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Marilyn Anne Campbell
@macampbell.bsky.social
Writer interested in animals, nature, and the arts, but distracted by our crumbling ecosystems/society.
Uni of Edinburgh grad student in Int'l Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law
She/her | ON Canada
🐱 Charlotte, Rubin 🐰 George
https://www.marilynannecampbell.com
Also, a Toronto sweatshirt on SNL tonight.
Sabrina on SNL tonight
January 18, 2026 at 4:58 AM
I know the Canada/China EV deal is supposed to be this big step forward, but considering we're in the process of cooking the planet, I actually think we should have zero tariffs on EVs?

Like, just get every EV that isn't a tesla on the road ASAP, and start giving away bikes while we're at it.
January 18, 2026 at 12:23 AM
If anyone's looking for some goofy stress relief, we're really enjoying the cheerleading mockumentary Stumble on NBC. (We turned it on for Kristin Chenoweth; we stayed for the absurdity)
youtu.be/H9bs-6A5yAc?...
Stumble | Official Trailer | NBC
YouTube video by NBC
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January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Important work on the Skills Development [Slush] Fund story from @thetrillium.bsky.social.

#OnPoli
January 16, 2026 at 1:24 AM
A thought to help promote a transition to Bluesky:
If you follow any companies / orgs on here, check their website social media icons. If Bluesky's not there, send a polite message or email asking them to add it. I've noticed a trend of folks creating an account but not updating their links.
January 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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we’re in the vet’s office waiting room and they just called for Agamemnon. we all looked at the Great Dane but it turns out Agamemnon is an orange kitten in a backpack that makes him look like an astronaut cheese puff
January 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Finally, the Ontario government is looking at banning cat declawing and other cosmetic animal surgeries, though tail docking also needs to be banned. It's absurd how Ontario is the last province in Canada that still allows these procedures. #ONpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario could ban declawing cats, debarking dogs under new regulations | CBC News
Ontario appears set to push ahead with a ban on declawing cats and debarking and ear cropping dogs, a move animal welfare advocates say is years overdue and doesn’t go far enough.
www.cbc.ca
January 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I did not want to watch this. But a woman trying to pay her bills did not want to hide in terror in a stranger's basement while her husband was taken, and a family who ordered groceries did not want to have to scream armed men out of their yard.

So I watched, and ugly-sobbed for our US neighbours.
January 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Indy the Dog beat out five humans to win Best Performer in a Horror or Thriller at the Astra Film Awards. 🐶

I don't usually do horror, but I guess I'll be watching Good Boy.

(I also wanna watch any clips out there of the other nominees' responses!)

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Ast...
January 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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More palette cleansing. Human and veterinary neurologists team up to come up with a new hydrocephalus surgery with applications to pediatrics. #OneHealth
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Join us on Jan 21 for our first online panel of 2026: The Fight to End Fur Farming 🦊

Hear from movement leaders at Animal Justice & @thefurbearers.bsky.social, alongside Dr. Sara Dubois & Rebecca Loviconi, on how to finally end this cruel industry.

Register 👉 https://bit.ly/4aR0eoe
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Wow, this story has everything:
- A young teen who takes a risk pursuing the field they're passionate about
- Experts who take a risk and make room for them
- Family vacation side quest with a supportive parent
- International recognition
- Big plans for the future
- And cool invertebrate pics! 🕷️
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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We had a good run
2026 could be great. We simply don't know.
January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
For fun we just had a look at the big 2026 horoscope published by the CBC and this bit in the intro struck me as, shall we say, noteworthy:

(from www.cbc.ca/life/culture... )
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Every year. Every year I get time off around Christmas and I have all of these grand ideas about everything I'm going to get done in that time and how I'll get to kick off the new year with so many boxes checked and then I get to January 1st and just... nope.

Anyway, Happy New Year all!
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Happy 30th anniversary to the final Calvin and Hobbies strip
January 1, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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NEW: How many books did you read this year? If it was more than 2, congrats: you read more than the median American.

Read on for way more @today.yougov.com polling from me on America's book-reading habits in 2025. 1/
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Running out of time to post ludicrous Stranger Things predictions, so here goes:

All of the main characters die *except* for Murray and Erica, who get a spin off series about their adventures as the private investigation team, "Lady Applejack and the Bald Bastard".
December 31, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Unusual twist on the standard "weatherperson in a blizzard" report from @weathernetwork.bsky.social .
🔇
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I've been enjoying Stranger Things 5, so it turns out it was a mistake to go back to Reddit. Wow are a lot of people grouchy over there.

(I really need to remember that it's almost always a mistake to visit fandom subreddits)
We finally got caught up on Stranger Thtings last night, which means I can finally go back on the internet today.
December 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
We finally got caught up on Stranger Thtings last night, which means I can finally go back on the internet today.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wandering amongst the deer and rabbits and squirrels on this forest-themed wrapping paper is someone who appears to be the lovechild of a grizzly and a wombat.

Happy holidays from the Wombear, I guess?
December 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Exciting theatre news for Toronto!
December 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Our holiday viewing continues tonight, because it isn't Christmas until Bill Murray gets hit in the face with a toaster.
December 20, 2025 at 3:52 AM