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Fiona Odlum

@fionaodlum.bsky.social

UM Media Relations officer by day but in reality I will mostly use this platform to talk about my dogs, weather and probably swimming.

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I don't know how they did it but Snap, Crackle and Pop (that's what I call them) killed a bird!

How did they do that? Was the bird sleeping on the ground or something?

I need a trail cam STAT!

Ps. my dog is heavily supervised outside now that S,C&P are hanging around.

01.08.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have 3 juvenile (delinquent) foxes in my neighbourhood.
They are mischief!

This morning at 6am, my dog alerted us with her intruder alert.

I pop up and say "is it the foxes?"

My dog ran from the window, jumped into my bed and immediately fell asleep! Girl, your shift isn't over!

01.08.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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July was the smokiest month on record in Winnipeg with 189 hours of smoke at the Airport. Temperatures were average, but it was much drier than normal.

It was also the driest January to July on record at the Airport with 126mm of precip. Normal is close to 300mm

01.08.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Tonight coming home from dog walking we ran into one of our neighbours and she had a small dog carrier with her.

Turns out she is a transition point for a rescue and takes care of the puppies.

Of course we had to have a cuddle.

This is 6 week old Marina 🩢🀍

31.07.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The NTP has confirmed three tornadoes that occurred in the Goderich, ON area on July 26. The first occurred over Lake Huron and was rated EF0-Default. The other two occurred over land and were assigned an EF0 rating after a damage survey was conducted. Full details: uwo.ca/ntp/blog/202... #ONstorm

28.07.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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5:30pm tornado watch for south central Manitoba.
Keep those eyes to the sky.
If the sky turns green, RUN to safety and fast.

25.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just made myself the most revolting smoothie and that is how my day is going.
Chunky, zero flavour and most likely to cause gut rot in a couple hours.
How is your day going?

25.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

JUST and FYI...next week is August 🫣

22.07.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tornado warning in southern central Manitoba right now… Carmen, Brunkild and Grey
#tornado

21.07.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video: How does wildfire smoke effect our lungs? The spread of uncontrolled wildfires across has caused significant destruction and evacuations of communities across Manitoba this summer. With over 100 active wildfires in the province as of July 14,

In this video Dr. Andrew Halayko, CRC in Lung Pathobiology and Treatment, explains the harmful chemicals contained in wildfire smoke and who is most at risk, along with some of the best ways to mitigate the danger when significant wildfire smoke is present. #wildfires #Manitoba

14.07.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's 3:25pm and my dog is already putting on a daytime Emmy worthy performance begging for her 4pm supper.

This 3:30 zoom is going to be awesome πŸ™ƒ

07.07.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The heat has finally broken, let’s party!

05.07.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CTV Winnipeg: U of M recruiting for cancer rehabilitation study A new UM study is seeking Manitobans who have received cancer treatment over the past 10 years to take part in a survey about their physical rehabilitation needs.Β  Previous studies indicated that

Looking for cancer survivors to participate in this research.
Please share
news.umanitoba.ca/ctv-winnipeg...

03.07.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rain totals in mm for Manitoba from Cocorhas:
Otterburne 25.1
Piney: 24.4
Somerset: 21.3
St Leon Interpretive Ctr: 21.1
Steinbach: 18.5
St Pierre Jolys: 15.2
Winnipeg: 9.9
#Shareyourweather #mbstorm

02.07.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A comment on The Weather Centre of Manitoba feed starts with β€œThunderstorm with lightning?”

The first reply is β€œvery very frightening”

And it continues down to β€œFigaro, magnifico”

A comment on The Weather Centre of Manitoba feed starts with β€œThunderstorm with lightning?” The first reply is β€œvery very frightening” And it continues down to β€œFigaro, magnifico”

A comment on The Weather Centre of Manitoba feed continues with β€œmagnifico-o-o-o”

The next reply is β€œI’m just a poor boy, nobody likes me”

And it continues to β€œEast come, east go” before someone ends the thread with β€œguess what I’m singing now?”

A comment on The Weather Centre of Manitoba feed continues with β€œmagnifico-o-o-o” The next reply is β€œI’m just a poor boy, nobody likes me” And it continues to β€œEast come, east go” before someone ends the thread with β€œguess what I’m singing now?”

Found some funny local weather nerds

02.07.2025 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Simply the best berries πŸ“

29.06.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of a cat sleeping in a chair ALT: a cartoon of a cat sleeping in a chair

Going to bed early because 1st thing in the morning I’m going strawberry picking!! πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“

29.06.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dam nation: This Canada Day we ask about the legal rights of beaversβ€”our iconic national symbol Consider the beaver. Sculptures of them stand sentinel over Parliament’s Centre Block. In 1851 it appeared on the first Canadian postage stamp, and long before that beavers were carved into totem po

This Canada Day marks the 50th anniversary of the beaver being Canada's national animal...what are it's legal rights?
✍️Sean Moore, UManitoba
news.umanitoba.ca/dam-nation-t...

28.06.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Halloween decorations are out now at Home Sense.

28.06.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last weekend I went to Vancouver for literally less than 48 hours.... it took me 3 days to recover from all the chatting and laughing and walking around.

I don't know who that social butterfly was but damn girl, it was exhausting.

26.06.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They found my luggage!!

Had the BEST swim at 2nd beach pool in Vancouver!
🐟🏊🏼

21.06.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Vancouver

Flight delayed twice
Luggage was lost

I have no swimsuit. I came here to swim πŸ˜”

21.06.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Possibility of EIGHT tornadoes recorded in Saskatchewan on Thursday.
They still need to be investigated but this is early data
#SKstorm #tornado #extremeweather #wx

20.06.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

thanks for this!!! I appreciate it! I am looking forward to swimming this weekend!

19.06.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Worst game of hide and go seek ever!

Worst game of hide and go seek ever!

Lost dog!

I can’t find Penny, I’ve looked everywhere!

If you find her please let me know. 😜

17.06.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am going to Vancouver this weekend to go swimming.
I have 2 days....

On my list is Second Beach Outdoor Pool, it's going to be cold this weekend but I am still doing it!

What is your favourite indoor pool in Vancouver? Vancouver Aquatic Centre?

#yvr #travelCanada #Vancouver

17.06.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Choose your swimsuit wisely!

17.06.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

14.06.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI know I just told you I wanted out but ya, I want back in now” ~ Penny Odlum

13.06.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fire risk rises with warmer days ahead WINNIPEG β€” Manitoba officials are warning things are likely to get worse before they get better, as federal data predicts Canada will see its second-worst wildfire season on record. Natural…

WINNIPEG β€” Manitoba officials are warning things are likely to get worse before they get better, as federal data predicts Canada will see its second-worst wildfire season on record. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/0... #bdnmb

13.06.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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