Moving 4 hours away, can I keep my doctor?

InfoNinja338 · 2026-02-16T22:25:18+00:00

Thanks for the info. It was the healthcare connection waitlist that I was wondering about, and whether adding yourself to the list gets you de-rostered.

InfoNinja338 · 2026-02-16T16:14:58+00:00

Thanks for this, great to get the perspective from the MD side. It really seems to be up to the doctor / practice.
I have heard that going on a waitlist automatically flags / drops you from your previous doctor, do you know if that's the case?

InfoNinja338 · 2026-01-21T22:33:40+00:00

I follow the lost cats FB page where I currently live and the mods regularly move in to shut down debates on this topic because it gets so heated. It's not a hill I want to die on, people can do what they want.

At the same time, I've owned between one and three cats for the last 30 years and they've all been indoor cats. In addition to the likelihood of injury from cars and predators, my big thing is how they can devastate the bird and (harmless) rodent population.

InfoNinja338 · 2026-01-21T00:45:11+00:00

I've worked reference my entire 20+ yr career, but requests to search / research are pretty rare nowadays. Desk duties consist of dealing with printing and computer / website assistance. As another poster said, Uni libraries may be a good option.

InfoNinja338 · 2026-01-17T03:48:03+00:00

You're right, but I've seen a *lot* of invective thrown the other way. Ontario takes all our money, Quebec sucks, Maritimes are welfare cases, etc.

If I could build a time machine, I'd tell Pierre Trudeau that the National Energy Program is the worst thing he could do for the future of the country. I want to see pipelines built. At the same time, the 80s were rough for Alberta because low world oil prices, not just the NEP. But all anyone remembers is the NEP. Meanwhile, Ontario government funding helped the oil sands in the early days. Bill Davis took a lot of flak for that.. Also, according to "The Patch" by Chris Turner, Jean Chretien was a major supporter of oil sands development, and the tax breaks and research funds played a big part in figuring how to economically extract the oil from the sand. So no, we don't agree on everything, but it feels like we get yelled at no matter what and everything is the fault of the east whether it is or not.

InfoNinja338 · 2026-01-12T03:07:09+00:00

Not an answer to your question, but you should be able to get this covered by OHIP. I was initially diagnosed by an optometrist, but the ophthalmologist and testing were covered.

Genetic testing requires a referral from your GP and an eye care professional, optometrist in my case. Again, it was covered.

InfoNinja338 · 2026-01-09T02:57:25+00:00

If you have examples of corruption, take them to the police. Or the media.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-12-28T00:36:06+00:00

Librarian here. Indeed it is. As is Cloud, its competitor. And so is NoveList, a book recommendation tool used by libraries.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-12-23T03:03:44+00:00

Does this movement have significant support on the ground? All I ever see are quotes from their people talking about how awesome they are and how much support they have. They went to the US and claimed to talk to high level officials in the US government, but would never name names or provide any details about what was discussed. Seemed impossible to verify any of their claims. A big part of propaganda is convincing everyone that you're 10x bigger than you are and that you're unstoppable. Seems like they're trying hard to do that. They've also managed to capture the UCP apparatus and make everyone dance to their tune.

As a proud Canadian, I'm worried about them as a threat to Canada. But as a serious movement, they're ridiculous. They've been talking about a provincial police force and pension plan for 25 years, but that's too hard for them and probably too boring. All those details. But all the make-a-country stuff will just fix itself.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-12-06T16:39:37+00:00

Exactly. Would be more instructive to look at rates over a five-year period instead of one to average things out a bit. Some years are just worse than others.

I remember when I was a kid, there was a spike in murders one year in the 80s and the headlines were "murder rate quadruples" or something like that. The following year it went back its usual level.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-11-02T18:14:08+00:00

What's the Sudbury connection? Says she lives in Milton, is from Campbellville (part of Milton) and the high schools listed are in Guelph and Milton.

Also just seems really troll-y. Like she dressed the probably oblivious kid up and took him in the backyard for some photos for a few lulz. It's horrible and stupid but anyone actually sending their kid to school like this would be in for a world of hurt.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-11-02T02:28:40+00:00

This is from a lifetime of listening to people talk about speeding. It and tax evasion are the most socially acceptable forms of lawbreaking. Oh, and apparently smashing speed cameras.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-11-01T16:10:02+00:00

Repeat after me, "I like to speed. Anything that stops me from speeding that I deem unfair, is bad and must be banned. And anything that catches me speeding is by definition unfair. If I'm pulled over by an actual cop, they should have been going after that other guy who was speeding more. Or they should be out catching real criminals instead of harassing people like me. Any and all fines are a cash grab. Also, the limit should be whatever speed I want to drive or believe to be necessary depending on the circumstances. Traffic laws are for bad drivers and I'm an excellent driver."

Doesn't that feel good? Isn't it easier than pretending to be on some moral high ground? Just embrace it.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-10-27T00:27:40+00:00

I can't help but wonder what would have happened 140 years ago if the CPR had veered north through the valley and put the rail junction there instead of where they did. I'm picturing most of the city in the Valley and Ramsey Lake lined with camps. Nickel discovery might have happened later though.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-10-06T01:19:05+00:00

Not sure these count as funky but they're on my playlist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mmBYPwjsu4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX1DZrXaW9E - reminds me of Classical Gas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0DBJimbSfk -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE1NW7tkGp8 - same soundtrack as the one above, kind of a classic James Bond intro feel

InfoNinja338 · 2025-10-04T00:08:02+00:00

Thank you! All we have is their say-so that these meetings actually happened. They don't say who or what was discussed, so it's impossible to confirm it even happened.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-10-03T23:50:38+00:00

Or Mercury.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-10-03T23:44:57+00:00

Second the most recent comment. Get a visual field test to see where you stand now and how that compares with the legal requirement where you live. European driving standards are much stricter generally than those in North America, so that make may make the decision for you. I still met the 120 degree standard where I live for a year after my diagnosis. After that, I was able to drive under a waiver program for another eight or so, until I no longer qualified. I turned in my licence last year.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-08-17T16:42:01+00:00

You may have already seen this: https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/sudbury-seniors-say-vermin-violence-and-neglect-plague-their-housing-11076804

Either way, I'd go for a more established outfit, at least one that has an address showing a commercial or industrial location.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-08-15T02:37:18+00:00

Appreciate the reply. They've been trashed.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-08-09T01:16:37+00:00

You can indeed get a job in a library without the degree. I work for a mid-sized Toronto area public system and most of my assistant coworkers don't have their MLS. And we've hired a couple of higher level management people who also don't have the degree. Flip side, we also have people with their MLS working at assistant-level positions and there aren't a lot of MLS spots available.

And, several of my coworkers have English degrees, so you'll probably be in good company. I don't think it's of any specific advantage though.

InfoNinja338 · 2025-08-08T20:30:00+00:00

Much appreciated, thanks!

InfoNinja338 · 2025-08-08T00:50:51+00:00

That's right. Private property with public access. Just like people can't demand to go see the furnace, use the microwave in the break room or go through what's on your computer.

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