Anne Buchanan 🇨🇦 citizen, not owner. Canada is not a company.
@abottawa.bsky.social
Old lady prefers to be on the tennis court or in my garden if I'm not exploring Ottawa area on my bike or in my kayak. Otherwise interested in global affairs, health & the environment. Used to work on ethics in civil society organizations.
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What I find so deeply frustrating about these columns about our supposed inability to build things is the complaints about "bureaucracy" frequently turn out to be "Waah, they won't let us poison this river with selenium!" or "Waah, I don't want to have to share revenue with the local First Nation!"
Matt Gurney: Major Confession Office
The MPO is an admission of dysfunction. It only exists because the rest of the government’s regulatory apparatus is unfit for purpose.
www.readtheline.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
What I find so deeply frustrating about these columns about our supposed inability to build things is the complaints about "bureaucracy" frequently turn out to be "Waah, they won't let us poison this river with selenium!" or "Waah, I don't want to have to share revenue with the local First Nation!"
Has someone given it a “…gate” name yet? 🍿
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Has someone given it a “…gate” name yet? 🍿
From what I’ve read so far, well done American voters! That warm breeze you feel is the breath of Canadians‘ whews coming your way.
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
From what I’ve read so far, well done American voters! That warm breeze you feel is the breath of Canadians‘ whews coming your way.
And flip your mattress.
We know that daylight saving time feels like a relic from the past, but until it officially disappears, we are still doing the time warp, #OttCity!
While setting your clocks back one hour, check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working properly.
https://bit.ly/3ZOVW8a
While setting your clocks back one hour, check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working properly.
https://bit.ly/3ZOVW8a
November 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
And flip your mattress.
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I spoke to the @ottcity council committee dealing with Lansdowne 2.0 (first time delegate!). I didn't talk about the pros and cons, but the alarming lack of transparency around this file. #ottcity www.youtube.com/live/asifIBt...
Finance and Corporate Services Committee – October 29, 2025
YouTube video by Ottawa City Council
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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With music or sports or apprenticeships, we don't blink at the idea that it takes many hours to develop skills. With higher education, there are a bunch of fucking knobs who think you can just skip the hard work and all the hours and magically produce people capable of critical thought.
‘Radical’ cut to full-time degrees ‘needed to boost short courses’.
Former vice-chancellor calls for shift away from traditional higher education model to enable “universal” participation.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Former vice-chancellor calls for shift away from traditional higher education model to enable “universal” participation.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
‘Radical’ cut to full-time degrees ‘needed to boost short courses’ - Research Professional News
Former vice-chancellor calls for shift away from traditional higher education model to enable “universal” participation
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
With music or sports or apprenticeships, we don't blink at the idea that it takes many hours to develop skills. With higher education, there are a bunch of fucking knobs who think you can just skip the hard work and all the hours and magically produce people capable of critical thought.
Oh no!
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 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Oh no!
Every year I challenge myself to not open the Halloween candy until the 31st. Very proud of myself last year, made it. Bought the candy today, so challenge on! Didn’t even manage to close the truck. A falling apart world will do that.
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Every year I challenge myself to not open the Halloween candy until the 31st. Very proud of myself last year, made it. Bought the candy today, so challenge on! Didn’t even manage to close the truck. A falling apart world will do that.
I’m not a member of either church, but in this age of leaders pushing hard for division, this is actually reassuring when normally I would barely care.
A rift that took 500 years to repair: King Charles prays with the pope
A rift that took 500 years to repair: King Charles prays with the pope
Joint prayer in Sistine Chapel is symbolic act of rapprochement between Catholic church and Church of England after centuries of division
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I’m not a member of either church, but in this age of leaders pushing hard for division, this is actually reassuring when normally I would barely care.
This is my MP. As a voter this is the kind of small thing I pay attention to in between elections & remember when it’s time to vote. The post doesn’t name the winners, nor even include a link to the site where I could learn who they are. The result is focus is on his participation & a photo op.
It was an honour to join the Famous 5 Foundation Ottawa in celebrating this year’s remarkable honourees.
Their dedication and courage embody the spirit of the original Famous Five — paving the way for a Canada where every woman and girl can thrive, lead, and break barriers.
Their dedication and courage embody the spirit of the original Famous Five — paving the way for a Canada where every woman and girl can thrive, lead, and break barriers.
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is my MP. As a voter this is the kind of small thing I pay attention to in between elections & remember when it’s time to vote. The post doesn’t name the winners, nor even include a link to the site where I could learn who they are. The result is focus is on his participation & a photo op.
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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the only places in the world without the insects
Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time as global heating makes the country more hospitable for insects.
The country was until this month one of the only places in the world that did not have a mosquito population. The other is Antarctica. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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I love this kind of tradition.
At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I love this kind of tradition.
Based on the photo, once people arrive at the declared location they will all have to try to catch a baseball with the ticket wrapped around it. Good luck everyone.
Rogers is giving away 500 Blue Jays playoff tickets to every home game. How you can win a free pair
Rogers is giving away 500 Blue Jays playoff tickets to every home game. How you can win a free pair
Fans can log in to the Rogers social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook where a specific location in the GTA will be announced at 8:30 a.m. on game days.
www.thestar.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Based on the photo, once people arrive at the declared location they will all have to try to catch a baseball with the ticket wrapped around it. Good luck everyone.
