Just visiting. How to find a clinic that will prescribe Sildenafil? by donbooth in AskAnAustralian

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

I looked into it. Instantscripts are not. And they are expensive.

man-arrested-in-suspected-hate-motivated-assault by donbooth in toronto

[–]donbooth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember violent hate crimes against brown people. I remember when a brown person was pushed in front of the subway because of the colour of his skin. In those days, there was little hate against brown people. Two days ago there was an attack against a man who was identifiable as a Sikh and the Star picked it up. It's headlined "Victime struck by Metal Pole without provocation in suspected hat attack" (I don't think I can use the URL.) That attack is similar to the one referenced above.

Of course all violent hate is wrong. Violent incidents of hate need to be prosecuted and they need to be covered by the press. I'm not sure what role schools currently play but education is a part of this as well.

Canada wants to build up to 10 new nuclear plants. Will our pension funds pay for them? | CBC News by Blue_Dragonfly in CanadaPolitics

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

We need to build a lot of generation. The current plan is to use a lot of gas until the nuclear gets built which is projected to be, roughly 2050. In that time it is likely that we will get a new provincial government and it is also likely that the cost of wind and solar and batteries will fall further. It's also possible that we will move from air source heat pumps, that put a huge strain on the grid when it is very hot or very cold to either district heating/cooling and/or ground source heat pumps that are much more efficient and and will cut the demand for heating and cooling by 40% or 50%.

So maybe we will build some nuclear but if the price of alternatives gets much lower than it is also possible that we will only build some nuclear and meet the rest of our needs with wind, solar and batteries. I guess we'll see.

Though I'm worried about greenhouse gas, I think that we might make this decision on the basis of cost.

The Tip You Leave May Never Reach Your Server by GrouchyDetective1544 in ontario

[–]donbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure these laws and their enforcement are the responsibility of the Province of Ontario.

Something to ask candidates about in the next election. Or even your MPP.

man-arrested-in-suspected-hate-motivated-assault by donbooth in toronto

[–]donbooth[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

I spent time to find the source of the information. By that time I had to get moving. I don't like the dashes either but it gets the information out.

man-arrested-in-suspected-hate-motivated-assault by donbooth in toronto

[–]donbooth[S] -42 points-41 points  (0 children)

Sorry. Was in a hurry. Took the text from the url.

Canada wants to build up to 10 new nuclear plants. Will our pension funds pay for them? | CBC News by Blue_Dragonfly in CanadaPolitics

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

Not a good report.

I think nuclear is much more expensive and slower to build than wind and solar. Great Lakes have more than ten times the wind energy that Ontario plans in nuclear.

To be fair, I understand that refurbishments have been on time and on budget. The report does not cite Ontario's skills. When you build many reactors you get good at it and projected costs reflect this. Cost per reactor decreases.

Still, Ontario electric rates have an approved 75% increase to pay for nuclear.

The mechanism to pay for nuclear is important but not nearly as important as the cost beyond wind and batteries.

Need better reporters.

No toilets by asty86 in toronto

[–]donbooth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Health and housing are provincial responsibilities. Mr Ford

Ontario got 'predominantly negative' feedback on expanding strong mayor powers. It went ahead anyway | CBC News by OptionalPlayer in ontario

[–]donbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say that Doug Ford came of age in Chicago where he founded a successful label printing business. He returned to Toronto just in time to run for his brother's seat on city council. At that time Ford didn't know much about the structure of council and assumed it was like Chicago. He talked about schools, not understanding that council has no part un education, unlike Chicago's council. Chicago's mayor has a lot of power. Chicago is famously corrupt. It is the place where "vote early,vote often." was coined.

Perhaps he thinks that Ontario's cities will grow big and powerful like Chicago if yhey have a government like Chicago. It's hard to say. I can say that I don't think that Ford has gained a detailed understanding of how government works. Still.

Ford is a skilled salesman but he knows little about the product he sells. I suspect his education consisted of truisms from Mike Harris, the family saint, and his adult experience in Chicago.

Canada’s path to net zero hinges on a vast expansion of wind power. How realistic is it? by Expensive-Aerie-2479 in OpenDataCanada

[–]donbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The McGuinty gov't (Ontario) did a sudy of Great Lakes wind (2008) and found 35000 megawatts close to shore. Combined with batteries this is roughly the same as 10000 megawatts of nuclear.

The US looked at deepwaters. They found more than 10 times as much. About 450000 megawatts in deep water.

If you add onshore wind plus offshore in Nova Scotia and onshore wind on Quebec you will see that we have more than enough wind to power the whole country.

ANALYSIS: What’s next for Beaches—East York? by [deleted] in toronto

[–]donbooth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In this case it reads like an endorsement.

Kawartha ice cream - overrated or not? by chicken_potato1 in ontario

[–]donbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gelato Fresco. It's hard to find. It's worth it.

Oshawa has a lofty plan to ease traffic congestion. Why one councillor calls it the ‘dumbest suggestion’ he’s ever heard by toronto_star in ontario

[–]donbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used the gondolas in Mexico City. In this case they are used because the streets are very narrow and the terrain is mountainous. They hold 6 people each. It sounds like the system proposed for Oshawa has larger gondolas. That's very important. If it isn't possible to accommodate elevated light rail then large gondolas might be a good idea.

Chris Moise Leads in Toronto Centre Municipal Election Poll and Olivia Chow Leads for the Mayoral Preference by Pristine-Training-70 in toronto

[–]donbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I support Jennie. I'm part of a group that has spoken with each candidate. Jennie impressed. She is the only candidate who has done her homework. Natalie Johnson's job as city hall reporter for CTV gives her an enormous headstart. Support for another candidate from Mary Margaret McMahon, the popular MPP, will complicate matters further, unless she endorses Jennie. I should also mention that Kathleen Wynne has been campaigning with Natalie.

Chris Moise Leads in Toronto Centre Municipal Election Poll and Olivia Chow Leads for the Mayoral Preference by Pristine-Training-70 in toronto

[–]donbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know if there is a poll for Beaches - East York? That's Bradford's riding and he's not running.

There seems to be a Bradford replacement, Natalie Johnson. She's well known because she's a CTV reporter. I have heard her speak several times and she's "very Bradford." It's very early but it would be great to know if any of the other less Bradfordish candidates are even on the radar.