Jonathan Waite
@jonwaite.bsky.social
Grandfather, father, husband. President of @srta.ca. Generally laid back. The opinions I express are my own.
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We're kicking off the new year with purpose! Join me, virtually, for a "Tech Check" in January.
December gets busy so make sure you register today so you don't miss out!
#MERLIN_MB
December gets busy so make sure you register today so you don't miss out!
#MERLIN_MB
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We're kicking off the new year with purpose! Join me, virtually, for a "Tech Check" in January.
December gets busy so make sure you register today so you don't miss out!
#MERLIN_MB
December gets busy so make sure you register today so you don't miss out!
#MERLIN_MB
It starts. #backyardrink #ItsColdOutThere
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It starts. #backyardrink #ItsColdOutThere
Sigh. I think the rest of the league has the Jets figured out while the Jets have nothing figured out. I feel bad for the new kid between the pipes.
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Sigh. I think the rest of the league has the Jets figured out while the Jets have nothing figured out. I feel bad for the new kid between the pipes.
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One weekend and I’m already 25% towards my goal of raising $250 to support men’s health! Please support my Movember fundraiser: movember.com/m/jonwaite?m...
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One weekend and I’m already 25% towards my goal of raising $250 to support men’s health! Please support my Movember fundraiser: movember.com/m/jonwaite?m...
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
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Our Westjet raffle is in 14 hours, and I'd be remiss if I didn’t draw this to your attention: right now, one ticket gives you one-in-270 chance of winning (think of the chances if you buy multiples!) Support employment inclusion here!
SCE LifeWorks - Come Together Fundraiser
Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our Westjet raffle is in 14 hours, and I'd be remiss if I didn’t draw this to your attention: right now, one ticket gives you one-in-270 chance of winning (think of the chances if you buy multiples!) Support employment inclusion here!
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health, and this Movember I'm joining them. Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Help me stop men dying too young.
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health, and this Movember I'm joining them. Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Help me stop men dying too young.
Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and fun night tonight. This was us at our regular trivia night last night. #IYKYK #Oceanic815
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and fun night tonight. This was us at our regular trivia night last night. #IYKYK #Oceanic815
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Blue Jay
Ben Houstie ~ Heiltsuk
2024
Ben Houstie ~ Heiltsuk
2024
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Blue Jay
Ben Houstie ~ Heiltsuk
2024
Ben Houstie ~ Heiltsuk
2024
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Former Free Press reporter Nick Martin, who wrote the monthly suspense column in the books section and was prolific in his standalone reviews of mystery/thriller novels, died Oct. 15 at age 77 while on holiday in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ex-Free Press reporter loved a good thriller
Former Free Press reporter Nick Martin, who wrote the monthly suspense column in the books section and was prolific in his standalone reviews of mystery/thriller novels, died Oct. 15 at age 77 while on holiday in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Former Free Press reporter Nick Martin, who wrote the monthly suspense column in the books section and was prolific in his standalone reviews of mystery/thriller novels, died Oct. 15 at age 77 while on holiday in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Could you live in a perpetual state of crisis? Latest @winnipegfreepress.com column
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Opinion: Never-ending trauma takes toll on Manitoba First Nations
What would it be like to live in a perpetual state of trauma? Trauma, according to numerous psychiatrists, doctors and scientists, is like memory. Caused by singular or multiple events of pain and suf...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Could you live in a perpetual state of crisis? Latest @winnipegfreepress.com column
www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/1...
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RIP. Nick was one of the best reporters the Freep ever had. His education reporting was excellent.
Very sad to hear this. Nick was an excellent journalist and a good human. It was a pleasure to be a colleague of his for many years.
Nick Martin: No-nonsense WWSL referee, retired @winnipegfreepress.com education/legislature reporter and good guy who’d drive you to the ferry terminal from the Victoria airport, RIP.
October 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
RIP. Nick was one of the best reporters the Freep ever had. His education reporting was excellent.
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For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we asked some of our MERLIN staff to share their biggest password pet peeves.
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
October 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we asked some of our MERLIN staff to share their biggest password pet peeves.
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
These everyday habits can open the door to major risks. Strong, unique passwords keep our classrooms and campuses secure. 🔐
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
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Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MB’s education community secure.
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
October 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MB’s education community secure.
