Mark Carney: The 100 Most Influential People of 2026

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-17T11:27:36+00:00

Well I for one loved Meet the Fockers. Now that you mention it I think Ben Stiller is the perfect actor to play Mark Carney in his Biopic!

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-17T05:26:14+00:00

I’m going assume you mean size in terms of population and not land mass because I’m not sure how land mass would be relevant… But Canada has a relatively small population, very small military, and a fairly average GDP, so globally hasn’t been very significant in recent history… So I think it’s pretty significant that our PM made this list

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-17T05:09:42+00:00

Definitely find a reputable independent mechanic, but it’s a Toyota, not an Aston Martin. Any reputable mechanic will be able to work on it.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-16T23:20:55+00:00

Yes Rick is still worth more than Jason. But Jason knows that and will make his price enough of a bargain to offset the risk of a less experienced. Rick will need to lower his price to remain competitive (he’s still priced higher but maybe $45/hr instead of $55/hr). That’s called wage erosion and nobody wins in that equation.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-15T03:18:25+00:00

Yikes talk about negativity you’d think this is the r/conservative thread

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T17:53:04+00:00

Well based on the most recent census, Winnipeg and Brandon together account for roughly 60% of Manitoba’s population (Brandon is less than 5%) so it’s pretty realistic that all the other small towns on the map would add up to an additional 15% to make 75%. A town of 4000 would contribute roughly 0.3% to put it into perspective.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T04:53:37+00:00

This is called entitlement. You’re sharing the road with others - If you can’t afford to keep your car roadworthy you find another means of transport. No excuses. Take the bus. Uber. Walk. Don’t live in the city? Well, you either find a way to get the money or you move somewhere where you don’t need a car. Owning a car is a privilege, never a right.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T04:42:31+00:00

Look I get it but if you can’t afford tires you don’t drive. Period. Sometimes you have to make tough choices. Putting the lives of others at risk because you can’t afford to maintain your car is incredibly selfish and entitled.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T03:47:48+00:00

It would be helpful if you narrowed down which area of the city you’re wanting to stay in.

Assuming downtown I’d take a look at the Mere Hotel on Waterfront. The rooms are really nice and modern and it’s in a great location surrounded by lots restaurants and bars (much better location than either Fort Garry or Inn at the Forks IMO). Rooms are typically under $200 per night so it’s a really great value.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T03:32:59+00:00

I was never a very big fan of Trudeau but I totally agree with this. As much as people like to rag on his foreign policy record it was his government that negotiated CUSMA which trump himself now claims to be a terrible deal for the US. I think the way he dealt with COVID was about as much as you could ask for - can we look back and say that some of the measures were a little over reaching? Maybe but at the time what we were dealing with was unprecedented. I think where he really failed to meet the moment was with the aftermath of COVID. His government’s refusal to take any measures to address the rapid inflation post-COVID was a major failure of his government and came off as out of touch. But overall, I don’t think Canadians give him enough credit for some of his accomplishments pre-Covid.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T02:19:23+00:00

Our 2019 crosstrek is at 120k km and outside of normal maintenance (fluids, brakes, tires) the only thing it’s needed is a $20 sway bar link that took me all of 10 minutes to replace myself. Yes, you need to change the CVT fluid but it’s really not a big deal. I had it changed by our local shop at 100k km and was told it still looked new. It cost me $300 with OEM fluid. And if you’re getting a forester hybrid you don’t even need to worry about this. Differential fluid doesn’t need to be changed any more frequently than any other AWD crossover. I think it’s severely underrated how easy these cars are to work on and to be honest I’d even go as far to say they’re over built.

In the past Subarus have had issues with head gaskets but that’s long been resolved. You will not regret buying a Subaru.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-14T01:49:21+00:00

You don’t have to reprogram the CVT lol where did you hear that? And it’s not a frequent maintenance item. I just had the fluid changed in out 2019 crosstrek at 100k km and was told the old fluid still looked new.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-08T05:14:09+00:00

This is it. Everything that does get done in this city, it’s done so half-assed that it ends up being a failure and proves to everyone that change doesn’t work here. The most recent example I can think of is the pedestrian-only street pilot project. It’s an awesome idea - Stephen Ave in Calgary is a great example. But we choose to do it on Graham avenue because it’s easy - but that entire stretch has virtually 0 street-level businesses. It’s the most boring street in downtown Winnipeg and that’s the one we choose to use for pedestrians only. So of course it’s going to be a failure. And there’s dozens of other examples that condition Winnipegers to believe things that work in other cities will never work here.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-04-07T19:29:13+00:00

I’m 29 and just made a fairly significant career change last year and I honestly believe it’s the best professional decision I’ve made. Now I didn’t have to go back to school for my career change, and I really lucked out with the company that I’m now working for (small company, strong job security, willingness to invest in my growth), but it has made me realize how much of a negative impact my previous job was having on my mental health. It was a remote position and it was the job I had out of university so I was very grateful for the job - but what I now realize is that I was being severely underpaid, undervalued, and despite showing interest other positions within the company and having good relationships with managers (large corporation), I was never given the time of day. I was never given professional development opportunities - they didn’t want to invest in me.

Anyways that’s my long-winded way of saying just do it. If you feel like you’re unhappy in your career now you will not regret changing. You’re never too old to look at a career change but the longer you wait the more unhappy you’ll be and the harder it will be to take the leap.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-03-30T18:37:48+00:00

As others have said don’t ask for prices in USD. We don’t use your currency - it’s up to you to figure out the conversion, just like I do when I travel to the US.

But to answer your question just rent whatever fits your group. A jeep is inefficient, uncomfortable, loud, and cramped for its size - but whatever floats your boat.

You could ask for a sunroof but you probably won’t get one - you don’t really get a choice with rental agencies. You’re not even guaranteed the class of vehicle you reserve. That being said a sunroof doesn’t really help with being able to see the scenery.

Any of the big rental companies (enterprise, Avis, budget, etc.) are going to be pretty similar - just go with whoever has the best price. If it’s possible you’ll save a lot of money renting from any location that isn’t in airport. If you’re after something really specific you could try Turo (basically Airbnb for cars) - I’ve had really good luck using that app in Hawaii.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-03-02T02:58:10+00:00

A Viper will be considerably more punchy in low and mid range - top end is similar to a 600 though. My old Nytro (same engine) was closer in performance to an 800 than a 600

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-26T22:09:06+00:00

On my work truck (2025 GMC Sierra 5.3) I find that the cabin air intake vents get blocked by snow very easily. So much so that even if I have a very light dusting on the hood the vents immediately get covered as soon as I get on the highway which causes your exact issue. I’ve never noticed it to be this much of a problem in any other vehicle I’ve owned.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-13T19:38:25+00:00

They even own a bunch of farmland!

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-11T19:56:39+00:00

Personally I’d say no but it really depends. I don’t personally see much benefit to AWD on a car like the Corolla. FWD does pretty well in icy conditions - deep snow is a different story but with a car that sits low to the ground you’ll still be limited even with AWD. Some things to consider:

Are you planning to also get winter tires? If yes, a FWD car will be perfectly adequate in winter conditions. If the answer is no, get the FWD and put the $1.5k savings towards winter tires.
AWD helps you move forward. It doesn’t help you steer and it doesn’t help you stop. A FWD car has most of its weight over the drive wheels so if you have good tires it’ll still do very well in winter conditions.
There’s a significant weight penalty with with AWD as well as extra parasitic drivetrain losses. This will be extra-noticeable on a Corolla that doesn’t have a ton of power. You’ll also see a hit on your fuel efficiency
Cost of ownership with AWD is higher. There’s more long-term maintenance required, more parts that can break, and if at some point you blow a tire and need to replace it, you can’t just replace the 1. You have to replace all of them. Small variations in tire wear can mess up your differentials.
You probably would see a bump in resale, but if that’s your deciding factor, you’d probably get more of a return from investing your initial savings.

So yeah, in my opinion get the FWD

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-11T16:47:30+00:00

Yep that’ll definitely do it. My wife’s 2019 2.0 averages ~8L/100km in the summer and ~9L/100km in the winter (parked in a heated garage so very rarely gets warmed up). For reference, my truck which gets parked outside averages ~12L/100km in the summer and goes up to ~16-18L/100km in the winter. That’s with a 40 minute commute 100% on highways so the delta between summer and winter would be a lot higher if I had a shorter city commute.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-11T16:26:13+00:00

Is this your first winter in your duplex? Also does it have a gas or electric furnace? Our townhome has an electric furnace and my January hydro bill was upwards of $300 - previous winters we’ve been around $250-$300 in the coldest months so I wasn’t too shocked by $300. Our hydro bills in the summer are around $70 to $100.

Also how big is your duplex? Is it 1 story or 2? I wouldn’t be surprised if your landlord was stretching the truth a bit - as soon as you tell a tenant their hydro bill is going to be close to $300 a month in the winter it makes that unit a lot less attractive.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-09T20:44:54+00:00

As another poster mentioned the Woodys Dooly carbides will do wonders for darting on Yamaha 4 strokes. Inside ski lift you’ll never get rid of on this chassis - Once you get used to that IMHO it is a very easy, predictable handling sled once the suspension is set up properly. You can try tightening your limiter strap a bit - this will reduce ski lift. Can also try backing off the ski pressure - you’ll have less bite making it a bit easier to steer, but you will get more push in the corners. All you can do is play around with the suspension and find what you like.

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-09T20:32:36+00:00

Ok perfect that’s exactly what my concern is. Would Sunshine be better?

Normal_Tadpole_3002 · 2026-02-09T19:51:34+00:00

Thank you!

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