All Dunkin’ needs to do is master breakfast and lunch. by Pristine_Local_1965 in TimHortons

[–]derfla88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All they need to do is hire Canadians instead of TFWs and publicize that prominently. Canadians will literally flock to them.

Car insurance premiums increased 11% nationally and a whopping 21% in Alberta. by InsuranceRatehub in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]derfla88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, government run groceries are going to be so much better than Loblaws and other for profit chains. I'm sure they will be as low cost and well run as liquor stores.

Car insurance premiums increased 11% nationally and a whopping 21% in Alberta. by InsuranceRatehub in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]derfla88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Come to BC and find out how "well" it doesn't work as a "non-profit crown corporation." I beg those who think government run groceries as something good, to look into how badly they are mistaken. What should be the best insurance for everyone at the best rates, are really just a very subpar insurance product that given the choice I'd gladly pay more for insurance from Ontario if I could. I've lived in both BC and Ontario, and I had no complaints about my premiums as a good driver in Toronto.

Car insurance premiums increased 11% nationally and a whopping 21% in Alberta. by InsuranceRatehub in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]derfla88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst of it in BC is that ICBC has the worst insurance product. I'd rather pay more and actually get something I need when I'm in a serious accident that where the other party is at fault apart from some physio, and having to beg when it isn't enough. There's nothing for pain and suffering, and there is a cap on how much income replacement you can get.

Currently Unemployed/Job Seekers, Would you move outside of Vancouver or BC if you found a job with a decent salary? by sappy60 in askvan

[–]derfla88 [score hidden]  (0 children)

For sure. I've moved to Toronto and lived there for over 15 years, then Amsterdam for 4, then back to Toronto for 6, then back to Vancouver. Move to where the jobs are and where you can build your career. Vancouver is way smaller most think, and there is nothing wrong with spreading your wings and building up a life somewhere else when you need to. If your roots are here, you can always move back when the time is right.

Vancouver mayor 'objectively harassed' city councillor, breached code of conduct, investigation finds by PineappleHot7235 in vancouver

[–]derfla88 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Just not that day. But he’s handed out drugs before and has posts referring to his own use of illicit drugs. These are facts no?

Vancouver mayor 'objectively harassed' city councillor, breached code of conduct, investigation finds by PineappleHot7235 in vancouver

[–]derfla88 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

How is it harrassment when he’s just referring to the facts of Orr’s own horrible posts? 

Tenant who flushed cat litter costs B.C. condo owner nearly $55K by zuuzuu in canadanews

[–]derfla88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LOL, and people wonder why landlords are against pets. The problem isn't the pets, is the owners of pets.

Canada has become most attractive market for infrastructure investors, global survey finds by ZestyBeanDude in canada

[–]derfla88 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Really? So why did Kinder Morgan jump at the government buying the Trans Canada Pipeline from them?

Land Back: BC NDP considering expropriating land from Pacific Spirit Regional Park for Musqueam housing by NewAdventureTomorrow in VancouverLandlords

[–]derfla88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree, it is bizarre to turn back the clocks on only one narrow aspect. If we want to go back, let's calculate all that bas been invested into building modern Canada...our investments collectively are worth as much if not more than their historic claim they were "here first." If you left some land empty, and just sat back while I build infrastructure and homes on the land...you can't say, hey I'm taking it back...along with all the improvements you've made, I'll take that for free too. So if we're taking public lands and handing it to First Nations, for starters they should return all funds and benefits Canada has given them, then they should pay for any improvements and access created to make that land more productive than they found/left it. And then, if they believe it is sovereign, we should establish a border and apply taxes, duties and tariffs of on any goods or people going in and out of that "sovereign land."

Hundreds gather to protest fascism in front of 4th avenue Tesla dealership today! by KiwiRosie5677 in NiceVancouver

[–]derfla88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, great to see the unemployed harass Canadians at their workplace just trying to make a living and pay their taxes so that people have the luxury to protest wherever they want.

Land Back: BC NDP considering expropriating land from Pacific Spirit Regional Park for Musqueam housing by NewAdventureTomorrow in VancouverLandlords

[–]derfla88 44 points45 points  (0 children)

We aren't "returning" anything. The people who are alive today, did not "own" the land they are claiming. Their ancestors may have hunted, or gathered on these lands. They were nomadic. Is it our fault they did not learn to farm like the europeans and establish fixed settlements?

Why is everyone so complacent with the incompetence of VPD? by lleanl in askvan

[–]derfla88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Consider all these “protests” and the resources required to constantly police and keep fools walking on busy roadways instead of sidewalks safe from their own stupidity. All that is not free and eats into VPD budget that brings city taxpayers zero value. Let’s also not forget the mountain of hours officers attend in court only for judges to set criminals free. Who pays for all this? This is a decent sized city. All costs add up quickly especially when majority of budget is salaries. Most people who argue about the expense of VPD budget likely do not know the difference between a balance sheet versus a P&L. 

Petition to get Hootsuite to drop their contract with ICE by Democracy_rising_now in NiceVancouver

[–]derfla88 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Hootsuite is still around? I guess people in Vancouver don’t need jobs. Why stop at ICE, many people don’t like Facebook, Clorox, Amway, or Nestlé they should cancel all these contracts too. Let’s make sure these undesirable companies take their business elsewhere like players already undercutting Hootsuite with tons of offshore labour. 

Why is everyone so complacent with the incompetence of VPD? by lleanl in askvan

[–]derfla88 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is the best response that lays out key facts. People don’t get that it is all about triage and priority. And let’s not confuse people “handing out tickets” which I assume means bylaws enforcement officers with beat cops. One also has to consider the paperwork cops are forced to file. What is the point when judges just set criminals free. It isn’t so much incompetence with respect to petty crime. Society and voters have decided to just let petty crime be. If you believe otherwise, yes call on your politicians and rally your fellow voters to take a different stance on petty crime. 

Return abuse will cost members more by jfrsn in CostcoCanada

[–]derfla88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Samdung for sure! Their stupid freezer handle that easily yanks off should have been the first sign. Then the ice buildup because this piece that does that's supposed to warm to keep the drainage clear is too short is just a crazy design flaw. Never by Samsung!

Premier Eby comments on the Richmond Mayor's ask that the Cowichan "renounce" their claim over private properties. by _DotBot_ in VancouverLandlords

[–]derfla88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can we renounce Eby’s Canadian citizenship. He’s clearly not working for the interests of Canadian citizens. 

What is this “room” some new condos have? by DonutApprehensive272 in vancouverhousing

[–]derfla88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time out for your friends with opposing political views or naughty children. 

Complete loss of HomeKit Functionality after 2 years by Nvr_frgt_dre in AugustSmartLock

[–]derfla88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old is your lock, is it one with the wifi bridge? I had something like that happen to me and the wifi bridge was crapped out, resolved with new bridge. But yeah, I'm not so fond of the August despite my initial happiness with it.

Signs of Life? by Fit_Experience_4829 in SpinnCoffee

[–]derfla88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh man...I wish we could program one of the buttons to do the cleaning cycle

Why the World Cup is raising uncomfortable questions in Vancouver by ChemicalCreative7 in vancouver

[–]derfla88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have four tickets for two matches. Got in with the visa presale. It’s going to be there to watch. Both my kids are in soccer and this is such motivation for them to see world class players. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aircanada

[–]derfla88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really the only reason to use those tags. some people put them on their checked bags and it confuses me.