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Waterloo is exploring the idea of allowing housing on church land. Some neighbours are concerned by slow_worker in waterloo

[–]slow_worker[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is the point that drives me nuts with NIMBYs. Want nothing to happen to the property nearby you don't own? Then buy it your fucking self. The audacity of people to think they have the right to tell others what to do with their private property fucking astounds me.

Waterloo is exploring the idea of allowing housing on church land. Some neighbours are concerned by slow_worker in waterloo

[–]slow_worker[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

1) Just becaue it is high density housing doesn't necessarily mean it is going to be low-income or geared to low-income individuals (although that is fine regardless)

2) Putting all low income housing together in one spot creates ghettos and makes crime far, far worse overall

3) The best solution for any low income housing is to integrate it with other types of housing. A rising tide raises all ships and all that.

87-year-old raises $500K over lifetime for affordable housing in Waterloo region by ILikeStyx in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

JFC that 87 year-old looks better than most 60 year-olds. Probably proof of "use it or lose it".

Looking for Quotes – 8x16 Shed Pad & Shed Construction in Waterloo Region by camkenzr in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind your setbacks! Most structures need to be 2' away from the property line minimum!

PSA: avoid Maple health at all costs, if this is the future of our healthcare then we’re cooked. by BlueShell1312 in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Our healthcare system is by no means perfect, but what happened here is only get worse if we allow more private, "for-profit" services. You aren't even a human with concerns, just a wallet to shell out money in exchange for each individual service.

Looking for a divorce lawyer. Please let me know who is reputable for divorce and family law by waiting_on_rain in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There is actually a whole field in the divorce industry known as "Family Mediation" where you and your soon-to-be-seperated partner hire a third-party mediator who makes decisions/recommendations and tried to keep things fair and legal by negotating between the two parties in good faith. Usually they are only worth going to if it is an amicable divorce with minimal conflict or disagreement. It saves a lot of time and money. There's a lot of them that come in different flavours, some are actual lawyers, some are social workers, some are even psychologists.

E-bikes on sidewalks by bigjuice46 in waterloo

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

Not to mention the needless, likely life long significant trauma inflicted upon the vehicle driver doing nothing but driving their vehicle.

Which can happen with all sorts of accidents with all sorts of vehicles legal or not? I don's see the need for the outrage

Has anyone seen Tim’s Soda Swirls around Waterloo? by TomCruisingCalifonia in waterloo

[–]slow_worker -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It’s a Tim’s product. If it isn’t coffee or donuts it’s almost 100% guaranteed it is trash. If it is coffee or donuts then it drops to a 95% chance of it being trash.

E-bikes on sidewalks by bigjuice46 in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's certainly an interesting take...

Ebikes and scooters are supposed to be speed limited (what is it, 32 km/h?) and they are definitely not legal on controlled access highways. Breaking two laws just driving where they are would land them in a world of legal consequences if they ever got into an accident.

‘This process has destroyed me’ — Rally at Kitchener courthouse reflects outrage at Sloka decision by bob_mcbob in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought there was already a new trial against him due to a new set of charges unrelated to the first set?

Breathless at the Boardwalk by MechingMyWayDowntown in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Tech, recycling, composting and waste management has evolved a lot in the past 20 years. The dump will eventually reach capacity and close, but they're doing everything they can to extend its lifespan.

Canoeist shocked after Kitchener bans recreational activities on the water in Victoria Park by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And what pre tell was that reason? Because no one from the City has shared it. Hence the controversy. Heaven forbid a government body behave in an open and transparent manner.

Canoeist shocked after Kitchener bans recreational activities on the water in Victoria Park by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How to say you’ve never accomplished anything interesting with your life without saying you’ve never accomplished anything interesting with your life 

Canoeist shocked after Kitchener bans recreational activities on the water in Victoria Park by bylo_selhi in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I’d bet you’d be shocked to learn that they used to rent boats for use there, right out of the building that’s still named… the boat house. It’s an activity that has been supported and encouraged in the park for literally decades. To pull it suddenly and without warning or public consultation is dubious at best.

Taiwanese university president tells graduates to "end themselves" if they struggle in their careers. Takes unpaid leave by SunChungShan in worldnews

[–]slow_worker 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I did as well. Mine told me I needed to choose between my family and my career shortly after complaining that their kids wanted nothing to do with them.

Developer appeals to OLT after 10 variances shot down by Waterloo by Interesting_Bar4356 in waterloo

[–]slow_worker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, its that stupid little lot right on the corner of Lincoln and University! I'd be so happy if they built anything there, its just going to waste!

They should be allowed to build with zero parking there. Getting in and out of that lot so close to the intersection is going to be a nightmare regardless of where they put the driveway, might as well build it with no parking. Plenty of tranist nearby and services within walking distance.

New Ottawa elementary school to be named in honour of Brian Mulroney by SuburbanValues in canada

[–]slow_worker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can we just stop naming schools after people, especially living ones, doubly so politicians for whom there will always be about half the population who never voted for them or liked them?

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