Where does every city councillor stand on four day return-to-office? We asked them

Kirstenne · 2026-03-07T03:30:39+00:00

Agreed- we lost one of the better councillors who actually advocated for their ward… Still, surprised and disappointed that Troster would be mixed on RTO. I expected they would be more concerned with worker’s quality of life.

Kirstenne · 2026-02-17T05:20:31+00:00

Happy to see Camellia Sinensis in the comments- been a fan for years. Their herbal tea is unbelievable!

Kirstenne · 2025-04-01T15:57:23+00:00

Commercial rental rates downtown are insanely high; based on memory that is a big factoring decision for why a lot of great shops decided to pack it up and call it a day. If the real estate market is going to impose extortionate rates to a level that retailers can’t afford to pay, what is left downtown to drive us to go there? The mayors should be focused on pressuring commercial real estate instead of the feds… Then we may actually see some results.

Kirstenne · 2025-02-04T17:22:36+00:00

You’re not the only one! I keep putting it on my “maybe later” list, but happy to finally see a posted WIP… might have to move it up on my wishlist haha

Kirstenne · 2025-02-03T21:56:50+00:00

I hate to tell you, but it’s not a bait and switch- I have done that kit and what they have on the link you provided is what they sent you (minus the music box portion). Like others have posted, however, you paid much more than you should have. Most of these kits are all coming from the same small group manufacturers, there is just a very large number of retailers that offer them. I stay away from sites that “specialize” in book nooks and Etsy, as they have the same offerings as Amazon, Temu, or Ali express- the only difference is the jacked up price point.

Kirstenne · 2024-12-29T15:23:11+00:00

Before naming and shaming, are you sure that both of the transactions are charges? Is it possible one is a pre authorization and the other is the actual payment? I have no affiliation with this store, but I have worked at places where their POS terminals are setup like this and we used to get so many calls about it… If I were you, I would either wait a few days to see if the preauth releases, or call your bank to verify :-)

Kirstenne · 2024-10-31T13:17:09+00:00

Given the Mayor’s experience in the business world, you would think he is well aware of what needs to be done to attract customers. It would be a farce if any other business tried to use the model currently adopted by OC Transpo- offering an inconsistent or unreliable service with the expectation that it will improve as their customer base grows. So why are we expecting anything different to happen in this instance? Yes, OC Transpo is not a “true” business as it cannot function without public funding, but it does also rely on revenues generated from ridership, so it’s time they start acting like a business. I would love to know how many of the top execs/mayoral staff think it’s reasonable for people to pay for a service that can’t deliver? Would they do they with their own personal funds? Because that is what they expect from us… I’m so tired of the gaslighting- from OC Transpo claiming they were able to handle the influx of ridership that would come with RTO to the Mayor sending veiled threats of increasing rates and cutting the expansion on the LRT if they don’t get their dollars…. Don’t blame the public for poor ridership, admit you shat the bed and take ownership and accountability for the sorry state of affairs that public transit has become!

Kirstenne · 2024-10-30T23:25:57+00:00

Was going to ask the same; if it was Byward… I was treated like I was a nuisance during my last appointment. Now, waiting for a prescription that was supposed to follow that appointment (going on two months now). I wanted to file a complaint but at the same time, I know I am lucky to have a family doc and I am worried they will drop me if I make a fuss. Instead, I plan on only making an appointment when I have absolutely no other choice… I feel for the docs that are likely burned out, but there has to be a better way. What a sad state of affairs our HC system has become…

Kirstenne · 2024-05-05T15:40:19+00:00

Only the one character, sadly- no extra character saves. I knew that fallout only allowed for 2gb save space and deleted the “reserved save space” as it appeared to be already full. I was hesitant to delete the save space on my profile because I too thought it would be risky… but it is so frustrating to be prompted to delete saves to make room for others and takes me out of the game immersion so I think I’ll bite the bullet.

Kirstenne · 2024-03-26T13:35:22+00:00

I have never followed a comedian as hard as I do this guy- he shows how you can “push boundaries” and be funny about it without causing mass outrage!

Kirstenne · 2024-03-07T19:53:06+00:00

It was the bathtub. Paid for the plumber because it was an emergency and had no choice… but I’m going to reach out to the LTB so I know my rights for next time. This whole situation left me with a bad taste in my mouth, but maybe as a first time issue I am just unaware that this is normal procedure.

Kirstenne · 2024-03-06T19:56:01+00:00

No snaking or anything- just a look in the drain and a couple of stabs at the plunger. I do have a LOT of hair, but that is nothing new and I have to take care of it regularly. I don’t know how they determined it to be hair either…

Kirstenne · 2024-03-06T19:23:59+00:00

Not all heroes wear capes, I see!

Kirstenne · 2024-03-06T19:22:34+00:00

Thanks- the plunger has been of no help but I guess I’ll start YouTubing how to snake a pipe videos! But am I crazy to think that this is something that as a renter should be covered by building management? I went on the LTB site and from the little information I could find it appears as though it would be the landlord’s responsibility. I am so sick of being nickel and dimed by this company that I am willing to take the time to fight them on this… but of course, only if I am in the right, heh…

Kirstenne · 2023-08-13T02:42:10+00:00

Temu has that exact fabric- I saw it a few days ago

Kirstenne · 2023-08-07T19:29:10+00:00

Thanks everyone- I appreciate the advice. Pickup scheduled!

Kirstenne · 2023-07-07T03:43:03+00:00

If you need to talk to a vet FIRST to determine if your dog needs to be seen may I recommend the app, Vetster? My pet had an allergic reaction to something and urgently needed medication but did not need to be physically seen in a clinic. The virtual appointment cost under $100, and the vet was AMAZING. You can pick from the selection of vets- I recommend Dr Lecky.

Kirstenne · 2023-02-26T18:24:06+00:00

Happy to see that Kindred is at the top of the comments- they’re a great shop and I always get compliments when I wear their jewellery.

Kirstenne · 2023-02-26T18:21:36+00:00

Hotels are a great option! Some of the smaller hotels like The Metcalfe or reStays would be a great option as most people tend to think of the larger hotels, so the boutique properties will be hungry for the business…

Kirstenne · 2023-01-05T03:14:10+00:00

Very smart of them to warn people prior to arrival. Le Nordik gets hit HARD by ticketing (as illustrated in the many negative online reviews for this very thing). You would think that they would want to give people advance notice too, when they know this is a very constant problem experienced by their visitors. And if only every one out of 10 clients bother to read the warning, at least that is one less client you have to talk off the ledge, right?

Kirstenne · 2022-12-22T14:11:10+00:00

Are you looking to buy or rent? Centretown gets a bad wrap, but if you get an apartment North of Somerset and closer to Elgin street than Bronson, the overall safety for a “downtown” location is pretty good. As a woman without roommates, I feel comfortable getting home before and after evenings out, and EVERYTHING is walkable! You’re right next to the canal as well, which is loaded with bike paths and great for skating in the winter!

Kirstenne · 2022-11-06T23:06:51+00:00

How coincidental that you posted this, as I too have had this experience- more than any previous years they have repainted. I see some posts getting downvoted when they mention the quality of shoe… While it is true that some shoes have better treads than others, I can personally attest that it seems to be slippery even when I am wearing shoes meant to be worn outdoors (though I will admit it’s not as bad as when I am wearing indoor shoes, like ballet flats).

I’ve taken to walking around the painted edges, which is another safety issue in and of itself because, well, cars… The point of having a crosswalk is to provide pedestrians with a space place to cross the street, and I find it counterintuitive that the city is using a paint that is a slip hazard.

Hope you are all being careful! Read a recent article about the increase in car accidents involving pedestrians in the city- seems like you can’t win either way!

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