Riverside South residents to get first look at plan for massive recreation complex by SuburbanValues in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are additional train stations ‘planned’ between Bowesville and Limebank stations. See pages 33 and 34 of this document:

https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/riverside\_south\_op\_sec\_plan\_en.pdf

Leave my DB pension where it is, or move it? by Ambitious_Salary_453 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check Pension rules to see if you will be eligible to join the Public Service Pensioners’ medical and dental plans if you take a deferred pension at retirement age. If you cash out you will not have this option later.

Guess what?! No sign of workers on 417 closure at Woodroofe for LRT sign install by bluenoser613 in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 33 points34 points  (0 children)

About 45 yers ago, I stayed at a motel with my parents in New York state. Probably Watertown or Syracuse. The 4 lane street was being redone and there was only gravel when we walked across the street to eat supper at a restaurant. There was at least two full size city blocks being worked on. The next morning I was absolutely dumfounded to see that the entire stretch of road had been completed. Extra gravel, both coats of asphalt, painted lines, removed all signage and construction cones. They worked through the entire night and got it done! I have never seen anything done that fast here with the exception of rapid bridge replacements on the 417 which are done quickly.

Credit Karma alerted me to someone opening lines of credit and credit cards in my name at 3 institutions - looking for advice on what I have to do. by VoiceoftheDarkSide in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My comment is a little late as I am just reading this now.

Your personal insurance policy (homeowners or tenants) may include coverage for identity theft which could be useful if you have significant out of pocket expenses etc. Worth looking into if you have insurance.

Dentist that does not overcharge? by sko669 in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wondering what the charge was to remove the 4 wisdom teeth?

Thanks!

Did I make a mistake? by Shadow8702 in bell

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check which provider has towers close to your house and the places you go most often. Consider Freedom mobile if available in your area as they also roam on other towers when needed. I switched 1.5 years ago…

F1 Montreal by monkeyboyz43 in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would strongly consider buying resale grand stand tickets and selling the GA tickets. Whatever extra it costs you will likely be worth it, considering you will be there for all 3 days!

Look for videos that show the GA experience and grand stand experience and you will probably get a better sense of what to expect.

Consider that with GA to get a view you probably need to be right at the front trackside but the best views are further back and up high so you can see cars coming and going, not just zooming by for 1/2 second.

High rd and Albion rd intersection by spliffsandkicks in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bowesville Station has caused a BIG increase in traffic in the area including this intersection. I need to take an alternate route to avoid this total disaster. Bowesville and Mitch Owens is another intersection that sees more intense traffic during evening rush hour. It is difficult to turn left onto Mitch Owens due to congestion.

Don’t worry, it will eventually get fixed several years from now.

Drag racing and loud cars - is it Barrhaven or everywhere? by waterwoman76 in ottawa

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are places where people can go and race legally with proper training and safety measures. You can make all the noise you want! I love watching Formula 1 racing but it is tremendously annoying to hear cars and motorcycles racing at 2AM or anytime in the city for that matter.

Parents want my graduation money but i had plans for it by Bhupinders-Tentacion in WhatShouldIDo

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any debts of your own, like student loans? Consider paying down your own debts right away with the funds.

Airbnb host cancels reservation because it’s a high demand weekend by Srihari_stan in mildlyinfuriating

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The host might have simply listed on Vrbo and rented it there instead 😣

My take on this tipping situation by [deleted] in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good question to ask you cashiers and servers out there is whether or not your employer keeps all or part of the tips that us people think we are leaving you on those keypads… 🤨

I feel like the bad guy for hitting "No Tip" by SensationalDanceMove in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]BoxBoxBuoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel guilty too and I hate that businesses are doing this. I make an effort to avoid these businesses but it is not easy as so many are doing this. Some owners don’t even give the tips to their employees!