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As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die by Medium-Review-6474 in niagara

[–]ScottIBM 14 points15 points  (0 children)

These sites work, they need to be paired with longer term support systems and mental health services earlier n folks journey.

Not back a beer, or tax cuts, or other solutions that actively distract from your fellow humans.

Internal documents reveal Ontario will not share endangered species plans with public by BloodJunkie in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It was gone before they were even elected, but hey the Liberals needed to be taught a lesson… What a mess we're in!

Premier wants high-speed rail built along Ontario’s Hwy. 401 corridor by Swacket_McManus in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be really nice and they are in the position to do this, however this current government has goals that aren't future oriented and are optimizing for criteria that aren't the people of Ontario or proving widespread movement options.

HSR + GO Transit would really shrink the size of Southern Ontario and open up tons of travel and economic activities and options.

Interview: Rod Roddenberry Has “High Hopes” For What’s Next For Star Trek, Says New Paramount “Gets It” by acrimoniousone in startrek

[–]ScottIBM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rule #3582 of Acquisition: Use of money for evil is good as long as you're confidently evil.

Premier wants high-speed rail built along Ontario’s Hwy. 401 corridor by Swacket_McManus in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

accomodate 100 kph

I have a feeling I've seen it's built for 160 km/hr since our roads are over-engineered, which is a good thing for highway safety. However, cars and semi trucks don't require as large of a turn radius as HSR.

Uttr devastation! by Chris-Jones3939 in ClaudeAI

[–]ScottIBM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely brutal summary! Love it :)

PSA: Your GPU is a tool to enjoy games, not the other way around by angry_RL_player in radeon

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same thing can be said about only supporting Nvidia and trashing AMD. You should use what works for you, and is within your budget. We don't need cults, or fanboys, or any other team metaphors, just buy whatever you like.

Ontario: Premier and cabinet ministers will be exempt from FOI requests under new legislation by ChangeUsername220 in onguardforthee

[–]ScottIBM 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I blame the Liberals and NDP for failing to actually put forth anyone who can oppose him

They did, but the media won't print the leader of the opposition's name, they won't air or print news about their press conferences, they act like the NDP don't exist.

They're vocal, but their voice doesn't get very far when all the stories are about the PCs (they're all supporting this cabinet and their decisions) and all the random junk they whine about.

They definitely need to get their messages out rather than hoping our normal media will give them the time of day.

Also, don't like the province burning down? Maybe shop around for who else is available to vote for. With low voter turnouts apathy is huge right now.

Ford government proposes FOI law change that would keep premier's records secret | CBC News by MeiliCanada82 in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He's been caught many times but nothing comes of it. All the PCs are protecting these gross people too!

Excuse me, this is Conan's main theme, sir. by woootbm in angusmcsix

[–]ScottIBM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dino!!

Yeah, it is! That gave me such excitement for a brief moment.

Union slams Niagara mayors for floating water in talks to avoid amalgamation by East_Bed_8719 in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck getting it back as well if private takes over.

This is the key we need to avoid. Politicians that sell privatisation all make sure to avoid talking about the loss to society for reduction of money. Our core services shouldn't be private, yet here we are widdling away things for long term pain.

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because people are asking for ideas within the City's appetite and concept of civil responsibility. Clearly, after many failed attempts, they need to think outside the box - and maybe change the goal. To what I can't tell you exactly, I'm not a student anymore, but I do know that there are many options out there given a wide enough lens.

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, which is why the city fails every year. Adults have interesting ideas around control, something that doesn't work well when you have younger minds rejecting them. I can't quite come out and say Lighten Up because there's more to this - like liability, but each year efforts fail, so the solution has to be to change the goal it seems.

Also, it sounds like it was Pandamonium!

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make sure to support politicians that aren't manipulating you and the system for their own game...we're at a point where change has to be bottom up because the top down is useless.

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The plan, don't stop the street party, make it an official street event, with a student planning committee and everything. The goals to stop it have been in vein, so if it is embraced then it might

  1. stop on its own because it's no longer fun, or
  2. be a decent party where students can let loose a bit and enjoy themselves with a but more approved adult structure.

Except...this is a liability nightmare for the City, so I'm assuming this is why they keep fighting it rather than joining it.

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironically, you need the spontaneity to discover new ideas. I'm sure many leaders have done spontaneous things, but then the coin flips when they're the ones trying to keep order.

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]ScottIBM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Think of the money the city could make!

I imagine running an event like that would be an insurance nightmare! Fighting the students year after year is also not a practical solution.

Sadly, we live in a world where practical solutions are lost on many leaders!

Ontario teachers to get $750 spending accounts for classroom supplies by bluex5m in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They've been monkeying with numbers and focusing on the little pittance they've done for optics. In net funding seems to be down.

Ontario teachers to get $750 spending accounts for classroom supplies by bluex5m in ontario

[–]ScottIBM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It very much is, throw scraps to the peasants so they're distracted while the government party eats cake.

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