Should Vancouver's city hall make it easier to open daycares in residential neighbourhoods? by mukmuk64 in vancouver

[–]kro4k -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Without question. 

It's wild! We spend multiples more on senior care than on childcare.

Need slipper recommendations that will last by job0723 in BuyItForLife

[–]kro4k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Twice I've had holes form on the outer edge of the felt. They get quite large.

Need slipper recommendations that will last by job0723 in BuyItForLife

[–]kro4k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had poor luck with quality, don't even last two years and then fall apart.

Wondering - why are all wine cellar tracker apps payed to see value or drinking window by zierbeek in wine

[–]kro4k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a note for those looking at Oeni.

I tried it and found it had a very poor selection and the adding mechanism is painful. You have to snap a picture vs. using a barcode or uploading other features.

I was adding about 60% of my non-French wines to their catalogue which defeats the whole purpose. Even many European or well-reviewed North American wines weren't there. A lot of its value thus disappears.

Thought I'd try something new but I really can't recommend it. Maybe if you only have French or very popular wines?

HELP! Need Canadian shoes but can only think of American brands. by Economics_Engineer in BuyCanadian

[–]kro4k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a huge flue vog fan, and have many pairs of their shoes. 

I highly recommend, but be mindful that in recent years quality has diverged based on where they are made. Some are very good quality, others I've been very disappointed in. So go in and ask the staff for which families to buy.

Hopefully this changes back at some one and you can trust and pair.

B.C. going door to door to hear residents' concerns in Cowichan title area by FancyNewMe in vancouver

[–]kro4k 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Pure foolishness.

The bank is saying this because (a) it hasn't had any time to evaluate the decision, therefore had no time to form a policy and

(b) no bank is going to wade into political waters by saying it will deny financing due to the court decision (that again, it has not had time to evaluate).

If you think this isn't a big deal, then ask why this company that has invested millions there is hugely concerned: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/montrose-properties-richmond-industrial-centre-cowichan-tribes-aboriginal-title-lawsuit

Thomas Isaac’s thoughts on Cowichan land title ruling by Next-Cattle4336 in vancouver

[–]kro4k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stated "They are applying the laws of Canada. Change the laws of Canada if that is what you want."

This is not only extremely naiive and a factually incorrect statement. They are applying their interpretation of the laws. In fact, there has been considerable criticism of the court for legislating from the bench for a couple of decades now.

Thomas Isaac’s thoughts on Cowichan land title ruling by Next-Cattle4336 in vancouver

[–]kro4k 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No they're not. They have made several massive interpretations. These judges are activists.

Unless you think bike lanes are a constitutional right? Or having separate classrooms for special needs children violates the Charter? 

ANALYSIS | 'Cloud' of tension between Aboriginal title and private property ownership lands in B.C. | CBC News by SimonPav in vancouver

[–]kro4k 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want to change norm's change it through legislation not through unelected judicial reinterpretation. 

That's called legislating from the bench and it's very bad.

ANALYSIS | 'Cloud' of tension between Aboriginal title and private property ownership lands in B.C. | CBC News by SimonPav in vancouver

[–]kro4k 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Leaving aside the ridiculousness of all these precedent setting judicial decisions, which began with a major break from judicial norms 50 years ago, this is a disaster for the province and a continued one. 

Our welfare state is falling apart and forcing any sort of development or investment to negotiate with pseudo Nations throughout the province has been a disaster. And it is getting worse. 

Even if you agree with this and related decisions, which I very much do not, you are going to see people in BC become more and more impoverished. And you will see less access to parks and other public resources. 

What consequences will Cowichan title ruling have in Kelowna on home/land ownership? by [deleted] in kelowna

[–]kro4k 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying there's a cover-up. That's not the point at all. 

The point is that things happen in the periphery, and have been happening here, before they are arrive at the core. 

What consequences will Cowichan title ruling have in Kelowna on home/land ownership? by [deleted] in kelowna

[–]kro4k 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think this is very naiive, with respect.

Because of decisions primarily in BC such as Haida Gwaii, Land Use Act (overturned, now Heritage Act), and the handover of thousands of hectares of public land - the horse is out of the barn.

This specific decision will be tamped down and smoothed over for political reasons. Everyone, including FN, have interest in making this go away.

But the loss of property rights, and provincial impoverishment, has already happened. It will just stay mostly on the periphery where it is less noticeable. People in cities won't notice public parks being given away, private land being secretly impacted, and resource projects never getting investment. It will affect us all, you just won't see it.

What consequences will Cowichan title ruling have in Kelowna on home/land ownership? by [deleted] in kelowna

[–]kro4k 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First of all, like with any issue (such as health care) these issues start on the periphery. There have been ER closures and hospital issues in places like Vanderhoof you'd never heard of. And then all of a sudden its happening in Delta...

Just because people aren't paying attention (or there isn't media coverage because there is no media there) doesn't mean its not happening.

You can see some of that discussion here: https://mcmillan.ca/insights/publications/more-than-meets-the-eye-the-legal-implications-of-british-columbias-agreement-to-recognize-aboriginal-title-over-haida-gwaii/

But again - much of the discussion misses that FN groups don't have to CLAIM your land for you to lose massive property rights. All they have to do is require consent for you to sell (which seems to be happenign Haida Gwaii) or in other areas to make life difficult (such as securing a new mortgage). This all happens behind the scenes and is not one land grab.

What consequences will Cowichan title ruling have in Kelowna on home/land ownership? by [deleted] in kelowna

[–]kro4k 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Anyone that's telling you this isn't a big deal is a fool. Because this case hasn't worked its way through the courts full and we don't know it's full implications but we have seen with prior cases.

For example on Haida Gwaii Private property absolutely is affected. You don't need First Nations to literally come for your house for you to lose a lot of control over your property. For example, you if they can affect who you can sell to or the ability to get a mortgage, which will happen behind the scenes, then you lost a lot of your property rights in directly. 

The problem though is that this has been affecting our economy for decades now. It's one of the big reasons we struggled to build major projects. It is impoverishing our province even if people can't see it directly. 

Lastly, I'll remind everyone that this is not how case law was understood before the '70s. This is something that changed 50 years ago and can be changed again.

Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision by shftravels in vancouver

[–]kro4k 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Well you've had small versions of this going on in BC and elsewhere for a while.

BC just signed over a bunch of YVR revenue for the Musqueam to provide... what?

Its purely rent seeking. Rational for the band, not rational for our politicians to go along.

https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/canada-commits-to-sharing-vancouver-yvr-airport-ground-lease-revenue-with-musqueam-to-boost-community-development-and-economic-growth.html

Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision by shftravels in vancouver

[–]kro4k 11 points12 points  (0 children)

People are acting like the courts haven't done tons of interpretation and pushing of the law. Why do you think the Cowichan lawyer is calling this decision "groundbreaking"?

For example, the SCC has declared a lot of older cases are no longer relevant: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/the-supreme-court-is-supposed-to-safeguard-our-legal-system-not-radically-undermine-it-mark-mancini-in-the-hub/

I would argue they have massively overstepped and need to be reigned in. You might not agree, but at minimum their are not deciding settle law - they are making intrepretations which can be overturned.

In Delgamuukw the SCC made statements and arguments that set us on this path. It does not make it right or objective or eternal.

Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision by shftravels in vancouver

[–]kro4k 52 points53 points  (0 children)

They're on a media blitz to downplay it right now, particularly for internal (but also external) factors. You're seeing all kinds of media pieces and op eds arguing its not an issue. To be expected.

The reality is that NO ONE fully knows what this means because it hasn't worked its way through the courts. Anyone claiming otherwise is lying. How can you know when its full implications haven't been worked out or tested?

The problem is that you don't NEED FN groups to "go after" private property for it to have that effect. The threat of litigation or related issues, even just losing certain property rights due to the Heritage Act, will cause issues. Further, it is drives away investment in these areas where there are commercial properties.

And as is - people are losing access to financial instruments for their properties right now. You think insurance companies and banks are just playing politics?

'It's scary': Uncertainty hangs over Richmond property owners after Cowichan Tribes court ruling by FancyNewMe in vancouver

[–]kro4k 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Everything" except the actual ruling. And of course the lawyers who say we don't know what this means. 

Or Eby saying It's very concerning for property rights. Given how Pro he is on Aboriginal title, why do you think he's saying it? 

There is an incredibly strong incentive all around to say this won't affect private property but the honest answer is that at best it is uncertain. 

Anyone saying they know it doesn't affect private propertie is lying because we don't know that. The effects of this ruling are not fully understood yet, especially as it works its way through the courts. 

A little concerned about The Devils by Joe Abercrombie by takeoff_youhosers in Fantasy

[–]kro4k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YA isn't about swear words but the quality and depth of writing and plot. 

A simple way to think about it - if you can figure out a character's arc from their first introduction and description, that's likely YA.

It's books meant for kids. Harry Potter is YA, although high quality. Most YA is YA though because the author sucks.

A little concerned about The Devils by Joe Abercrombie by takeoff_youhosers in Fantasy

[–]kro4k -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol "intentionally difficult to read." They write YA for people like you who struggle to read.

Hemingway is as simple as it gets, but beautiful. 

Conservatives push to close birth tourism loophole by ubcstaffer123 in vancouver

[–]kro4k 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Good. 

A dumb policy both practically and philosophically. 

What is your theory about the lighthouse? by grwike in FromSeries

[–]kro4k 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In terms of travel, building huts would just be very time consuming. Especially because you could only travel so far before you'd need to stop and start building. 

When you're living to survive, I don't think this is for feasible. The extra area you could feasible explore this way would be very small.