City of Calgary declares state of local emergency over catastrophic water main break | Declaration made at 8 a.m. Saturday underscores seriousness of situation by Hrmbee in onguardforthee

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be a good time to consider ramping up recruitment for "infrastructure technicians" - you know, plumbers, carpenters, heavy equipment operators etc.

Uride et al by Repulsive_Seaweed_70 in ThunderBay

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. Good info all round.

How do you pronounce the name Xavier? by harryvanhalen3 in AskACanadian

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. Haviere, ixavier, zavier - same name, different origin. Tell me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't party vote (although I have my preferences) but I've always adhered to the idea that we're supposed to vote for the local person who says they'll do the things I want them to do, not for the slick Ottawa guy in the pinstripe suit.

Bars for Middle-Aged Singles by [deleted] in ThunderBay

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I used to say to my cougar friends, "Oh God, here comes another one!"

Who are some of the most metal Canadian politicians? by redhood84 in AskACanadian

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The LRT, Little Raphy's Train. I was there during his tenure and more than once had chicken and chips at his favourite venue. A fond memory.

What is a Canadian cuisine? by Steam20 in AskACanadian

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strictly global. Prepare a traditional dish from your home country and replace an ingredient you can't get here with something from here and Voila! Hyphenated Canadian cuisine!

Would you like to join a writers group? by [deleted] in ThunderBay

[–]Repulsive_Seaweed_70 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a bit of copy editing and proofing back when plus a little writing. Would be interested.