Elizabeth Whitten
@elwhitten.bsky.social
Reporter and author of Off Panel: A History of NL Comix plus I'm writing a book about WWI gas masks. Loves dogs. (she/her)
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Walter de Staplecat, Simpkin IV, Teabag, Balthasar and Benny D Cat take the stage as we meet the college cats of Oxford. And, of course, Magdalen’s Ozymandias. Read on for our photo special. (Includes a cat map.) oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
College cats of Oxford
Once upon a time, we featured an image of Magdalen's kitten, Ozymandias, in our newsletter. We figured it might be a gentle contrast to our regular diet of planning and local politics.
The grey ball ...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Walter de Staplecat, Simpkin IV, Teabag, Balthasar and Benny D Cat take the stage as we meet the college cats of Oxford. And, of course, Magdalen’s Ozymandias. Read on for our photo special. (Includes a cat map.) oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
Should I stay up late to fix this chapter on the future of chemical weapons? The fix I've been putting off? #amwriting
kermit the frog is wearing a black hood and kermit the frog is wearing a hood .
ALT: kermit the frog is wearing a black hood and kermit the frog is wearing a hood .
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Should I stay up late to fix this chapter on the future of chemical weapons? The fix I've been putting off? #amwriting
At the point in reviewing the #wwi Macpherson manuscript where I'm getting to notes in the margins I left that say things like 'Rewrite into something better' and 'change later' and that time is actually now #amwriting
kermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised .
ALT: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised .
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November 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
At the point in reviewing the #wwi Macpherson manuscript where I'm getting to notes in the margins I left that say things like 'Rewrite into something better' and 'change later' and that time is actually now #amwriting
Getting some work done on the Cluny Macpherson bio right now - feeling extra motivated on the anniversary of his death to finish the gas mask inventor manuscript #amwriting
kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in a messy room .
ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in a messy room .
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November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Getting some work done on the Cluny Macpherson bio right now - feeling extra motivated on the anniversary of his death to finish the gas mask inventor manuscript #amwriting
On this day, 59 years ago, Dr. Cluny Macpherson of St. John's died. During the First World War he created the hypo helmet (also known as the British smoke hood), an early gas mask. One day my manuscript on his life will be a real book #amwriting www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
The man behind the mask
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November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On this day, 59 years ago, Dr. Cluny Macpherson of St. John's died. During the First World War he created the hypo helmet (also known as the British smoke hood), an early gas mask. One day my manuscript on his life will be a real book #amwriting www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
On this day in 1966, Cluny Macpherson died.
Born in St. John's in 1879, he invented the gas mask during the First World War. His design was adopted by the British Army. He later became the president of the St. John's Clinical Society and the Newfoundland Medical Association.
Born in St. John's in 1879, he invented the gas mask during the First World War. His design was adopted by the British Army. He later became the president of the St. John's Clinical Society and the Newfoundland Medical Association.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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When I was on vacation last month, I got an invite to descend into Maison Blanche souterrain, a chalk quarry in northern France used as a barracks by Canadians soldiers in WWI. My story on the experience is now up on the CBC NL page: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Where Canadian soldiers in the First World War stood, these volunteers are seeking to preserve | CBC News
In the First World War, Canadian soldiers used an old quarry as a barracks. CBC News reporter Elizabeth Whitten got a look inside the ongoing work to preserve and document the carvings they left behin...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
When I was on vacation last month, I got an invite to descend into Maison Blanche souterrain, a chalk quarry in northern France used as a barracks by Canadians soldiers in WWI. My story on the experience is now up on the CBC NL page: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Three @theguardian.com books cartoons from previous halloweens: 1. Haunted Bookshop
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Three @theguardian.com books cartoons from previous halloweens: 1. Haunted Bookshop
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Cook.
One of Canada's best historians, his books were fantastic. He was nice enough to give me a tour of the Canadian War Museum where he was the chief historian.
A truly great Canadian.
One of Canada's best historians, his books were fantastic. He was nice enough to give me a tour of the Canadian War Museum where he was the chief historian.
A truly great Canadian.
October 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Cook.
One of Canada's best historians, his books were fantastic. He was nice enough to give me a tour of the Canadian War Museum where he was the chief historian.
A truly great Canadian.
One of Canada's best historians, his books were fantastic. He was nice enough to give me a tour of the Canadian War Museum where he was the chief historian.
A truly great Canadian.
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"It is an 'extreme possibility and likelihood' that the province will just keep borrowing and paying more and more interest, at higher and higher rates" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.L. has the country's highest per-capita debt. It's all but hidden in the election | CBC News
Provincial party leaders have been making big money promises while out on the campaign trail.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"It is an 'extreme possibility and likelihood' that the province will just keep borrowing and paying more and more interest, at higher and higher rates" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Our Executive Director @librarylandia.bsky.social spoke with CBC about the Alberta government's censorship of comic books in schools.
