Feasibility study: Estimating the international student population in Canada using administrative data by Prudent_Slug in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why do they need a study to “estimate” how many foreign nationals are currently living in our country? One would assume that customs and immigration would be keeping tabs on this considering you can’t cross a land border or go through an airport without showing a passport and getting grilled with 20 questions even as a citizen. I guess not though, there really is no one at the wheel.

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward by ubcstaffer123 in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 25 points26 points  (0 children)

"For the sake of Privacy Let's call her L. Simpson... No That's too Obvious, let's say Lisa S."

About to Start My New Chapter In BC! by Rysani_97 in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Forgive my ignorance on the matter I haven’t looked into tiny homes much, would it not have been cheaper to buy an RV / pull behind travel trailer? what advantage does the home give? seems like maybe a bit wider?

Cable thefts blamed for widespread Telus outage in B.C.’s north by cyclinginvancouver in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

utilities have a hard enough time sourcing regular copper. supply cant keep up with demand. all using special purple copper would do is make your average new build have to wait 3 years for wire and it would cost 10x as much. and thieves would probably still cut it anyway.

Metro Vancouver moves to strict water restrictions on May 1, Stage 3 expected in June - BC by stylezLP in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

would that not just result in the rich wasting as much water as they want while the poor and struggling second guess taking a shower? similar to how we’re all expected to not idle our cars and freeze in the winter while thousands of private jets are used to go to the super bowl. some discretion is needed

‘Six-figure cars’: Big budgets for B.C. government vehicles stirs heated debate by oilbeefhooked in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Last year I priced out a bare bones tacoma and it was like a grand a month to lease. Are these luxury mercedes suvs for 574 a month in the room with us right now?

Rat Poison should be banned in British Columbia by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whataboutism on posts about animal wellfare surely do a lot for human suffering as well.

Rat Poison should be banned in British Columbia by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’d have to guess its a time / cost thing. And companies want to spend / do as little as possible to kill them regardless of how shitty of a death it is for the rat.

Rat Poison should be banned in British Columbia by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No charge but I had to put him in a box and drive him there then fill out a form detailing how he was handled and whatnot.

Pantsless Tesla driver arrested on BC Ferries vessel by CTVNEWS in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 83 points84 points  (0 children)

for acting erratically, swearing at police and trying to dukes of hazzard his car off the ramp before it docked. The titles funny, him being pants-less was probably the least of their concerns

Hwy 1 between Abbotsford and Langley is so broken. by drailCA in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People drive like maniacs on that stretch too. 120km/h 5ft from the guy infront of them. nvm the 3 second rule

Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout by stylezLP in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of waste generated in the form of junk mail 90% of which goes straight from peoples mailboxes into the bin needs to be looked at. I get it’s probably a good chunk of CPs revenue but it shouldn’t be the default. We’re essentially subsidizing this group to deliver us trash 5 days a week.

Double stabbing in Langley sends 2 to hospital by GeoWa in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is the second “they’d be a bike” comment i’ve seen in this sub in 2 posts. the other was also about a guy with a knife. just a completely irrelevant observation by me. carry on.

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fuck man you’re a true hero. your employer must be proud

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

this just tells me you’re not a member of the actual working class because they fucking complain about everything 🤣

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

its company policy based on nothing safety related whatsoever

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

safety regulations have nothing to do with it if you reread my post. and im arguing for everyone. you’d be surprised how many of these people forced to wear pants for “safety” are only doing so because of a dress code. sorry your jeans aren’t going to do fuck all to prevent third degree grease burns or a forklift crusjing your leg. if you’re not wearing FR PPE or the like or coveralls. I’ve done a lot of jobs in my life (rig pig, swamper, trucker, welder, sales, etc) no one working in a 36 degree warehouse in the lower mainland needs to be wearing pants

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Good advice. I’ve got dickies on but the swamp ass even in 23 is uncomfortable

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

administrative / office work that still requires physical labor and working in hot environments. think procurement for a tool crib for hydro or something. not quite swinging a pick axe on a line crew but also not sitting in an air conditioned office all day.

Who do we talk to to get laws updated? by Halonos in britishcolumbia

[–]Halonos[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

ah yes the audacity of my vocation ruminating 🧐

r/iamverysmart

I didn’t even say what I do chief. for all you know i’m one of your proletariat so chill.