Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin)
@caramartin.ca
Canadian & Irish novelist of character-driven fiction from horror to sci-fi to contemp. Film school grad. Ottawa dweller. Humanist. Pro-human rights, pro-democracy, pro-science 😷 INFJ www.caramartin.ca | www.ckkellymartin.com
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I'm thrilled to see so many people I followed at the Bad Place swimming to more civilized shores. Looking to follow the covid conscious, egalitarians, folks who understand the danger Pierre Poilievre represents to Canada, animal lovers, writers, readers, film fans.
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Last night's Aurora Borealis over Greenland.
January 18, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Last night's Aurora Borealis over Greenland.
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It's past time our government broke up the Postmedia monopoly and banned foreign ownership of Canada's media.
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
It's past time our government broke up the Postmedia monopoly and banned foreign ownership of Canada's media.
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ICE and MAGA really did bet the farm on all of Minneapolis’s white people going “oh yes, please take away our disgusting, evil non-white-foreigner neighbors, oh thank you so much.”
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
ICE and MAGA really did bet the farm on all of Minneapolis’s white people going “oh yes, please take away our disgusting, evil non-white-foreigner neighbors, oh thank you so much.”
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
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2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
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“At stake is whether health systems have been knowingly deploying substandard protective equipment in environments where exposure to lethal airborne disease is foreseeable, continuous and unavoidable.”
Yes they have.
Yes they have.
Why the WHO respirator revolt could reshape global health governance - Business Upturn Trade & Policy
When a group of senior clinicians and public health scientists formally urged the World Health Organization in January 2026 to...
www.businessupturn.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM
“At stake is whether health systems have been knowingly deploying substandard protective equipment in environments where exposure to lethal airborne disease is foreseeable, continuous and unavoidable.”
Yes they have.
Yes they have.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
A close friend has had both the flu and covid within the last 5 weeks. If you haven't gotten updated shots for both but are eligible it'd be a good idea to roll up a sleeve and get that done. Plus pssst, you're allowed a treat afterwards because I say so.
a cartoon of snoopy sitting on a stool in front of an ice cream sundae in a kitchen
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy sitting on a stool in front of an ice cream sundae in a kitchen
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:29 PM
A close friend has had both the flu and covid within the last 5 weeks. If you haven't gotten updated shots for both but are eligible it'd be a good idea to roll up a sleeve and get that done. Plus pssst, you're allowed a treat afterwards because I say so.
I haven't watched yet (that's going to happen tonight!) but interesting to see the huge gap between what the critics think of Starfleet Academy and how little viewers enjoyed it on the Tomatometer. www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_trek...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
www.rottentomatoes.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I haven't watched yet (that's going to happen tonight!) but interesting to see the huge gap between what the critics think of Starfleet Academy and how little viewers enjoyed it on the Tomatometer. www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_trek...
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There are now more ICE agents in MN than there are police in the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
There are now more ICE agents in MN than there are police in the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
Authors who are eligible for the Anthropic settlement but haven't filed a claim yet, you can still do until Jan 29th. You might want to read & consider info in the Authors Guild update authorsguild.org/news/opting-...
Opting Out of the Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild
The Authors Guild has received numerous emails from authors asking about letters they received from different law firms advising them to opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic settlement and to join separa...
authorsguild.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Authors who are eligible for the Anthropic settlement but haven't filed a claim yet, you can still do until Jan 29th. You might want to read & consider info in the Authors Guild update authorsguild.org/news/opting-...
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Any one of us could be detained for hours by ICE despite being a U.S. citizen.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Any one of us could be detained for hours by ICE despite being a U.S. citizen.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. n.pr/4bzqnrR
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
n.pr
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. n.pr/4bzqnrR
All three cities' LRT systems partially closed Thursday morning following heavy snowfall overnight. Some experts say this is the trade off the cities took when opting for LRT over much pricier underground subway lines. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa's LRTs withstand Canadian winters? | CBC News
Thousands of commuters relying on new light-rail transit systems in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa were disappointed Thursday, when all three cities saw their new train lines face either complete or par...
www.cbc.ca
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
All three cities' LRT systems partially closed Thursday morning following heavy snowfall overnight. Some experts say this is the trade off the cities took when opting for LRT over much pricier underground subway lines. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 AM
This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
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This is chilling and must be heard to believe. And the fact that this is where we are says everything.
January 16, 2026 at 2:33 AM
This is chilling and must be heard to believe. And the fact that this is where we are says everything.
What can worried Canadians do? Former CBC Radio host Tod Maffin's suggests the 5 step GUARD approach to protecting Canadian interests. www.cbc.ca/radio/checku...
Some Canadians feel uneasy as Trump ramps up talks to 'take' Greenland. What should we do? | CBC Radio
How can Canadians begin to protect our nation's sovereignty as our southern neighbour moves in on other countries? Canadian commentator Tod Maffin has some suggestions.
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
What can worried Canadians do? Former CBC Radio host Tod Maffin's suggests the 5 step GUARD approach to protecting Canadian interests. www.cbc.ca/radio/checku...
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Historian Timothy Snyder, on the pedophile führer's insane, ass-backwards rationale for emulating Hitler's takeover of Czechoslovakia, by invading Greenland. 😳👇
January 15, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Historian Timothy Snyder, on the pedophile führer's insane, ass-backwards rationale for emulating Hitler's takeover of Czechoslovakia, by invading Greenland. 😳👇
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If you're still masking in 2026 given everything else going on in the world, I have tremendous respect for you 🙌🏼
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
If you're still masking in 2026 given everything else going on in the world, I have tremendous respect for you 🙌🏼
"A first team of French soldiers is already on site and will be reinforced in the coming days by land, air and sea means." - French President Emmanuel Macron. www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
European troops arrive in Greenland ahead of exercises
Military personnel from France and Germany headed to Greenland as Denmark and its allies prepared for exercises to try to assure US President Donald Trump over its security as he pushes to acquire the...
www.rte.ie
January 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
"A first team of French soldiers is already on site and will be reinforced in the coming days by land, air and sea means." - French President Emmanuel Macron. www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits.
AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says
A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits.
AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
AI poses a grave threat to students' cognitive development.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
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Snowbirds struggle to find sun destination not being invaded by the US
Snowbirds struggle to find sun destination not being invaded by the US
Cornwall, Prince Edward Island - Terry and Linda Haddad say their annual New Year’s tradition of booking a sale on an all inclusive resort was hampered this year when they woke up to news that the Uni...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Snowbirds struggle to find sun destination not being invaded by the US
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🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
A total kick in the teeth to comic creators. Writers and artists should pull out of the event.
San Diego Comic-Con will allow AI pieces at this year's Art Show, and it's gone over as well as you might expect.
San Diego Comic-Con under fire for allowing AI at 2026’s Art Show
The convention's organizers stated AI-generated pieces may be displayed but not sold at this year's Art Show.
www.comicsbeat.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
A total kick in the teeth to comic creators. Writers and artists should pull out of the event.