@jonwaite.bsky.social
Grandfather, father, husband. President of @srta.ca. Generally laid back. The opinions I express are my own.
One weekend and Iβm already 25% towards my goal of raising $250 to support menβs health! Please support my Movember fundraiser: movember.com/m/jonwaite?m...
10.11.2025 15:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Screenshot of the top of a Bsky feed, with a red circle around the hamburger menu in the top left.
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
Our Westjet raffle is in 14 hours, and I'd be remiss if I didnβt 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!
06.11.2025 13:04 β π 12 π 10 π¬ 3 π 0Even though my wife does not like me wearing a mustache, my hatred of cancer outweighs her hatred of my facial hair. I also hope that this is a sign of solidarity with any of my brothers out there going through something difficult. Donate at movember.com/m/jonwaite?m...
03.11.2025 03:39 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Movember 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 β in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Help me stop men dying too young.
03.11.2025 03:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and fun night tonight. This was us at our regular trivia night last night. #IYKYK #Oceanic815
31.10.2025 22:39 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Most likely in response to the high school student who lost his life this week. π’ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
31.10.2025 19:31 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0One of the best ways to start my day!
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Ben Houstie ~ Heiltsuk
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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.
23.10.2025 19:38 β π 13 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1Could you live in a perpetual state of crisis? Latest @winnipegfreepress.com column
www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/1...
RIP. Nick was one of the best reporters the Freep ever had. His education reporting was excellent.
19.10.2025 02:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I wasnβt planning on selling my tickets as it would be my first Grey Cup game ever. This announcement has me thinking twice.
17.10.2025 01:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0For 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. π
#WhoWeAreWednesday #MERLIN_MB
Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MBβs education community secure.
π» Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation β Ransomware
π©βπ« Cybersecurity for Educators
Together, weβre building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB π
#MERLIN_MB
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.
06.10.2025 23:00 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1What a playoff debut!
05.10.2025 21:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Most refused to listen then, more understand now
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/colu...
Staff at Seine River School Division wearing orange shirts.
I am committed to continuing our efforts towards reconciliation along with Seine Riverβs superintendent Colin Campbell. Today is only one day dedicated to that work. #OrangeShirtDay
29.09.2025 16:54 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0On Friday, I was fortunate to be able to attend smudge ceremonies at Γcole 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.
29.09.2025 16:54 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Today, 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
29.09.2025 13:01 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1We 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! π₯ π₯ π₯
JENNIFER CASA-TODD @jcasatodd.bsky.social will be headlining our "Tech Together" event! π₯³
Post a duo.
24.09.2025 02:25 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Have you seen the Responsible AI Use In Education: Guidelines for Teachers?
Access it yourself at:
www.maetl.mb.ca/resources
Poster advertising ManACE MTS PD Day event "Tech Together: Inspiring Classrooms, Empowering Communities"
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."
16.09.2025 13:01 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1Watching the series 20 premiere of @taskmaster.tv and the first task involves a QR codeβ¦ awaiting @stevepeters.bsky.social reaction. π€ͺ
11.09.2025 22:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A 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...
I'm so excited to be kicking off a new project with @merlin.mb.ca - PD for Teachers!
We will have a variety of virtual and in-person sessions this year, with our first one taking place September 24th
If you're interested in joining us for Intro To AI, send us an email
#merlin_mb #edtech