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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

This might be a long thread so bear with me. About 3 months ago I was diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) from long covid and I would like to share how difficult and frustrating it was to get diagnosed - every step of the way.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

The moral here is trust yourself, and trust what your body tells you.

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@cath_garrett

3 months

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. I wanted to share on the off chance it resonates. I have a few friends with the same condition and it’s taken them over a year to get a health care practitioner to see them and take them seriously, never mind get on medication.

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She hears me out, listens to everything I have to say, and refers me to a specialist. She also prints off information about the condition, connects me with a family doctor taking patients, shows me a physio who specializes in POTS and other helpful resources.

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@cath_garrett

3 months

At urgent care, I meet a compassionate nurse practitioner who right away asks is if anyone has ever tested me for POTS. She administers a “dummy” test, which tests your heart rate in different positions. You need a BPM spike of 30+ to meet the threshold. Mine jumps by almost 50.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

Before meds, my resting heart rate was between 95-120 depending on what I was doing and would spike to 160-70 with walks to the bus stop, heavy lifting, hot showers, etc. I’ve been on the medication a month and my resting heart rate is back to the 70s. I feel normal again!

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

Fast forward another month, I am still waiting for a specialist but my family doctor has put me on beta blockers and is quarterbacking treatment. It's been life-changing.

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@cath_garrett

3 months

The cardio goes over my test results a week later and says he finds nothing. I suggest I have POTS because I’ve recently had two covid infections and ask for a test. He disagrees, tells me it’s anxiety and “you should feel lucky, I see patients with real problems”

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

It comes with dizziness, rapid heart rate when changing positions, adrenaline rushes, complete caffeine intolerance, insomnia, and overall exhaustion.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

At this point, I have debilitating symptoms and no healthcare professional seems to take me seriously. I start to treat myself like I have POTS - quit caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, weightlifting, hot showers completely, and my symptoms start to improve but I am miserable.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

He refers me to a psychiatrist with an 8-month long waiting list. Sends me away and refuses to listen to what I have to say. Not satisfied, depressed, desperate and scared, my friends encourage me to not give up. I decide to go to urgent care to start the process all over again.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

I am absolutely THRILLED to announce I will be joining @cknw and @GlobalBC as an Anchor/Reporter! My last day at @mypgnow will be May 7.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

Wow, I had no idea this would resonate with so many people. I know how lucky I am to get treatment this fast. I know people who have had to suffer through these symptoms for years with no answers. I'm hoping I can help spread some awareness with my platform.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

I grew up without cable on Haida Gwaii, listening to Canucks and Giants games on #TSN1040 . Those broadcasts, in my living room, made me feel like I was there even though I never went to a live game until I was 18. To the voices who inspired me to chase my dream: thank you.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

It started in Dec, where I would have adrenaline rushes multiple times a night, to the point where I wouldn’t be able to get more than 2-3 hours of sleep. Thinking this was anxiety, I decided to let it play out.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

I ask the on call physician about POTS - he brushes me off, tells me it’s just anxiety and he can't help me. After back and forth, he agrees to send me to a cardiologist.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Best friends reunited: After escaping #Mariupol , driving across Ukraine to Poland and finally touching down in Vancouver- Victoria and her two children are greeted at #yvr by old friends. #ukraine #bcpoli @CKNW @GlobalBC

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

Eventually I decided to try and see a doctor (not having a family doc at the time). The night before my appointment at a “walk in”, I lay down to sleep. My heart rate spiked to 160+ along with what I can only describe as the worst adrenaline rush ever, and would not come down.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

I called 9-1-1. At the hospital, they do a battery of tests but don’t have a reason for why my heart rate took off. No guidance on what I should or shouldn’t do. They refer me to a cardiologist for a holter monitor.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

A week later, I have the holter monitor on. Have a coffee, go about my life, and then my heart rate takes off again to 160-70. I call 9-1-1 again, go to the hospital, do another series of tests, and again am met with no answers.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

5 months

Food prices are high everywhere but check out the price of watermelon halves on Haida Gwaii right now:

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Cafe Deux Soilels closed for good. And I’m sad about it. It was the first place I found community in Vancouver.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

