it! 🩷💚💀
November 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
How has the media contributed to manufacturing consent for COVID to be “over” (and the decline of public health in general)? New episode ft. @juliadoubleday.bsky.social and @wanderingkayli.bsky.social as well as some comments from former COVID-19 Technical Lead at the WHO, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove
Shade probably won't come up to you, but if you go to him, you'll find he loves pets and attention. He's gorgeous, gets along well with other cats, but would be fine on his own, also. Would love to see this boy get a home. #Cats
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Shade probably won't come up to you, but if you go to him, you'll find he loves pets and attention. He's gorgeous, gets along well with other cats, but would be fine on his own, also. Would love to see this boy get a home. #Cats
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
www.petpatrol.ca/2025/06/06/s...
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Carney gave away the store and broke his word, to Elizabeth May.
Good work by @althiaraj.bsky.social on the inside story of Guilbeault's resignation, from his being frozen out by PMO, given false assurances, and being made to wear the government walking back on pledges he made to Elizabeth May to secure her support. No kidding it was untenable for him to stay.
Althia Raj: Mark Carney lost the minister who was the green conscience of his government. Here’s how it happened
The inside story of Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet over Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta.
www.thestar.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Carney gave away the store and broke his word, to Elizabeth May.
How to describe the laundry list of climate-killing gifts to Alberta that the MOU spells out? The depth of the betrayal goes beyond words. I felt ill as I read it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/a... #CdnPoli
Read it and weep: This pipeline agreement is a document of betrayal
How to describe the laundry list of climate-killing gifts to Alberta that the MOU spells out? The depth of the betrayal goes beyond words. I felt ill as I read it. It’s not just the hard-won ground lo...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
How to describe the laundry list of climate-killing gifts to Alberta that the MOU spells out? The depth of the betrayal goes beyond words. I felt ill as I read it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/a... #CdnPoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/28/n... Private water services, anyone? Bill 60 paves the way. #OnPoli
Ford government dives into municipal business as it eyes water services
The province has assumed sweeping new powers to seize control over municipal water systems — one of Ontario’s largest public assets, worth $175.8 billion — raising fears the move could pave the way fo...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/28/n... Private water services, anyone? Bill 60 paves the way. #OnPoli
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Two problems:
1) They should have *prevented* the problem in the first place by having permanent mandatory masking.
2) The requirement now is for surgical masks, which aren't sufficient protection. Surgical masks are not #PPE.
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1) They should have *prevented* the problem in the first place by having permanent mandatory masking.
2) The requirement now is for surgical masks, which aren't sufficient protection. Surgical masks are not #PPE.
barrie360.com/mandatory-ma... 1/2
Mandatory masking at MAHC as Bracebridge hospital deals with COVID outbreak
Mandatory masking requirements are back at hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville
barrie360.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Two problems:
1) They should have *prevented* the problem in the first place by having permanent mandatory masking.
2) The requirement now is for surgical masks, which aren't sufficient protection. Surgical masks are not #PPE.
barrie360.com/mandatory-ma... 1/2
1) They should have *prevented* the problem in the first place by having permanent mandatory masking.
2) The requirement now is for surgical masks, which aren't sufficient protection. Surgical masks are not #PPE.
barrie360.com/mandatory-ma... 1/2
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Canada has had record breaking forest fires that show no signs of slowing down, let alone stopping, and Carney decides we can all stomach it so oil magnates can get more billions.
Mark Carney drops Trudeau-era climate measures in energy deal with Alberta
Mark Carney drops Trudeau-era climate measures in energy deal with Alberta
rime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government is scrapping plans for a major national climate policy and immediately suspending another in Alberta alone, as part of a wide-ranging accord that softens
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Canada has had record breaking forest fires that show no signs of slowing down, let alone stopping, and Carney decides we can all stomach it so oil magnates can get more billions.
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Hockey isn’t our national culture. Cars are.
Get outside kids, enjoy the fresh air with your friends!
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hockey isn’t our national culture. Cars are.
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NEW: Ontario’s transparency watchdog has been forced to “intervene” after the solicitor general’s office repeatedly ignored orders to release information.
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
Ontario watchdog ‘intervening’ after solicitor general ignores transparency orders | Globalnews.ca
There have been several instances in recent years where the IPC has told the solicitor general's office to release information, only for the government to ignore the decree.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: Ontario’s transparency watchdog has been forced to “intervene” after the solicitor general’s office repeatedly ignored orders to release information.
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
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NEW: Doug Ford promised giant signs to replace speed cameras in school zones. Well, they've arrived and... they're huge. So big they don't fit onto existing poles.
Cities say they're too big, the province says they were briefed weeks ago. #Onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154479...
Cities say they're too big, the province says they were briefed weeks ago. #Onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154479...
Ford government says it will cover cost of installing oversized school zone signs | Globalnews.ca
Cities say the signs sent to replace speed cameras are too big. The transportation minister believes they should be able to 'figure out how to install a sign.'
globalnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NEW: Doug Ford promised giant signs to replace speed cameras in school zones. Well, they've arrived and... they're huge. So big they don't fit onto existing poles.
Cities say they're too big, the province says they were briefed weeks ago. #Onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154479...
Cities say they're too big, the province says they were briefed weeks ago. #Onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154479...
The first photo is what Doug Ford has made illegal in all of Ontario with Bill 60. #OnPoli
Cities like Paris are showing that urban greening thru street & place transformation is just COMMON SENSE, for cooling cities that are getting hotter due to the #ClimateCrisis, and for reducing emissions, cleaning the air, and improving quality-of-life!
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The first photo is what Doug Ford has made illegal in all of Ontario with Bill 60. #OnPoli