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Toronto-Age |OT2|
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criesofthepast
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Well it's over. Was one of the scarier ones in a long while but nothing of significance happened. Was windy for a bit but it was mostly thunder and a ton of non-stop lightning. Now I can sleep.
Nice pics stet.
Nice pics stet.
added_time
Member
I can't believe I was outside at a TFC soccer match during the storm. I thought we were all gonna die! The game got cancelled obviously but was rescheduled for 10am tomorrow. haha I can't believe I'm actually going to go to that but I am.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
That storm was pretty brutal last night, lasted from 8 - 10 but could still see lightning and hear thunder 'till 12.
Apparently a tornado touched down in Newmarket, not exactly positive about that. Anyone news on a tornado anywhere in the GTA?
Apparently a tornado touched down in Newmarket, not exactly positive about that. Anyone news on a tornado anywhere in the GTA?
added_time
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It was so odd watching a professional soccer game in a stadium with only 500 people in it at 10am.
Still hungover....
Still hungover....
BigJonsson
Member
BC is getting rid of the HST
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/08/26/bc-hst-referendum-results.html
I think its safe to say that the PC's in Ontario were hoping for this but would have expected at least 65% voting this way
If I were in BC I'd have kept the HST and taken the 2% reduction
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/08/26/bc-hst-referendum-results.html
I think its safe to say that the PC's in Ontario were hoping for this but would have expected at least 65% voting this way
If I were in BC I'd have kept the HST and taken the 2% reduction
Yeah, I was F5ing the results.BigJonsson said:
godfucking dammit i hate people
As my friend said, "I'd rather have had a by-election for every hypocrite Liberal MLA (our term for MPP) than a referendum".
I wasn't able to figure out how to vote from Ontario but my riding was lost anyway. Close to 70% said "Yes" (which means no HST just to keep it confusing). High immigrant population means most people just thought "HST BAD" and voted on that without really looking into it.
BladeWorker
Member
BigJonsson said:
And if they act on it here, one could easily counter with their stated preference of not so very long ago that harmonized tax systems were the smarter way to go. But then, what's a politician who doesn't change his mind from time to time.
Back in BC, the provincial NDP have asked the Federal Government to let them keep the 1.6 Billion in federal adjustment funds. As one blogger I know put it:
"Dear mom, I know we agreed I'd get $25 if I got an A in math but I only got a C+. But I think I should get the $25 anyway."
BigJonsson
Member
Zombie James
Banned
Zombie James
Banned
Watching the funeral precession on CBC... wish I could be down there.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
So do I; I'd like to pay my respects. I wonder how many people are down there right now? There seemed to be a lot.Zombie James said:
-Pyromaniac-
Member
yeah man out my window (21st floor) literally couldn't see a single thing.Takao said:
A little old, but I was reading about the $48 million food court renovations at the Eaton Centre and laughing. They're going to be using real china and silverware now. You know, for people to steal. It pretty much feels like a luxurious new space for homeless people to beg for your cold McDonald's fries.
added_time
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Roto13 said:
I forgot that the Eaton Centre exists! I hate malls though so I guess I was just blocking out any memories of that place.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
This city is pretty amazing.
I'll try to post some more fleshed out thoughts, but I love how well put together everything is here. Especially the women.
Back home I'd be screwed by the sh*t excuses we have for art supply stores. No Copic Markers for years, no screen tone, just no chance of getting the art supplies I go looking for. Here, there are so many art supply stores and if one doesn't have what you're looking for - another will.
God damn that's great!
Even the hobos in Toronto are better than the hobos back home. Who will tail you like a vulture waiting for the money beast to drop dead to feast on the corpse.
Businesses being OPEN is a huge deal. It's just awesome that there's plenty of business and it stays open. It doesn't shut down early and people LIVE in the city. People everywhere and all sorts. I dig it. I dig being able to walk around and get Arabic, Indian, Chinese, Italian food. Back home after a certain hour your food options downtown are Subway, Quiznos, Subway, Subway, and Subway. >:O
And you guys have a REAL subway and good public transportation.
I'll try to post some more fleshed out thoughts, but I love how well put together everything is here. Especially the women.
Back home I'd be screwed by the sh*t excuses we have for art supply stores. No Copic Markers for years, no screen tone, just no chance of getting the art supplies I go looking for. Here, there are so many art supply stores and if one doesn't have what you're looking for - another will.
God damn that's great!
Even the hobos in Toronto are better than the hobos back home. Who will tail you like a vulture waiting for the money beast to drop dead to feast on the corpse.
Businesses being OPEN is a huge deal. It's just awesome that there's plenty of business and it stays open. It doesn't shut down early and people LIVE in the city. People everywhere and all sorts. I dig it. I dig being able to walk around and get Arabic, Indian, Chinese, Italian food. Back home after a certain hour your food options downtown are Subway, Quiznos, Subway, Subway, and Subway. >:O
And you guys have a REAL subway and good public transportation.
WrenchNinja
Member
Do you mind if I ask what back home is for you?
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Crewnh said:
cleveland. :|
lunarworks
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The Take Out Bandit said:
BladeWorker
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The Take Out Bandit said:
As a native Torontonian, this is one of my favourite things about the city. All kinds of food within single city blocks.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Toronto is the bombbbbbbbb.
added_time
Member
-Pyromaniac- said:
Agreed.
added_time said:
Toronto, fuck yeah!
Toronto does attract a lot of hate from inside (everyone else has it better, transit, city services) and out (boring, ugly, rude, stuck up). I've always found it amusing. There are things the city could be doing better, but overall, I couldn't ask for a much better place to live.
crimzonflame
Member
If he think Toronto's so awesome wait till he visits Montreal.
BladeWorker
Member
First I've heard of this. Where were you tryin' to go?Firestorm said:
This was more on my last visit at the beginning of the month. August 7th. Was staying at Le Meridian King Edward. We walked from around there (King & Yonge-ish) down to Front and half the places we came across were closed SundaysBladeWorker said:
I was starting to think Torontonians don't eat on Sunday? Y'all are inhuman!BladeWorker
Member
Mebbe. I will give it this: TransLink >>>> TTC.whitehawk said:
BladeWorker
Member
In the business district, yah, most places are closed on Sundays. If you're out where there are more people living than business-ing, you'll find more open.Firestorm said:This was more on my last visit at the beginning of the month. August 7th. Was staying at Le Meridian King Edward. We walked from around there (King & Yonge-ish) down to Front and half the places we came across were closed Sundays
Same could be said for most major cities: had the same experience in NYC when a friend decided she needed a specific bakery's cupcake on a Saturday afternoon while we were standing outside the NYSE. That went well...:/ And (for a second example) according to their tourist information people, Rome shuts down on Sundays for their religious holiday.
crimzonflame
Member
Firestorm said:This was more on my last visit at the beginning of the month. August 7th. Was staying at Le Meridian King Edward. We walked from around there (King & Yonge-ish) down to Front and half the places we came across were closed Sundays
Walking around the financial district and wondering why restaurants are closed on Sunday? lol
crimzonflame
Member
whitehawk said:
You must be a boring person
Zombie James said:
This is actually 10000 times better for the city then a bunch of new condo's and shit. The Stadium would bring an NFL which brings in tons of money. The monorail would bring in tons of money. And Parks are ALWAYS a really good thing.
Really, if anyone is against this, they are doing it simply because they do not like the Fords. It's an awesome idea, and much better then what the space is currently being used for/going to be used for.