Some 💫personal💫 news I've accepted a position at CityNews Vancouver as a reporter/anchor after two and a half years at CKNW and Global BC. My last day on the radio desk at Global will be November 12.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

Celebrating two years at @CKNW / @GlobalBC today! I feel so endlessly lucky that I get to spend every day doing what I love ☺️

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

My grandfather died tonight at age 93, ten minutes after I got off the phone with the family in the hospital in Ontario. A geologist & palaeontologist. I inherit a love of dinosaurs, date squares & ginger ale and musicals. We share the same incredibly dry humour and love of puns.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 months

So I'm joining @CBCEdmonton as a video journalist for Grande Prairie! The last few years in Vancouver have been beyond belief - I've been able to help tell stories I am passionate about alongside an army of fantastic colleagues, and I will miss it dearly.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

One of the most amazing stories I have ever covered. 'She’s my James Bond’: Ukrainian woman in B.C. remembers late mother’s remarkable #Mariupol escape @GlobalBC @CKNW | #Ukraine #RussianInvasion #bcpoli #UkraineRussianWar

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

A family friend sent this to me from Armstrong BC tonight #bcwildfires

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

“The family of Tunisian Olympic champion Ahmed El Hefnaoui while following the 400-meter swim, in which the 18-year-old was crowned gold.” YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO SEE IT. #Tokyo2020

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عائلتك هي دائمًا جمهورك الأول 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 أسرة البطل الأولمبي التونسي أحمد الحفناوي أثناء متابعة سباق 400 متر سباحة والذي توّج به السباح صاحب الـ 18 عامًا بالذهبية 🥇🇹🇳

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

It's my last day on the radio desk at @GlobalBC and @CKNW . The past 2.5 years have been a blast and I can't say enough about the fabulous people I've had the privilege of working with and learning from. ☺️

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Honoured to be able to spend some time with @CKNW legend George Garrett this afternoon. No relation but we got along just fine! #bcjournalism

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Celebrating my one year anniversary at @GlobalBC / @CKNW today! 😁😁😁

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

Flight from Haida Gwaii is delayed leaving because of an over abundance of “extremely heavy” frozen fish in the cargo from a local fishing charter so staff are discussing how much the plane can hold I love northern bc

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

5 months

Haida Gwaii is getting a local paper again! #localnews

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

7 months

"With a name like Garrett, what can go wrong? Nothing!" That was the first thing I remember George saying to me when I approached him for an interview. We got talking, and struck up a friendship that I am so grateful for.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

@WatermanVJ It’s very common in my group of friends too. So frustrating. Thankfully, journalism training set me up well to advocate for myself and annoy the daylights out of healthcare practitioners until I get answers, haha

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

This piece has been named a finalist in the Canadian Online Publishing Awards in the category 'Best in Multiculturalism.' It was an honor and a privilege to meet this amazing family face-to-face and speak to Kateryna before she died. link👇

Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

One of the most amazing stories I have ever covered. 'She’s my James Bond’: Ukrainian woman in B.C. remembers late mother’s remarkable #Mariupol escape @GlobalBC @CKNW | #Ukraine #RussianInvasion #bcpoli #UkraineRussianWar

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

I am SO thrilled that my piece has taken silver at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards! ‘She’s my James Bond’: Ukrainian woman in B.C. remembers late mother’s remarkable Mariupol escape

‘She’s my James Bond’: Ukrainian woman in B.C. remembers late mother’s remarkable Mariupol escape |...

Kateryna Kuznetsova fled the war-ravaged city of Mariupol while fighting cancer, buried her dead husband in her front yard, and escaped Russian soldiers on a train “to nowhere.”

