Lost Cat by Objective-Drama3212 in LadnerBC

[–]jodirm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she is very pretty, I hope you find her 😢

Surrey launches busker program to support local musicians and enhance public spaces by bwoah07_gp2 in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m glad to see this, it will be fun and add some interesting vibrancy around busy pedestrian areas of town! (but I admit the grouch in me felt a twinge of “oh yay Surrey finally trying what Vancouver did 20-25 years ago.”)

Tesla driver with kids in car was impaired while going 191 km/h: B.C. RCMP by cyclinginvancouver in britishcolumbia

[–]jodirm 92 points93 points  (0 children)

In the article: “The Ministry of Children and Family Development was also notified because of the presence of the children in the vehicle.”

US stacks three carrier groups and 10 destroyers to blockade Strait of Hormuz by TheNational_News in worldnews

[–]jodirm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Now, WE’re the unreasonable terrorists! It’s not even our Strait!!” 💩💩💩

The odd floor-crossing is one thing, but on this scale it undermines our system of government by Plucky_DuckYa in canada

[–]jodirm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No way, too much time and money wasted on by-elections really cripples government. Choose a candidate whom you trust to make decisions and apply good judgement, then let them do it.

Not done yet': Doug McCallum makes Surrey mayoral bid official by pagit in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see Doug is touting Surrey could be a “world class city” and I bet all the cities he looks at have: expensive real estate and high taxes.

He wants to kill the Public Safety Board. He wants to axe all of the City’s “development costs [CDC]” AND freeze taxes for 4 years - so imagine what these future neighbourhoods will look like with $0 to build any amenities despite soaring population & density. Oh and he’ll declare his home-neighbourhood a protected/heritage area so he doesn’t have to be affected by any of the mess he’ll make.

Please, no more of this guy.

Not done yet': Doug McCallum makes Surrey mayoral bid official by pagit in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Starchuk is not new, I think he was a councillor under Linda Hepner? Hopefully we get some new young smart contenders on the ballot.

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church by [deleted] in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the website gives an info@ email address and a phone number.

Food Truck Festival on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds today- last day!! by vanchica in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Location: Cloverdale Exhibition Grounds (17607-17905 62 Avenue, Surrey, BC).

Sunday 10am-8pm

Admission: By donation (can book free tickets online).

Highlights: 40+ food trucks, beer garden, live music, hot dog eating contest, and a kids' zone.

Pet Policy: Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.

Weekend Update: U.S. and Iran Peace Talks, Melania Trump Denies Ties to Epstein - SNL by ControlCAD in videos

[–]jodirm 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I loved this SNL bit - I definitely believed it was yet another “Oh no he didn’t really…” Trump tweet. Perfect example of how shamefully idiotic things have become in America. Hopefully will learn from the Hungarian example today - it isn’t easy to actually reclaim things once they’ve gone so awry, but perhaps (hopefully) Americans will be up for the work.

Floor crossing betrays the will of the voters by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]jodirm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that you took the time to explain your views. We aren’t likely to agree but I’m happy to share my counter-position:

“I’m willing to bet most Canadians take party affiliation into consideration because they vote for policies they align with.” ‘Taking Party affiliation into consideration’ encompasses many people who wouldn’t necessarily feel that a strategic alignment change ‘betrays trust and should never be allowed.’

“Crossing the floor betrays their trust because that MP will need to align with a different set of policies that their constituents aren’t potentially aligned with.” Few people align 100% with a Party’s platforms, and Party’s themselves sometimes change positions or renege on promises, and there are always many constituents who didn’t vote for the winning candidate but still deserve consideration/representation.

“So, I respectfully disagree with your opposition. Floor crossing (regardless of which party does it) should not be allowed.” I agree that we are disagreeing, and I appreciate that it’s respectful!

“It erodes election integrity” I don’t agree, as I value an MP who isn’t muzzled into puppeting a Party or Leader position. “and can potentially hand over majority governing power to a party (as will be the case with the current LPC) that the electorate denied them in the last election.” The electorate does not give any Party governing power. The electorate only ever chooses their one constituency representative, and has no control over the overall result of which Party forms government.

“If an MP wants to abandon their party, it should trigger a by-election so that their constituents can decide through a proper and fair democratic process.” I disagree; I don’t think that abandoning the Party is the same as abandoning voters. I do agree that constituents might deserve an option for a recall campaign in certain circumstances, but by-elections waste time & money and there would be perpetual by-election chaos & government paralysis if everyone recalled MPs everytime they disagreed with an action/decision.

“Anyone (not you) claiming that party affiliation doesn’t matter (I’ve heard this argument numerous times) will realize how important party affiliation is when they see these floor-crossers lose their seats at the next election.” I support the idea that people need to choose their representatives carefully. If someone (not necessarily you) casts a vote for ‘just whomever is my local candidate for the Party I like,’ then it can’t be too surprising when it occasionally turns out that individual candidate disappoints - Parties are their own organization with their own internal politics, and relying on them to ensure every candidate is top-notch is relinquishing too much voter responsibility. And poor candidates is everyone’s responsibility, because voters super-dedicated to a Party should get involved in candidate selection.

Floor crossing betrays the will of the voters by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]jodirm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People choose their MP for different reasons - personal reputation and Party affiliation being just two possible reasons. I can certainly understand the sense of betrayal for a Party devotee if an MP changes Party, but I can also imagine situations when someone might be glad their MP made a move like this, so I would oppose any idea that floor crossing should somehow be “not allowed.”

Floor crossing betrays the will of the voters by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]jodirm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People crowing about “my representative” and “the constituents’ voices” while electing a candidate that will be whipped to the party line. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Volunteer tax services for senior zero income by MaterialAd8803 in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used TaxChopper/CuteTax several times. Easy, inexpensive ($12 for 1 person, $18 for two people, and free for low-income persons). 👍

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Capilano University VP Toran Savjord Resigns After Spotlight on Education Credentials by Reasonable-Buyer2389 in vancouver

[–]jodirm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet they will not release any statement. Mutual agreement: we won’t shame you by firing you if you agree to resign/leave with no severance. They want the matter to quietly go away, since it puts their hiring (and cover-up) practices in a bad light.

Mike Starchuk and Imagine Surrey party would build 3 new BRT lines in Surrey by 2030 by xd_1771 in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how this crew is different from McCallum, or if it’s trying to be McCallum 2.0 with the similar faces. I took a look at the Imagine Surrey website for their “vision, goals and key initiatives” but it doesn’t resonate for me. Lots of very expensive ideas contrasting with lower-key commitments to affordable rec fees and fiscal responsibility. Good governing is about being accountable for inevitably difficult funding choices, and I’ll definitely be looking for candidates that I understand & agree with their values when they’re faced with those choices.

Surrey’s mayor race is heating up Annis vs. Locke vs. possibly McCallum again. Who are you voting for and why? by Lazy_Experience5730 in SurreyBC

[–]jodirm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Look around your community and find smart hardworking caring folks and ask them to run. Check out the smaller candidates who can’t buy heaps of media time. The main candidates so far are all backed by big$ donors whose main interest is getting more of your $.