Brigitte Pellerin
@brigittepellerin.bsky.social
Writer, Ottawa Citizen columnist. Fighting toxicity for fun and profit. J’écris en français aussi des fois. https://www.brigittepellerin.com/
I'm glad the feds have finally sorted themselves out on the religious exemption to hate crime. They could have saved themselves a bunch of trouble with half-decent comms. Mine aren't especially diplomatic, but they're clear. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/why-social...
Why social conservatives keep losing
It’s the stupidity that kills them.
www.brigittepellerin.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm glad the feds have finally sorted themselves out on the religious exemption to hate crime. They could have saved themselves a bunch of trouble with half-decent comms. Mine aren't especially diplomatic, but they're clear. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/why-social...
If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
Black Squirrel Books
Ottawa's bookstore cafe, serving up new & used books, coffee & tea.
www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
Catching up with Taylor McLendon on how the words for 2025 are ”unsurprised but pissed.” www.brigittepellerin.com/p/the-year-2...
The year 2025 in three words: Unsurprised but pissed
Karma is coming for the president of the United States and she will be a bitch.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Catching up with Taylor McLendon on how the words for 2025 are ”unsurprised but pissed.” www.brigittepellerin.com/p/the-year-2...
For the morning crowd — please don’t panic. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/this-is-no...
This is no time to panic
Why you shouldn't worry about another referendum. Maybe.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
For the morning crowd — please don’t panic. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/this-is-no...
Don't panic! www.brigittepellerin.com/p/this-is-no...
December 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Don't panic! www.brigittepellerin.com/p/this-is-no...
And throw in another peace prize, while we’re at it? www.al.com/politics/202...
National parks end these celebrations of MLK, Juneteenth but will honor Trump’s birthday
“Why is MLK day not worthy of a fee free day?” wrote the communications director for the National Parks Conservation Association.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
And throw in another peace prize, while we’re at it? www.al.com/politics/202...
Passenger train between Mobile AL and New Orleans working well and this makes my little transit heart sing. www.al.com/news/2025/12...
Amtrak service from Mobile to New Orleans surges past 46,000 riders, shattering expectations
More than 46,000 passengers have traveled the Mobile-New Orleans route in just 108 days, with 96% reporting they were "extremely satisfied" with their experience.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Passenger train between Mobile AL and New Orleans working well and this makes my little transit heart sing. www.al.com/news/2025/12...
Non mais franchement. Il y a des coups de pied au cul qui se perdent. www.journaldequebec.com/2025/12/04/l...
L’argent du fédéral pour la culture au Québec sert à taire les indépendantistes, dit Blanchet
Yves-François Blanchet affirme que des artistes québécois doivent taire leurs convictions souverainistes pour obtenir des subventions fédérales
www.journaldequebec.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Non mais franchement. Il y a des coups de pied au cul qui se perdent. www.journaldequebec.com/2025/12/04/l...
At the risk of getting between Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Marc Miller, I've been sitting at Pearson for about a month this afternoon and I cannot tell you how many times you hear ”hello bonjour” in ways you totally didn't use to. Colour me sick of hearing about decline of French in Canada.
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
At the risk of getting between Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Marc Miller, I've been sitting at Pearson for about a month this afternoon and I cannot tell you how many times you hear ”hello bonjour” in ways you totally didn't use to. Colour me sick of hearing about decline of French in Canada.
If you have a political junkie on your Christmas list, may I suggest a copy of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe? You can find it in Ottawa at Books on Beechwood, Westboro Books, Octopus Books and Black Squirrel Books. Aussi disponible en français.
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If you have a political junkie on your Christmas list, may I suggest a copy of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe? You can find it in Ottawa at Books on Beechwood, Westboro Books, Octopus Books and Black Squirrel Books. Aussi disponible en français.
Latest from me — how not to be a jerk. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/jerk...
How to not be a jerk to your city councillor | Opinion
NO ONE WANTS TO READ SIX PARAGRAPHS COMPLEX AND ALSO IRRELEVANT BACKGROUND WRITTEN IN AGGRESSIVE ALL-CAPS. | OPINION
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Latest from me — how not to be a jerk. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/jerk...
The last chapter/conclusion of my book about Bruce Fanjoy is available now. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/chapter-last
Chapter Last
Excerpt from Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble recipe.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The last chapter/conclusion of my book about Bruce Fanjoy is available now. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/chapter-last
No, removing religious exemption from hate-speech laws will not result in religious people being prosecuted. I’m amazed this needs to be explained. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/why-social...
Why social conservatives keep losing
It’s the stupidity that kills them.
www.brigittepellerin.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
No, removing religious exemption from hate-speech laws will not result in religious people being prosecuted. I’m amazed this needs to be explained. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/why-social...
Brigitte podcasts from the rented Kia. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/live-from-...
Live from Dodge City
Some days, you podcast from your rental car.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Brigitte podcasts from the rented Kia. www.brigittepellerin.com/p/live-from-...
