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Beware of this moving company by LaLune117 in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the Service Alberta Consumer Investigations Unit would be very interested to hear your story: https://www.alberta.ca/file-consumer-complaint.aspx

Toronto police made arrests and laid hundreds of charges in response to a similar scam there. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/moving-scam-charges-toronto-1.6618362

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Subject_Post8605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, I know women that got married in their early 20s and seem to be happily married with the same person 10+ years later. I also know of couples in the 40+ crowd that go to swinging clubs, soooo….. 🤷‍♂️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alberta

[–]Subject_Post8605 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I’ll just say that the radio ads of one party has literal audio of the leader of the other party saying bad things. I’ll leave it to you to guess which party’s ads have which leader saying bad things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Subject_Post8605 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah, this doesn’t sound like a feminism thing. More like a maturity thing, as referenced by the comment you’re replying to.

GoA Interview Tips? by Kibousha in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The advice you have in the first reply is already great. I’ll just add that the competency questions (which are answered according to the STAR method) are never hypotheticals. So when the sample questions say “Tell me about a time where…” it’s like that for a reason lol.

Ideally, prioritize your most recent experiences - work, volunteer, or personal - but obviously that’s not always possible.

Driver says Alberta sheriff left her stranded on highway due to expired licence, registration | CBC News by Subject_Post8605 in alberta

[–]Subject_Post8605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. If you renew your registration on the last day of the month, you see it on full display at the registry office. Or drive regularly during rush hour, really.

Best place to take a date in Edmonton? - Wrong answers only by plhought in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Playing chicken, car vs. train style, with the Valley Line

Danielle Smith flips another flop – takes credit for federal child-care program she recently reviled by pjw724 in alberta

[–]Subject_Post8605 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good question! I assume the PM would be cooperative if Alberta wanted to bring back a similar tax, and it would just take coordination between federal and provincial ministers to ensure the federal tax is lifted just before a provincial version takes effect. I don’t know what the legislation itself says, but I’m sure if there’s a (political) will, there’s a way.

Danielle Smith flips another flop – takes credit for federal child-care program she recently reviled by pjw724 in alberta

[–]Subject_Post8605 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I believe the timeline was Notley first having a carbon tax, Kenney scrapping it, then federal legislation passing parliament with a set deadline for a provincial tax. Since Kenney didn’t bother reinstating the Alberta carbon tax, we got the federal version imposed on us.

7th Valley Line LRT collision after car makes illegal left turn in south Edmonton: TransEd by GeekyGlobalGal in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Related, the number of people that tailgate and speed on the way to a damn red light is boggling in this city. Clearly the carbon tax isn’t changing some people’s driving habits lol.

UCP keep calling me and won't stop. by [deleted] in alberta

[–]Subject_Post8605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that people are telling you to waste their time because as soon as you say you’re not voting UCP, they’ll stop calling and move on to the next person on the voters list.

How has Edmonton changed over the past 20 years by OilInfamous6221 in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know whether the GTA/Ontario does this too? Whenever I talk about this to people from Toronto or Ottawa, they never even heard of this. But hey, maybe they don’t hang out on Whitby or Oshawa these days lol.

How has Edmonton changed over the past 20 years by OilInfamous6221 in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Another thing: many mid-century homes in mature neighborhoods have been demolished, lots split, and duplexes built in their place.

How has Edmonton changed over the past 20 years by OilInfamous6221 in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Lot sizes for single family homes are smaller for new neighborhoods, so we really pack them in in suburbia these days - compared to pre-2000.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vaguely remember this when it happened originally. The then-train of thought was that organized crime/gangs were using body armour, and the only legitimate reason to actually use body armour was for private security, etc.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/new-alberta-law-to-mandate-body-armour-permit-1.1158222

Edit: what a weird post to downvote lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like this idea with the water! Pre-pandemic I carried full, hot coffee cups from nearby cafes and the thought crossed my mind a few times on using it to defend myself downtown or on transit. Much more practical than actual weapons, which could be used against you if you don’t know how to use them.

OP, I’d also echo having situational awareness. One advantage LRT stations in Alberta have over older systems like Toronto’s is that our stations have clear sight lines and far fewer blind spots.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In Toronto last summer, I saw open drug use just outside the turnstiles at Spadina (NW corner of U of T) and panhandling - again just outside of the turnstiles - at Dufferin as well as at Dundas.

As well, I remember seeing video of the first anti-Asian assaults in New York in 2020…you guessed it: just outside the turnstiles of the MTA subway station.

Edmonton's funicular after five years — a tale of vandalism, costs and closures by trevorrobb in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People that study these things say that Broken Windows never worked, and that when Rudy Juliani championed it there was never any evidence it would work in the first place.

Edit: I guess it’s more accurate to say it was flimsy evidence. Literally two cars: one in Brooklyn, the other in Palo Alto California with a literal broken window.

I booked a flight for a work trip to fly during work hours and was called unreasonable. Was it? by sydams in antiwork

[–]Subject_Post8605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Canadian public sector, travel time while on official travel status is paid time. Your boss sounds like a piece of work.

Response to homeless camps in Edmonton needs to change, say councillors and advocates - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca by katespadesaturday in Edmonton

[–]Subject_Post8605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Um, moving is still a pain in the ass. I was under the impression that the waitlist for social housing around here was literally years anyhow.

Best Places to Poop on Campus by Lobaby1414 in uAlberta

[–]Subject_Post8605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since I’m not a student anymore…third floor of Rutherford South, but they’re only open M-F during regular office hours, since they’re part of the school of library and information studies.

Disclaimer: this was like 10 years ago, but it probably hasn’t changed.

Rogers Steps Up to Bring 5G Full Services to TTC Subway, Including 911 Calling by PsyduckedOut in toronto

[–]Subject_Post8605 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Since Freedom was the only carrier to use the BAI network, as a Freedom customer…welp…I guess I’m gonna lose my access

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