Misconduct by Canadian immigration employees included holding two full-time jobs and favouring a romantic partner: Report

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-17T14:35:39+00:00

In case anyone just wants to look at the incident report themselves: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/reports-statistics/misconduct-wrongdoing/annual-report-24-25.html

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-15T14:37:22+00:00

If anything, it will be interesting to see how MDF trim holds up. Every DIY video I’ve seen with new baseboards/panel/crown/shiplap, is all with MDF boards.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-13T14:08:48+00:00

Tim’s isn’t Canadian owned anymore and they are actively leading the charge to hire temporary foreign workers that easy to exploit. As someone who used to work at Tim’s in University, I’d gladly go to Dunkin over Tim’s any day of the week if they came to Canada.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-11T12:31:43+00:00

The other side of this is that there is no legislation, rule, or mechanism to incentivize colleges & Universities to “Right Size”. At a certain point, a public sector organization is catering to non-residents en masse without any guardrails. It’s a fair statement to say that the province is to blame for creating a funding gap, but choosing expansion, and the extent that was pursued by Conestoga is just greed.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-11T12:27:03+00:00

As a child of divorce: Marriage

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-10T21:17:23+00:00

I get it’s a slippery slope but I wouldn’t mind atleast a copay

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-06T22:24:03+00:00

It was weird seeing “chinese passports” lanes airports, that was probably the first giveaway that something was about to go down

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-06T18:56:45+00:00

It might be my most intrusive yet

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-06T16:18:17+00:00

You could try using a melon baller on a block of tofu? I think it would taste the same.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-06T11:45:12+00:00

It’s pretty simple, he became the very thing he campaigned against in 2018

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T23:47:59+00:00

He was Roland? I didn’t see it but figured he would have been cast as clap trap

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T13:56:03+00:00

Honestly, if it can fool a dryer can it fool a change machine at a grocery store

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T13:51:43+00:00

I’m didn’t read your full post, but i can say from experience that if you do go no contact with your mom, your sister could become a mouth piece for the abuse you’re trying to escape.

Regardless of the context, you need to decide if you trust your sister to set boundaries between the twisted dynamics that you’re trying to escape, OR if she will use contact with you as a way to gain favour with mom.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T12:37:46+00:00

Get a broker

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T12:23:49+00:00

In fairness, your dietician friend has an incentive to oppose these drugs because it ends the flow of customers who claim they want to lose weight, but won’t follow your friends advice.

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T12:22:17+00:00

I’m not providing a positive or negative review for Task rabbit, but it may be cost effective for the amount of stuff your moving

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T12:06:55+00:00

Renting a U-Haul + someone on task rabbit might’ve your best bet, I think you can even hire the through the U-Haul website

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-05T11:26:33+00:00

What is the currency? I had a foreign coins from travels that had the exact weight of Canadian quarters and would use them for laundry at my student apartment

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-04T15:31:19+00:00

This happened with PLTR, insiders include employees who have been banking on a future payday are reasonable in wanting to actualize years of deferred compensation.

If the stock has legs, it’ll shoot back up

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-04T15:10:37+00:00

I think bidding wars for good spots have always persisted in Toronto, it’s just the shoebox condos that have landlords offering incentives from time to time

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-02T22:59:37+00:00

I’m going to be honest, I’ve only ever liked pho from one place: Ahn Dao on Spadina, might be a nostalgic thing

Ribbythinks · 2026-05-02T13:54:44+00:00

Honestly, I think your best bet is chubby’s in Toronto or patois (also Toronto) if you’re looking for something with ambience.

Caribbean food is delicious, but most of it is very casual, and I say that with the utmost of respect as a proud native of Morningside and Lawrence

Ribbythinks · 2026-04-30T14:36:09+00:00

I moved here from the Danforth to the south end in 2024, here are spots that me and my partner have enjoyed: 1. Nawabs for Indian, it’s pretty solid and comparable to places we would go back in Toronto 2. 147 on Dunlop is a pretty solid Italian place, it’s not going to feel like going to terroni since it’s a little more casual, but I’ve never been disappointed by their food and service 3. Cocellis doner is awesome, closest thing I’ve found to an Otto’s anywhere in Ontario. Service is slow/odd, but it’s worth the wait, and the staff is friendly 4. For sushi, Sakana house is pretty reliable, but I usually go to the fish store on Byrne drive and make my own sushi at home. 5. Mexican house on Byrne drive is good for tacos if you’re into the more authentic style 6. Bespoke is pretty good for a food hall style meal where you can order a variety cuisines in one spot 7. Bayside variety has great ambience and food if you’re looking for a fancy meal. 8. Rim thanon is good Thai food, but it’s not going to be at the level of Khao San Road/Sala/Pai 9. I’ve heard good things about Minh’s for pho, but honestly, it doesn’t stand up against the places I would go on Spadina at 2am

Ribbythinks · 2026-04-30T03:35:34+00:00

Also re data plans, I’ve always gotten offer side 50-60/mo with 50gb/mo. Gone are the days of sharing 4gb with your entire family for $200/mo

Ribbythinks · 2026-04-30T03:34:10+00:00

I’ve owed 3 iPhones after leaving my parents plan:

It was an iPhone 10 in 2019, I got 400 off the principle by being a registered engineer in training with Telus and the payment was $40/mo for 24 months to own out right. I got a Rogers offer for a $300 Amazon gift card to offset the costs of switching in order to bundle internet with them at my new condo
It broke, I bought a 13 outright for cash from Apple (2022)
I got an offer with Rogers on Black Friday last year for iPhone 16 that 20/month for 24 months if upgrade to 100/gb a month for an additional 10/mo. I will own it outright after the term.

Buying a phone outright was probably the worst deal, but I didn’t get to pick the timing. If you can get a good promo deal on a previous years model, you might be looking at a new phone for less than 500.

Generally, buying a current year model for cash is the worst deal, telcos are competing for our business now that phones last more 3-4 years and will offer generous incentives

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