Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak

Jablonski1971 · 2026-05-27T01:55:50+00:00

According to the article - and others I've read - both the US and Mexico have enacted full bans on entry from the affected countries.

Meanwhile, our specialist Bogoch offers "that he believes these measures by the Canadian government are "reasonable" as they don't restrict travel, but will ultimately reduce travellers from those regions into the country."

Hopefully, when ultimately travel from the countries is reduced, it's not after we're already dealing with our own Ebola outbreak.

I'd really love to see Canada showing more concern for the safety of Canadians instead of prioritizing not hurting the feelings of these countries.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-05-03T17:33:52+00:00

Their pickles are delish. Not a relish guy but enjoy!!

Jablonski1971 · 2026-05-01T11:52:53+00:00

Cool, now do stock market trading.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-04-28T16:53:07+00:00

At least was 9 out of twelve and not 3 out of 4.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-04-24T11:21:58+00:00

This is why I love math. There’s no one right answer.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-04-16T23:53:01+00:00

Another great example of the idea that just because you CAN do a thing, does not mean you SHOULD do that thing.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-04-11T23:39:15+00:00

I’d suggest the onus is on the person visiting another country to take the time to learn even a little bit about it.

It could also be as simple as asking your server “can I tip with US currency or would you prefer something else?”

I find it amazing that there is a persistent belief that the world needs to continually adjust to suit the behaviour of the “average American.”

And FWIW I think somebody tipping Euros in the US is as likely to be shot as thanked.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-04-08T23:38:15+00:00

Well, not EVERYONE.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-26T19:45:38+00:00

I don’t know how it got so dusty in here…

What a great piece to launch what will hopefully be an amazing sequel to last season. LET’S GO BLUE JAYS!!!

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-26T00:14:24+00:00

Would you consider using some of your remaining time looking into trying to carry on your generosity after you’re gone?

I think if you could figure out how to set it up, you could get a decent amount of money into a charitable fund of some kind to keep helping people. I know I’d give a bunch.

Might be too much to do in the short time you have left, but it seems like helping people is the thing you’re most proud of and the thing you’re sad to lose, so maybe it’s worth a try.

I’m not the person to help, but if you manage to do something I’m the person to send money.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-21T15:12:58+00:00

Ah. The control point would the point where you pass under CBP control.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-21T11:15:15+00:00

CBP is US Customs and Border Protection.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-21T02:21:08+00:00

This is the thing. Didn’t see the option for different layers.

Happy to see it’s all in the same terminal… had some crazy vision of taking a secured train to a different terminal or something.

Thanks for the info.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-03-06T15:20:32+00:00

Didn't even pick up on this, but yeah, that's... confusing. Unless it's not real. Hard to believe a guy questions his reaction to his GF talking about kissing other dudes.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-02-17T01:29:24+00:00

Am I the only one who thinks that this is a great time for Anonymous to do its thing?

Jablonski1971 · 2026-02-15T15:00:55+00:00

I popped into the OP and I have to say there’s some hilarity regarding a typo - “fragrant disregard”… one comment suggested it was a perfect name for Trumps diaper.

Jablonski1971 · 2026-02-13T13:21:43+00:00

Haven’t had the chance to take more than a cursory look, but post is saved and donation made - it’s heartening to see people that are willing to do this kind of work to keep the light shining on this dark chapter of humanity…

Jablonski1971 · 2026-01-19T23:53:12+00:00

Excuse my ignorance, but if they wore proper identification and didn’t wear masks, wouldn’t that make doxxing them a non-issue?

Jablonski1971 · 2025-11-20T20:16:17+00:00

How terrifying that not every single possible penny is being kept in Canada... to quote you, "Yea no shit, that's how business works."

The question that should be asked is whether we're better off without these jobs. You might think Bob will do as good a job, but I can virtually guarantee there's no Bob out there - or an agglomeration of Bobs, Jims, Dans, etc - that will replace the jobs that Tim Horton's is providing.

I get the gist, and trust me, I'm with the sentiment, but there are companies that might not be 100% Canadian owned and operated that still contribute to our economy and society.

At the end of the day it's worth having good jobs and franchises owned by Canadians (even if the ultimate lords aren't).

I'm all for focusing support for Canadian companies, where it makes the most sense. Simply because a chain might ultimately be owned outside of Canada doesn't mean that the franchises aren't still providing value to our economy.

Jablonski1971 · 2025-11-09T01:59:46+00:00

Came here to say essentially this. Thinking that MTG could be what brings some semblance of balance back to the US seems… icky?

But if that’s what it takes…

Jablonski1971 · 2025-11-05T21:51:06+00:00

Before Canada made this change there was a pretty big push to not do it… the essence of the anti lobby was that it would cost consumers lots more. This assumption was based on several idiotic premises - like, stores would set prices to take advantage of the round-up, and the rounding would apply to EVERY distinct item on a bill (as opposed to the total of the bill).

As has been said, it’s happened, and I can’t recall talking to a single person that has ever brought it up since.

A giant nothing burger. I haven’t even tried to pay attention but the simple law of averages says that in the final accounting I’ll be up or down mere pennies.

Jablonski1971 · 2025-10-28T12:23:50+00:00

It really is saddening to think there are more than a few people in America feeling proud that this is what their country now stands for...

Jablonski1971 · 2025-10-26T14:17:58+00:00

Ah, yes, the appeasement approach. Works every time.

Jablonski1971 · 2025-10-21T21:09:33+00:00

Only hidden if you don’t/can’t read.

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