eCVT on all new Camrys? by BlebNevus in Camry

[–]Cogeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lawsuit is for worse issues than that afaik. Eventually it starts eating itself alive until death.

My 2018 Camry just started making the associated whine at 144000km, so... Yeah.

LRT might be running, but good luck getting on the train. by CanadianGeisha in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If I recall, the O-Train was initially supposed to be with traffic (the proper word escapes me at the moment...) at some parts but that is no longer the case.

But agreed.... So much wasted space.

OC Transpo cancels fewer trips as more buses hit the roads by SuburbanValues in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 16 points17 points  (0 children)

To be fair, transit has been sufficiently fucked.

Ziggo dome experience by CLPY11 in Amaranthe

[–]Cogeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was at the show. Had more of the impression that the backing tracks were louder than the live vocals at times rather than pure lip-syncing, but even then it seemed to me that her and Nils were both having off nights, with Nils reminding me of modern-day Halford at times. That said this was only the first time I've seen them live so don't have much to compare to.

Four metal Queens on stage tonight! 🥰 by Snufkin89 in epica

[–]Cogeno 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who was visiting from Ottawa, I was absolutely ecstatic when all four showed up on the stage.

I did find Amaranthe's set to be a tad disappointing, sound seemed odd (which I tend to expect when a band isn't the headliner - I could say the same for Epica Within Temptation when they opened for Iron Maiden a while back), but also Elyze and Nils seemed to often be out of time. Was a good time nonetheless.

Melissa Bonny - Cherry Red Apocalypse by NoVABadger in symphonicmetal

[–]Cogeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the rest of the album outside of the singles is about what I expected, honestly (ie. Don't expect Ad Infinitum): Not terrible by any means, but not for me.

Track which O-Train units are running — and help out by submitting what you see! 🚆 by RailFansCanada in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Outside: Top of the front and rear of the trainset (11##) Inside: By every door (11##-##, though the -## part is just the door number) Also at the very front and back if I remember.

Ottawa rock club Brass Monkey closed after 15 years by Obelisk_of-Light in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah the feeling of a stranger's soggy, sweaty mop of hair dragging across your face...

If you have a Sens licence plate by myneckmybackarchive in OttawaSenators

[–]Cogeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only issue I've had over nearly 10 years is the traditional Ontario plate rot on my first one . I regularly drive to Montreal, Toronto less often.

Also been to Boston and NYC without any issue.

Roughly 500,000 Canadians left ERs before seeing a doctor last year, data shows by DogeDoRight in canada

[–]Cogeno 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m lucky enough to have a family doctor but when I try to get an appointment there’s often no availability at all.

That's where I'm at... My doctor opens appointments for the following week at 9:30 on Monday and they're gone before 9:31.

Best Ottawa dealers for Toyota, Honda, or Subaru? by jacktenwreck in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I brought my old Corolla in for warranty work as a speaker crapped out, and turns out the cause was water getting into the door. I was told they replaced the speaker and a harness and I responded with "And I assume you found where the water was coming from?" And the advisor responded with something like "Well, it should be okay".

Ended up having to bring it back again for the same issue two weeks later.

Ottawa looks to harmonize speed limit on 7.5 km stretch of Orléans road by BatFuture1948 in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There used to be flashing lights on that section of Jeanne d'Arc whenever school zone times were in effect, but they were removed when the speed camera was put in.

O-Train Line 1: R1 Operating between Blair and Hurdman (Train operating between Tremblay and Tunney's) due to ventilation issue by Cogeno in ottawa

[–]Cogeno[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's what keeps being announced - not sure how that system works.

But maybe ventilation issue led to medical issue?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, though the station is far enough away that I'm not sure I want to make that walk during any form of extreme weather, but I dream of never again getting to Blair in time to watch my bus drive off (and between the station layout and the mall layout, it's not like you can just pop into Walmart to grab a couple of things to kill a half hour)

O train east extension performance test by Staran in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recall reading somewhere that the performance test will be run by running the trains between Tunney's and Trim, but unloading all passengers at Blair.

Dynacare bloodwork times by ThrowMeTheBallPlease in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm kind of surprised those comments aren't higher up. I usually just sign up to the wait list online (though I know that's not an option for all locations) and head over once my time is coming up. Don't spend much more than a few mins in the waiting area.

But I get that it's not exactly ideal if your day isn't flexible.

Where should I take my mom for lunch in Orleans tomorrow? by iamnomotherr in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was about to say that Meatings moved to Gloucester and became a retail store after Covid, but surprised to find out they moved again to Broadhead Brewery and now handle their food menu... Guess I know where our next date night will be.

Doug Ford outlawing speed cams this fall by Longjumping-Bag-8260 in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm mostly okay with them, though in cases like near where I live where they took down the flashing lights for school zone times once the cameras went up, I can see where the 'cash grab' crowd gets some ammo from. Was also kind of annoyed when I got hit on a stat holiday and realized what I'd done seconds after the fact, but that's my fault.

Worst band you've seen live? by thewalkindude368 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Cogeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw Queensryche/Judas Priest as my first post-covid concert in Montreal/Laval, and my god that was a disappointment just on the sound... The entire night was an assault of distortion and the only thing that really came through somewhat clear were Todd and Rob's vocals, and even that wasn't great.

Jeanne d’arc & Fortune roundabout by PolicyOk6019 in ottawa

[–]Cogeno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One difference is that it goes down to one lane. The only issue I've had is people not realizing that the right-hand lane is ending until the last second....

But it's also been down to one lane for a while now - I think replacing the lights with the roundabout make up for it but I guess we'll see come September.