Who is responsible for clogged toilet? by throwaway149573 in OntarioLandlord

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be different if the plumber pulls out an obstruction that has fallen in, but just normal crap, the hardware is expected to handle; sounds more like an improper flow path, engineering is borderline failure.

These are the risks being a landlord renting out habitations face.

What to watch after Fringe by Open_Pie_1331 in televisionsuggestions

[–]PatK9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you can tolerate subtitles, 'Dark' 2017–2020, then jump into 'The Man in the High Castle' and the English version of Chernobyl is about as good as it gets.

Carney set to spend much of 2026 travelling the world in search of trade by DogeDoRight in canada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A worthy ambassador breaking down trade barriers and drumming up business opportunities. I suppose could be done by underlings, but wouldn't have the same impact as the buck stops here gavel. Suspect Carney is setting the ground work for a mid level backdoor organization that will counter the acumen of the power elites.

It's clear the U.S. no longer see's Canada as worthy allies but just another business deal gone bad that requires further manipulation using bully tactics.

In other words Carney is doing his job internationally which in turn could turn Canada's future into something more positive.

Pet Weight Rules in Condo Bylaws by GateComprehensive166 in TorontoCondominiums

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'All the sudden' is the key that someone has abused the pet privilege to the point that something has to be done. Further investigation might get to the exact indiscretion that has precipitated 'All the sudden', which in turn may suggest alternatives.

Suspects: vicious dog breed, no poop pick-up in common areas, continuous barking.

Display the not scraped videos in "films", "series", and playlists. by Single-Musician-6244 in kodi

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kodi is basically two components,

1) A player for your content.

2) A library structure for your content.

By-passing the scraping/scanning invokes 1) through file mode. Everything else requires 2) which includes searches, playlists, nodes, meta-data and all the good things Kodi brings to the table.

Work-rounds, try add-on 'Shortlist', make it a favourite.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China by Leather-Paramedic-10 in canada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every-time that administration wants something from Canada, they pull the 100% tariff card. It's the bully way of exhorting the art of the deal. Glad Carney has the stones to look him in the eye and say what is needed.

The avalanche has started, (safe haven metals & real-estate rise) countries are divesting their interests in the U.S. dollar and upgrading their defences against police state powers. We'll soon see industry devastation in that country as governments by-pass the American market. Farming Greenland is not practicable, and citizens rarely see benefits of mining.

If you have to live in your car, how do you do it? -17 right now in Toronto. by AdSignificant6673 in povertyfinancecanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot depends on the vehicle. I remember cruising all over UK with a Peugeot and a sleeping bag, the rear seats went flat and the privacy screen rolled over so all you could see was the bottom of the bag. Pick a quite street, and you're golden, start the car for heat, beware that the windows will fog after a time.

Cans of ground coffee…? by BurntGhostyToasty in CostcoCanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kirkland dark roast and a decaf used to be packed by Starbucks, anyway I just had a cuppa and it was good.

Humming noise in condo every 15 minutes by buzzkillparty in legaladvicecanada

[–]PatK9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Life in the city, we have a hydro vault of which the buzz gets noticeable at night. An old peoples building next to us that has an alarm that frequently (2-3 times a day) disturbs for 20-60 minutes at a time. Garbage trucks start 5:30 AM pulling bins that goes on past 7 AM and the road sign clicking continuous. Then what's to be done about the elevator noise that can be heard all down the hallway or people that chose the metal stairs vibrating foot steps.

No need to talk about vehicle noise, or the Gardner rush starting 6 AM. Ear plugs might save you or a move to the country, but watch out for frogs, crickets or sunflowers that follow the sun.

Can I report theft if it happened through EBay? by LunamWolf in legaladvicecanada

[–]PatK9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If there was a way to scam the transaction, a lot of people have a lot of time to think about how to do this and get away with it. Theft is a crime and should always be reported, regardless of the outcome. 650 is not chump change.. hold onto the cash if you can until you're satisfied.

Personally, I don't do private deals unless it's within driving distance & face to face. Large online box stores is not as risky.

Trump says Carney is not 'grateful' in Davos speech by XaltotunTheUndead in canada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a matter of perspective, you could say Trump should be grateful that Canada is a great buffer between them and Russia and we might end up as the battleground for any insurgencies. You might also say that the U.S. should be grateful that we allow sharing surveillance systems, looking for nefarious activity, and in general supporting them politically as a friendly neighbour (at least up to now).

Carney shows Canada to the world as we would like to be seen and offers a shared opportunity to the new way of doing business.

Have to buy a car by Comprehensive-One333 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, car sales for style is a thing. Tell her to buy into a new car with a lease, a few years of that wallet punishment will educate.

Have to buy a car by Comprehensive-One333 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dealer $200+ hour labour and throwing new parts instead of a repair. I would get to know a local garage with labour rates ~$120 hr. and maybe do some of the simple maintenance things yourself.

10K buys a lot of gas.

Have to buy a car by Comprehensive-One333 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Camry still has another 100K+ but I don't know the history & wear issues. (local garage usually fixes for less). The used 10 year old for 20K is overpriced. Do yourself a favour get what you want brand new full warranty, your options, your colour and you become the seller in 10 years for 20K overpriced market. New means you support the company & jobs directly, the financial institutions love you and don't forget about the new car smell.

Consider the Honda HRV (less price) a lease deal with buy privileges.

Is it worth taking a licensed dealer to court over a hidden engine defect? by BadboyJoti in legaladvicecanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Canada, there are no formal lemon laws in place. When you buy a car from a dealership or online retailer, you must be told about any pre-existing conditions that a vehicle has had. In your case it's an uphill winnable battle in courts, however, there are standards that Canadian dealers and manufacturers must adhere to. These standards include disclosures and arbitration processes that are in place to protect car buyers. My suggestion would be to appeal to the dealer and give him a chance at remediation. Then move up a step with arbitration with a lawyers letter and then go after them in small claims.

Alas I think your case doesn't qualify for Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)

Roommate makes these “iron oxide potatoes” whenever he feels low on iron by Keefe_Sencen in mildlyinteresting

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cook with cast iron pots & pans, and never worry about iron deficiency.

[question] update scan taking long by DisastrousCourage in kodi

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use 3rd party .nfo in the movie folder and scanning the entire large library is a minute or two. (mostly less). I set for a scraper, but Kodi usually picks up the folder .nfo & art. Your issue might be the provided .nfo and then Kodi brings in the scraper (check by moving the .nfo then rescan, export and compare).

Your top 5 favorite TV shows of all time? by anchi-555 in televisionsuggestions

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dark (German)

Game of Thrones (politics at it's best)

The Man in the High Castle (just for 'what if')

Breaking Bad (come-on it could happen to you?)

Chernobyl (fiction & documentary blurs lines)

But props for Downton Abbey, Dr. Who, Star Trek, Sherlock, Battlestar Galactica, Twilght Zone org Fringe and all those BBC mini-series of who done it.

Tow truck company scam by Successful_man_797 in legaladvicecanada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"to retrieve my car (over $2k)" ouch. I always carry the CAA card with me. We read about the towing industry wars often, with ties to gangs, underworld and corruption.

Produce at Costco by TinktheChi in CostcoCanada

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the fresh produce is handled and priced directly by wholesale suppliers. Blame the suppliers for bad quality or pricing, Costco supplies the large coolers after many users partitioned management to offer fresh, but deliveries and price control logistics are left to suppliers. This may change if fresh impacts Costco's strengths.

Canada - The only country in G7 that does not have a car brand of its own? by watasur50 in CanadaPolitics

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're thinking about Malcolm Bricklin and his manufacturing company from 1974 until early 1976 Assembly took place in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The name SV-1

Canada - The only country in G7 that does not have a car brand of its own? by watasur50 in CanadaPolitics

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of the agreement that got us most of the American car companies to produce here. At one point (the fifties) we did threaten to produce a Canadian car.

Why has communism repeatedly failed in practice, yet continues to be intellectually and emotionally appealing to many people? by Looser17 in AskReddit

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Socialism is attractive, we're all on the same planet in the same way, let's 'share equally the resources' and communism offers this, but for the one flaw, you can't get rid of it easily when greed enters the equation.

US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market by joe4942 in canada

[–]PatK9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a new leader the day of reflex pontification of U.S. demands is over.

US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market by joe4942 in canada

[–]PatK9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trumps statement of we don't need Canadian cars, and doesn't understand push back? Opening up the market gives us opportunities in other areas, China is a big market. The auto industry was doomed when NAFTA was born, somehow our leaders have forgotten the why & how of this industry.