Cat Laska

Curious. Community builder. Facilitator. Organizer. Policy wonk. Franco-Ontarienne. Amateur foodie. Fascinated by why & how people do what they do.

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@harleyf Definitely get wild harvested soaps and facial oils from Boreal Folk! Plastic free packaging, sustainable, amazing products and they authentically live their brand https://t.co/JdZfT4QlMp

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

From @OttawaMorning with @JimWatsonOttawa"There is no clear leader for the occupiers, there are diverse groups". True too of Ottawa's leadership on this issue, totally fragmented and finger pointing while citizens are left abandoned. #ottcity #OttawaPoliceFailed #ottnews

[Kate Porter @KatePorter613]

Live now on 91.5FM, Mayor Watson on these negotiations with the convoy. Story here from @kimberleymolina and @jchianello : https://t.co/g1AfP1DTu6 #ottcity

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@NCC_CCN @KichiSibiWT @NCC_Skateway Is this still true as of Jan 15? Looking to drop off a couple xmas trees :)

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

We've pulled our scheduled tweets for the rest of today.

Instead, we ask that you please RT this.

Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society 1-800-721-0066
IRS National Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
Distress Centre of Ottawa 613-238-3311
YSB Crisis Line 613-260-2360

Thank you.

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@phldenault @TedFriendlyGuy @OttawaHealth @grahamctv Every decrease in age bracket represents a larger and larger population size, it will likely take more time to increase % vaccination the younger the group

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

It is incredibly challenging and important for reporters to translate all the rapidly changing information and make sense of it for general public -- highly recommend this (only wish it wasn't so far in May!) #PrepareForNextPandemic

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

We're naturally more relaxed around people we're close to, but this cluster is a reminder that COVID doesn't care how well we know someone. Whether around coworkers we've known for years, friends or family members, we must remain vigilant.

p.s. gatherings with 4 households = no.

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

An important cause to support if you can... A good deed to end this insane day

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

DYK @ottawahealth is just 80-ish followers away from 100,000? FOLLOW TODAY so OPH Social Media team can end this year with a smile...
What's in it for you, you ask? Free vaccines for all! ;)

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

On Dec 26th, our community will enter a shutdown to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This will be a difficult time, but we've been through this before. We'll come together (while apart) to do our part. Oh, also, we wrote a song that you can sing to help you pass the time.

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

The mute button joke at the start is everything!

[Canada's CPHO @CPHO_Canada]

Parents, #Santa and I had a call to discuss his #ChristmasEve plan, and don’t worry – he’s cleared as an essential worker in Canada.

Santa also has a special message for all the kids out there. Watch it now:

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

Harm reduction holidays, folks. The 2020 edition.

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

SEX, DRUGS & SANTA CLAUS

It's Friday, March 278th, 2020, and this is the longest thread we've ever written. Let that sink in.

So, we need to talk about how we're going to spend our holidays. Before we get into it, let's pause to appreciate being able to have this talk. (1/13)

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

In the words of @OLIP_PLIO "If you're overwhelmed by the data, just imagine living it"
#ottnews #inequalities #racism #COVID19 #2020 #ottawahealth

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

"Here in Ottawa and as outlined in the newly published COVID-19 and Racial Identity in Ottawa Report, there has been a disproportionate impact on people who are racialized" ~ @VeraEtches

The full statement, as well as this new report, can be found here: https://t.co/5VxjFjmIM5

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@PringleJosh @Kevin__Parent @EricLeclair_ @n_eato @ottawahealth @VeraEtches @KatieBourada Not gonna lie, the media morning update *might* have been given to the theme of Fresh Prince by @n_eato Monday morning. You need to negotiate harder for a seat at our table 😂

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@CTVOttMornLive @SextonNTheCity thanks @SextonNTheCity ! Pls share which lipstick you were wearing (brand/colour)? I'm excited to add some lip flair without a mask for my next Zoom party :)

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

. @ctvottawa @KatieGriffinCTV did the new paid service settings kick in today or?.... Not able to tune into News at 6 this evening.

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@ctvottawa Since when is your live stream of News at 6 blocked for paid users only?....

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

Kids or no kids going back to school, everyone's feeling nervous and fatigued. Pls read @ottawahealth honest & empathetic post this morning

"This is a new virus & we've been doing our best to make the best decisions we can based on constantly & rapidly evolving information"

[Ottawa Public Health @OttawaHealth]

Tomorrow is September. Let that sink in. Then read this thread.

It's been 6+ months since COVID-19 arrived. In that time, we've learned a lot...but there's still much that we don't know. And with back-to-school, we understand how nervous many of you are. Who wouldn't be? (1/8)

[Randy Zwitch @randyzwitch]

If we're being honest, 2020 is the perfect year to get rid of Daylight Saving Time. Just rip the band-aid off while we're all home confused as hell anyway

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@MathieuFleury @OttawaHospital The *only* COVID testing site along the LRT line... and we make it vehicle drive-through only. Seriously? Really disappointed how tone deaf the City is with regards to actually incentivizing active transit. Public transit to current sites takes half a day on the bus...

[Cat Laska @CattLaska]

@TeamCanada @donovanbailey @BrunySurin @GlenroyGilbert @SpeedDoctor96 @CarltonChambers Gave me actual chills this morning - just what I needed!