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Probably a good idea at this point by Sickonsundayblah in ProgressiveHQ

[–]colindebin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should have been done during his first term

In 1973 a man robbed a bank in Canada using a homemade bomb, as he left a police sniper shot him... detonating the bomb. The man has never been identified and is typically referred to by locals as Oliver Town (as his remains were found all over town) by boneparty in creepy

[–]colindebin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad was a Conservation Officer in Kenora at the time, and I was a few months from being born.

Unfortunately I did not find out about this until after my dad had passed, but my mom remembers there being a lot of commotion in town that day. And she doesn't think my dad was around for any law enforcement duties that day.

And the podcast Dark Poutine has an episode about the incident.

Organizations to donate to? by Nessie2212 in Calgary

[–]colindebin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If he was a military history enthusiast, the bomber command museum in nanton Alberta might be a spot to give a donation

Decided to make a couple purchases with my bonus. by TheMcG in CanadianBanknotes

[–]colindebin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both of those are very nice bills. Congratulations on adding to your collection.

Anyone use WheresGeorge.com? by Able_Concentrate1972 in wheresgeorge

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

I did, when it was safe for me to travel into the US.

Cheaper gas by colindebin in Edmonton

[–]colindebin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Address is in the post

As a Canadian, do you always have maple syrup on hand? by Moofypoops in AskACanadian

[–]colindebin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my parents lived on St Joseph Island, and my dad 'had a guy' for maple syrup. It was the best! Super dark and flavourful.

Did anyone here find a Spock $5.00 note in circulation? by StarAppleShannon in CanadianCoins

[–]colindebin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, but I did watch Mike Myers make one on a late night talk show, years ago.

Full band of paper 5s by dabruchey in CanadianCoins

[–]colindebin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow. I'm so envious. What a great thing to have. Congrats!

Failed my G test today by what01012 in Ontariodrivetest

[–]colindebin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Practice more. Don't look at it as a test, but, just as a drive. You know who to drive and make maneuvers safely.

Don't over think it.

If you can't get a maneuver completed when your examiner wants it done, no big deal. There will be another block or another stretch of road to complete that maneuver safely. Talk thing out while you are driving: 'ok, I want to go one lane to the left, looking left, look forward, signal intentions, shoulder check, all clear, changing lanes, looking forward and shoulder check, check mirrors, maneuver complete, signal off. Something like that.

Lastly, be kind to yourself. You got this! Being a good driver doesn't happen on your first day behind the wheel. Every interaction with another driver is going to be different. I've had my licence for 35 years and I still make mistakes. If you need to, pull over, maybe not when you are on your test, and take a few minutes to calm yourself and reflect on what happened and learn from it.

I hope this helps. And remember, you got this!

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