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
#MERLIN_MB
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We are less than three weeks away from our MTS PD Day event! Everyone attending in-person at St. Paul's high school will enjoy a home-cooked lunch, sponsored by the amazing people at @merlin.mb.ca! And the event is only $55 plus fees, which includes membership in ManACE.
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We are less than three weeks away from our MTS PD Day event! Everyone attending in-person at St. Paul's high school will enjoy a home-cooked lunch, sponsored by the amazing people at @merlin.mb.ca! And the event is only $55 plus fees, which includes membership in ManACE.
Most refused to listen then, more understand now
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Opinion: Most refused to listen then, more understand now
An open letter, to the children: It’s late September in Manitoba and the leaves are turning golden. Autumns are beautiful on this land. I hope that, wherever you were, you were able to enjoy it. I hop...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Most refused to listen then, more understand now
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On Friday, I was fortunate to be able to attend smudge ceremonies at École Ste. Anne Immersion and Ste. Anne Elementary. Seine River is lucky to have elder Eric Flett and Indigenous Education consultant Chantelle Desorcy working closely with staff and students every day.
Today, SRTA members, along with students and staff in Seine River, are wearing orange to honour residential school survivors. As educators, we move forward on paths of reconciliation through our actions and words, for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the river flows. #OrangeShirtDay
September 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
On Friday, I was fortunate to be able to attend smudge ceremonies at École Ste. Anne Immersion and Ste. Anne Elementary. Seine River is lucky to have elder Eric Flett and Indigenous Education consultant Chantelle Desorcy working closely with staff and students every day.
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Today, SRTA members, along with students and staff in Seine River, are wearing orange to honour residential school survivors. As educators, we move forward on paths of reconciliation through our actions and words, for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the river flows. #OrangeShirtDay
September 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today, SRTA members, along with students and staff in Seine River, are wearing orange to honour residential school survivors. As educators, we move forward on paths of reconciliation through our actions and words, for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the river flows. #OrangeShirtDay
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We have exciting news - we are ready to announce our Keynote Speaker at the @mbteachers.bsky.social PD Day event taking place on October 24... drumroll please! 🥁 🥁 🥁
JENNIFER CASA-TODD @jcasatodd.bsky.social will be headlining our "Tech Together" event! 🥳
JENNIFER CASA-TODD @jcasatodd.bsky.social will be headlining our "Tech Together" event! 🥳
September 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We have exciting news - we are ready to announce our Keynote Speaker at the @mbteachers.bsky.social PD Day event taking place on October 24... drumroll please! 🥁 🥁 🥁
JENNIFER CASA-TODD @jcasatodd.bsky.social will be headlining our "Tech Together" event! 🥳
JENNIFER CASA-TODD @jcasatodd.bsky.social will be headlining our "Tech Together" event! 🥳
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Have you seen the Responsible AI Use In Education: Guidelines for Teachers?
Access it yourself at:
www.maetl.mb.ca/resources
Access it yourself at:
www.maetl.mb.ca/resources
September 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Have you seen the Responsible AI Use In Education: Guidelines for Teachers?
Access it yourself at:
www.maetl.mb.ca/resources
Access it yourself at:
www.maetl.mb.ca/resources
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Are you ready for an exciting day of learning? Join our @mbteachers.bsky.social PD Day event on October 24, 2025: "Tech Together: Inspiring Classrooms, Empowering Communities."
September 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Are you ready for an exciting day of learning? Join our @mbteachers.bsky.social PD Day event on October 24, 2025: "Tech Together: Inspiring Classrooms, Empowering Communities."
Watching the series 20 premiere of @taskmaster.tv and the first task involves a QR code… awaiting @stevepeters.bsky.social reaction. 🤪
September 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Watching the series 20 premiere of @taskmaster.tv and the first task involves a QR code… awaiting @stevepeters.bsky.social reaction. 🤪
A new season of trivia at The Getaway Cafe is kicking off on Thursday, September 25. Come on out for a fun night of quizzing, wordplay and pop culture trivia!
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Trivia Night! - The Getaway Cafe
Thursday Sept 25th 2025 @ 6PM - $5 Advance Ticket Required Come out to test your knowledge and get some bragging rights over your friends and family!
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September 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A new season of trivia at The Getaway Cafe is kicking off on Thursday, September 25. Come on out for a fun night of quizzing, wordplay and pop culture trivia!
getawaycafe.ca/events/trivi...
getawaycafe.ca/events/trivi...