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The Republicans' definition of the FCC's role -- as dictating what's in "the public interest" -- is instructive of the difference between populist and pluralist approaches to governance.
Let me explain.+
Let me explain.+
September 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Republicans' definition of the FCC's role -- as dictating what's in "the public interest" -- is instructive of the difference between populist and pluralist approaches to governance.
Let me explain.+
Let me explain.+
This is awful and tragic. But we know when the count is finished so many of those deaths will be the women who were in those buildings. Not a woman to be seen in any of the clips in the villages or in the hospital. youtu.be/X61NlmXs2Io?...
New earthquake hits Afghanistan as death toll exceeds 1,400
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is awful and tragic. But we know when the count is finished so many of those deaths will be the women who were in those buildings. Not a woman to be seen in any of the clips in the villages or in the hospital. youtu.be/X61NlmXs2Io?...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Middle of watching a women’s tennis game when they cut over to show guy’s walking into their match! I have three, THREE, channels showing the US Open. Would it kill you @tsnofficial.bsky.social to have even one of those stay on a women’s game? And get a feed where commentators don’t talk non-stop!
August 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Middle of watching a women’s tennis game when they cut over to show guy’s walking into their match! I have three, THREE, channels showing the US Open. Would it kill you @tsnofficial.bsky.social to have even one of those stay on a women’s game? And get a feed where commentators don’t talk non-stop!
A very helpful discussion for those of us trying to understand the issue. I have friends who think we should make the cheap Chinese EVs available because it’s good for the environment since more people will be able to access them. Regardless of canola problem. Much more complex than that.
For the morning crowd, my latest YouTube episode, where @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social and I talk about the dangers of signing an EV deal with China as a way to get past the canola tariffs #cdnpoli
Is an EV Deal With China a Good Idea?
YouTube video by Dale Smith
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A very helpful discussion for those of us trying to understand the issue. I have friends who think we should make the cheap Chinese EVs available because it’s good for the environment since more people will be able to access them. Regardless of canola problem. Much more complex than that.
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When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by a strike." it cannot be tolerated.
When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by cuts of Customer Service Staff." that's just good business practice.
When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by cuts of Customer Service Staff." that's just good business practice.
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by a strike." it cannot be tolerated.
When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by cuts of Customer Service Staff." that's just good business practice.
When it is "hundreds of thousands of Canadians are being disrupted by cuts of Customer Service Staff." that's just good business practice.
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This federal government introduced anti-scab legislation in the federal jurisdiction, and since then have done everything they can to make sure it's virtually irrelevant. Don't need scabs if the government's not going to let anyone strike in the first place!
August 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This federal government introduced anti-scab legislation in the federal jurisdiction, and since then have done everything they can to make sure it's virtually irrelevant. Don't need scabs if the government's not going to let anyone strike in the first place!
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SHE LAST REPRESENTED AIR CANADA IN 2022!!! THIS IS BANANAPANTS!
August 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
SHE LAST REPRESENTED AIR CANADA IN 2022!!! THIS IS BANANAPANTS!
One of my first jobs was working in a hospital in ‘81 when CUPE went on strike. This action by today’s flight attendants & their union leadership oozes Grace Hartman energy. Stand tall CUPE, Canadians are with you against AC’s unfair practice and the government’s betrayal of your rights.
Solidarity with all of the CUPE flight attendants at Air Canada defying the federal government’s misguided back to work legislation! www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
CUPE National president rips Ottawa's back-to-work order
CUPE National President Mark Hancock rips up Ottawa's back-to-work order in front of a cheering crowd of striking Air Canada flight attendants.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
One of my first jobs was working in a hospital in ‘81 when CUPE went on strike. This action by today’s flight attendants & their union leadership oozes Grace Hartman energy. Stand tall CUPE, Canadians are with you against AC’s unfair practice and the government’s betrayal of your rights.
And a woman’s job. Don’t imagine traditionally male jobs ever had such a pay structure.
This isn’t just an Air Canada issue. It’s the industry standard. And it dates back to a time when being a flight attendant was perceived as a glamourous sexy job. The pay was crap, but the joys of travel, of seeing the world, were supposed to make up for it.
August 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
And a woman’s job. Don’t imagine traditionally male jobs ever had such a pay structure.
Always timely to be reminded of these findings, but particularly now.
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Always timely to be reminded of these findings, but particularly now.
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I warned against private for-profit plasma years ago. Watch this 2-minute video “The body economy: Blood products in the market place” youtu.be/X2xf_tS1Ro4?... @dalhousieu.bsky.social @cca-reports.ca @canadahealthwatch.ca @src-rsc.bsky.social @ca.theconversation.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I warned against private for-profit plasma years ago. Watch this 2-minute video “The body economy: Blood products in the market place” youtu.be/X2xf_tS1Ro4?... @dalhousieu.bsky.social @cca-reports.ca @canadahealthwatch.ca @src-rsc.bsky.social @ca.theconversation.com