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Masthead

@Mastheadmag

2 years

Silver Media Best Multicultural Story (free) Global News BC

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Special thanks to Carol the retired RN who gave me apple juice #Moderna

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

Spoke to a class of grade 6’s and had them write their own local news stories. Here’s what happened:

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Some 💫✨personal news✨💫 After exactly four sleepless nights spent shuddering in disgust, I have caught and dispatched the mouse in my house. I'm going to have a celebratory gin and tonic and fall fast asleep.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

It's my two year industry anniversary today and seven month anniversary at CKNW, and boy what a ride everything has been so far! 🥰😊

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

It is so disappointing to see Cassie Campbell trending for the wrong reasons every time she calls a game.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 months

Hellooo Edmonton

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

I’ve wanted to be a journalist since I was 10 years old - and today I got to speak to my mom’s grade 4 class (same age I was!) at Mill Bay Nature school about being a reporter and the magic of radio. 📻 :) #localnewsmatters

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Vernon City Council voted unanimously this week to transfer the copyright to ' #Ogopogo ' to the Okanagan Nation Alliance. Mayor Victor Cumming says the transfer 'makes sense' because the legend comes from the Syilx people to begin with. #bcpoli

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

5 years

I have accepted a Reporter position at Vista Radio in Prince George!

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Had to do a double take to make sure this wasn't a headline from March 2020 🫠

BNO News

@BNOFeed

2 years

Cruise ship 'Majestic Princess' has arrived in Sydney with more than 800 COVID cases on board

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

I know I'm not the only one who feels like this but living in a new city without a real opportunity to build a social circle during all of this has been extremely difficult. I miss my friends. I miss my family. Wear a damn mask.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

I’m out for a week

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

My (triple-vaxxed) dad has tested positive for Covid this week. Says he has mild symptoms including a headache, cough and some mild blurred vision/stuffy sinuses.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Timeline cleanse: my mom got a puppy and she arrived today :)

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Dose two of #Moderna 😎

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Am I the only one who doesn't completely grasp what an NFT is

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Vaccinated part three: Pfizered up 🦠 💉

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 month

Janet Brown is incomparable. Not only is she a formidable reporter, but she's patient, knowledgable and so, so kind. Always willing to offer advice or just an ear on crazy days. Not to mention a WICKED sense of humor. Congratulations @JanetBrown980 on a hell of a career.

Amir Ali ⌨️☕️🏴‍☠️

@AmirsDoingItAll

1 month

Truly the end of an era at @CKNW . I had the pleasure of working with @JanetBrown980 for a few years, and there's no one more professional or diligent in the business.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

13 days

Grande Prairie skies are something else, wow

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

A residential school survivor from #HaidaGwaii , is calling for a class-action lawsuit against the Catholic Church to reveal the names of the children who died at the schools. National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

Global BC

@GlobalBC

3 years

“They told me never ever ever tell what I saw.”

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

WELL... there it is

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

Looks like I will be covering everything @PGCougars for the @dub_network ! Can't wait to get started.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

I'm back on the overnight anchor desk tonight for the Corus radio network, bringing you live coverage of #WestKelowna . #bcwildfires

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

It has been far, far, FAR too long #haidagwaii

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Nothing humbles you the way sprinting for the bus does

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Very excited to announce I received the longform census

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

9 months

Vancouver Fire tells us they aren''t sure where it's coming from - "We have about 15 trucks driving around trying to find the cause of the smell" Call us at *1130 if you know what's going on. @CityNewsVAN @CityNewsTraffic

Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

9 months

Notice a terrible smell this hour in Vancouver? We do too! We've reached out to Vancouver Fire for more information - but call the newsroom hands free at *1130 if you have any details. @CityNewsVAN @CityNewsTraffic

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 months

@trenabelle I'm well aware of that. I say further down in the thread that I'm lucky to get a diagnosis this fast - it's thanks in no small part to my background as a journalist and an excellent support circle who has my back. I'm sharing to hopefully help others.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Last shift with the incomparable and formidable @digital_newsgal . One of my very first friends at @GlobalBC and a hell of a mentor. I’ll miss you on the overnights! 😭

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 year

*sighs* *opens BC Wildfire dashboard*

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

I have reheated a cup of coffee three times this afternoon because I keep forgetting it exists

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Are we really going to sit and pretend this is ok? @atRachelGilmore , I'm sorry, and I support you.

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@atRachelGilmore

2 years

Are you kidding me?

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

#New - Interior Health says 7 patients remain in Ih hospitals from the deadly bus crash Christmas Eve on Highway 97C. All now categorized as having non-life threatening injuries. @CKNW @GlobalBC @safeeyapirani

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

I was just made aware that it’s Victoria’s birthday today - Yuliya and Victoria are driving home, cooking borscht, and having a glass of wine.

Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Best friends reunited: After escaping #Mariupol , driving across Ukraine to Poland and finally touching down in Vancouver- Victoria and her two children are greeted at #yvr by old friends. #ukraine #bcpoli @CKNW @GlobalBC

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

GOODNIGHT

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Just made the world's weakest pot of coffee, please give me privacy at this sensitive time

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

@MirandaFatur Disgusting. I'm so sorry.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

#Breaking - a large fire has broken out at what appears to be a building at the PNE - witnesses tell me they have heard multiple explosions and could see the smoke/flames from as far away as Brentwood. We have calls out to VPD and the fire department.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

While I was isolating with covid, I had a small army of East Van artist friends drop off tea, honey, covid tests, sick-friendly food and enough cold medication to last a lifetime, as well as a stack of books. Tangible support makes a person feel really cared for.

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3 years

What is something *practical* someone has done for you that really supported you? Ie. someone giving you food as you recovered from something or providing a quiet work space or childcare or a supply you needed

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Heat update - I put the dog toys in the freezer for a little while and it seems to be a hit

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

@Devin_Heroux Thank you for all of your wonderful work during the games :) think you have captured the magic and humanity of it all.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

1 month

I went to interview someone about a completely seperate topic, and they showed me their (extensive) peacock farm. That was a cool surprise.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

New pool for the dog

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

+10 mood points

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Back on the evening @CKNW anchor desk after a week off!

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@cath_garrett

3 months

@IrisThatsCreepy I had no idea about it either, and then someone told me it's called an "adrenaline dump" They've almost completely stopped after medication and some light physio but it is an awful, sickening feeling.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

JUST IN: Vancouver Fire confirms the 3-alarm blaze seen this evening is what appears to be a 3-story detached home on Drummond Dr. that was under construction/renovation. Neighbors believe it was vacant at the time the fire started. No word on cause. @GlobalBC @CKNW

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@stdiego

2 years

Big fire near Spanish banks #vancouver #fire

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@cath_garrett

3 years

As a young woman who often works nightshifts, it's things like this that make me so nervous. I'm happy you are safe!

casey-jo loos

@caseyjoloos

3 years

don’t ever park at vancouver house impark parkade at 777 seymour st in vancouver, it’s a scam. parkade closes at 11pm but i got here at 9:50pm to be told i could pay $60 cash in hand to get my car out or it’s trapped all weekend. ty @jodyvance for keeping me safe on the phone.

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@cath_garrett

2 years

26 feels just great @jawnjang @irenriver 😎😊

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Puppy update:

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

11 months

I've found the best question in an interview, without fail is "What made you decide to talk to me?" Gold. Every time.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

Coming back from my twitter vacation to say happy pride month :)

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

8 months

This is the best piece of local news ever

PrinceGeorgeCitizen

@PGCitizen

8 months

'It's just an amazing little beast,' Prince George resident says of her washing machine that won't die

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

I am here and visible #BiVisibilityDay

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

#New - #HaidaGwaii has no active cases of COVID-19 as of this morning (Aug. 20), according to the Old Massett emergency operations centre. One person remains in isolation. #covid19bc #bcpoli

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@cath_garrett

6 months

Wildfire smoke and northern lights in Fort Nelson last night. #bcwildfire #Auroraborealis @CityNewsVAN Photo credit: Melissa Langstaff

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

4 years

My grandmother turns 87 today and officially has her first dose of the COVID vaccine. Her verdict? “I guess you could say I was relieved to get the damned thing.” She doesn’t own a cellphone, so no selfies unfortunately... #covid19bc

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

3 years

Just wrote 2019 instead of 2021. No further comment.

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Catherine Garrett

@cath_garrett

2 years

#Chetwynd - Northern Health says the Chetwynd General Hospital is on complete diversion until 7 am - diverting patients to Fort St John or Dawson Creek - both an hr+ drive away. Heavy rain warning/travel advisories for the Peace region could complicate that. @globalbc @cknw

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@cath_garrett

2 years

The best thing about having an arm full of line art tattoos is you get to be a colouring book for the small children in your life.

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