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta has banned graphic books before. In the 1950s, 'salacious' comics were the target | CBC News
In 1954, the province established the Advisory Board on Objectionable Publications to investigate "crime comics" that supposedly inspired undesirable behaviour in kids.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Our Executive Director @librarylandia.bsky.social spoke with CBC about the Alberta government's censorship of comic books in schools.
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I have written and deleted a lot of posts but I keep thinking about how the brutal assassination of Minnesota State senator Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their beloved dog Gilbert in June did not prompt this same level of calls for empathy, sympathy, and flags at half-mast.
September 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I have written and deleted a lot of posts but I keep thinking about how the brutal assassination of Minnesota State senator Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their beloved dog Gilbert in June did not prompt this same level of calls for empathy, sympathy, and flags at half-mast.
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We’re thrilled to announce that the TCAF will return next June to the Mattamy Athletic Centre!
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
September 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the TCAF will return next June to the Mattamy Athletic Centre!
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
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Want to see what wild things @maryroach.bsky.social has been up to? (You do.) join us THIS THURS at 7pm EST to talk about REPLACEABLE YOU!
Free: www.youtube.com/live/auLhvM6...
Free: www.youtube.com/live/auLhvM6...
September 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Want to see what wild things @maryroach.bsky.social has been up to? (You do.) join us THIS THURS at 7pm EST to talk about REPLACEABLE YOU!
Free: www.youtube.com/live/auLhvM6...
Free: www.youtube.com/live/auLhvM6...
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COMING in November from Heavy Sweater Comics is Wallace Ryan's graphic memoir, "December".
"December" follows the life of local comix artist Wallace Ryan as he enters a dark period. It was written in the months following his wife Linda's diagnosis of cancer.
"December" follows the life of local comix artist Wallace Ryan as he enters a dark period. It was written in the months following his wife Linda's diagnosis of cancer.
September 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
COMING in November from Heavy Sweater Comics is Wallace Ryan's graphic memoir, "December".
"December" follows the life of local comix artist Wallace Ryan as he enters a dark period. It was written in the months following his wife Linda's diagnosis of cancer.
"December" follows the life of local comix artist Wallace Ryan as he enters a dark period. It was written in the months following his wife Linda's diagnosis of cancer.
Heading into day 2 (and the final day) of the first ever ✨St. John's Comic Arts Festival✨ hosted in our lovely city at Memorial University's UC #comics #graphicnovels
September 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Heading into day 2 (and the final day) of the first ever ✨St. John's Comic Arts Festival✨ hosted in our lovely city at Memorial University's UC #comics #graphicnovels
Had a lovely evening at The Rooms as part of the St. John's Comic Arts Festival kick off, where festival director Georgia Webber talked about comics with Scott Chantler. Can't wait for the next two days, jam packed with comics ✏️
September 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Had a lovely evening at The Rooms as part of the St. John's Comic Arts Festival kick off, where festival director Georgia Webber talked about comics with Scott Chantler. Can't wait for the next two days, jam packed with comics ✏️
🎉I'll be hosting a talk with Wallace about making comics in N.L. too - which folks should definitely check out!
I'll be a Featured Guest at the first ever St. John's Comic Arts Festival!!! AND I'll have a table there!!!
August 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🎉I'll be hosting a talk with Wallace about making comics in N.L. too - which folks should definitely check out!
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I'll be a Featured Guest at the first ever St. John's Comic Arts Festival!!! AND I'll have a table there!!!
August 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I'll be a Featured Guest at the first ever St. John's Comic Arts Festival!!! AND I'll have a table there!!!
Can't wait to pick up my copy and also celebrate at the launch in September 🎉
August 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Can't wait to pick up my copy and also celebrate at the launch in September 🎉
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My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books
August 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books
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An air tanker drops a load of water on a wildfire at Paddy's Pond, Newfoundland, Canada August 12, 2025. The fire has closed the Trans Canada Highway and residents of St John's, Paradise and Conception Bay South on evacuation alert. ...on assignment of Globe and Mail #canada #wildfires #newfoundland
August 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
An air tanker drops a load of water on a wildfire at Paddy's Pond, Newfoundland, Canada August 12, 2025. The fire has closed the Trans Canada Highway and residents of St John's, Paradise and Conception Bay South on evacuation alert. ...on assignment of Globe and Mail #canada #wildfires #newfoundland
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Thank you @elwhitten.bsky.social for writing a really cool article about our work in Battle Harbour, Labrador this summer!
#archaeology #gravestones 🏺
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#archaeology #gravestones 🏺
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Archaeology duo took to Battle Harbour to restore graves, which included one iconic resident | CBC News
Husband and wife archaeology duo Robyn Lacy and Ian Petty were recently in Battle Harbour to restore more than 50 grave stones, including one belonging to a man immortalized in an iconic photograph.
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August 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Thank you @elwhitten.bsky.social for writing a really cool article about our work in Battle Harbour, Labrador this summer!
#archaeology #gravestones 🏺
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#archaeology #gravestones 🏺
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I am sold, will be tuning into this!
August 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I am sold, will be tuning into this!