I’ve often wondered why, after a century of innovation, modern bicycles look so similar to the ones that people rode in the 1890s. After all the innovations in the world since that time, why haven’t we improved on the bicycle?...
I don’t even know what to say about people scared of a pennyfarthing. I guess they never saw a guy push a motorcycle fast as he can in 3rd gear clutch disengaged, and jump on when the engine fires after he dumps the clutch. (They took away kickers before electric start was reliable)
In a statement, Premier David Eby insisted that his government is “caring and compassionate for those struggling with addiction,” but that patience for disorder only goes so far.
A provincial rule to limit short-term rentals to a homeowner’s principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling comes into force in British Columbia on May 1 in 60 communities, while 17 additional communities have chosen to opt into the rules, despite being exempt....
I don’t understand that, considering the insanely high rental prices of the lower mainland. Its not like you save money by not paying a mortgage. I’ve heard of this stategy before but it only works when rent is far cheaper than mortgage over a decade. Anyways it doesn’t matter cause when the 300 year earthquake hits nobody’s gonna have nothing out there
The mayor should be asking Myron Demkiw for his resignation, he just admitted he doesn’t care what really happened. “I share the feelings of our members who were hoping for a different outcome,” Demkiw wrote."
Mercer believes police officers were following her the day she met her son to retrieve her slippers. They surrounded her on the sidewalk about two blocks from her former home, she says....
Sometimes reporters push their narrative a little too hard. Sure, i hate the fucking cops, but them not enforcing an order that a man who lives rural not possess axes or knives…like does this order extend to the fucking steak knives? You can’t prohibit a person from basic living tools and you shouldn’t frame this as a police failure.
Look up the Armstrong area. I’d be surprised if a few thousand live there. Chances are his is neighbours feuding, probably the reeve and the one councillor were trying to make them play by the rules, or the opposite.
The opposition B.C. United party says staff and patients at Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital are being exposed to illicit drug use and trafficking with alarming regularity, in a claim that has received pushback from hospital staff....
Solved by @heyevwebody, the song is “I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire” which is probably best known for the 1941 version by The Ink Spots that is used in Fallout games....
A union welder at a potash mine in Saskatchewan will remain on suspension after refusing to give up his nightly toke of medical marijuana, following the ruling of a provincial labour arbitrator.
A pathologist has told a Saskatchewan coroner's inquest that a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others died from a cocaine overdose after he was taken into police custody.
130-year-old bicycle vs brand-new modern bike (www.youtube.com)
I’ve often wondered why, after a century of innovation, modern bicycles look so similar to the ones that people rode in the 1890s. After all the innovations in the world since that time, why haven’t we improved on the bicycle?...
Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces (www.cbc.ca)
Toronto-area drivers stopped by OPP will have to give breath sample (www.cbc.ca)
British Columbia recriminalizes use of drugs in public spaces (www.cbc.ca)
In a statement, Premier David Eby insisted that his government is “caring and compassionate for those struggling with addiction,” but that patience for disorder only goes so far.
Everything freedom loving Conservatives have banned Canadians from doing in recent years (www.thebeaverton.com)
Montreal police pursue criminal charges against journalist for covering Gaza protest (ricochet.media)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/20013339
That seems pointed (lemmy.ca)
19,000 homes are permanently listed as short-term rentals, B.C. government says (www.cbc.ca)
A provincial rule to limit short-term rentals to a homeowner’s principal residence plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling comes into force in British Columbia on May 1 in 60 communities, while 17 additional communities have chosen to opt into the rules, despite being exempt....
Umar Zameer has been acquitted of all charges in death of Toronto police Const. Jeffrey Northrup (www.thestar.com)
In Vanderhoof, Women Are Increasingly Reluctant to Seek Help from the RCMP (thetyee.ca)
Mercer believes police officers were following her the day she met her son to retrieve her slippers. They surrounded her on the sidewalk about two blocks from her former home, she says....
4 of 5 councillors in RM of Armstrong resign, citing toxic work environment, leadership issues (www.cbc.ca)
He Is - Ghost (lemmy.world)
Big ups to rei@lemmy.ca for the closest guess
Winnipeg councillor's 'bicycle Nazi' comment about cycling advocate draws fire from mayor (www.cbc.ca)
Opposition alleges open drug use, dealing at Vancouver hospital (www.cbc.ca)
The opposition B.C. United party says staff and patients at Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital are being exposed to illicit drug use and trafficking with alarming regularity, in a claim that has received pushback from hospital staff....
[SOLVED] I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire (lemmy.world)
Solved by @heyevwebody, the song is “I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire” which is probably best known for the 1941 version by The Ink Spots that is used in Fallout games....
Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel By Tavares (lemmy.ca)
A poster over at that other AI community said these were IMPOSSIBLE,
Does blowing on our hot food before we put it into our mouths actually make a difference to how hot it is?
I’m thinking that no, it doesn’t. Which begs the question of why we do it? Is it a psychological thing?
I Touch myself by Divinyls (lemmy.ca)
Sask. potash worker to remain on suspension over nightly medical cannabis use (saskatoon.ctvnews.ca)
A union welder at a potash mine in Saskatchewan will remain on suspension after refusing to give up his nightly toke of medical marijuana, following the ruling of a provincial labour arbitrator.
‘Nobody even shot at me’: Sask. killer’s death confirmed as cocaine overdose (globalnews.ca)
A pathologist has told a Saskatchewan coroner's inquest that a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others died from a cocaine overdose after he was taken into police custody.