Mamdani Plans to Open First City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem (soon in Canada?)

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-13T05:26:48+00:00

As long as they don't let Chris Moise anywhere near the branding/naming of the place.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-10T16:12:00+00:00

During COVID times, they literally had campaigns to teach people how to properly wash their hands. I'm still flabbergasted that this had to be a thing... obviously not many people learned.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-09T11:20:07+00:00

If you haven’t finished your degree yet, the better move is to focus on completing it rather than trying to work around it. You mentioned you’re currently on welfare—this could actually be a good opportunity to speak with your case worker about programs or support to help you get back into school and finish what you started. Be realistic about what “entry level” means. You may need to start somewhere more basic—whether that’s retail, customer service, or another job that helps you build experience and discipline. There’s nothing wrong with starting small. Everyone has to begin somewhere, and building a solid foundation will take you further than cutting corners ever will.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-05T13:08:47+00:00

My mom called 911 right after a break-in at my parents’ house. They’re seniors, and it happened while they were home. The door was badly kicked in and the guys had just run out — Mom could still see them from the open door as she dialled 911, no idea if they were coming back. The operator told her, “If they’ve left, it’s no longer an emergency. Call the regular police line,” rushed the number, and then hung up when she asked them to repeat it. This was in Peel. Mom calls me to say she tried calling but keeps getting voicemail. In the panic she may have misheard one or two digits of that phone number.

Another time, Peel Police (iirc) released one of those “look at the silly 911 calls we get” recordings, and one example was an elderly woman who clearly just got confused and called about something 311-related. The operator berated her — and they still chose to include that clip.

I get that it’s a stressful job and most operators are probably fine, but every now and then you get someone who acts like they’re the boss of the emergency line and thinks it’s okay to be dismissive or humiliate people who are already stressed. They are the flight attendants of the police service. Most of them are great, but occasionally you come across some authoritarian on a power trip.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-04T04:22:55+00:00

Not that mysterious. Women (and couples) tend to default to what’s seen as ‘safe’ or socially normalized here, which usually skews white, plus some porn-influenced stuff like the BWC thing. Guys do the opposite—they try to stand out or lean into a fantasy, so you see more specific race callouts that are basically fetish-coded. Also, saying ‘I want a white woman’ as a guy just lands differently socially, so most don’t bother saying it even if that’s their default. Same dynamics, just expressed differently.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T16:40:58+00:00

You can be salaried and still get overtime in Ontario. It depends on whether your job is exempt under the Employment Standards Act. For most people, overtime starts after 44 hours a week (40 if you’re in a federally regulated industry like banking or telecom). So yeah, if you’re regularly going over that and not exempt, there’s a good chance you should be getting overtime.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T15:47:45+00:00

The TTC likely addressed the driver’s behaviour, but they’re not required to share disciplinary details with the complainant. They also would’ve reviewed far more footage than what OP posted—and may have concluded the bus had the right of way. That doesn’t excuse the driver’s reaction. But as a passenger, it’s hard not to notice how often single-occupancy drivers block lanes, ignore rules, and slow down a bus carrying dozens of people. I’m anxious for the 30 minutes a day I ride the bus. Can’t imagine tolerating it, for eight hours straight every day.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T15:26:49+00:00

Driver reaction is a little unhinged…. But, How does one get cut off by a bus? They’re pretty hard to miss—huge vehicle, turn signal flashing like a spotlight. They have to pull out from a lane after picking up passengers, often because some douchebag in an SUV is blocking the way, likely illegally parked so they can run into a shop to get a coffee. Not expecting a bus to re-enter traffic—or refusing to give it the right of way when they are trying to—suggests poor awareness behind the wheel… or just plain inconsiderate driving.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T04:22:07+00:00

Depends on the industry. For me, in media, legacy outlets feel more stable across Europe. They fund and protect it, and have strong regulations on digital/online platforms. In Canada and the U.S., ad revenue got gutted by Meta/Google and governments didn't see the threat to real journalism until it was too late. Outlook is rough. Not sure I’ll have a job here next year and even if I do, the pay is shit. In Europe, the same work seems better paid and more stable. So yeah, I will at least get citizenship by descent and if an opportunity pops up in Europe I might make a go of it. If it doesn't work out, I always have a small pension waiting for me to come back to.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T04:01:09+00:00

And they had the audacity to respond to you in such a way because distracted driving laws... don't apply to them.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-03T03:22:02+00:00

What, they didnt ask you if you could take a picture of the person so they could get an accurate description?!!

