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Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit.

A good article about Winnipeg

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-winnipeg-what-to-know-wab-kinew/

56 minutes ago, Rich said:

A good article about Winnipeg

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-winnipeg-what-to-know-wab-kinew/

I love this city... honest!

I'm glad this writer was able to go on a whirlwind tour of some of the most sanitized/manicured experiences a tourist can hope for while still getting a frank and honest tour of Higgins and Main, Bear Clan HQ, and some unscripted encounters to solidify the Winnipeg experience... "A man veered across the sidewalk, yelling at the air in front of him. Experiences like that make some people feel unsafe downtown...", a common every day experience that any common puff piece might have glossed over or omitted.

Good read, I love the optimism for the future of Winnipeg (I need more of this myself), it's always nice when a visitor leaves with a generally positive impression.

10 hours ago, Rich said:

A good article about Winnipeg

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-winnipeg-what-to-know-wab-kinew/

Except for the mosquitos comment. 1 bad year and it was what 10-15 years ago?

2 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Except for the mosquitos comment. 1 bad year and it was what 10-15 years ago?

No kidding. Anyone who complains about Winnipeg mosquitoes, should drive several hours north and go outside after dark. 

Bell & Rogers to increase price of some wireless phone plans

A fun day in court

 

 

2 hours ago, bustamente said:

A fun day in court

 

 

A+ security allowing a guy to jump a judge like that.  

I don't know where to put this so I'll put it here.

Just read that Roger Stone denied an audio of him saying nefarious things by claiming it was chatgpt.

It's getting so easy to distort, distract and move on with little consequence.

We're doomed. 

My motivational speech for the day.

Drones dropping colorful sex toys on Oklahoma City suburb rooftops, traffic lights

Provincial police urge Quebecers not to post "porch pirate" clips online because they say there could be a case for defamation.

Edited January 12, 20242 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

23 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Provincial police urge Quebecers not to post "porch pirate" clips online because they say there could be a case for defamation.

This news story is making its way around the world now,   good job SQ.   

It is not illegal to take a photo OR post a photo of someone who is in public and/or where no reasonable expectation of privacy is assumed.   Someone who is stealing a package from your front porch would fall under that category.

If a thief were to try to make a case of defamation ,  they would have to admit guilt in stealing the package.    

I believe what SQ is trying to avoid is people being vigilantes and/or if someone were to post false information and a witch hunt is created on an innocent party.   So in some aspects they are correct.  

But to suggest not posting porch pirate videos online at all is just silly.   

On the local facebook group that I'm in, people posting car thieves and porch pirates has helped out quite a bit in at least scaring some people away and/or catching them.   It's far more effective for someone to post a clear photo on Facebook where the general public instantly gets the picture so that they can look out themselves rather then calling WPS and three weeks later they finally send out a message.   

Just my 2 cents.  

So what actually happened at the Miami mall. Social media makes one think aliens but my brain says I don’t think so 

On 1/12/2024 at 12:41 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Provincial police urge Quebecers not to post "porch pirate" clips online because they say there could be a case for defamation.

Cops protecting criminals more than victims. Just F’d U. 

A Colorado-based pastor for an online church accused of pocketing $1.3 million through a cryptocurrency fraud scheme told followers in a video statement that the Lord told him to do it. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-pastor-accused-pocketing-13m-crypto-scheme-says-lord-told-us-rcna135143

Federal Court decides Emergency Act “not justified”. 
 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/federal-court-rules-emergencies-act-invocation-not-justified-1.6738624#:~:text=CTV National News%3A Inquiry backs Emergencies Act&text=The Federal Court says that,ago was “not justified.”

2 minutes ago, Rod Black said:

Federal Court decides Emergency Act “not justified”. 
 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/federal-court-rules-emergencies-act-invocation-not-justified-1.6738624#:~:text=CTV National News%3A Inquiry backs Emergencies Act&text=The Federal Court says that,ago was “not justified.”

The terrorists will be emboldened. 

12 minutes ago, JCon said:

The terrorists will be emboldened. 

Muh freedoms. Muh rights.

Civic responsibility is for suckers.

1 hour ago, Rod Black said:

Federal Court decides Emergency Act “not justified”. 
 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/federal-court-rules-emergencies-act-invocation-not-justified-1.6738624#:~:text=CTV National News%3A Inquiry backs Emergencies Act&text=The Federal Court says that,ago was “not justified.”

PP gonna hit up Tim's for his trucker friends.

7 hours ago, JCon said:

The terrorists will be emboldened. 

It goes against most of what they've been saying.  I mean, there was supposed to be a court/government conspiracy.

*headdesks*

https://deadline.com/2024/01/canada-cmpa-wgc-strike-fears-contract-negotiations-1235803513/

Looks like an old lady just had a giant windfall at the Trump casino. Next customer please

17 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Looks like an old lady just had a giant windfall at the Trump casino. Next customer please

I can't wait until he claims he's poor and can't pay it.

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

I can't wait until he claims he's poor and can't pay it.

I just saw that if he appeals and of course if will that he has to bond out the 83.5M so when he loses the appeal the ruling gets paid out. As for being poor the rubes are paying his legal fees

10 minutes ago, bustamente said:

I just saw that if he appeals and of course if will that he has to bond out the 83.5M so when he loses the appeal the ruling gets paid out. As for being poor the rubes are paying his legal fees

I know they will. It's just funny that he cosplays as rich and is really just a poor grifter.