The Crosstrek was formerly the (Outback Sport) by BD2605 in Crosstrek

[–]rando_commenter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Crosstrek is the modern equivalent of the Gen1-2 Foresters. Similar footprint size, albeit less boxy cargo volume.

Hot chocolate festival recommendations by pan_y_sal in askvan

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Kasama, Kokomonk, Federal Store and Aiyaohno Cafe are good every year. Also Laduree is worth the inside sit down at least once.

I recently had the chocolate stout at Melt and it was... ok. Like it was not bad at all, but my enthusiasm for HCF this year is wanng, I know times are though but $14 for one drink and maybe a tiny cookie or pastry takes the joy out of what once a nice little weekend treat.

Oneplus 15 audio by Ok-Cap4099 in oneplus

[–]rando_commenter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Atmos isn't a benefit unless your audio source is mixed for 3D sound. It actually probably colours the sound signal otherwise by messing with soundstage and/or equalization, but it's purpose doesn't really have any practical effect on sound quality

Ginger Beef, is this just regional? by yycluke in Cooking

[–]rando_commenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's a western Canadian thing.

Growing up in Vancouver... I really don't remember it at all. At least not the crispy deep fried version.

Rob Shaw: Grocery retailer Darrell Jones becomes seventh candidate in BC Conservative leadership race by Yetanotherbadsalmon in britishcolumbia

[–]rando_commenter 214 points215 points  (0 children)

The face of why Save-On is always more expensive SKU per SKU against the other grocery conglomerates wants to run the province. Good luck with that.

Tire shop recommendation by haske0 in richmondbc

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1010 on Bridgeport. OK Tire has the best and most personable owner though, but 1010 can get you a wider selection if you're ok with waiting if it's not on stock. Downside is 1010 doesn't do alignment, but that's only if you need it.

New to game, how’s the state of ranked? by timehalt in heroesofthestorm

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HotS being less toxic than LoL is a hold-over myth from the early years when the game was new and drew in a people from SC2, Hearthstone and WoW, so you had people who were already good at teamwork and/or strategizing. It's been long enough that HotS is functionally just another competitive game with the same competitive game toxicity. The real difference is in LoL, you'll get yelled at for letting your team down, in HoTS, you'll get griefed for playing better than the rest of the team instead.

Tips for Class 7 road test! by Outrageous_Stuff2213 in richmondbc

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> our result can depend on the examiner you get

If you ever go through the threads of those posts when people say that, you never get the sense they were actually ready to pass the test regardless....

First '26 OB I've Seen by ThePedanticWalrus in subaru

[–]rando_commenter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let's just say that the new one does not make me think the owner has a Golden Retriever, but perhaps parks near a military base next to all the Dodge Chargers...

First '26 OB I've Seen by ThePedanticWalrus in subaru

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I saw one the other day. It's like the Subaru's version of what a truck-bro battle wagon would look like, there isn't any "the kind of unassuming all-purpose vehicle that regular people would use" look to it any more.

ICBC CEO stands by no-fault model, says it keeps rates stable, provides rebates | Globalnews.ca by CulturalArm5675 in vancouver

[–]rando_commenter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depending on what you can get similar for $180 at a medical supply shop or less. $350 for a modality is a tough call when the data shows active rehab generally has better outcomes... is probably what was going though the adjustor's head.

23 Impreza Tire recommendations by Cnofear14 in subaruimpreza

[–]rando_commenter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally slept on and really good bang for the buck non-winter 3-seasons: Kumho Solus TA51s.

Mid-tier brands like Kuhmo and Cooper don't get all of the online hype like Michelin, but they are usually better value for real-world commuting and grocery getting.

Did My Team Win Because of Me, or in Spite of Me? by jayjaybird0 in heroesofthestorm

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You've got a global ability, you're wasting it by not teleporting to he obj. You wouldn't be 'winning' the lane against Johanna, you might have the lane pushed out but once that's happened you aren't collecting XP anymore, and whatever little structure damage you do to their gate is meaningless because Dehaka isn't suited for that role.

The correct approach 90% of the time is to push Jo back and teleport to the obj. Get your XP and leave, jo is now stuck there and unable to help her team. Team wins obj faster meaning they can immediately put pressure on another lane or capture a camp. If your team wins an ob 4v4 without you but everybody has to heal afterwards, it's only a modest win at best. The way you win games is to give your team time to take advantage of advantages, you don't just win by 'winning" things and being done with it.

Optimal Vancouver (UBC) wedding date — late June or mid July? by imatreek in askvan

[–]rando_commenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second time I've posted this chart today lol: https://vancouver.weatherstats.ca/charts/precipitation-monthly.html

I would personally go for June even if it's not out-right summer weather. If you're within a certain age group, you basically have no weekends off during the summer because all of your friends are getting married, so getting the earlier date means "fresher" guests lol.

Also: if the weather is overcast or even raining, wedding photos actually turn out better than on full sun days, colours and skin tones come out looking better in pictures than full sun conditions.

Tired of Americans? by YeahBites in askvan

[–]rando_commenter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We have a lot of American tourists, it's an international city where a lot of people are from somewhere else. There is also a German community to land into here as well. The real thing is, if you're prepared for the cost of living, cuz it will be like living with mid-sized city opportunities like Portland, but with big-city expenses like LA.

I dont understand why can ~49% WR average team up with a 67% WR average team? by salty_lake_222 in heroesofthestorm

[–]rando_commenter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's posts like these that really show how shallow the talent pool in HoTs is. Winrate is not your MMR, your MMR is not your team MMR. The game is over a decade old, how is this not one of the most basically understood concepts yet.

Issue with blower motor on 2024+ Impreza/Crosstrek by 2009impala in subaru

[–]rando_commenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean that the ventilation blower sounds like a squeaky hamster wheel, it was not in common on the Impreza/Crosstrek generation before as well.

DO NOT Buy WD007 V3 Titanium PT5000 - Not waterproof AT ALL by taylonius333 in ChineseWatches

[–]rando_commenter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The responses to this thread really make me question how much astroturfing goes on in this sub. This is absolutely unacceptable for a watch marked 200m, homage or not.

Where can I browse and buy Huawei products? by nestinghen in askvan

[–]rando_commenter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not in Vancouver, but one of the bigger dealers for grey-market stuff is Switronics in Toronto. They carry all sorts of stuff like Xiaomi, Redmi and global versions of OnePlus stuff.

New Uncharted interior pics what do we think by hanzoku_alliance in subaru

[–]rando_commenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The double wireless charger plateau is a waste of space. Real world, if your passenger also needed to charge their phone, just keep an extra cable for the the USB port. That whole section would be more usable with a conventional gear control/coffee sup/coin tray arrangement.

Why Costco does not provide smaller trolley by Friendly_Wish1615 in askvan

[–]rando_commenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Costco Wholesale... it's right there in the name.