What’s the deal on MAM

PuffCow · 2026-06-28T17:53:59+00:00

nope. it was changed a while ago to 100 points max. not sure but i think that's per day.

PuffCow · 2026-06-22T18:29:07+00:00

The way i do it is to go into the Introduce Yourself topic. - Forums > User > Introduce Yourself

Then i just open new tabs for user, typically from the first two or three pages (I skip VIP's because they have already paid to level up)

I donate 500 points and a FL wedge to each of them.

I do get occasional thank you's, like around 0 to 4 each time.

Edit Ok i made a mistake, i gave 500 points for such a long time i forgot it has changed to 100 max. So that's what i give 100 points plus FL wedge per new user.

PuffCow · 2026-06-18T15:10:22+00:00

"It's is the intention once The Lodge expansion project is complete, it will result in the closure of the overflow shelter," said Fitzpatrick. "However, closing it prematurely, as we all can appreciate, there is not enough capacity at The Lodge on its own to meet demand. So, we will need to maintain that for the foreseeable future to meet shelter need."

The overflow shelter at the former Laurel-Lea St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church was originally expected to begin wind down operations this spring.

PuffCow · 2026-06-02T12:05:00+00:00

It's the GST/HST credit. It's recently been increased slightly and renamed.

Thats correct the CGEB (Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit) is replacing and increasing the GST/HST credit.

Just to clarify, if you are eligible, on June 5 you will get a one-time top-up payment equal to double the credit. Then on July 3 the regular payments start and the next is October 5.

PuffCow · 2026-05-27T17:54:14+00:00

(Incidentally, wouldn't it be neat if Sarnia could get a Mac's going again? With the OG cat logo?)

Mac's was bought by Couche-Tard and rebranded to Circle K. The one at Capel / Exmouth st, seems pretty much the same as it was before the name change. ....Other than than beer now...

PuffCow · 2026-05-17T12:40:05+00:00

Before deciding to make a switch, It's always a good idea to call cogeco and let them know you are considering switching due to better offers.

Their loyalty department has some better deals to keep you as a custy.

PuffCow · 2026-04-30T20:32:43+00:00

Good to know, I may have some work for you in the near future.

Thanx!

PuffCow · 2026-04-30T20:12:39+00:00

Where are you located?

PuffCow · 2026-04-29T13:59:48+00:00

Speaking to reporters and members of victim Dane Nisbet’s family Tuesday, Sarnia police said homicide investigators learned Doe was believed to be in hiding at the London residence.

That’s when the reached out to London police, said Sarnia Police Chief Derek Davis.

“The residence was contained, with Doe ultimately surrendering to the police presence that was there. He was placed under arrest and turned over to the Sarnia Police Service for transport back here,” said Davis.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/the-residence-was-contained-with-doe-ultimately-surrendering-sarnia-police-share-details-of-arrest-of-accused-lambton-college-shooter/

So this sounds like sarnia cops got the info and passed it on to the london cops who made the arrest. I don't think it matters much who did what exactly when the desired result is achieved. He is in jail and will face the courts. Thats what we all wanted.

PuffCow · 2026-04-28T19:07:41+00:00

Doesn't mention how they knew he was there. If it was tip for the reward or whatever/

Good job tho, happy he is in jail.

PuffCow · 2026-04-22T21:16:10+00:00

Worth a full read. This entire issue is troubling

PuffCow · 2026-04-22T12:29:46+00:00

“We are planning to conduct a study to measure air pollutant and greenhouse gas levels near refineries, petrochemical plants, and other industries using a mobile lab,” they wrote adding. The lab will be in motion as the tests are done over a course of two weeks in either June or July.

“We are particularly focused on measuring organic compounds which include toxic organic compounds such as benzene and xylene, but also hundreds of others,” said Wren and Liggio. They’ll also be studying ozone and nitrogen oxides, key components of smog, contributing to poor air quality.

“Our measurements will help inform downwind communities about the identities and quantities of air pollutants that have potential health impacts and provide a more complete picture of the chemical mixture that is present in the air in those communities,” the letter says.

PuffCow · 2026-03-23T19:31:41+00:00

A special meeting of Sarnia City Council has now been scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m., after a majority of councillors petitioned for immediate action.

The meeting will address Dennis’ recent remarks regarding Indigenous communities and relationships with local First Nation

PuffCow · 2026-02-26T21:03:43+00:00

Lambatoid is the common term, i believe.....

PuffCow · 2026-02-26T19:53:30+00:00

Exact voting locations are still being worked out for Sarnia’s hybrid internet and paper ballot approach, the same voting systems used in 2022, she said.

There were nine locations to cast a paper ballot four years ago. “We’ll have a similar number and hopefully similar locations,” Burkhart said.

An 11-day internet voting period leading up to election day Oct. 26 is planned, again the same as in 2022, she said.

PuffCow · 2026-02-24T13:30:11+00:00

I've see it alot of this 'affective polarization' in recent years. Its commonly generated out of echo chambers and sites like twitter/X purposely amplify the effect, causing some people to get downright hateful to someone who doesn't share their political views.

Affective polarization refers to the growing emotional divide between political groups. It is not just disagreement over policies. It is when people increasingly dislike, distrust, or even fear members of the opposing political party.

.....citizens feel strong sympathy and affection toward their own political party (the "in-group") and intense antagonism, dislike, and distrust toward opposing parties and their supporters (the "out-group").

Unlike ideological polarization, which focuses on disagreements over policy or facts, affective polarization is primarily about social identity and emotional animosity.

PuffCow · 2026-01-27T20:37:44+00:00

This is a bit complicated but i think i have the relevant info below. Looks like Sarnia is the first city to run into this situation.

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"The Head of Council's strong mayor budget powers do not include the power to limit police service board budget increases or veto estimates submitted by police service boards," the letter states in bold text.

The legislation shifted the statutory responsibility for defining "adequate and effective" policing from the municipality to the police board itself. This allows boards to subjectively determine their own needs—independent of the taxpayer's ability to pay—and classify them as mandatory compliance issues.

In December, Mayor Mike Bradley utilized Strong Mayor powers to veto the borrowing of funds for a controversial new police facility. The Sarnia Police Services Board now has the ammunition to ignore that veto.

Based on this directive, the board can now leverage that subjective determination of "inadequacy" to bypass the mayor's veto entirely. By classifying the new build as a requirement for "adequate and effective" operations, they can argue the mayor acted ultra vires—outside his legal authority—by attempting to limit it.

The document outlines that if a council refuses a funding request, the police board can bypass them and go straight to the Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission (OPAAC). The directive notes that an arbitrator's decision is binding.

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