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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦
@maryfernando.bsky.social
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Mom, wife, doctor. Owned by Bouviers. Born feisty. Dislikes misinformation but loves children, animals, cake and 🇨🇦

Published medical + mystery articles, found on:
https://maryfernando.squarespace.com

Writing mysteries.
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Thank you @drjengunter.bsky.social

This is oddly not discussed in the media and it should be. It’s dangerous.
These forced-birth videos, their amplification, and their timing follow a tested strategy designed to attack third-trimester abortion to soften the ground for harmful abortion restrictions. Forced-birth groups aren't subtle, and they aren't original. If Canadians don't recognize what's happening, they will sleepwalk into the same nightmare the United States is living. The antidote is vigilance and unapologetic clarity. Abortion is health care, and it is a human right. Pay attention, don't spread forced-birth propaganda, and speak up, which includes defending third-trimester abortions. And in Alberta, that also means working on recalling UCP MLAs (14 are now facing recall petitions). This is the moment to bolt the door before it has a chance to crack open.
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Our pups love cats, so I dreamt of getting them a Siberian kitten and happily told them about my dream.

They understood the ‘kitten’ part but not the ‘dream’ part. I’m now going to spend the morning apologizing for not getting one.

I can already tell this convo will not go well…
Siberian kitten
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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3/ Here’s there’s reason Hoekstra is mouthing off with impunity:

Governors, house/senate representatives have been bemoaning the loss of Canadian $ from decreased travel and purchases but not one has told Trump to stop threatening taking over of Canada.

Are citizens keeping Hoekstra in check?
Americans have been protesting Trump policies on many issues but not Trump's threats to invade Canada. In fact, here are the reactions in the media and on Bluesky. No wonder Hoekstra isn't worried: - if we take over Canada, then there will more voters for the democrats and that's a win. - We have more to worry about than what happens to Canada so don't expect us to stand up for you. - Americans are suffering and Canadians should help us and not worry about themselves.
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Best soya sauce: China Lily.

This iconic Canadian soya sauce is produced in Scarborough by the Lee family. 100%
Canadian-owned and made, and it’s been our family favourite for years.

thecanadalist.ca/blogs/blog-2...

#BuyCanadian
Bottle of China Lily soya sauce.
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The logic of this is clear: Trump has threatened to take over Canada so why is he pushing us to spend more on our own defence? To line his pockets with our tax dollars.

We’ll spend more on NATO but buy from ourselves and others. Not Trump.
Carney has said that he intends to diversify Canada's procurement and enhance the country's relationship with the EU. "We should no longer send three quarters of our defense capital spending to America," Carney said in a speech at the University of Toronto. "We will invest in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles and artillery, as well as new radar, drones and sensors to monitor the seafloor and the Arctic."
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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It’s BS that Canada ‘rides off the USA for defence for free’

From the billions Canada spends on NATO, the USA gets 3/4 of the $

That’s why Trump wants 🇨🇦to increase NATO spending - to get more of our money.

🇨🇦is buying Canadian, from the EU and others now.

newsroom.ap.org/editorial-ph...
Carney has said that he intends to diversify Canada's procurement and enhance the country's relationship with the EU. "We should no longer send three quarters of our defense capital spending to America," Carney said in a speech at the University of Toronto. "We will invest in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles and artillery, as well as new radar, drones and sensors to monitor the seafloor and the Arctic."
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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It’s absolute BS that Canada ‘rides off the USA for defence for free’

In fact, from the billions Canada spends on NATO, the USA has received 3/4 of the money. No longer. We’re buying Canadian and European now.

newsroom.ap.org/editorial-ph...
Carney has said that he intends to diversify Canada's procurement and enhance the country's relationship with the EU. "We should no longer send three quarters of our defense capital spending to America," Carney said in a speech at the University of Toronto. "We will invest in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles and artillery, as well as new radar, drones and sensors to monitor the seafloor and the Arctic."
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Here’s Audrey Hepburn showcasing a chic winter coat and the must-have accessory of 2025: a snow beard.

She’s 2 but her cuteness still takes me by surprise - seriously, is there anything more magical than our dog friends?

#DogsOfBlueSky
A Bouvier with a snowy beard as snow falls on her.
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Staying safe when eating is doable because the virus is killed by the right amount of heat.

I’ll repeat my recommendation: get a food thermometer and use it.

No runny eggs either.

Wash your hands. Clean surfaces.

www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
Food safety considerations Transmission of avian influenza to people from the consumption of eggs or poultry is unlikely. As a general practice, food safety measures should always be practiced when handling poultry and egg products such as: • Always wash hands before cooking or eating. • Wash hands before and after handling uncooked poultry and egg products for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water • Keep uncooked poultry and egg products separate from other food products to prevent cross-contamination • Clean and sanitize all surfaces and utensils with hot, soapy water and a household sanitizer (e.g., bleach and water solution) • Cook poultry pieces to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) and whole poultry to 82°C (180°F); use a probe thermometer to confirm cooking temperatures.
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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This is a garble of nonsense: target food inspection, but don’t know which rule or policy, just raising awareness?
Convoy leaders, including Kerr, say they plan to stage events targeting regional offices for Canada's food inspection agency, though none can point to any specific rules or regulations they want the CFIA to change. "I don't know much about the regulations and those side of things," Schep said, adding that the ostrich convoy is simply about raising "awareness" of the plight of farmers in Canada. "They specifically want the politicians to listen to them and make sure they're heard."
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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I agree there have been rough patches.However, that’s not the whole picture- my son went to MIT on a generous scholarship as have many Canadians - they have been welcomed and treated with respect. That’s not ‘abuse’.

