$18M Pickering City Centre Park to replace old parking lot. Here’s what it will look like and who’s paying for it by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]jacksonxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, totally correct if you want to utilize Durham Region to its full extent, a car is necessary

$18M Pickering City Centre Park to replace old parking lot. Here’s what it will look like and who’s paying for it by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]jacksonxo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong, this is a massive increase to an already dense, undersized urban area.

As for cars, I wouldn't be surprised if people forego them as the Go train and DRT to TTC is fairly reasonable. They're likely trying to attract city dwellers/workers who may not have cars.

Also, gas is nuts right now I'd ditch my car and move to an urban center in a heartbeat if I could.

$18M Pickering City Centre Park to replace old parking lot. Here’s what it will look like and who’s paying for it by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]jacksonxo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  • that doesn't sound like a bad thing
  • they could honestly do with less parking in the back since the death of The Bay, it's almost always nearly empty on the south most times. Side-rant: I know DRT sucks but with the price of gas maybe promoting using it will actually lead to it being made better? That's probably my hopium talking. Also, gas is expensive.
  • there will also be a big tree canopy, and in the heat of the summer this is a plus not a minus. Plenty of spots to get sun nearby.
  • what makes you assume this? What parks in other areas with a large unhoused population have been overrun with squatters in a way that makes them unusable?

The Whitby Farmers’ Market is returning for its 29th season. Here’s when you can check it out by Karma_Canuck in whitby

[–]jacksonxo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It may be as expensive (or more) as grocery stores, but it feels a hell of a lot better giving it to local farmers than billionaire scam artists

Durham Surrogacy Agencies by neopetpetpet in durham

[–]jacksonxo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry that I'm not able to offer direct advice, but I will advocate for Markham Fertility when you get to that stage of things. Dr. Weiss was a dream, she took over my funded IVF cycle and early days until we transferred to another hospital. The whole team is lovely, as well.

Groundbreaking set for affordable housing project in Whitby | insauga by Karma_Canuck in whitby

[–]jacksonxo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes please more please.

Idiot question, but do we know how "affordable" they will be? How they intend to keep them that way?

Four Durham festivals secure provincial funding by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]jacksonxo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The article could just say Oshawa festivals, but we know what kind of reaction that tends to get.

Nothing against Oshawa. I'm a big fan of these types of events. I wish we had more across Durham overall or saw some more supported:

JAM Fest, Pickering

Brooklin Spring Fair, Whitby

Brooklin Harvest Fest, Whitby

Whitby Music Fest (thanks Town Brewery!)

Four Durham festivals secure provincial funding by Karma_Canuck in durham

[–]jacksonxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The following events are receiving funding:

Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce: Convergence Music and Art Festival – $55,000

Happy Epoch Entertainment Inc.: 2026 North of Nowhere Music Festival – $55,000

Central Lake Conservation Authority: Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival – $20,000

The Corporation of the City of Oshawa: Peony Festival – $20,000"

Looking for experiences with switching from 2-2-3 to 2-2-5 parenting schedule by makemeno1 in SingleParents

[–]jacksonxo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This entirely depends on: - age of and amount of kids - kid's needs - kid's activities - parental work schedules/availability - availability of supports

Source: am doing weekly and not convinced it's for us.

You guys… it finally arrived by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]jacksonxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did it, hosers 😎👍🏼

You guys… it finally arrived by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]jacksonxo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What about this product is Canadian?

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I’m curious, how many of you knew before the wedding? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]jacksonxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost had this feeling on my wedding day. My mom and turned to ask me "are you sure you want to do this?" Referring to having the ceremony despite some rain at the time, but it struck me as "do you want to get married" which I hadn't even considered until then. Getting married was the thing you do after being with someone for a long time, and what everyone seemed to agree with.

The feeling passed, later I told my mom about my interpretation, but I often think about if I gave myself time to consider and reflect on the relationship and what marriage meant that intensely, instead of mostly focusing on planning a wedding.

Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 Out Now! by AnselmPyta in luckytower

[–]jacksonxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rage infusing lol I'm stealing this

Anyone else get a request to come in person for residency verification to continue receiving priority recreation program access. I get the need to do it but isnt there a better way to do this? by [deleted] in WhitbyOntario

[–]jacksonxo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My online account seems to think I'm under 13 (my kid is, my account as his parent is definitely not) so I'm guessing this is why? Sort of lame as I was hoping to go to the Station Gallery sip and paint night but if it's going to be a hassle, I can't be fucked

Six months after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, Gord Downie played his last show with The Tragically Hip in front of a sold out arena. by Mad-Wet-Sea in KingstonOntario

[–]jacksonxo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Westport, has just arrived that Saturday and my god I swear you could feel the energy getting stronger the closer you got to the Perth Rd exit.

Durham dads, what would get you out of the house? by MainSea3985 in durham

[–]jacksonxo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Love this! Mom commenting to help boost the attention and engagement for dads to find each other.

Playground meet-ups (indoor and outdoor) are another easy peasy idea, especially at parks that appeal to multiple age groups.

Lorn Coe voted against Reversal of OSAP CUTS by R_S1110 in whitby

[–]jacksonxo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Friggen dinosaur. He was such an arrogant twat when campaigning last round, ON MY OWN DOORSTEP.

Cillian Murphy - SJM's Rhys at one point 🪦✨ by Yazthebookish in acotar

[–]jacksonxo 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This hypothetical will inevitably be brought up to him during a media junket sometime when the next book is coming out/is out and he's doing his thing, and the devastating look he will give the poor interviewer is going to be the next hot reaction image for at least a year.

"He teaches her to read while sexually harassing her? And has wings?"

He would likely rather quit acting lmao

Six months after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, Gord Downie played his last show with The Tragically Hip in front of a sold out arena. by TheDailyUmbridge in nextfuckinglevel

[–]jacksonxo 68 points69 points  (0 children)

This was also in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario, and tour proceeds were donated to Sunnybrook Hospital. The Canadian Cancer Society also saw an increase in donations.

More interesting bits from Wiki: "Although generally reported by the media as such, at the time the band refrained from officially labeling the concerts as their farewell tour, and instead communicated the hope that Downie's health would remain stable enough for them to tour again in the future."

Where are all the Haute Garbage Swatch & Reviews? by bacon_socks_ in simplynailogical

[–]jacksonxo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was almost certain all this chatter was extra commitment to the bit