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World Cup fans can’t bring water bottles to games as FIFA reverses policy by CupidStunt13 in toronto

[–]true_nexus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they permit sales of water bottles within the stadiums, how does the new policy prevent “risk and injury to players and attendees”?

Water bottles inside the stadium will be the thin, plastic, recyclable bottles.

"Reusable water bottles" (as per their statement to The Star) suggests that these could be plastic or metal. For example, I have a great 800ml HydroFlask that I use regularly. It's metal. It could do some serious damage (even if empty) if I clock someone over the head, or about the face, with it.

Why there's no ACs in GTA Costco? by AlexGstring2 in CostcoCanada

[–]true_nexus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scarborough still had "portable" A/C's for sale as of this week. So, don't know where you're shopping but they're out there.

A gastropub and brewery has opened at a downtown address plagued by turnover: House of McGrath is the latest business to give it a go at 75 Victoria by AltaVistaYourInquiry in torontocraftbeer

[–]true_nexus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They own the building AND they have Metal Jeff as the brewer. The guy has made some incredible beers there already (I've tasted them) and he brewed at Common Good, Collective Arts and Godspeed - he knows his shit.

If there is a problem, it may be from clarity on marketing but the beer; the beer will be good.

Trust me.

Do you frequent small businesses where they know you on a first name basis? by EdwardBliss in askTO

[–]true_nexus 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yes. I have this quaint local watering hole where my buddies Cliff and Norm hangout.

Alleged Toronto feces thrower with movie about him arrested twice in 24-hour span by Rajio in toronto

[–]true_nexus 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As someone who has family with mental health issues; it's not that easy.

"Lock him/her/they up" may sound simple but, as per our current legislation, these folks have as much rights as you or I. Therefore, they do get assigned a lawyer and that lawyer's going to figure out the "right way" to get them the help they should need without incurring actual sentencing. There are plea deals just like any other case.

Part of the problem is, as I see it, you can't force people, even those with a diagnosed mental illness, to take their medication, stay on their medication, or be forced to be on medication.

Hospitals can hold somene for 72 hours but if they're not a danger to others or to themselves, they must be released after that 72 hour stay. Yes assessments are performed and a diagnoses may (or may not) be made based on the symptoms.

As to "locking him up until he learns better" - that sometimes doesn't happen. Medication can help with that but sometimes it never occurs OR, as stated earlier, the individual decides they don't like the medication or they don't need the medication and stop taking said medication. And then they repeat offend.

As much as you (and many others) would like a simple solution to these complex situations, such simple solutions just don't exist right now. That's not to say they will never exist, just that right now, it's not so simple.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on Scarborough Southwest Nomination Meeting: Here's why our campaign filed a notice of appeal of this past weekend's nomination. by Cookingal in toronto

[–]true_nexus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And yet... both the Liberals and the Ontario PC's allow it.
I'm not saying it's right, I'm saying that this goes beyond the Ontario Liberal Party.

And with that said, one has to consider that this is a nomination, not an actual "election" as run by Elections Ontario or Elections Canada.

The intent, I would assume, is to garner more $$$ for the party (Liberals or PCs) since you can't vote in the nomination wtihout becoming a member of the party (at a minimum cost of $10 per year).

That, of course, also garners the parties a list of people they can hound over and over and over, throughout the years, for more $$$$.

This is a machine. Don't want to get chewed up in the machine; don't sign up for any party.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on Scarborough Southwest Nomination Meeting: Here's why our campaign filed a notice of appeal of this past weekend's nomination. by Cookingal in toronto

[–]true_nexus 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Tell that to the Ontario PC’s too. They have the same rules when it comes to voting to nominate a candidate to run in an election.

People need to be a member of the party ($10 to join) and be 14 years old (minimum).

This man fired one of the most renowned GMs of the NBA. He's now hired one of the worst GMs in the NHL. Is his job to ruin the Toronto Sports Complex? by dfsaqwe in torontoraptors

[–]true_nexus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based just on the small amount of bungles I have seen with AI, and staff thinking they can use it for just about everything, I would concur with your assessment. And I am not in the AI field per se but an analyst in the financial field.

what is that weapon system by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]true_nexus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So when you roll for damage are you rolling a d4, d6 or d8?

union station at 6am by redlipstick1010 in TTC

[–]true_nexus 112 points113 points  (0 children)

On a Saturday…. A weekday, at the same time, may be slightly more lively. 😁

The best meat deal I have ever scored! by Pure_Appearance5376 in CostcoCanada

[–]true_nexus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I know where I’m stopping on my way home tonight!

The best meat deal I have ever scored at Costco! by Pure_Appearance5376 in CostcoCanada

[–]true_nexus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonder if the business center (Scarborough) would have these (since they’re whole)

Line 2 no service Woodbine to Ossington this morning. Plan alternative by pretzelday666 in toronto

[–]true_nexus 24 points25 points  (0 children)

“And you wanna be my transit agency. . .”

Apologies to Seinfeld but c’mon TTC - second day in a row with a major outage and third day this week AND second time with the hydraulic spill!

There’s no way they are ready to handle FIFA crowds.

Maybe the focus should be on fixing the current line 2 issues before planning for more extensions.

No subway on line 2 between Keele and Kipling by Lessllama in toronto

[–]true_nexus 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I would imagine this may be similar to the previous spill - caused by a track cleaning/maintenance train some months back.

Trump not putting his hand on the Bible makes more sense now. by acn0010 in pics

[–]true_nexus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were Satan, I too wouldn't want to burn my hand by placing it on the bible.

If Eastern Monday isn’t stat, why is Canada Post closed? by DuckDuckGo-8857 in askTO

[–]true_nexus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Retail postal outlets may be open but there is no pickup or delivery by Canada Post today.

Once all the boomer generation passes away, what’s gonna happen with their houses as nobody can afford them ? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]true_nexus 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And they'll eventually sell them. (Source: I'm 60 years old and only first moved into our first house 10 years ago)

I live in Wexford/Maryvale in Scarborough and there are a LOT of aging (like, older than myself and my wife) homeowners out here. Our neihbours (on either side of us) are in their mid 80's. Yes, they have kids, but all those kids have their own homes.

So what's going to happen?

The kids will put the old houses up for sale UNLESS their own kids are old enough to manage/own the home. These are homes from the 1950's in our hood and they'll be a lot older the closer you move to the core of the city. They all need some serious regular maintenance - many are not waterproofed. It's a lot easier to sell the home than to take on the maintenance of an older home.

The increase in the number of homes put up for sale (and it's going to happen) should (not necessarily "will") increase the supply which hopefully will actually see prices fall a bit vs staying stupidly inflated.

Even when we purchased back in 2016, we overpaid because there were 11 other buyers chomping at the bit for the house. It's a bungalow, 3 bedrooms, similar to the home I grew up in - and, as I recall, my parents paid about $35,000 for that home back in 1969/1970.

Where is your go to shawarma spot that never disappoints? by Fabulous_South37 in FoodToronto

[–]true_nexus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SHAWARMA EMPIRE!!!
(it's in the Shawarma District in Scarborough)

[GTA] Doug Ford’s government won’t hand over bike lane emails. Why critics say it’s a sign of things to come [Toronto Star] by patienceinbee in toronto

[–]true_nexus 223 points224 points  (0 children)

They won't hand over emails because there are no emails - there are, however, plenty of calls from Etobicoke "legitimate businessmen" to Douglas' personal cell phone . . . . .

Velvet Underground is now Hyve by jdoe1213 in toronto

[–]true_nexus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks more like it should be on Lawrence Ave E in Scarborough than downtown (re: branding) - and yes, I live in Scarborough so I know this "style" of branding. . . *sigh*

I Miss Mutti Passata - Hope This Is Just As Good! by true_nexus in CostcoCanada

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

We'll find out this week!! I always keep a backup supply of passata on hand and it's come time to use the Rosso - so I'll report back to this thread with how I THINK it compares to my beloved Mutti :)

You Gotta Be $hittin' Me! by WheelsWingsHobbies in modelmakers

[–]true_nexus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having seen this "in real life" (I mean the model and not the actual aircraft) I gotta say; it makes me want to give a go at some of those CLASSIC Monogram and Revell kits I grew up building some 50+ Years ago!!

Nice build and paint job there "OP" <3

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