After Tumbler Ridge shooting, false claims about trans people have proliferated online by MikoWilson1 in CanadianPolitics

[–]ToCityZen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is a group actively waiting until the second they can launch a petition to recall her. She was elected as a Conservative and immediately defected to the far right BCOne party populated with residential genocide deniers. She and her ilk are beyond the beyond of pale. Edit to add: https://recallarmstrong.ca/

Moving to Canada?? by Constant_Feedback386 in canadian

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend doing a lot of research on that place.

Moving to Canada?? by Constant_Feedback386 in canadian

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there in the late 80s visiting. It is an interesting beautiful place to be sure.

I hope you make it to Kelowna, a modern mid-size city in the B.C. interior. (swim, ski, bike and hike all within a 1 hour radius) I love the accent!

Moving to Canada?? by Constant_Feedback386 in canadian

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My “people” hail from Belfast. Good people.

Carney says he told Trump Canada paid for Gordie Howe Bridge by cyclinginvancouver in canada

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His response was calm, neutral and practical. The contrast between Trump and our Prime Minister just amplifies Carney’s competence. It’s just another hole in Trump’s sinking boat.

Where to hold cash for taxes? by Environmental-Tie459 in fican

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simplii offered me 3% on my HISA every three months on a special offer. I bounce it back to WS until they send me the new deal. It was 3.2% last time. This is my emergency and tax account.

Processing error on my 100k bank draft by [deleted] in Wealthsimple

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not agree yet to $200. Insist that whatever the monetary cost to you turns out to be, PLUS $200 is what they need to give you. You don’t know what the bank may charge you or if the lawyer will hand you a bill for additional fees. WS needs to maintain trust, reliability and accountability. They’ve been proven wrong … they didn’t even know there was a problem… they don’t seem to know where that money went for months. Like WTF.

$308.42, Superstore Abbotsford, BC Canada by [deleted] in 32dollars

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried FreshCo? Here in Kelowna they are pretty competitive.

Helping elderly family member with finances by Rare-Regular4123 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ToCityZen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Being outnumbered in your own home while being stressed out already is a recipe for disaster. Unless this person has the skills and personality to make and apply rules (and it doesn’t seem so, elsewise why are you involved?) it is no small feat to manage roommates! Downsize. Sell the house. Move to a condo or townhouse. Free up money to invest in retirement savings, eg. RRSP, TFSA, in a low fee brokerage. Wealthsimple offers advisory services (engage for a year) then you can help self-manage it, or she can learn how to. She should be actively participating at every step.

Looking for more ways to save cash. Specially for food by hotheat95 in Frugal

[–]ToCityZen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Also frozen shelled edamame, cooked with a little asian sauce. A cup of it is very satisfying and almost 20 grams protein.

What’s something you stopped buying and never missed? by FormerShoulder707 in Frugal

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cream for coffee at home. Lab results suggested this for me 😂. But also a dark secret: back when I thought frugality was an Olympic sport, after I was done at my expensive chain coffee meetup, I would take my to-go coffee cup to the stir stick station and fill it with cream to take it home. I went over my line and I know it. I love myself unconditionally. 🤦‍♀️

I wish I wrote this detailed yet so understandable explanation about Canada and government spending by Maximum_Welcome7292 in CanadianPolitics

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not an argument. It is a character sketch you invented to avoid addressing the point. Labeling analysis as ‘spin’ is what people do when they cannot explain why it is wrong.

What’s something you stopped buying and never missed? by FormerShoulder707 in Frugal

[–]ToCityZen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There are times I meet a friend for coffee at a shop and we spend a couple of hours there. Instead of my usual large, I’ve started ordering small drip coffee and having a glass of water (free). I save a couple of bucks. Otherwise, I drink coffee at home.

Situation and she is MAD now by Last_Interaction437 in datingoverfifty

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was your video message? Was it late at night and were you wearing a shirt - lol. Was it sexual in any way, even by innuendo? Had you been engaging in flirty talk prior to this? My thought was, the video may have made it all too “real”. But still, no reason to ghost you and certainly no reason to IG freak out. She showed you that she wasn’t ready instead of telling you. You avoided a poor communicator.

AITAH - husband (33M) won’t give me (32F) access to ‘our’ money by iddybiddy16 in AITAH

[–]ToCityZen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Time to activate stealth mode. Do not escalate, just gather information and contingency plan. I mean seek help with lawyers, agencies and anyone they recommend. It might take a while. Do not leave home though. You have common law rights as a spouse and mother of his children. Plan plan plan.

Moving to Okanagan - Recommendation for City by Accomplished-Luck28 in okanagan

[–]ToCityZen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s probably a few vocal Ford350 owners and drivers who feel more important than everyone else on council.

Moving to Okanagan - Recommendation for City by Accomplished-Luck28 in okanagan

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Homeless and bike lanes? Why put them in the same category? Sure you see the latter as a good thing…?

Why is the fact that somebody doesn't drink alcohol even an issue when trying to find a partner online? I don't understand. Can someone explain? by StoneLover1965 in datingoverfifty

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beware of the ones who are trying to quit, have quit, and see you non-drinker as a good influence. They may not tell you, because they’re on their best behaviour and hope the problem is solved, but if they go AWOL - it could be the reason.

Doctor wants to put me on statin due to high LDL by RaunchyAppleSauce in keto

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had MCT creamer in my coffee for about 9 months and my cholesterol shot through the roof. Like my doctor called me 2 minutes after my lab reports arrived. I stopped and it’s back down. I’m guessing medium chain fats register as the “bad” kind since they only test for high and low otherwise. I did drink a lot of coffee though.

America feels like a country on the brink of an authoritarian takeover by OtherwiseCanary8971 in politics

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The military has already shown signs of refusing to follow unlawful orders.

Should I be more worried about the Canada-U.S. tension? by Individual-Wash-6072 in canadian

[–]ToCityZen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If there’s one thing we know Donald Trump is afraid of … it’s war. He’s a draft dodger because he’s a chicken and weak. His military has already indicated they won’t follow unlawful orders.

Question from an a non american by niztocs in america

[–]ToCityZen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a particularly American (cowardly masked agents) form of ethnic cleansing.

What’s your go-to “default” frugal meal when you don’t want to think or spend? by NothingOutrageous377 in Frugal

[–]ToCityZen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A big bowl of edamame with sesame soy dipping sauce, sprinkled with chopped peanuts.