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andrea tomkins @missfish

Writerly sort. Ottawaholic. #WestboroVillage resident. Comms gal @TheRoyalMHC. Veteran blogger (est. 1999!) who is prone to flights of fancy. Views are my own.

Joined March 2008
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andrea tomkins retweeted
CTV Ottawa@ctvottawa
29 Oct 2025
Ottawa Food Bank receives largest donation in its four-decade history ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ot…

Ottawa Food Bank receives largest donation in its four-decade history

Franklin Holtforster and his family are donating $2.5 million to the food bank, the largest donation in the four-decade history of the Ottawa organization.

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I would’ve loved to sit here, but… 😔 @NCC_CCN #WestboroBeach #Ottawa
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Pizza at the beach? Sign me up 🤤 >> #Ottawa restaurateur John Borsten excited to open The Grand at Westboro Beach later this year ⁦@obj_news⁩ obj.ca/john-borsten-to-open-…
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Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death nytimes.com/2025/05/30/opini…

Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death (Published 2025)

His decimation of U.S.A.I.D. has had fatal consequences.

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Yet another run in with an aggressive offleash dog at Hampton Park @NCC_CCN. Another dog owner said there are so many offleash dogs here b/c people aren’t happy with the dog run at the other side of the park. Apparently it isn’t very nice and has potholes. 🤷‍♀️ #Ottawa #OttCity
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I find the sense of entitlement that some dog owners have sad and distressing... Why does your dog have the right to run around the park and I don’t have the right to cross it peacefully without fear? This is my daily commute. 😔
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I’m asking you @NCC_CCN to please patrol the area more frequently, especially during peak hours. Give out fines liberally. Maybe someday the message will get across. #Ottawa #OttCity
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A super cool project by two amazing women who have done much great work in #Ottawa ! :) >> obj.ca/ottawa-made-new-book-…
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andrea tomkins retweeted
Ottawa Citizen
@OttawaCitizen
3 Mar 2025
Mental health researchers push to make 'mental hygiene' as common as brushing your teeth ottawacitizen.com/news/menta…
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andrea tomkins retweeted
Royal Ottawa Foundation@theroyalfdn
27 Feb 2025
#ICYMI Do-It-Yourself Fundraising for The Royal! 💙 Check out our new tool and bring your fundraising ideas to life! With the 'Mindful Movement' blueprint, you can make your dream fundraiser, whether it be a run, hike, or even yoga session, a reality! 🔗 buff.ly/3WYXVb5
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The update to this story is that we just received a letter from @FordCanada telling us to NOT plug in our car until they find a solution, but that won't be until an as-yet undetermined date. I'm so disappointed. >> batterytechonline.com/ev-bat…

Ford Recalls Hybrid SUVs over Battery Defect

Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for over 20,000 hybrid SUVs due to a battery defect that poses potential safety risks.

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🧠 Join us March 4 at @TheRoyalMHC for an evening dedicated to mental hygiene! Learn how small daily habits can improve mental wellness, reduce stress & boost resilience. ✔️ Meet our experts ✔️ Learn practical strategies you can start now ✔️ Pick up some free resources
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In person and online! Register right here: theroyal.ca/events/mental-hy… #MentalHygieneChallenge #Ottawa #OttCity #mentalHealth
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I checked something off my bucket list and skied to the office this morning! 💪🇨🇦❄️ #Ottawa #iAmCanadian
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I won’t be travelling to the US anytime soon and I’m really surprised when I hear about people who are keeping their vacation plans. cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/an…

Angered by Trump's threats, Canadians cancel U.S. trips | CBC News

Donald Trump's repeated chirps about Canada becoming a 51st state and threats to impose sweeping tariffs have riled America’s normally mild-mannered northern neighbours.

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A good list if you’re looking for Canadian goods at the grocery store >> Made in Canada Grocery Store Guide madeinca.ca/grocery-store-gu…

Made in Canada Grocery Store Guide | Made in CA

Find Canadian-made grocery products in-stores easily with our Made in Canada Grocery Guide. Support local brands & discover quality foods produced right here in Canada!

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Tonight! Open to the public! Learn about pioneering treatments poised to transform treatment for mental illness: theroyal.ca/events/conversat… #Ottawa
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In case you’re looking for another reason to spend time outside with the kids: cbc.ca/news/health/myopia-ch…

Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world | CBC...

New research shows the rate of myopia among children and teens worldwide has tripled over the past three decades, with a particularly steep increase noted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in...

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Challenge complete! >>Check out #GoodreadsYearinBooks @goodreads to discover the 90 books I read in 2024! goodreads.com/user/year_in_b…
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