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Marilyn Anne Campbell
@macampbell.bsky.social
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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
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macampbell.bsky.social
Also, a Toronto sweatshirt on SNL tonight.
thefalsebolter.bsky.social Bina 🐝 @thefalsebolter.bsky.social · 3d
Sabrina on SNL tonight
Sabrina Carpenter in a short brown wig, wearing a white Toronto sweatshirt and headphones in front of a mic on SNL. Sabrina Carpenter in a short brown wig, wearing a white Toronto sweatshirt and headphones in front of a mic on SNL.
January 18, 2026 at 4:58 AM
macampbell.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
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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christyceeck.bsky.social
Important work on the Skills Development [Slush] Fund story from @thetrillium.bsky.social.

#OnPoli
The Trillium confirmed that owners, directors, CEOs, presidents or other executives of at least 70 companies awarded grants from the SDF’s fourth and fifth rounds were PC donors by cross-referencing Elections Ontario’s official donor data with various public sources of information, including those published by the businesses or contained in their corporate reports. That work was coupled with a wider review of hundreds of grants the Ford government has given out through the program that, for months, has been attacked by opposition parties as a “slush fund.” This examination reveals that the $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund’s benefits have increasingly been directed to for-profit businesses while the shares given to municipalities and not-for-profits have shrunk. And, while Piccini’s office insists that political donations bear no weight on its grant decisions, this analysis of the data shows the extent to which SDF funding for businesses that haven’t financially supported the party in power is dwarfed by funding for those led by PC donors.
January 16, 2026 at 1:24 AM
macampbell.bsky.social
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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anjalikdayal.bsky.social
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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rzaichkowski.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
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...
Screen shot of a Wikipedia page that reads Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller. At the top in bold as the winner is Indy the Dog in Good Boy as himself. Other nominees were Alison Brie in Together as Millie Wilson, Ethan Hawke in Black Phone 2 as The Grabber. Sally Hawkins in Bring Her Back as Laura. Sophie Thatcher in Companion as Iris. Alfie Williams in 28 Years Later as Spike.
January 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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zoonotic1.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
Once again the people of Gander remind us who we're supposed to be.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/gan...
Gander, N.L., residents drop everything to drive stranded air passengers to hotels
GANDER - Residents of Gander, N.L., formed an impromptu volunteer shuttle service for about 200 passengers aboard two planes forced to land unexpectedly at the town's airport on Wednesday night.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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animal-justice.bsky.social
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
Promotional poster for 'The Fight to End Fur Farming,' an online panel on January 21, 2026, featuring speakers from Animal Justice, The Fur-Bearers, Dr. Sara Dubois from the BC SPCA, and Rebecca Loviconi, a filmmaker & photojournalist. Includes event details and a registration link: animaljustice.ca/fur-panel
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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humberarb.bsky.social
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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weeder.bsky.social
We had a good run
weeder.bsky.social weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 20d
2026 could be great. We simply don't know.
January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
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... )
Screenshot of text reads: Amazing transformations to the way we think are set to take place in 2026--and they could permanently alter our conception of what's possible for our futures. The first of these transits will occur on January 26, when imagination- and illusion-ruling Neptune enters brave Aries. The planet of dreams moves slowly through our skies, which means his movements are often felt on a societal level. The last time it moved through Aries was from 1861 to 1875, coinciding with the American Civil War and the abolitionist and spiritual movements. This upcoming journey will last around 13 years, helping reawaken us to our highest ideals and express them with conviction. We may also witness the dawn of intriguing social and spiritual movements. Just be careful of who or what you invest your energy in, as it's often easier to be taken in by deceptive ideologies under this unapologetic influence.
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
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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danielgwilson.bsky.social
Happy 30th anniversary to the final Calvin and Hobbies strip
January 1, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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dhmontgomery.com
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/
A table of YouGov polling data with the headline: "How your reading habits compare to other Americans." The chart has the sub-headline: "About how many books have you read or listened to so far in 2025? (% of U.S. adult citizens)."
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
Unusual twist on the standard "weatherperson in a blizzard" report from @weathernetwork.bsky.social .
🔇
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
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)
macampbell.bsky.social Marilyn Anne Campbell @macampbell.bsky.social · 23d
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
macampbell.bsky.social
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
macampbell.bsky.social
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?
A drawing of a bear with a sloping face that has no distincrion between the head and muzzle.
December 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
Exciting theatre news for Toronto!
December 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
macampbell.bsky.social
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