GCJenks

Think more about the area in Winnipeg along Kenaston or over off Ness near Moray. This what I am talking about, not the ghettos created in areas of England or the USA. A more modern example would be an area of Transcona that has been developing for about 5 years Park City Common, a mix of commercial and residential. Upfront funding to get options like this moving faster is one thing they have done, now need to do more.

One of the reasons that the housing market is over heated is the overall shortage of housing. The government is funding the arrival of thousands of immigrants and refugees but nothing to support housing for them. We need a massive influx of new housing like we did after the Second World War. If there was more housing we would have such high prices.

Still waiting for you to show your work on how that 1500/month payment becomes 2500-3000/ month… Using home equity to pay off other debt is not a function of the interest rate changes or inflation, it is personal choice and bad money management. I’m no angel and have made bad financial decision but other than work travel expenses the balance on my credit card is always less than the balance of my operating bank account. If people bought with a new mortgage in the last few years they amount of their mortgage was stress tested to ensure they could afford the house if the interest rates went up, if I remember correctly the rate of the stress test was increased as inflation started to drive costs and rates up. While no fan of Trudeau the man, I can admit his government has done a reasonable job of managing the national economic situation during a global crisis.

Your math doesn't compute. Try any mortgage calculator and it doesn't display that. I just did one on Globe and Mail's version 2% and 4.5% all other terms the same $1270.35 and $1660.42. In 5 years the outstanding principal would be reduced and the increased rate would be put on a lower amount. Math doesn't lie, politicians do. Try it yourself and see. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/tools/mortgage-calculator/?utm_source=paidsearch&utm_medium=GoogleAd&utm_campaign=traf_mkt&utm_id=FY2023Brand&utm_term=ROB&utm_content=Tools_Mortgage_calculator&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65mineCB_wIV7zjUAR2GCg3eEAAYAiAAEgL8efD_BwE

Vikram is doing a great job since taking over, hoping they open the ice cream window for summer.

I believe you might have me confused with another poster whose name also starts with “G”. Pretty sure you are attributing someone else’s words to me. I currently buy my liquor from a private store, pricing is the same as a liquor mart but I can get gas, pick up my mail, mix and essential groceries all at the same time. Why does this model work outside Winnipeg and other large cities but shouldn’t be allowed in the city? The heart of my question is what are the profits derived from liquor mart sales, assuming they are being charged the same value on the distribution side that the current private vendors are?

One question I have on the liquor sales question. Does anyone know or is it reported what the percentage of profits from Liquor Mart operations is compared to the wholesale distribution portion? It it my understanding that any private sales model still comes through MLGCA wholesale distribution. This is the same path to market this government implemented for cannabis and one of the reason our prices (even in private stores) is higher than other jurisdictions. I would also be interested in the evidence that private liquor sales = higher liquor consumption.

If you haven’t checked out Line of Duty on Netflix, Slow Horses and The Capture on Apple, you should. I really enjoyed them.

@Noeller I was quite upset with how S3E9 of Ted Lasso started but in the end a spectacular example of excellent writing that the series is known for.

At first glance I don’t like the signing of Jr, but trust the CDN Mafia will do the right thing for the larger team.

I had this conversation last night. Would love to see a Panther's v Kraken final. My wife asked "You won't support a CDN team?" Not if it's the Leafs or Oilers...

Just watched Succession S4E3 and all I can say is wow.

We received a bottle a bottle as a welcome gift when we stayed at an Airbnb in Revelstoke a couple years ago. Now I buy a bottle every time I am in the Okanagan.

A bit of an ironic story for you, what it means in the larger scope I can’t tell you other than I believe that not all O&G feels the same way about everything. 2008 my aunt and uncle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Leduc, Uncle was a retired Essa exec going back tthe 70’s with time in Libya and Cold Lake for many years I took my son and we drove in my F150, my cousin now an O&G exec drove up from Calgary in his Camry Hybrid. I think he was the first person I ever knew that drove a hybrid, has always been concerned about the environment and been quite progressive. I fully accept your description if applied to the field workers but I wonder how many of the bosses are actually the same

Thanks for this discussion, I need to check this place out. I really wish Stoke the Fire was available somewhere locally. Their Garlic Fire is the best tasting sauce I’ve ever had. https://www.stokethefirehotsauce.com/

And yet he still hit 26 of 29 last year. This really should settle the nerves of many fans, proof that this team isn't complacent and will always make changes to make them better. Also a bit of a sign for the rest of the league, be a quality organization and players want to play for you. I very much expect Walter's got a call from his agent "So, Sergio just got cut by the Elks, he will sign with you today for $X and not talk to anyone else if that works for you." Edit: UGH!! I need more coffee before posting in the morning. I heard @DTonOB quote that 26 for 29 number and didn't realize it was PAT's not FG's. Field Goal percentage was still roughly 85% which I will take any time.

Just overlayed the home game schedule with my work travel schedule and it looks like I am only away for one home game this year, Week 3. Last year I think I missed 3 homes games so this is an improvement. Again relieved that the Banjo Bowl is on Saturday as I am on a plane at 6am Sunday again this year.

So Ehlers is at fault not Hartman? Don't think I can agree on that.

I live on the Netley system that feeds in to Lake Winnipeg and on the weekend with a strong North wind we still had chunks of ice being pushed back past us. Swimmable in that the ice will be gone is likely, warm enough for an old fart like me? Doubtful. As Noeller said AirBNB, VRBO or even Kijiji for rental spots. Birdshill is only camping, no cottages.

So Maurice wasn’t the problem… What a surprise…

There are so many lanes of traffic that it almost works. Has been #1 for at least the last 5 years, the worst part is the flow all stops a block away on Regent or Nairn. McPhillips & Leila used to be on the list and is on the list of highest number of crashes. I can tell you that many people do their best to avoid that area especially in afternoon rush hour. From my office near Polo Park the most direct route home is McPhillips out Hwy 8 to Clandeboye Rd. If I leave the office later than 4:30 I can save 10 minutes but driving in the wrong direction to Rte 90 to Perimeter to Hwy to Clandeboye Rd. I think it's 12kms of extra driving but flows so much better, and saying that Rte90 flows shocks my system just typing it.

Let's be honest, with what the players make they would be doing bake sales to cover their rent.

I can admit that I voted to keep it closed, I was wrong and would like the chance to change my vote. Everyone but the physically challenged. Crossing has to be at grade to truly be what it needs to be. Open it up as a scramble intersection and move everyone at the same time and then move traffic and not pedestrians move at that time.

Fixed it for you.

Make sure you pre-buy your tickets, showing on multiple screens but still limited options on the morning of yesterday.