When I bought my first PC about 1982. The seller told me that I would never live long enough to fill up the 10MB drive. I still bought the 40MB drive and it was still too small.
As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave for my seventh season of tree planting. I’ve had an eye on the weather all winter, watching as the snowpack levels in British Columbia reach lows not recorded since at least 1970, watching as rivers — like the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers in Prince George — run...
Planting single species in what was once a diverse forest might be good short term thinking for logging companies but it is harmful for the continued existence of humanity.
In January, the Federal Court found that the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act to respond to the protests of the self-styled freedom convoy in 2022 was not properly justified — a decision the federal government is now appealing....
Whatever trump would do poilievre would do. He has assembled a “base” of racists, misogynists, white supremacists, fascists, nazis and assholes. If you are expecting anything good from this mashup you are an idiot.
B.C. has come to a strange moment in the housing crisis. After a huge flurry of policy measures, the provincial government is head and shoulders above any other province in its action on housing policy....
Any office tower with less than 50% occupancy should be converted to shops and housing. The first 2 floors should be shops and services and the remaing floors housing. INSTANT WALKABLE COMMUNITIES…
We want the same penalties for everyone who commits a crime. It should never matter what the criminals job is nor how much money they make. The same penalties should apply to EVERYONE!!!
With five million square feet of available space across 47 office towers, downtown Toronto is becoming a tenant’s paradise - and an investor’s potential nightmare
So you take an empty office tower. Make the first two floors shops and services and the remaining floors housing and voila you have in instant walkable community.
A San Diego-area school district superintendent was fired this week, nearly a year after students alleged she threatened to ban them from graduation ceremonies after they inadequately applauded her daughter at a banquet....
REMEMBER BREXIT? That time a Conservative Party directed widespread voter frustration at a single easy scapegoat, smothered the public with misinformation, and were rewarded with their biggest electoral victory in decades? Something similar is happening today in Canada....
American rapper Kanye West who now goes by the name "Ye" might have just confirmed rumours of venturing into the adult community as he just announced saying
I would be happy to know that there is porn of kanye being gang raped by large women with strapons. I would not watch it but I would be happy to know it exists.
The Conservative leader is facing questions after stopping to cheer on an anti-carbon tax convoy camp near the border between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where he bluntly accused the prime minister of lying about “everything.”...
Squinty McProudBoy sucking up to his racist, misogynistic, white supremacist, fascist, nazi “base”. If you want trump policies in Canada, Bitcoin Milhouse is your boy. Actually he is harper’s current puppet since until harper is dead, he is the Canadian conservative party. #SquintyMcProudBoy#trumpLite#BitcoinMilhouse#Canada#Canpoli
Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of the province to start managing its water supply early — and turning off the taps for people who don’t follow the rules....
Step one fines. Fines should be based on income. So rather than a $25 fine a $25% of your income fine. This would get people’s attention. Step two a threat of shut off and double the fine. Step three shut off water and increase the fine. This is not an unsolvable problem it just needs the will to proceed.
The owner of a Greater Victoria business that offers rental inflatable party equipment is calling for the return of a stolen bouncy castle that was last seen travelling up-island....
Divorce rates are falling: Are Canadians too poor to break up? (theconversation.com)
While multiple factors play a role in falling divorce rates, the costs of separation make going it alone a daunting prospect for many Canadians.
Alberta claims renewables pause wasn’t political. Emails, texts say otherwise | The Narwhal (thenarwhal.ca)
New Abacus poll shows B.C. Conservatives within six points of B.C. NDP (www.nelsonstar.com)
A new poll of committed voters sees the provincial Conservatives under John Rustad climbing to within six points of the B.C. NDP....
32TB hard drives are incoming according to Toshiba (www.pcgamesn.com)
Raw milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus (arstechnica.com)
The End of Tree Planting as We Know It (thetyee.ca)
As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave for my seventh season of tree planting. I’ve had an eye on the weather all winter, watching as the snowpack levels in British Columbia reach lows not recorded since at least 1970, watching as rivers — like the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers in Prince George — run...
Just how far is Pierre Poilievre willing to take the notwithstanding clause? (www.cbc.ca)
In January, the Federal Court found that the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act to respond to the protests of the self-styled freedom convoy in 2022 was not properly justified — a decision the federal government is now appealing....
Here Are the Next Big Steps to Fix the Housing Crisis (thetyee.ca)
B.C. has come to a strange moment in the housing crisis. After a huge flurry of policy measures, the provincial government is head and shoulders above any other province in its action on housing policy....
No jail time for Hamilton police officer who sexually assaulted woman he was mentoring, judge rules (www.cbc.ca)
A former Hamilton police officer will not go to jail for sexually assaulting the woman he was mentoring as she pursued her own career in policing....
Downtown Toronto faces a crush of rising office vacancies that could threaten building valuations (www.theglobeandmail.com)
With five million square feet of available space across 47 office towers, downtown Toronto is becoming a tenant’s paradise - and an investor’s potential nightmare
Superintendent fired after allegedly investigating students for not applauding her daughter enough (www.latimes.com)
A San Diego-area school district superintendent was fired this week, nearly a year after students alleged she threatened to ban them from graduation ceremonies after they inadequately applauded her daughter at a banquet....
Anyone else doing the Loblaws boycott?
Is anyone else boycotting Loblaws? I don’t have many alternatives, but I’m doing my best to take my business elsewhere.
Pierre Poilievre Wants a Carbon Tax Election | The Walrus (thewalrus.ca)
REMEMBER BREXIT? That time a Conservative Party directed widespread voter frustration at a single easy scapegoat, smothered the public with misinformation, and were rewarded with their biggest electoral victory in decades? Something similar is happening today in Canada....
Everything freedom loving Conservatives have banned Canadians from doing in recent years (www.thebeaverton.com)
World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers (www.theguardian.com)
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis...
Kanye West joins adult industry, announces ‘Yeezy Porn’ is coming (townflex.com)
American rapper Kanye West who now goes by the name "Ye" might have just confirmed rumours of venturing into the adult community as he just announced saying
Poilievre visits convoy camp, claims Trudeau is lying about 'everything' (www.cbc.ca)
The Conservative leader is facing questions after stopping to cheer on an anti-carbon tax convoy camp near the border between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where he bluntly accused the prime minister of lying about “everything.”...
Taps will be turned off if water rules are defied: Merritt mayor (www.cbc.ca)
Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of the province to start managing its water supply early — and turning off the taps for people who don’t follow the rules....
Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too (www.nytimes.com)
The U.S. Secret Service is in the business of protecting the president, whether he’s inside the Oval Office or visiting a foreign war zone....
BC Humanist Association poised to sue the City of Parksville over prayer (www.cheknews.ca)
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Stolen bouncy castle last seen headed north on Vancouver Island highway (www.nelsonstar.com)
The owner of a Greater Victoria business that offers rental inflatable party equipment is calling for the return of a stolen bouncy castle that was last seen travelling up-island....
B.C. plans law allowing police to arrest or ticket over school disruptions (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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Polish Priest Jailed for Throwing Wild Orgy Where Male Prostitute Collapsed After Overdosing on Erectile Dysfunction Pills (www.ibtimes.sg)
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