Heather J. “I Should Be Writing” Wood
@rollwithheather.bsky.social
Author, Publicist, World Fantasy Award Nominee, Cat Lover, Feminist (she/her but they/their is good too!)
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CANADA 🇨🇦 FOR THE WIN
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats Finland 5-0 in their final round robin game.
Canada now takes on Germany in the quarterfinals.
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats Finland 5-0 in their final round robin game.
Canada now takes on Germany in the quarterfinals.
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
CANADA 🇨🇦 FOR THE WIN
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats Finland 5-0 in their final round robin game.
Canada now takes on Germany in the quarterfinals.
The Canadian women’s hockey team defeats Finland 5-0 in their final round robin game.
Canada now takes on Germany in the quarterfinals.
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I keep hearing from friends getting confused/caught up in bookclub promotion scams and wasting time because of them.
IME, a book club doesn't need to contact you to choose your book for their club. Any book club that contacts me, from a group I don't already know, wanting anything more then to say-
IME, a book club doesn't need to contact you to choose your book for their club. Any book club that contacts me, from a group I don't already know, wanting anything more then to say-
February 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I keep hearing from friends getting confused/caught up in bookclub promotion scams and wasting time because of them.
IME, a book club doesn't need to contact you to choose your book for their club. Any book club that contacts me, from a group I don't already know, wanting anything more then to say-
IME, a book club doesn't need to contact you to choose your book for their club. Any book club that contacts me, from a group I don't already know, wanting anything more then to say-
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A wonderful review of Sunny Dhillon's Hide & Sikh is up at Hippocampus Magazine:
www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/02/revi...
www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/02/revi...
REVIEW: Hide and Sikh: Letters from a Life in Brown Skin by Sunny Dhillon | Hippocampus Magazine
The hiding Sunny Dhillon speaks of in the title of his deceptively charming, but searingly frank memoir, begins right out of the gate, in the preface.
www.hippocampusmagazine.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A wonderful review of Sunny Dhillon's Hide & Sikh is up at Hippocampus Magazine:
www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/02/revi...
www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/02/revi...
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Great chat with @davebidini.bsky.social today about the new Rheostatics album, sampling Gord Downie on The Drop Off, and his role in sparking the late-80s comeback of Stompin' Tom Connors.
www.torontomike.com/2026/02/dave...
www.torontomike.com/2026/02/dave...
Dave Bidini: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1847
In this 1847th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dave Bidini about new Rheostatics, sampling Gord Downie, the value of journalism and how he sparked Stompin' Tom Connors's comeback. This epis...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Great chat with @davebidini.bsky.social today about the new Rheostatics album, sampling Gord Downie on The Drop Off, and his role in sparking the late-80s comeback of Stompin' Tom Connors.
www.torontomike.com/2026/02/dave...
www.torontomike.com/2026/02/dave...
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All of @thelocal.to's reporting in their Cost of Care series has been fantastic. Read @wencyleung.bsky.social on Health811's endless wait times
Back when it was Telehealth Ontario, callers could speak with a nurse within seconds or minutes. Now that the service has been replaced by Health811, the average wait time can be many hours #onthealth
Health811 is touted as a way to provide Ontarians with free, 24/7 health advice, writes @wencyleung.bsky.social. But data obtained by The Local shows wait times have risen dramatically since 2022, and it’s unclear where callers end up once they do speak with someone. thelocal.to/health811-te...
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
All of @thelocal.to's reporting in their Cost of Care series has been fantastic. Read @wencyleung.bsky.social on Health811's endless wait times
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“You can’t have a reasonable discussion about AI” just sounds like a reboot of the “civility in politics” discourse. If I sound shrill about AI, it’s because it’s putting thousands like me out of work, sucking up all the water and filling the net with child porn. No, I fucking won’t be civil.
February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“You can’t have a reasonable discussion about AI” just sounds like a reboot of the “civility in politics” discourse. If I sound shrill about AI, it’s because it’s putting thousands like me out of work, sucking up all the water and filling the net with child porn. No, I fucking won’t be civil.
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In some ways, #TumblerRidge appears almost too perfect to be true.
But the heartache brought to the small northern B.C. community on Tuesday is only too real.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes.
But the heartache brought to the small northern B.C. community on Tuesday is only too real.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes.
A Love Letter to Tumbler Ridge | The Tyee
The northern community faces some of its darkest days ahead, but is famously resilient.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
In some ways, #TumblerRidge appears almost too perfect to be true.
But the heartache brought to the small northern B.C. community on Tuesday is only too real.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes.
But the heartache brought to the small northern B.C. community on Tuesday is only too real.
@amandafollett.bsky.social writes.
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The NUMBER TWO rule of time-travel, OF COURSE, is don’t bother to kill Hitler. He just keeps coming back.
