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Heather J. “I Should Be Writing” Wood
@rollwithheather.bsky.social
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Author, Publicist, World Fantasy Award Nominee, Cat Lover, Feminist (she/her but they/their is good too!)
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I am going to gather every basket I can gather, weave those baskets together to make a wicker man, and then we'll see how effective those courses are, Douggo

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Ford says students must be focused on ‘jobs of the future’ and not ‘basket-weaving courses’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is standing behind his government’s decision to lift a freeze on college and university tuition, telling reporters that some institutions could have been forced to close with...
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February 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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fffffork.bsky.social
Low birth rates is a manufactured crisis that was always about control of women’s bodies. Specifically, maintaining the level of unpaid labour which is at the heart of our economic system:

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The following paper provides estimates of the economic value of unpaid household work in Canada for 2015 to 2019. This study was completed by the National Economic Accounts Division at Statistics Canada, and was funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). According to this study, the economic value of unpaid household work in Canada was between $516.9 billion and $860.2 billion in 2019 depending on the valuation method used. These values amounted to between 25.2% and 37.2% of Canada’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, which is more than the contribution of all the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries combined.
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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gerritb.bsky.social
Four-hundred year old Yew tree
in the ruins of Muckross Abbey, Ireland.
#ThicktrunkTuesday
(credit in ALT)
Photo: Old yew tree in the courtyard of an abandoned abbey. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Abandoned_World/comments/1i1lcb7/400_years_old_yew_tree_in_muckross_abbey_ireland/
February 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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canadianpaintings.bsky.social
Moon Bird
Jackson Beardy ~ Anishinaabe
1980
February 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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canadianpaintings.bsky.social
Low Foothills
Takao Tanabe
1982
February 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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lizrenzetti.bsky.social
My book What She Said: Conversations About Equality is out in paperback today! If you're interested in gender equality or just a less crappy world you might want to read it. Lisa LaFlamme says it should be mandatory reading!
Paperback cover of What She Said: Conversations about Equality by Elizabeth Renzetti. A group of women at a protest pictured
February 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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coolzonemedia.bsky.social
Robert begins to explore the new Epstein files with Andrew Ti and unveils a conspiracy that crosses cryptocurrency, right-wing political power and, believe it or not, video game micro transactions.

@iwriteok.bsky.social @andrewti.bsky.social @whysophiewhy.bsky.social

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February 17, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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trapdinawrpool.bsky.social
If Doug Ford is so concerned with the plight of retail workers, instead of taking a day off from them for their own good, he could use his power as Premier to guarantee them living wage's and decent pensions.
February 17, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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49thshelf.bsky.social
What We Carry: Winter 2026 is here – a seasonal book list tracing stories of migration, movement, and ancestral memory. @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @btlbooks.com @scribnerbooks.bsky.social @mawenzihouse.bsky.social @harpercollinsca.bsky.social @houseofanansi.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/02...
What We Carry: Winter 2026 · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
What We Carry is a book list by managing editor, Justine Abigail Yu, tracing stories of migration, movement, and ancestral memory from authors who write ...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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openbookon.bsky.social
The engrossing new memoir WOMEN AMONG MONUMENTS (@dundurnpress.bsky.social) by Kasia Van Schaik confronts the enduring obstacles women artists and writers face. We've got a My Story Memoir interview with the author right here!
#AmReading #Memoir #Nonfiction #CanLit
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WOMEN AMONG MONUMENTS Confronts the Enduring Obstacles Women Artists and Writers Face
What does it actually mean for a woman to claim the title of artist, let alone genius, in a culture that still hesitates to grant it? Women Among Monuments (Dundurn ...
open-book.ca
February 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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jeffcottrill.bsky.social
Hey #Toronto book lovers:

This Saturday, I'm going to be at Indigo (Bay/Bloor location), promoting, selling and signing my new novel, Performance Reviews!

I'll be there at noon and plan to stay until I either sell all my copies or get really bored. Please drop by and say hey.

#CanLit #books
February 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
Daniel G. Hill was dedicated to human rights and fighting against discrimination.
As a historian, he brought many stories of Canada's Black history to readers.
His children, Dan, Lawrence and Karen, all went on to have illustrious careers.
This is his story.

