Heather Badenoch 🇨🇦
@heatherbadenoch.bsky.social
She/Her. Living liver donor (non-directed), plasma donor. Skye and Dori’s fur-mom. RIP Mini, my Saint Bernard. Runs Village PR: comms for nonprofits. Lefter than left. Not related to that hateful UK "leader." Taller than you. Ottawa 🇨🇦
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Hello!
I post about:
- living organ donation (mostly liver because it’s a thing I did and loved, non-directed)
- my rescued dog, Skye
- Ottawa 🇨🇦
- Communications and PR for charities
- Things I cook, if they turned out exceptionally well (or badly)
- My leftie political opinion. Very, very left.
I post about:
- living organ donation (mostly liver because it’s a thing I did and loved, non-directed)
- my rescued dog, Skye
- Ottawa 🇨🇦
- Communications and PR for charities
- Things I cook, if they turned out exceptionally well (or badly)
- My leftie political opinion. Very, very left.
Exciting middle-age weekend plans: picked up an embroidery book from the library. @opl-bpo.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Exciting middle-age weekend plans: picked up an embroidery book from the library. @opl-bpo.bsky.social
Dori is *over* winter.
December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Dori is *over* winter.
My snow removal service just sent a message with, "If you have an urgent medical appointment like dialysis, cancer treatment or surgery on a day (or night) when we are expecting snow, notify us 24 hours in advance and we will do our best to clear your way out of your driveway before you go." 🥹
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My snow removal service just sent a message with, "If you have an urgent medical appointment like dialysis, cancer treatment or surgery on a day (or night) when we are expecting snow, notify us 24 hours in advance and we will do our best to clear your way out of your driveway before you go." 🥹
The photos look like grocery stores.
Did anyone see the people stealing basic necessities?
No, we did not.
Did anyone see the people stealing basic necessities?
No, we did not.
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The photos look like grocery stores.
Did anyone see the people stealing basic necessities?
No, we did not.
Did anyone see the people stealing basic necessities?
No, we did not.
A woman who lived without hands or legs for eight years after a sepsis infection turned her limbs black can now finally hold her granddaughter’s hand, thanks to a life-changing hand transplant.
ca.news.yahoo.com/hand-transpl...
ca.news.yahoo.com/hand-transpl...
‘Hand transplant means I can finally hold my granddaughter for first time’
‘This is the most precious gift I have ever received in my life,’ Kim Smith said
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A woman who lived without hands or legs for eight years after a sepsis infection turned her limbs black can now finally hold her granddaughter’s hand, thanks to a life-changing hand transplant.
ca.news.yahoo.com/hand-transpl...
ca.news.yahoo.com/hand-transpl...
Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone is a pill and can start relieving symptoms in as few as three days.
One in five women experiences a depression or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
One in five women experiences a depression or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
First pill to treat postpartum depression approved by Health Canada
Zuranolone is a pill taken once a day for 14 days and can start relieving depressive symptoms in as few as three days
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone is a pill and can start relieving symptoms in as few as three days.
One in five women experiences a depression or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
One in five women experiences a depression or anxiety disorder during or after pregnancy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Nepean power outrage seems to be widespread. Neighbours are comparing notes in a local Facebook group. From Parkwood Hills to Manordale.
@lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
@lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Nepean power outrage seems to be widespread. Neighbours are comparing notes in a local Facebook group. From Parkwood Hills to Manordale.
@lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
@lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
Power just went out in Nepean. @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Power just went out in Nepean. @seandevine9.bsky.social @hydroottawa.bsky.social
An AI-powered transcription tool recorded a hospital doctors' meeting and sent the meeting notes, including patient info, to the 65 people on the meeting invite list, 12 of whom were no longer employed by the hospital.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0bde79a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0bde79a...
AI bot recorded doctors’ meeting, sent patient info to current and former hospital staff, watchdog says
The transcription tool recorded the meeting on behalf of a physician who no longer worked at the hospital
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
An AI-powered transcription tool recorded a hospital doctors' meeting and sent the meeting notes, including patient info, to the 65 people on the meeting invite list, 12 of whom were no longer employed by the hospital.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0bde79a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0bde79a...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A review is underway of the actions of an RCMP officer who arrested a woman with a developmental disability and removed her from a mental health social centre, while off duty and in a different police jurisdiction.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Complaint filed about off-duty RCMP officer who arrested woman with autism, intellectual delay | CBC News
A complaint process is underway for an RCMP officer who arrested an intellectually delayed woman and removed her from a social centre, while off duty and in a different police jurisdiction.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A review is underway of the actions of an RCMP officer who arrested a woman with a developmental disability and removed her from a mental health social centre, while off duty and in a different police jurisdiction.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Feeling stressed?
Here’s Dori in her new hat.
Sweet girl is a puppy mill rescue from Kentucky and isn’t used to the cold.
Here’s Dori in her new hat.
Sweet girl is a puppy mill rescue from Kentucky and isn’t used to the cold.
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Feeling stressed?
Here’s Dori in her new hat.
Sweet girl is a puppy mill rescue from Kentucky and isn’t used to the cold.
Here’s Dori in her new hat.
Sweet girl is a puppy mill rescue from Kentucky and isn’t used to the cold.
I got a speed camera ticket this week.
Do I call it a cash grab?
No.
Do I blame the camera?
No.
I was speeding (just a little, but still) and I'll pay the ticket.
Do I call it a cash grab?
No.
Do I blame the camera?
No.
I was speeding (just a little, but still) and I'll pay the ticket.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I got a speed camera ticket this week.
Do I call it a cash grab?
No.
Do I blame the camera?
No.
I was speeding (just a little, but still) and I'll pay the ticket.
Do I call it a cash grab?
No.
Do I blame the camera?
No.
I was speeding (just a little, but still) and I'll pay the ticket.
Friday joy: Here's a video of Dori from earlier this week. Our Kentucky-born rescue pup experienced her first snowfall. And her first time walking in boots.
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Friday joy: Here's a video of Dori from earlier this week. Our Kentucky-born rescue pup experienced her first snowfall. And her first time walking in boots.
Dori somehow doesn’t find the Lansdowne discussion riveting.
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Dori somehow doesn’t find the Lansdowne discussion riveting.
I visited a new-to-me hair salon in Nepean. Arrived to see this sign on the front lawn. Immaculate vibes. No notes.
November 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I visited a new-to-me hair salon in Nepean. Arrived to see this sign on the front lawn. Immaculate vibes. No notes.
We see you have a cookie.
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We see you have a cookie.
Reposted by Heather Badenoch 🇨🇦
This morning, Mayor Sutcliffe held a press conference outlining the modified Lansdowne 2.0 recommendations before city councillors or the public had access to them. That’s unacceptable. Transparency and respect for Council should come before media rollouts.
October 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This morning, Mayor Sutcliffe held a press conference outlining the modified Lansdowne 2.0 recommendations before city councillors or the public had access to them. That’s unacceptable. Transparency and respect for Council should come before media rollouts.
Reducing the deferral period from 12 months to 3 months for those with "high-risk behaviours" did not increase the incidence of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis B appearing in donated blood from 2017 to 2023.
www.ajmc.com/view/overall...
www.ajmc.com/view/overall...
Overall Incidence of HIV in Donated Blood Declined Despite Reduction in Deferral Periods | AJMC
Reducing the deferral period from 12 months to 3 months for those with high-risk behaviors did not increase the incidence of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis B appearing in donated blood.
www.ajmc.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Reducing the deferral period from 12 months to 3 months for those with "high-risk behaviours" did not increase the incidence of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis B appearing in donated blood from 2017 to 2023.
www.ajmc.com/view/overall...
www.ajmc.com/view/overall...
A new study has found that caffeine may impair the quality of donated blood and reduce the effectiveness of transfusions. Your morning cup of coffee may impact the quality of stored blood and its effectiveness when transfused into patients.
news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...
news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...
Study Reveals Caffeine May Undermine Blood Transfusion Effectiveness
Study Reveals Caffeine May Undermine Blood Transfusion Effectiveness
news.cuanschutz.edu
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A new study has found that caffeine may impair the quality of donated blood and reduce the effectiveness of transfusions. Your morning cup of coffee may impact the quality of stored blood and its effectiveness when transfused into patients.
news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...
news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...
Fall COVID vaccine on board.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fall COVID vaccine on board.
Looking forward to attending the #DEIinTransplant2025 conference in October.
www.deiintransplant.com #MedSky
www.deiintransplant.com #MedSky
September 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Looking forward to attending the #DEIinTransplant2025 conference in October.
www.deiintransplant.com #MedSky
www.deiintransplant.com #MedSky
Just received.
September 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Just received.
Northern lights are happening right now.
GO OUTSIDE if you're away from light pollution. Some incredible photos are showing up in the aurora groups. (that I don't have permission to share)
GO OUTSIDE if you're away from light pollution. Some incredible photos are showing up in the aurora groups. (that I don't have permission to share)
September 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Northern lights are happening right now.
GO OUTSIDE if you're away from light pollution. Some incredible photos are showing up in the aurora groups. (that I don't have permission to share)
GO OUTSIDE if you're away from light pollution. Some incredible photos are showing up in the aurora groups. (that I don't have permission to share)
Reposted by Heather Badenoch 🇨🇦
The @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and I were pleased to welcome to Council for a performance of the national anthem students from Nepean High and their teacher Jeannie Hunter. It rocked!
September 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and I were pleased to welcome to Council for a performance of the national anthem students from Nepean High and their teacher Jeannie Hunter. It rocked!