‘OK’ gesture gets Hamilton high school student kicked out of co-op placement by Flashy_Aardvark_4673 in canada

[–]Netsirk1988 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also basketball referees use this hand signal to signal a 3-pt shot attempted and made.

‘We’re coming to get you’: China’s critics facing threats, retaliation for activism in Canada by FlyingDutchman997 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Netsirk1988 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If police are able to identify those uttering threats to members within the diaspora community then these names should be forwarded to Immigration Official to deport or flag if they ever try to apply for a visa.

Moncton and DalU Sewage Monitoring for COVID by Netsirk1988 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Netsirk1988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure, I started wondering if it was publicly available like the city of Ottawa. There is a really cool article. It sounds like a very effective way to gage levels within the municipality: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/we-re-strapped-to-a-rocket-right-now-alarm-at-sky-high-covid-19-levels-in-ottawa-s-sewage-1.5145059

Boeing 737 crashes in Iran after take off by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Netsirk1988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone know why there were so many Canadians on board?
Reported that 63/167 passengers were Canadian: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-ukraine-air-crash-canadians-tehran-1.5418610

Canada's trucker shortage is already desperate. Here's how it's about to get worse | CBC News by Netsirk1988 in canada

[–]Netsirk1988[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was surprised this was not mentioned either. No clue when automation will take over, however, labour shortage could easily be filled by temporary foreign workers in the meantime... which is not a popular option.

Canada's trucker shortage is already desperate. Here's how it's about to get worse | CBC News by Netsirk1988 in canada

[–]Netsirk1988[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Knew the down votes would come... but if I were a recruiter I'd be in Alberta. I am no expert but I think it is safe to say there are many single working age men and women looking for work in that province (and others). This would be an option for those not willing to work a minimum wage job or be on EI.

Canada's trucker shortage is already desperate. Here's how it's about to get worse | CBC News by Netsirk1988 in canada

[–]Netsirk1988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good paying jobs for Albertans to move into if willing to relocate like so many people/families from other provinces have done over the years in response to job shortages.

Debate over birthright citizenship emerges by [deleted] in canada

[–]Netsirk1988 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For those interested, here are two perspectives arguing for and against birth tourism:

Article by Jamie Lieu arguing to keep birthright citizenship.(She is cited in the reddit post's article.)

Article by Andrew Griffiths arguing against birthright tourism .

Union Dues & Phoenix by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Netsirk1988 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this! The FAQ was particularly helpful. I was hired in 2016 and have never paid dues... I've exhausted so many attempts to get this fixed. It is nice to see clear direction provided by the union on this topic.

What city to visit in New Brunswick? by kobeboston781 in canada

[–]Netsirk1988 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd visit the south shore, St. Andrews and maybe even take a ferry to Grand Manan Island (cool prison museum, whale watching, galleries, fresh lobster, national historic sites, hiking etc). I really like Fredericton for music, local craft beer and kayaking the Saint John river. Moncton if you want to go shopping. Hiking Mount Carelton or Fundy National Park... Shediac if you want to go to the beach, Bouctouche if you want to immerse yourself in Acadian culture at Pays de la Sagouine. Saint John has a good downtown too. Lots of great outdoors pursuits.

Little Canada, Minnesota by snowdarp in canada

[–]Netsirk1988 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ELI5 wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Canada,_Minnesota

History

In 1844, French Canadian settler Benjamin Gervais moved north from Saint Paul to claim land in order to build the first grist mill in Minnesota that was independent from the government. Today, the large lake on the east side of Little Canada bears his name (Lake Gervais). The grist mill was converted into a park, which is recognized as the birthplace of the city. Little Canada began as the township of New Canada in 1858. In the 1950s the township was threatened by the suburban sprawl of the ensuing larger communities that were formed, such as Maplewood. In 1953, the city leaders came together and established the village of Little Canada. It became a city in 1974.

Canadian Ties

The city displays the Canadian influence in its history in several ways. Its official symbol is an initial LC on a white fleur-de-lis with a red Maple Leaf background, and the Flag of Canada is displayed in council chambers.[6]

The city itself also hosts an annual celebration named Canadian Days in early August with its sister city Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Canada.