🧵 1/8
Daniel G. Hill seated for a formal portrait. He wears a light grey suit jacket, white dress shirt, and a dark tie with a pocket square. He has short hair, glasses with dark frames, and a neutral expression. The background is a light, vertically striped backdrop. His hands are out of frame, and the image is cropped from about mid-torso upward.
February 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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thebeaverton.com
Metrolinx hires elderly woman after watching her take 30 minutes to cross the street
Metrolinx hires elderly woman after watching her take 30 minutes to cross the street
Toronto, ON - Metrolinx has responded to criticism of its project speed by adding Nancy Callahan to their team after her inspiring 30 minute walk across an intersection.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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lukelebrun.ca
Oh wonderful, Kevin O'Leary is bringing his Lang & O'Leary Exchange schtick to international audiences via CNN
georgetakei.bsky.social George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 13h
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
Screenshot of a CNN segment shared by Acyn. A split-screen shows commentator Lydia Moynihan on the left and Kevin O’Leary on the right during a heated exchange. The chyron reads, “Obama: Dems need to avoid scolding and ‘virtue-signaling.’” The post quotes O’Leary referencing China and concentration camps, and McGowan responding about West Virginia.
February 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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paulvermeersch.bsky.social
My editorial from the latest issue of The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing: "From a consumer safety viewpoint, there is only one possible conclusion: AI technology is no more beneficial to society than tainted lunch meat or a faulty airbag."

theampersandreview.ca/issue-no-9-l...
Issue No. 9 Letter from the Editor — The Ampersand Review
theampersandreview.ca
February 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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shawnmicallef.bsky.social
This guy who dropped out of Humber to work in his dad's biz .... says nearly the same thing he did a few months ago about housing. Let them eat cake, from a guy who now lives in his mom's house.

Ontario eats it all up.
February 17, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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theblogginggoth.bsky.social
On this day in 1978, Kate Bush released her debut album "The Kick Inside". It would peak at Number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, and remain in the top ten for a further 14 weeks. It remains one of Kate Bush's best-selling releases.
February 17, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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rideaucanalskate.bsky.social
The Skateway will reopen at 8 am tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18.

The break helped protect the ice from today's warm spell. Our crews will take advantage of the cold overnight.

Thank you for your patience! https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/rideau-canal-skateway?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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lalegault.bsky.social
Figure skating judging is notorious. She spoke out against Trump and has been battling death threats. She was amazing.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12h
From @theathletic.com: American figure skater Amber Glenn dropped to 13th place in the women's short skate on Tuesday after she bailed on a jump. Pretty harsh for not having fallen, but that’s the sport. She left the ice in tears. nyti.ms/4rZPXeT
Figure skater Amber Glenn looks dejected on her knees on the ice.
February 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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tabathasouthey.bsky.social
Irony is in 10 years there’ll likely be more jobs teaching traditional crafts to seniors—occupational therapy—than coding jobs or most careers parents urge their kids into. The best advice you can give a kid today is “The job you’re going to have probably doesn’t exist yet so study what you love.”
Ford tells students to not pick 'basket-weaving courses' in wake of OSAP cuts | CBC News
Premier Doug Ford had choice words for students expressing concerns over cuts to OSAP grants Tuesday, telling them to "not pick basket-weaving courses" and to invest in education that gives students i...
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February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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equitableforall.com
Especially if you have been curious about my upcoming Access as Love: Weaving Words for Liberation monthly workshops for the rest of 2026, my next literary reading is a great time to get a feel for what you can expect from me if you join us on Saturday, February 28! 🫂🍉✨ aymolive.com/app/stream/k...
February 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Darn, Amber Glenn in 13th and Maddie Schizas didn't make the freeskate. Happy that Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto are the top two.⛸️ #MilanCortina #FigureSkating
February 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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rockerskating.com
#MilanoCortina2026 Women SP
1 Ami Nakai 78.71
2 Kaori Sakamoto 77.23
3 Alysa Liu 76.59
4 Mone Chiba 74.00
5 Adeliia Petrosian 72.89
6 Anastasiia Gubanova 71.77
7 Loena Hendrickx 70.93
8 Isabeau Levito 70.85
9 Haein Lee 70.07
10 Niina Petrokina 69.63
bit.ly/4rSOjLI #Olympics
2026 Winter Olympics play-by-play/results: Women's short program — Rocker Skating - Figure Skating Analysis by Jackie Wong
Live stream and play-by-play of the women’s short program at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina
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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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glynbowerman.bsky.social
Conservatives: Grocery prices are soaring because of taxes on producers!

Liberals: No, it’s a supply chain issue!

Both: Mr. Weston, which one of us is right!?!

Galen: Huh? Oh, um… a bit of both? Yeah. It’s very complex. [Blasts away on a jetpack fuelled by liquid diamonds]
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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It's the old adage that a scientist can bring dinosaurs back to life but it takes a social scientist to tell you that's a bad idea.
normagraham.bsky.social Norma Graham, part owner of Canada @normagraham.bsky.social · 13h
People with liberal arts degrees learned how to think critically and with clarity. We’re the Cons’ worst nightmare. 😂
February 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM