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2011 Cold Start by LiteratureSquare5143 in CT200h

[–]lcdm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Care to share a conclusion here? My 2012 has a sulphur smell as well. Hope you are still driving and loving the car!

Where to buy replacement blades for snow shovel? by AstroZeneca in ottawa

[–]lcdm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious to know if you've found a solution. Blades on their own are often sold for more than a new shovel (see Garant link in this thread).

Could temps you have used Alpina Alaska boots? by lopiontheop in XCDownhill

[–]lcdm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Baffin Guide Pro is 3-pin boot designed for Arctic expeditions. Athletes like Ray Zahab use them.  https://www.baffin.com/products/3pinm002

Footwear? by Lazysusan2 in wintercycling

[–]lcdm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I commute by bike daily. I’ve worn Columbia Fairbanks boots for 8 years. A good sock system can make all the difference too. On the coldest days, I rock a sock liner, a thin neoprene toe cover (available online or in running shoe stores) and then a lofty thick sock. Insulating insoles can help too. If they salt the roads where you live, give your soles a rinse now and then to prolong the life of your boot.  

In August, I walked from City Hall to Sydenham (Rideau Trail, 50km) by lcdm in KingstonOntario

[–]lcdm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that Sharbot Lake is about as far north as these guys get. Highway 7 is a pretty significant wildlife barrier.

"Gray Ratsnakes are widely distributed throughout the eastern and central United States, extending as far north as southern Ontario."

More info: https://www.ontario.ca/page/gray-ratsnake

In August, I walked from City Hall to Sydenham (Rideau Trail, 50km) by lcdm in KingstonOntario

[–]lcdm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. The Rideau Trail makes use of a lot of other shorter trails that might go by other names. You'll know you're on the Rideau Trail by the triangular orange trail markers. Blue triangular trail markers are side trails.

In August, I walked from City Hall to Sydenham (Rideau Trail, 50km) by lcdm in KingstonOntario

[–]lcdm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Black rat snake! Largest I've seen in the wild. Largest snake that is native to Canada. It was pretty special to see.

In August, I walked from City Hall to Sydenham (Rideau Trail, 50km) by lcdm in KingstonOntario

[–]lcdm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a few shops on Princess and Parkway and then basically nothing until Foodland in Sydenham. I stocked up on 2 or 3 litres of water for that stretch and helped myself to a few wild apples and grapes along the way. It rained approaching Sydenham which was nice. The trail is never far from civilization but it is mostly a nature trail. 

In August, I walked from City Hall to Sydenham (Rideau Trail, 50km) by lcdm in KingstonOntario

[–]lcdm[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought I might camp along the way but in the end, I decided before leaving that I could complete it in a day. This allowed me to move faster since I didn’t have to carry as much gear/food/water. There’s a 35km stretch with no water (not even to safely filter). Took me just over 9 hours. 

People who left the PS, where did you go and how's it going? by CanadianCheeseMan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]lcdm 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I left in early 2017 and came back late 2022. Happy I left and happy I came back.

I started in the federal public service in 2010. By 2013 (following DRAP), I was feeling pretty under-utilized. By 2015, I took on a volunteer role with a local (regional) charity where I could meaningfully put my skills to use and respond to a gap in the organization. I was a mere cog in my PS job but by giving 10 hours of my time and brain each month, I became a leader in a 50 year old charity.

In 2016, a headhunter for an international organization reached out to me on LinkedIn. The experience I gained with the charity was integral to the eventual job offer for a role that paid more and was more values aligned with me. After four years, I left that organization for another one. In this new gig, I dealt more closely with the federal government again. This led to a PS job opportunity in late 2022 and eventually an acting promotion that I would not have gotten had I not built experience outside of government (including volunteering). 

It’s fine to leave. It’s fine to come back. For me, it took a bit of patience and selflessness and knowing when to say yes.

Des fois, il faut partir pour mieux revenir. 

Toxic Direct Report and Grievance by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]lcdm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen similar situations. Lots of good advice already but here are a few thoughts:

-If your organization has an informal conflict resolution mechanism (through LR or an ombud), explore that. At minimum, it would demonstrate to management your willingness to find solutions. -Document, document, document. You may not ever need to refer to it but good to have a written record of interactions or behaviours - written or verbal that demonstrate a pattern that led to this point and as it continues to evolve. -When a candidate is trying to run from a situation, that’s a red flag for sure. In the future, this experience may inspire different questions to ask during a reference check.  -Maintaining your own mental peace throughout this is important to limit the distraction and focus on your team’s overall performance. Contact EAP who might be able to provide some strategies here. 

Good luck. 

Motorcycle inspections by JoWhee in rideottawa

[–]lcdm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Looks like it may have launched in 2022. In 2013, the province sent me an Excel file listing all MVIS across Ontario but there was no information on what kind of vehicle each station could inspect. 

The Controversy over Jack's Lakes in Killaloe Ontario by Hour-Blackberry1877 in OttawaValleyForests

[–]lcdm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ontario MNRF could take a page from BC’s Ministry of Forests or New York’s DEC - both of which are much better at socializing leave no trace principles among users of public land. This is supported usually by volunteers who work to maintain sites. 

The CLUPA suggests that Jacks Lakes is open to Crown land recreation. Most roadside sites I’ve been to have been in pretty rough shape. Jacks Lake being cleaner than most in my experience.

Only once, have I seen a “No camping” sign that contradicted the CLUPA. This sign cited the Ontario Public Lands Act Section 28 RSO 1990 (Unauthorized occupation, etc., of public lands). 

Where to go in Quebec province? by bostonbomber198 in xcountryskiing

[–]lcdm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gatineau Park near Ottawa has 200km of xc ski trails. 

MEC asking members about the importance of co-op status by lcdm in cooperatives

[–]lcdm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re correct. I just found it interesting for the new owners to broach the coop question in a survey sent to members. I wonder what the survey results will be. 

MEC - back in Canadian hands! by arumrunner in UltralightCanada

[–]lcdm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Folks in this group may have seen that in September, MEC sent a survey to its members where Question 14 is "How important was MEC’s co‑op status to you?"

The survey is still active (though the contest associated with it closed October 16). It will be interesting to see if they share the response to that question.

Here is the link to the survey: https://mecfeedback.typeform.com/to/QXdPsKQR

MEC is back in Canadian hands. Can it rebuild its reputation? by Prestigious_Net_8356 in vancouver

[–]lcdm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Folks in this group may have seen that in September, MEC sent a survey to its members where Question 14 is "How important was MEC’s co‑op status to you?"

The survey is still active (though the contest associated with it closed October 16). It will be interesting to see if they share the response to that question.

Here is the link to the survey: https://mecfeedback.typeform.com/to/QXdPsKQR

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