As for the U.S. not caring about us - don’t mistake Trump for the entirety of 🇺🇸
Popularity Trump -10 Canada +49
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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We rarely order in but this is one recipe I just can’t nail so, last night we ordered Thai satay and peanut sauce, making my breakfast leftovers delicious!

I love breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast.
Satay, peanut sauce and bok choy.
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Excellent recommendation- not only for avian flu but also, raw flour contains E. Coli and salmonella and raw eggs contain salmonella.

No raw cookie dough ever.

www.cdc.gov/food-safety/...
Risks of raw dough Flour doesn't look like a raw food, but most flour is raw. That means it hasn't been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it's still in the field or flour while it's being made. Steps like grinding grain and bleaching flour don't kill harmful germs—and these germs can end up in flour or baking mixes you buy at the store. You can get sick if you eat unbaked dough or batter made with flour containing germs. Germs are killed only when flour is baked or cooked. Raw eggs are another ingredient in dough and batter that can make you or your loved ones sick. Raw and lightly cooked eggs can contain Salmonella.
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Of note: Canada spends more than the average OECD country on healthcare but has fewer doctors, hospital beds, MRIs and CTs.

OECD 2022:
Canada spends more than the average OECD country on healthcare- graph
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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If you’re Canadian and thinking of waving a swastika around, think again. It’s a hate symbol and “If prosecuted by way of indictment, the maximum punishment would range from up to five years, 10 years, 14 years or life imprisonment.”

www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/...
New Hate Propaganda Offence The Bill would create a new offence of wilfully promoting hatred against any identifiable group by displaying, in a public place, certain terrorism or hate symbols. The symbols are defined as: a. a symbol that is principally used by or associated with a listed terrorist entity, as defined in subsection 83.01(1) of the Criminal Code; b. the Nazi Hakenkreuz, also known as the Nazi swastika, the Nazi double-Sig-Rune, also known as the SS bolts; or c. a symbol that so nearly resembles a symbol described in paragraph (a) or (b) that it is likely to be confused with that symbol.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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I’m a fiend about cooking eggs with no runny yolks - my mother is a parasitologist and would have had our heads if we didn’t.

nationalpost.com/life/food/eg...
Eating runny yolks "isn't ideal," says Goodridge, because runniness means the yolk isn't thoroughly cooked. If that egg carries bacteria, such as salmonella, they could survive, and you could be at risk of food poisoning.
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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How to protect yourself from avian flu:

www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Poultry including chicken, duck and turkey Frozen raw breaded chicken products, for example, nuggets, fingers, strips, burgers 74°C (165°F) Ground poultry, for example, burgers, meatballs, sausages 74°C (165°F) Pieces, for example, breasts, legs, thighs, wings 74°C (165°F) Stuffing, cooked alone or in poultry 74°C (165°F) Whole 82°C (180°F) Eggs Egg dishes, for example, 74°C (165°F) frittata, omelette, quiche
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The Epstein debacle being broadcast around the world is a huge problem.

I’ve treated victims of childhood rape and they’ve been not believed, ignored and maligned. Now victims are forced to relive this.

If you’re not worried for all the victims, you’re not paying attention.

#Rape
#JailTime
Child in a corner with their head down.
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Our daughter is sick, so I asked if I could help and would be happy to make her soup. She was thrilled and asked for the shrimp dumpling soup she loved.

I texted our son in 🇬🇧telling him she’s sick, because they’re very close and also, to forestall any requests for shrimp dumpling soup from him:
The problem: I've never made shrimp dumpling soup in my life. I told her it must have been her other mother who made it. e I asked her to order in and put it on the family card. This is an FYI in case you too are unclear about which mother made shrimp dumpling soup.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Hi @jonathancrowe.net

I have a typewriter question if you have a moment: after being gifted my mother’s Olivetti, I used it for many years but it now has some keys that need attending to so, are you aware of a typewriter repair person in Ottawa?

Any help is so appreciated.
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Hey, computer - yes, I’m looking straight at you- stop trying to change what I write.

No, I don’t want your suggestions on what to write - you’re a frickin computer; stick to your lane.

I have your replacement - she and I worked well together for years…
A green Olivetti typewriter
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Yesterday’s sad convo.

Me: When growing up, the world felt like it was always getting better.

Mother: I feel badly for young people who don’t have the same hope we did.

A pic of my mother (a MD/Phd who spent her career fighting diseases) in a hopeful time.

May our children find hope again.
My mother looking into a microscope
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Of course patients should be seen in 90 minutes in the ER and 95% of cancer surgeries should completed by 56 days but, rather increasing resources, it’s doctors who are financially penalized for the lack of resources and fined $500k if they object:

#Quebec

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Bill 2 also includes a section that prohibits doctors from engaging in what the government considers "concerted actions" to challenge government policies. Physicians can be fined up to $20,000 for each day an offence is committed. In the case of a group, the fines reach a maximum of $500,000.
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Spent 3 hours waiting to renew my passport - thank you to the gentleman (about 3 years old) who sang the line “Alouette, gentille alouette” on repeat for about half an hour, robustly and with utter confidence, making the wait utterly adorable.

Will miss this old beautiful passport.

#Canada
Canadian passport
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM