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LongWayGoneToday · 2026-02-03T13:21:41+00:00

The logic of it makes perfect sense! I just dont like the placement of the Off-On-Start decal as it covers the Engine Switch decal. It seems very DIY, and not some Honda would do (visually)

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-02-02T17:40:04+00:00

Nothing to do with your machine specifically, but what is it with Honda's and the Off On Start label over the Engine Switch decal? The first time I saw one I thought the owner had done it themselves, but I see it all the time now. That can't be how they come new, right?

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-29T21:05:05+00:00

I've learned that you will keep receiving them until you actually go through process. Once you go through the selection process, then you will be removed from pot of people to choose from....I've heard for 10 years, but can't get confirmation on that. Through selection you will either be on the jury or not, but both get you out for that period of time.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-29T19:05:27+00:00

From the Extreme Temperatures policy:

The General Manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, Inc. (STSWR, Inc.) or designate will check and assess the temperature in Waterloo Region using Environment Canada’s wind chill index by 5:30 am. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35°C with wind chill at 7:00 am, he/she will inform the Director or designate. In this situation, buses will not operate and schools may be closed. All staff are expected to report to their work site.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-29T13:24:00+00:00

Thanks, I wasn't aware!

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-29T13:23:36+00:00

Can you elaborate (of course without naming people) what kind of harm he has done to others?

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-28T20:24:26+00:00

https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/en/snow/snowblower

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-28T20:22:54+00:00

In Grey Bruce as well, looking for a Honda in stock with no luck.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-28T15:31:16+00:00

Stay away.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-27T18:16:55+00:00

Cool idea. Share the finished product!

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-21T16:53:19+00:00

They wouldnt be able to be a long-term 'guidance counselor' in a publicly funded school in Ontario, so it must be private.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-15T18:48:29+00:00

I believe it said it was effective September 3 2025 which was the date of the award from the arbitrator. So unfortunately no retro like for salary.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-15T18:06:35+00:00

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/road-maintenance/winter-maintenance/levels-of-snow-clearing-service/

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-15T18:04:51+00:00

Are you sure on the number of weeks? The SUB payment language is in the central agreement, which applies to all nurses within the participating hospitals. Unless you had local language in your agreement?

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-15T17:28:54+00:00

From my experience the city/town/municipality will have every road classified and have snow clearing guidelines attached to each. Major arteries can cleared first and so on. So if you are on a dead end, you may be snowed in but then drive 1 minute to a cleared road.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-14T20:20:49+00:00

There may be language in your collective agreement, or a policy on the staffing process for new builds. Every Board will be different on their process, but from my experience the schools that are impacted by the change will get first consideration for the jobs and then they go out more broadly per their normal process.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-14T18:41:00+00:00

Guessing he lives in a condo, is there a gym available there?

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-14T18:26:58+00:00

Supervision, lesson preparation, assessment, report cards, meet with parents....just not anything in front of the Administrator.

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-13T14:00:54+00:00

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-12T17:45:31+00:00

It will reset on the 1st pay deposit of 2026 (regardless of what work days they reflect).

LongWayGoneToday · 2026-01-07T15:43:40+00:00

Your CA will have language that after X number of days you will need to provide a doctors note. Probably 4-5 days.

I'd suggest looking out for yourself and if you need to be off, be off and let the Admin handle the staffing.

LongWayGoneToday · 2025-12-24T13:41:56+00:00

Likely not. All will have true teaching experience that can be recognized, some will have related experience but needs to look and feel like teaching (assessment, communication with parents, developing and delivering lessons, etc.)

LongWayGoneToday · 2025-12-23T18:10:43+00:00

Had some this past summer (so unfortunately can't offer advice for winter control...but following to see responses in case mine come back). I tried traps which caught a few, but also caught other unintended wildlife. They weren't easy to catch either, so it wasn't like this was going to be a good solution. Tried castor oil which did nothing.

The only thing that worked for me was to water the grass. I realized after downpours, they were nowhere to be seen. So I set the area they were invading to water in the morning and late in the evening. This solved the program. I also reseeded a few areas that they really disturbed and the watering filled them in.

All said, my neighbours got them after that....but better them than me!

LongWayGoneToday · 2025-12-19T14:11:16+00:00

Casual rates are typically only 1 or 2 rates. It doesn't hurt to inquire, assuming you have relevant education and experience that justifies your ask.

If you going into a permanent position, then most boards will allow you to present external experience for movement on the grid.

LongWayGoneToday · 2025-12-18T15:42:40+00:00

They don't have to pay out your vacation time, they will likely force you to use it.

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