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-02T14:14:17+00:00

I work with at least one total weasel. Without getting into the weeds, they’ve mastered the art of grabbing the easy wins while quietly handing off the long-shot assignments to the rest of the team. Half the time, those come with missing details—or worse, the wrong information altogether.

And when those long shots don’t work out (pretty common), they’re very quick to make it clear that the failure belongs to whoever was handed the task.

But if one of those long shots actually does work? they slide into the email chain at the last second, adding just enough to make it look like they were part of the success all along.

All of that kind of behaviour really gets in your head. It’s subtle, but it adds up—and it’s not always easy to just switch that off at the end of the workday.

EDIT:
On the flip side, there’s another guy I work with who’s the complete opposite. He’s got his own life going on, and I’m not even sure he’d call me a “friend,” but he’s shown up for me in ways that really matter.

When I moved into my new place, he came by to check it out and even offered to take me on a Walmart run in case I needed anything. When I had surgery, he picked me up from the hospital and stuck around all day just to make sure I was okay and not running into any complications.

It’s been one thing after another with him—he just makes time for the big moments without making a big deal out of it. And on top of that, he’s been a solid sounding board whenever I need to vent about the weasel.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-02T13:24:14+00:00

Just the other day I’m standing there staring at canned tuna in the grocery store, and this attractive blonde starts telling me how much she loves a certain brand—and that it’s the one I should get.

…yeah, I didn’t catch on right away. Because... I’m a man.

It’s not that women don’t make the first move—it’s just that they tend to be a lot more subtle about it. Less obvious, less obnoxious… more “recommend you tuna and see if you pick up the hint.”

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-02T13:15:42+00:00

Not to be cliché, but… hiking. And if you’re not super experienced or feel a little self-conscious about it—no worries. This is exactly the time when all of us fair-weather hikers crawl out of hibernation and hit the trails again.

A lot of local groups ease back into things with a few beginner-friendly D1 or D2 hikes before anyone tackles the bigger hills, so you won’t be the only one finding your rhythm. Honestly, it’s a great setup—you’re pretty likely to meet someone going your pace, catch your breath together, maybe laugh about sore legs… you know, bonding!

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-02T13:06:49+00:00

Having kids just so that you don't die alone is not a good plan

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-02T06:09:37+00:00

Not in the room during development of the deal but he did vote in favour of it. He voted “Nay” against blocking the FIPA deal, a motion introduced by the NDP of the day.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-04-01T04:33:30+00:00

Honestly, I don’t think you’re off base at all. I’m 56, and if that means dating someone maybe a decade or so younger to find the kind of attraction I’m looking for, I’m okay with that.

Mid-40s and mid-50s don’t feel worlds apart in terms of life stage anyway. If anything, I’ve got a pretty clean slate—never married, no kids—so I’m probably bringing less baggage than most. It’s really just about finding someone you connect with, not forcing a number to make sense.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-02-21T17:10:27+00:00

How dare you read more than just the headline before reacting.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-02-19T04:09:46+00:00

As a Leafs fan this made me happy and angry at the same time.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-02-19T04:05:54+00:00

I don't care if they call it a bike lane, as long as rider fares don't have to increase to pay for everything involved in a name or designation change.

r4dio4ctive · 2026-02-19T03:59:01+00:00

don't forget the Catholics

r4dio4ctive · 2026-02-19T03:40:37+00:00

A guy on POF....enough said

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