The NUMBER ONE rule, OF COURSE is never EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER give the Roman Empire access to time-travel.
The NUMBER ONE rule, OF COURSE is never EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER give the Roman Empire access to time-travel.
February 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The NUMBER TWO rule of time-travel, OF COURSE, is don’t bother to kill Hitler. He just keeps coming back.
The NUMBER ONE rule, OF COURSE is never EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER give the Roman Empire access to time-travel.
The NUMBER ONE rule, OF COURSE is never EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER give the Roman Empire access to time-travel.
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We're running a sale on the website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Molly at checkout. One of the books we have in stock is A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying. It's new, $19.99, and tween fantasy fiction.
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A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying, by Kelley Armstrong
Twelve-year-old Rowan is next in line to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the rule is, the oldest child is next in line, e...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM
We're running a sale on the website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Molly at checkout. One of the books we have in stock is A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying. It's new, $19.99, and tween fantasy fiction.
carpelibrumbaltimore.com/products/a-r...
carpelibrumbaltimore.com/products/a-r...
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Canada's captain Marie-Philip Poulin is out for a second game at the Olympics.
The Canadians play against Finland coming up next.
If Canada wins, they play Germany in the quarters.
The Canadians play against Finland coming up next.
If Canada wins, they play Germany in the quarters.
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Canada's captain Marie-Philip Poulin is out for a second game at the Olympics.
The Canadians play against Finland coming up next.
If Canada wins, they play Germany in the quarters.
The Canadians play against Finland coming up next.
If Canada wins, they play Germany in the quarters.
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Because of this story I can never give signed books to charity and if I buy one which turns out to have an inscription I feel bad for the signatory
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Because of this story I can never give signed books to charity and if I buy one which turns out to have an inscription I feel bad for the signatory
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FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
SILVER MEDAL IN MOGULS
MIKAEL KINGSBURY
Kingsbury is now the first men’s freestyle skier in history to own four Olympic medals.
SILVER MEDAL IN MOGULS
MIKAEL KINGSBURY
Kingsbury is now the first men’s freestyle skier in history to own four Olympic medals.
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
SILVER MEDAL IN MOGULS
MIKAEL KINGSBURY
Kingsbury is now the first men’s freestyle skier in history to own four Olympic medals.
SILVER MEDAL IN MOGULS
MIKAEL KINGSBURY
Kingsbury is now the first men’s freestyle skier in history to own four Olympic medals.
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SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
IT’S A TIE
Mikael Kingsbury ties Cooper Woods. But the Australian gets the tiebreaker based on the turns score.
It’s a fourth Olympic medal for Kingsbury. Oh my goodness.
IT’S A TIE
Mikael Kingsbury ties Cooper Woods. But the Australian gets the tiebreaker based on the turns score.
It’s a fourth Olympic medal for Kingsbury. Oh my goodness.
February 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
IT’S A TIE
Mikael Kingsbury ties Cooper Woods. But the Australian gets the tiebreaker based on the turns score.
It’s a fourth Olympic medal for Kingsbury. Oh my goodness.
IT’S A TIE
Mikael Kingsbury ties Cooper Woods. But the Australian gets the tiebreaker based on the turns score.
It’s a fourth Olympic medal for Kingsbury. Oh my goodness.
CBC Arts: Aquakultre’s 1783 album celebrates Black history in Nova Scotia
www.cbc.ca/arts/q/aquak...
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Aquakultre’s 1783 album celebrates Black history in Nova Scotia | CBC Arts
The Halifax-based R&B musician joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to share what inspired his new album, which traces both his family history and the history of Afro-Nova Scotians back to the year 1783.
www.cbc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
CBC Arts: Aquakultre’s 1783 album celebrates Black history in Nova Scotia
www.cbc.ca/arts/q/aquak...
www.cbc.ca/arts/q/aquak...
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DOUBLE QUALIFICATION
Canada’s Julien Viel has also qualified for the second and final moguls run.
So Viel and Kingsbury make the top-8 cut and will go for the podium coming up in minutes.
Canada’s Julien Viel has also qualified for the second and final moguls run.
So Viel and Kingsbury make the top-8 cut and will go for the podium coming up in minutes.
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
DOUBLE QUALIFICATION
Canada’s Julien Viel has also qualified for the second and final moguls run.
So Viel and Kingsbury make the top-8 cut and will go for the podium coming up in minutes.
Canada’s Julien Viel has also qualified for the second and final moguls run.
So Viel and Kingsbury make the top-8 cut and will go for the podium coming up in minutes.
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Canadians Mikael Kingsbury and Julien Viel are in the moguls final; Kingsbury is looking for his fourth Olympic medal over four Games, which would be truly remarkable.
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Canadians Mikael Kingsbury and Julien Viel are in the moguls final; Kingsbury is looking for his fourth Olympic medal over four Games, which would be truly remarkable.
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The response to the #TumblerRidgeShooting from far-right media, online commentators and even an elected official in Canada is another dark example of how pervasive anti-trans misinformation has become, even in Canada.
Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced
Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced
As Tumbler Ridge Mourns, Anti-Trans Misinfo Spreads | The Tyee
No good will come from the conservative rush to weaponize the shooter’s identity in this story.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The response to the #TumblerRidgeShooting from far-right media, online commentators and even an elected official in Canada is another dark example of how pervasive anti-trans misinformation has become, even in Canada.
Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced
Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced
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It's remarkable how often the loudest people complaining that journalists are liars and biased are also the first people to share whatever random bullshit pops up in their social media feeds when there is a mass shooting or terrorist attack
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM
It's remarkable how often the loudest people complaining that journalists are liars and biased are also the first people to share whatever random bullshit pops up in their social media feeds when there is a mass shooting or terrorist attack
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Very much appreciate @thetyee.ca taking the time to compile this explainer looking at AI policies in Canadian newsrooms
Also glad to see @pressprogress.ca's AI policy cited in this round-up – don't worry, only humans create our editorial content:
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Also glad to see @pressprogress.ca's AI policy cited in this round-up – don't worry, only humans create our editorial content:
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Very much appreciate @thetyee.ca taking the time to compile this explainer looking at AI policies in Canadian newsrooms
Also glad to see @pressprogress.ca's AI policy cited in this round-up – don't worry, only humans create our editorial content:
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Also glad to see @pressprogress.ca's AI policy cited in this round-up – don't worry, only humans create our editorial content:
thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
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:-)
Gilles and Poirier's ice dance win brings Canada's medal count up to 4 | CBC
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February 12, 2026 at 2:57 AM
:-)
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It is absolutely bonkers that Canada isn’t stepping up here. Aside from the tourism ties, it is a looming humanitarian catastrophe. If Canada led, regardless of Washington’s position, others would surely follow.
Canada must help Cuba. Here is my latest about Canada's long and deep relationship with the island nation, and how Carney's Davos speech turned out to be all talk and no action.
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Canada must support Cuba
"You cannot ‘live within the lie’ of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
noraloreto.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It is absolutely bonkers that Canada isn’t stepping up here. Aside from the tourism ties, it is a looming humanitarian catastrophe. If Canada led, regardless of Washington’s position, others would surely follow.
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Nation of Hawai’i’s mission is to maintain and preserve the sophisticated religion, language and culture of the Native Hawaiian people, who prior to the overthrow, lived in a highly organized, self-sufficient, subsistent social system based on Communal Land Tenure (pre-mahele) www.nationofhawaii.org
Official Website for The Nation of Hawai’i » Independent & Sovereign Nation State of Hawaii
Explore the official website of the Nation of Hawai‘i—an independent, sovereign nation rooted in aloha ʻāina and guided by the principles of self-determination, cultural preservation, and internationa...
www.nationofhawaii.org
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Nation of Hawai’i’s mission is to maintain and preserve the sophisticated religion, language and culture of the Native Hawaiian people, who prior to the overthrow, lived in a highly organized, self-sufficient, subsistent social system based on Communal Land Tenure (pre-mahele) www.nationofhawaii.org
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Folks who are in or near Brampton, @sillysyntax.bsky.social is the 2026 Brampton Writer-in-Residence who will be running workshop, evaluating manuscripts, and other activities, at no cost! This is a phenomenal opportunity and the library system are lucky to have Suzan!
I TOLD YOU I LOVE THE LIBRARY!
Surprise! I'm the 2026 Brampton Writer in Residence. Reception on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
I'll be running workshops and reading partial MSs during the residency. ALL FREE. BRAMPTON PPL TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
www.bramptonlibrary.ca/programs-and...
Surprise! I'm the 2026 Brampton Writer in Residence. Reception on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
I'll be running workshops and reading partial MSs during the residency. ALL FREE. BRAMPTON PPL TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
www.bramptonlibrary.ca/programs-and...
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Folks who are in or near Brampton, @sillysyntax.bsky.social is the 2026 Brampton Writer-in-Residence who will be running workshop, evaluating manuscripts, and other activities, at no cost! This is a phenomenal opportunity and the library system are lucky to have Suzan!
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Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
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SURJ Vancouver stands in solidarity with the victims, family members, and friends affected by the mass shooting tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC. We also reject the scapegoating moral panic narrative surrounding the Trans community and will always stand in solidarity with Trans folks! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
SURJ Vancouver stands in solidarity with the victims, family members, and friends affected by the mass shooting tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC. We also reject the scapegoating moral panic narrative surrounding the Trans community and will always stand in solidarity with Trans folks! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️