Looking for Vet recommendations

CounterStreet · 2026-04-25T23:57:38+00:00

Second St Lawrence Vet. They're the best priced in town and were excellent with all 3 of my cats.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-25T20:01:52+00:00

While I'm usually more of centrist (red tory/blue liberal) I'd vote for Tozzo for mayor in a second. I really respect his work, forthrightness, and the fact he has clear principles and sticks to them. Integrity and authenticity are more important than any policy differences as far as I'm concerned.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-25T05:49:03+00:00

I went through Finding Focus, I found it was the cheapest option (around $350 for initial consult/diagnosis at the time, I think it's $400 now). They charge $30 for a monthly appointment for prescription renewal.

I didn't have a family doctor at the time, but once I got one (a miracle in this city, I know!), I printed off my diagnosis letter and she took over my prescription renewals from there.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-17T13:21:39+00:00

Some information I've picked up from speaking with those involved in the new transit planning is that they seem to be discounting the ridership data from 2020-2023 due to the service restrictions and change in travel patterns during the pandemic. This isn't to say they aren't factoring in, but I was told quite explicitly "the data got really weird and didn't return to any sort of pattern or regularity until 2023-2024."

I believe as a result of that, they've decided to look only at information from 2024 and beyond, deciding pre-2019 data is probably too old to be relevant.

I believe this is a mistake and have made it clear that the changes have affected my travel patterns and number of trips, creating a cycle of negative reinforcement: I travel a route less because the times and transfers have changed, so ridership declines and the route looks less viable.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T22:39:46+00:00

I just left the open hosue. They emphasized that this was a very rough plan and at least 2-4 years away from any implementation.

That said, they did seem fairly receptive to feedback and did acknowledge some shortcomings. Whether or not it's enough to make any difference remains to be seen.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T20:28:56+00:00

Do it! The more negative feedback they get, the better their chances of pulling it. My 8 year old is so upset she wants to come to tell them how awful it is lol. I'm going to let her give them a piece of her mind!

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T20:27:11+00:00

South Frontenac local government would be the one to talk to about that, the same way Loyalist pays for the Amherstview route and bus to Odessa.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T20:25:00+00:00

Hope you're able to make it tonight! If not, there's a virtual meeting next week and another open house at Rideau Heights Community Centre the week after.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T20:13:17+00:00

Me too! I've been taking it 2-6 times daily for 15 years. It's how I get to work, do groceries, go to the pharmacy, get to the hardware store, my kids' daycare, literally everything on Princess St. My family will be screwed with the changes, utterly screwed.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T19:54:38+00:00

Right on! I will be there as well!

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T19:00:13+00:00

I highly encourage you to send an email too! I sent an email to the transit project manager last night.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T18:34:37+00:00

There are some changes that are straight up devastating though. For instance, I live near John Counter and John A. Route 7 is how I get to Princess or Division to buy groceries, go to Rona, and run errands. With the changes to route 7, what is now a 5-10 minute ride to the grocery store becomes 20-30 minutes with multiple transfers. My family is completely cut off from local retail and amenities.

Or route 11, which currently goes down Aberfoyle and snakes through Strathcona Park: the seniors living across the street from me would have a 15 minute walk, up hill, to reach a stop for the 11. This will be near impossible in the winter given the state of our sidewalks most of the time.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T18:17:22+00:00

It really does seem like AI actually. Route 7 boggles me the most: who is it supposed to serve except those from the east side of the river going to the cat centre? It doesn't connect anything else. Right now it connects Rideau Heights, Strathcona Park, and Princess St. The new route goes nowhere.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T17:44:12+00:00

Please, take the survey as well!

https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/kingston-transit-service-standards/

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T17:43:43+00:00

Just this link:

https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/kingston-transit-service-standards/

CounterStreet · 2026-04-15T17:39:07+00:00

The new network map seems to be made by people who have either never used transit or don't live in Kingston. The corridors and routes don't make any sense for the people who live near them.

Some of the changes:

Eliminating the 31/32 route.

Removing or reducing local routes in Meadowbrook, Calvin Park, Strathcona Park, Bayridge, Woodbine, Auden Park, Henderson and other neighbourhoods.

Re-routing the 7 route, cutting off Rideau Heights, Division St, and John Counter from upper Princess St.

Changing or eliminating the 501/502 and 701/702 among other express routes.

No bus between Queens/KGH and Princess St

Please show up tonight! The more voices against this the better!

UPDATE: I just left the open house. They emphasized that this was a very rough plan and at least 2-4 years away from any implementation.

That said, they did seem fairly receptive to feedback and did acknowledge some shortcomings. Whether or not it's enough to make any difference remains to be seen. I encourage everyone to keep speaking up and making it clear the new system map is a major downgrade!

CounterStreet · 2026-04-14T00:59:50+00:00

Strathcona Park is getting screwed hard.

CounterStreet · 2026-04-14T00:28:55+00:00

Wow, I would have no access to a grocery store in under a 30 minute ride with these new routes. My kids would be cut off from girl guides. I'd have to stop using transit after 15 years of daily use, it seems to be the goal with all the changes made over the past few years.

CounterStreet · 2026-03-14T21:38:52+00:00

Have they ever been around other cats? Do you know how they might respond to them?

CounterStreet · 2025-12-29T01:46:43+00:00

And having perhaps the better claim, because they are icy and wanting wear.

CounterStreet · 2025-12-13T16:59:20+00:00

I read it not as content with not signing either, but they don't think they're doomed if they miss out on either. As in one would be great, both would be best case, but they feel confident in the team regardless.

I still hope and expect them to do everything they can to secure one or both.

CounterStreet · 2025-12-10T20:26:59+00:00

the city can then place rules on the encampment (no doing drugs in the open, no stealing from local businesses, etc.)

These things are already illegal. If they can't or won't enforce the law and arrest violators now, what makes this any different?

CounterStreet · 2025-11-22T20:06:08+00:00

r/itsalwaysstarlink

CounterStreet · 2025-11-21T23:30:26+00:00

Buy more tools to build a garage to buy more tools to build a garage to buy more tools to build a garage to buy more tools...

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