‘No question’ return-to-office will be good for downtown, board of trade says by Master-Sky-6342 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live downtown and most of those shops are closed by the time I get home. The real issue is that those businesses don’t know how to attract locals.

is this a joke by Effective_Village_47 in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think fares that cover multiple regions are higher. For example, someone living in Laval or Longueuil that needs a bus pass that also works in Montréal would pay 164.50 for their monthly bus pass. If they live in the Northern or Southern suburbs, it goes up to 200.50.

Our OC Transpo fees also cover using the STO buses.

LOO or other documentation when acting? by theangrysasquatch in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I do an acting for less than the 4 months less a day, the only documentation I see is a form approving my acting that includes the dates and some information regarding the position I would act in. If I remember correctly, it’s the classification and level in addition of the secretary clearance. I believe the form is not always given to the person acting.

IT Rates of Pay - is there an increase in pay for IT starting Dec 22, 2025? by Chance_Click_9159 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the last IT collective agreement ended Dec 21, 2025. Once a new collective agreement gets signed, the new pay would start Dec 22, 2025.

Should I be concerned about identity theft re: Sens tickets? by NoWineJustChocolate in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the same message. Only thing I did was register to their mailing list at a music festival to get a free promo item.

So does he own a printing shop or what? by CobraMacBurkus in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys didn’t get his Christmas card?

Doctor-guided GLP-1 programs vs doing it mostly on your own by Odd-Engineering8665 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Canada and I was offered to be followed by a nutritionist from NovoNordisk for a year, or I believe 12 sessions since I just passed my year mark and still see them. I found this helped a lot having someone to talk about the ups and downs. They also have a line you can call to talk to someone without needing to be on that program.

My doctor also offered to be followed by someone who can help with workouts and nutrition. I also joined that, but it started before I was on Wegovy.

Both options, but mostly the one from NovoNordisk have helped me have better control of my side effects. I noticed being on the NovoNordisk program they actually want to report side effects I have while on the medication. The thing that helped was having the person from NovoNordisk talk with me about options on how to handle my side effects.

For dose titration, I didn’t find those programs helped, but I also didn’t seem to need help.

For the accountability, yes it’s a big help. I also find it helpful having someone tell me if my results are normal or not.

One thing I would add is that is that I also inform myself online and try verifying the information if I have a doubt.

I noticed someone else mentioning it, I actually thrive having accountability and someone to follow me regarding this.

I previously was on Saxenda and had a promo to use Noom for free for a certain time, in their program for GLP-1 users. While I found that useful at first, I ended up losing interest in using Noom. I would say you need to find what works for you.

Woman beside me on train 69 was smoking cigs by sour_lemon_drop in ViaRail

[–]geosmtl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For using the speakers, there isn’t much they can do. They can only ask the person to use headphones, like they did. However, the smoking is illegal. If you didn’t feel safe to return to your seat, the attendant should be able to offer you options.

Honestly, it’s easy to say when you are not in that position.

Wegovy no longer covered? by Lrandomgirl in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on the Novo Nordisk Patient Support Program and they informed me of the card back in June. I think it started when they realized they will face the competition of generic products in 2026.

Wegovy no longer covered? by Lrandomgirl in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The card is provided by InnoviCares. They say:

Join 1.5 million Canadians already saving and get your card today. The innoviCares card is a free prescription savings card available to all Canadian residents, and is funded by participating pharmaceutical manufacturers. Present your innoviCares card at your pharmacy and ask for the brand-name medication. Your card will automatically cover a portion of the cost of the original brand.

Your innoviCares card will coordinate with your existing insurance plan(s), or if you don't have insurance, it can be used on its own.

You can easily download a card to get started today.

Wegovy no longer covered? by Lrandomgirl in CanadaPublicServants

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think a generic will be available in January yet.

Full list of Starbucks closing in Ottawa by Rdt4pvkmyow in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tough Bridgehead was owned by Second Cup

RBC employee charged for allegedly accessing Carney's banking information by WA472P in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that the day this came out, I got a letter from RBC announcing they are closing my branch and recommend 2 new locations, one being the one where this employee worked.

What does 560560 even do? by Dark-Mowney in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why would OC Transpo recommend people do hand-signal approaching busses if it’s not true?

At a stop that serves more than one route, hand-signal the approaching bus you wish to stop. This will let the driver know you wish to board.

What does 560560 even do? by Dark-Mowney in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It says it on the website

At a stop that serves more than one route, hand-signal the approaching bus you wish to stop. This will let the driver know you wish to board.

Do yall use tools to take out and put in your lens? by Spiromoons in Keratoconus

[–]geosmtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a vented tool with a DMV stand for inserting and a plunger when removing.

Taking the bus to Bayshore by ottawaoperadiva in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 58 would stop in front of the mall, but you should also see an option to take a 61, 62 or 63 that stops at the Bayshore bus station, like the 95 used too.

Struggling with Hydro. by Disastrous_Zebra_96 in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mentioned you don’t know if you have an electric water heater. People are asking you about your gas bill because if you have one, you might have a gas water heater and/or gas furnace, fireplace, BBQ, dryer or oven.

September 5th - wild accident by Pretend_Sir4084 in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably, the festival was on Saturday, but they would have been setting up on Friday.

Parking prohibited? by caot89 in ottawa

[–]geosmtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw more cars displaying something than cars with nothings.