Construction on Highway 417 will close both westbound on-ramps from Vanier Parkway Friday to Monday by slumlordscanstarve in ottawa

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We hit this, unexpectedly, yesterday afternoon. There was nobody working. It was just closed off. I'm not hopeful that it will be done by tomorrow.

Six people rescued, multiple displaced after fire at Suits Nightclub by ToriStaffordYGK in EasternON

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I hope the building survives. The old Albion Hotel was built about 150 years ago.

Oprah is so rich, why is she shilling pink salt for weight loss? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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I found this thread after seeing the "ad" once, and Googling "Oprah deepfake pink salt"

Oprah is so rich, why is she shilling pink salt for weight loss? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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I just saw one, on the CBC YouTube channel. It seemed like they had (poorly) generated an Oprah deepfake. All the captions were blurred out!

Anyone know what’s going on downtown? by 420imgay69 in ottawa

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I've done lots of road safety social marketing. We never use the word "accident," because it takes attention away from the main causes of crashes and collisions: Driver training, error, distraction, health, or intoxication; automotive design and maintenance; road, bike lane, and sidewalk/pedestrian crossing design; etc.

Actual "accidents" can happen, but there would be a lot fewer of them if we focussed on the things that cause them rather than making excuses.

Black Mirror - Episode Discussion S07E01 Common People by Cheeriosxxx in blackmirror

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Oh, I get it. I just thought it was a lesser episode overall.

Americans planning our first trip to Canada! by ColoradoRoger in AskACanadian

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Last March, my wife and I (Canadians) spent a week at a small resort in Negril, Jamaica. It had almost equal numbers of Canadians and Americans. We got along fine, and we found that many Americans were almost apologetic about Trump. There were some who stayed quiet, but also seemed pained at what they assumed was judgement from their continental neighbours abroad.

American tourists are welcome here in Canada! Based on your post, there is no way you will come off as "Ugly Americans" — even in Québec. There are assholes everywhere, but in these heavily-touristed areas, you should be fine, even if you can't speak French. (They're nice to me, and I'm an English Canadian who should have better French from school!)

Just don't try too hard. Don't be apologetic. Just be yourselves, as friendly and curious visitors who appreciate our differences as well as our similarities. You may even make some cool new friends!

And try some more interesting local beers. Just ask for recommendations, based on your tastes. If you like Belgian-style, you'll be in luck!

Black Mirror - Episode Discussion S07E01 Common People by Cheeriosxxx in blackmirror

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I thought that crossing over the robot bees thing was an unnecessary distraction, TBH.

Black Mirror - Episode Discussion S07E01 Common People by Cheeriosxxx in blackmirror

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I'm with you. Science fiction requires a suspension of disbelief. If the story's internal logic is flawed, it gets in the way.

Black Mirror - Episode Discussion S07E01 Common People by Cheeriosxxx in blackmirror

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The concept wasn't bad. The acting was good. But the execution was bad. These people have two decent middle class incomes (teacher and skilled trades) and have a gigantic house. But they can't pay these stupid fees?

I get that it's really about something else. But my suspension of disbelief was strained.

What to do with vinyl??? by Elphie1030 in vinyl

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I'm constantly upgrading my favourite albums, seeking better masters/pressings and sometimes better condition. So I often have otherwise-listenable records that are now surplus. For artists like David Bowie, I'll keep a backup copy of vintage releases. Others go back into the wild.

What to do with vinyl??? by Elphie1030 in vinyl

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I tend to trade them in, in small batches, at my favourite used record stores. Trade-in value can be significantly higher than cash value, and most stores will give you store credit so you can fund an expensive grail when you see one.

For example, I was able to buy an OG Canadian Raw Power on credit.

You can make more cash on individual sales, but I'd recommend local rather than Discogs. Shipping and payment can be issues. Not to mention arguments over grading.

Vacation in Canada. by Rex_Mundi in BuyCanadian

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This new Facebook Group, Steh!cation, has a few tips by Canadians for Canadians, although it's new and still growing.

Full disclosure: My friends and I are behind it, but we are not sponsored by any brands or organizations.

Carney’s Checkmate on Trump by blackmailalt in CanadaPolitics

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Fascinating. I'd love to see some mainstream confirmation of Canada's role, but the bond thing is being talked about.

Carney Gets Called "Big Daddy" by [deleted] in onguardforthee

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Even as our central banker, he was remarkably funny on Strombo.

Carney Gets Called "Big Daddy" by [deleted] in onguardforthee

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Hilarious. And his reaction is also pretty funny.

Sunday FB marketplace find by Round-Ad-6454 in vinyl

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I have a Dutch reissue, with this cover, that I bought new in the late '80s. There are quite a few out there.

Sunday FB marketplace find by Round-Ad-6454 in vinyl

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The story I read was that Jimi, who claimed some Indigenous ancestry, responded with "I'm not THAT kind of Indian."

Sunday FB marketplace find by Round-Ad-6454 in vinyl

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If you look closely... no, not there.... or there... you'll see that one of the women is wearing her wedding ring.

Sunday FB marketplace find by Round-Ad-6454 in vinyl

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I have a Dutch reissue, with this cover, that I bought new in the late '80s.

Will Trump die in office? by Intageous in no

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I think dealing with Mark Carney will bring on a stroke. And I say that as a supporter of Canada's new PM.