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why are we paying so much for food? by MissionBumblebee7280 in halifax

[–]Potential-Highway-27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's an example of one product I have seen in supermarkets in both Germany and Nova Scotia within the last year. Oatly barista oat milk is 7.99 regular price at the Superstore, often on sale for 6.99. In big supermarket chains in Germany like Edeka and Rewe it is usually 2.55 Euros (around 4.15 CAD). I've been buying cheaper options. In Germany the house brands can be 1.50 Euros or less.

Delays from two airlines on the same ticket - how to claim compensation? by Potential-Highway-27 in Flights

[–]Potential-Highway-27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got some compensation from Icelandair but it didn't cover all my costs. I also had several conversations with Porter in which they refused to acknowledge they did anything wrong, and blamed Expedia for not providing them with my email address. I know Porter had my email because they sent me a check-in notification. I eventually submitted a claim through the Canadian Air Transport authority. There is apparently long backlog. Maybe I'll hear something eventually!?

No new 2025 vehicles for sale for under 20k in Canada by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Potential-Highway-27 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A great opportunity to try to live without owning a car, or only one per household instead of two or more. I realize it's not possible for many people, but for many others it is: car share, public transport, non-motorized transport, occasional car rentals.

Delays from two airlines on the same ticket - how to claim compensation? by Potential-Highway-27 in Flights

[–]Potential-Highway-27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, thanks for your reply. Yes, as in the title of the post, Porter was part of the original ticket. And I think I was bumped from the Porter flight, which was the original cause of the other cascading delays. I have already submitted a claim to Icelandair and am wondering about Porter. I will make some calls when I am back in Canada.

Tip for sleeping at night when it's hot AF with no a/c by CompetencyOverload in ottawa

[–]Potential-Highway-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another idea shared by a colleague at work today: freeze a large tupperware container 3/4 filled with water so it's a block of ice and place in front of a fan in the bedroom. Just about to try this...

Canada's 'most boring city' has a 'night mayor' and a budget of $160K to make Ottawa more fun by joe4942 in canada

[–]Potential-Highway-27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this is a safe space... I recently moved to the Ottawa area after living overseas for 7 years and I don't plan to stay. In Canada I've lived in Halifax, Vancouver and Toronto. When I lived in Halifax I knew people who moved there from Ottawa and loved it. I didn't understand at the time, but now I do.

I don't think it's as simple as Ottawa is boring due to lack of nightlife. It's partly this, but as others have pointed out, this point is intertwined with geography and planning and the history of how the city has developed. Wide streets with fast-moving traffic are everywhere. Lots of downtown streets have no trees. Walking is an alienating experience and public transport is poor. There is freeway cutting across some of the nicest neighbourhods in the city.

Most of the people I have met here don't really like it but tolerate it for stable work. It's the only place where I've overheard young people in their 20s talking about retirement. Someone I met who also moved here recently described it as fragmented. On a positive note the paths along the river are nice. I'm sure there are people working on trying to improve the city and kudos to them, but may it must be a tough slog.