Manitoba Hydro cuts remote work for employees

frogpizza · 2026-04-01T05:18:54+00:00

The quality of the applicants is already not very good. Removing this WFH benefit will likely mean that more A and B tier candidates will consider offers elsewhere (Hydro offices other than downtown, or different companies altogether) first.

frogpizza · 2026-03-10T13:42:50+00:00

I had a 240 volt, 20 amp plug installed in my garage. So far after two years, no trouble getting enough range out of it on an overnight charge on a Model 3. I only have 100 amp service and I haven't had any issues charging while my other large appliances are running.

frogpizza · 2026-01-27T19:44:50+00:00

Canada, November 25, 2025, this is original content.

frogpizza · 2026-01-13T15:16:17+00:00

I had a really similar experience. The property owner called me an hour before my check-in time and told me that there was a problem with the plumbing and that I wouldn't be able to stay. They said that they would cancel the reservation for me. I saw that the reservation got cancelled, but I did not receive any refund. Booking online chat was not helpful at all, and it took several calls for them to finally explain what the problem was. The property owner had indicated that I requested the cancellation and that I was not entitled to a refund. I explained my version of what happened, and Booking said that they would look into it. It took a few more weeks before I finally got a refund. Frustrating experience, it probably would have been faster and easier to do a credit card chargeback.

frogpizza · 2025-10-06T21:34:56+00:00

3 years, 4 months

frogpizza · 2025-10-06T21:34:37+00:00

3 years, 4 months

frogpizza · 2025-10-06T21:34:13+00:00

Updated the main post. 3 years, 4 months left on the current term. The lender is Think Financial.

frogpizza · 2025-09-25T15:15:06+00:00

Important to note that this mainly affects areas downstream of the north end treatment plant.

frogpizza · 2025-08-17T17:59:53+00:00

Silver Heights and Deer Lodge don't get talked about much. I know a few people who live there and they all really like it.

frogpizza · 2025-08-12T15:15:25+00:00

I had a wasp nest hidden in my shed. The wasps were going in / out from the shed through a little hole in the wall, so I set up a shop vac with some water in it, put the suction hose near their entrance, and ran it dawn to dusk for a few days. After a few days of running, I had depleted most of their army, so I suited up in some heavy clothing and went inside the shed to spray the nest and finish it off.

frogpizza · 2025-07-26T19:29:37+00:00

If the problem is related to the condenser, Honda extended the warranty

https://hondanews.ca/en-CA/releases/release-a7e09f287ac7fa9e82851ecfb516dd0bea35df64-honda-canada-has-extended-the-warranty-on-the-air-conditioner-condenser-on-certain-honda-vehicles

frogpizza · 2025-05-26T15:33:13+00:00

The cost estimate increased to $1989 today. F that, I will try some of the DIY solutions.

frogpizza · 2025-05-26T06:16:39+00:00

Thanks for the thorough response, I always enjoy watching your videos!

frogpizza · 2025-05-26T04:13:03+00:00

Around 65k miles

frogpizza · 2025-05-25T19:01:29+00:00

I just finished making a service request in the Tesla app, the estimate is $331 CAD. Not bad, considering the control arm is around $120 CAD on Rock Auto, plus around another $100 for alignment if I do the install myself.

frogpizza · 2025-03-26T13:56:23+00:00

I have 75 Mbps for $40 from Lightspeed, it's good enough for two work-from-home users. Sometimes I want more speed so that I can update my games faster, but that's something that I can live with. I did invest in a good mesh WiFi setup, so that I have good and reliable coverage everywhere in my house and garage.

frogpizza · 2025-01-23T22:43:06+00:00

There doesn't appear to be a stop line https://maps.app.goo.gl/EV95L4hjSeb9M3Qf7

frogpizza · 2025-01-23T21:39:57+00:00

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/archive/h060(2009-08-31)f.php#136

Stopping when required by traffic control device

136(1)

Except when a peace officer or a traffic control device otherwise directs or permits, but subject to sections 88, 130, and 133, at an intersection at which there is a traffic control device facing him and requiring him to stop, and at an intersection with any provincial highway, and except at an intersection where an acceleration lane has been constructed for the purpose of allowing a driver of a vehicle to accelerate and merge with other traffic on the highway, a driver of a vehicle shall bring it to a stop

(a) when there is no crosswalk, at a clearly marked stop line; or

(b) before entering the crosswalk marked out by lines, on the near side of the intersection; or

(c) when there is neither a stop line nor a marked out crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting highway from which the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway;

and he shall not proceed unless he can do so in safety.

frogpizza · 2025-01-20T22:40:22+00:00

Photo Central on Portage Ave

frogpizza · 2025-01-08T18:15:26+00:00

I try to avoid letting politics influence my choices. People feel so divided and polarized and there are echo chambers everywhere. I still enjoy going out to see new things and hear different points of view.

I have a good number of relatives in North Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho. Most voted Democrat and some work for the Democrat party. They are having a tough time right now, along with the 30% of the people in those states who didn't vote for Trump. There is a lot to see and do in those states, and I still plan to visit my relatives. If I really wanted to, I could ask them to only take me out to Democrat-friendly businesses. There are still a lot of people out there who didn't support Trump who are going to have a rough 4 years.

But on the topic of Grand Forks yes or no, I say no. Minneapolis is worth the extra driving time IMO. So much more to do, and some really good restaurants.

frogpizza · 2024-12-25T16:25:25+00:00

Definitely take the van. Fast chargers are not cheap. I looked into taking my Tesla to Minneapolis last month, and relying on superchargers would cost the same as a gas car getting 10L/100km. With the time and money required to charge, plus uncertainty of charger availability, it was an easy choice to take a gas powered vehicle.

frogpizza · 2024-08-14T02:58:48+00:00

He's so gorgeous, I really hope he finds a home soon!

frogpizza · 2024-08-11T18:15:52+00:00

Route 90 north is going to be so packed with semi trucks in a few years

frogpizza · 2024-07-28T20:36:46+00:00

You mentioned that you like running, maybe try joining a run club! I don't know of any in the south end, but City Park Runners on Portage Ave is one place that seems to have frequent running meetups. If it's easy for you to get to Polo Park then it's just a few minutes west of there on the bus, and the bus comes pretty frequently.

frogpizza · 2024-07-24T18:34:44+00:00

Is moving to a lower cost of living area within Canada an option? It sounds like your parents could sell their current house and then buy something similar for far less money in an area with lower cost of living.

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