Sens Lounge: "Pleeease won't you be.....my neighbour"

[Tnuoc Alucard]

 

[milkbag]

Holy smokes is anyone watching the Barrie v Niagara playoff game? That poor Russian kid just got absolutely slept, that was ugly

 

[Stylizer1]

I don't think it's enough to put a red maple leaf beside Canadian products in grocery stores. I am looking at a flyer right now and besides a bag of Doritos which is an American company gets a leaf because it is produced in Canada. Canadian products should have 2 maple leafs depicting a %100 Canadian product.

 

[BigRig4]

I don't think it's enough to put a red maple leaf beside Canadian products in grocery stores. I am looking at a flyer right now and besides a bag of Doritos which is an American company gets a leaf because it is produced in Canada. Canadian products should have 2 maple leafs depicting a %100 Canadian product.

I think the terminology for that is “product of Canada” meaning it’s grown/produced fully in Canada. Very confusing though - companies are purposely trying to obfuscate as part of their marketing strategy.

 

[Stylizer1]

Gas prices were supposed to drop 20 cents over night but in Orleans its still way more expensive.

Shinanigans.

 

[Stylizer1]

I think the terminology for that is “product of Canada” meaning it’s grown/produced fully in Canada. Very confusing though - companies are purposely trying to obfuscate as part of their marketing strategy.

Chapman's ice cream is %100 Canadian and gets the same distinction as Pillsbury pizza pops? I understand they employ Canadians to make the product but they shouldn't be in the same category.

 

[BigRig4]

Chapman's ice cream is %100 Canadian and gets the same distinction as Pillsbury pizza pops? I understand they employ Canadians to make the product but they shouldn't be in the same category.

I think there’s a differentiation. One is product of Canada, the other is made/assembled in Canada, etc. I might be mixing them up.

 

[Micklebot]

Gas prices were supposed to drop 20 cents over night but in Orleans its still way more expensive.

Shinanigans.

It was a 1.35 on Innes rd on my way into work this morning.

 

[Stylizer1]

It was a 1.35 on Innes rd on my way into work this morning.

I was looking at gas buddy earlier. to look it the prices around town. As I was out the prices were in the mid 30's.

But winter gas is cheaper so we will probably on see a 10 cent reduction overall.

 

[jbeck5]

Gas prices were supposed to drop 20 cents over night but in Orleans its still way more expensive.

Shinanigans.

Really? I got gas on way to work at petro Canada on Innes and saved 10-15 from usual prices..91 octane was like $1.60 or something instead of $1.80

Cost me $65ish to fill 85% of my tank instead of almost $80

 

[Golden_Jet]

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New report reveals Ottawa transit funding is 5x less than GTA

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released a new report on Sept. 12, revealing transit funding inequalities across Ontario. The report discusses disparities in operational subsidies for local and regional transit across the province, said Stephen Blais, MPP for Orléans and...

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So what’s you’re point then, other than you proved yourself wrong.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

So what’s you’re point then, other than you proved yourself wrong.

I like. Numbers

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Gas prices were supposed to drop 20 cents over night but in Orleans its still way more expensive.

Shinanigans.

Costco at Blair towers is 122.9 at 5:25 am……

https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap?country=can&lat=45.425338802087&lng=-75.6159810654393&z=14

 

[mysens]

Too bad its only for 28 days. Bunch of criminals.

 

[Stylizer1]

Too bad its only for 28 days. Bunch of criminals.

Yeah I heard someone is getting the death penalty. lol

 

[mysens]

Yeah I heard someone is getting the death penalty. lol

Hahaha now that’s funny!!!

 

[Hotsam Batcho]

This snow and freezing rain can go f*** right off.

 

[mysens]

This snow and freezing rain can go f*** right off.

Seriously, this year is dragging its a$$ to get out of here. Last spring I had the summer toy out on March 28, even the street sweepers had been out for a week prior.

 

[Knave]

Wild thunderstorm last night, woke me up twice.

 

[BankStreetParade]

I think there should definitely be a differentiation between Canadian-owned, Canadian-made companies and Canadian-manufactured multinational companies. However, the Canadian-manufactured products are still employing Canadians and creating positive contributions to our economy.

That said, it's the Federal government's responsibility to realign the terminology that can be used on consumer products that differentiates all of the different types of origins. Maybe there should be a new standard for products that are wholly Canadian owned, operated and made with an accompanying set of logos/seals that can be added to boxes.

In the wine world, you have to follow specific regional regulations to put AOC, DO, or other designations on your label. With certain agricultural products, like San Marzano tomatoes, it's the same to get DOP. Or with certain types of cheese. Or with olive oils. Or to get beef graded Prime. Why not have a version of that system for production origin and corporate ownership?

 

[jbeck5]

Wild thunderstorm last night, woke me up twice.

Same. 3:30 in Orleans. House shaking thunder. Just one though.

 

[jbeck5]

I think there should definitely be a differentiation between Canadian-owned, Canadian-made companies and Canadian-manufactured multinational companies. However, the Canadian-manufactured products are still employing Canadians and creating positive contributions to our economy.

That said, it's the Federal government's responsibility to realign the terminology that can be used on consumer products that differentiates all of the different types of origins. Maybe there should be a new standard for products that are wholly Canadian owned, operated and made with an accompanying set of logos/seals that can be added to boxes.

In the wine world, you have to follow specific regional regulations to put AOC, DO, or other designations on your label. With certain agricultural products, like San Marzano tomatoes, it's the same to get DOP. Or with certain types of cheese. Or with olive oils. Or to get beef graded Prime. Why not have a version of that system for production origin and corporate ownership?

I agree. I try to find fully Canadian products...(Canadian owned, Canadian made, sold in Canada,etc). For some products, it's super easy as it's all we know. For other companies...not so much.

Like if I want cheesies, I can get Hawkins and they're delicious..

But then I google Canadian chips companies and Google tells me Frito lay Canada...humpty Dumpty...

Yet you research these companies (if you didn't already know) and they're clearly American companies with a Canadian branch or division...that's still pumping Americans if you buy it...

There are certain markets where Canadian companies are severely lacking or we have like no foot in any market.

Even things like chocolate...smarties are Canadian...coffee crisp is Canadian...but who owns them? Nestle, a Swiss company.

Are there any known specifically Canadian company when it comes to fun foods? Candies? Chocolates? Chips? Pretzels? Etc.

Like if I listed 50 super popular and known junk food, none would be by a wholly Canadian company. Skittles? No. Starbursts? No. Fuzzy peach? No. Doritos? No. Lays? No. Miss Vickie's? No. Cherry blasters? No. Tootsie roll? No

What about tv companies or computer companies? Toshiba? No. Dell? No. HP? No. Samsung? No.

Like, how do we buy wholly Canadian stuff when we almost don't produce any common goods?

Like yes, we make Alcan...so you can buy Canadian tin foil...but what about cereal? General Mills? No. Kellogg's? No. Post? No.

What about tooth paste...Colgate? No. Arm & hammer? No. Crest? No.

Deodorant...old spice? No. Axe? No. Dove? No.degree? No.

It's kind of hard buying Canadian things when nothing is Canadian.

It's easy to buy Canadian eggs or milk but that's about it...

Looking for power tools... DeWalt? No. Makita? No. Milwaukee? No. Ryobi? No. Craftsman? No. Black and decker? No. Mastercraft is it I guess?

Shampoo? Head and shoulders? No. Dove? No. Pert plus? No. Tresamme? No. Pantene? No. Herbal essences? No.

Like literally anything you think of...even if made in Canada, it's probably owned by an American company or from some other country and the profits are mostly going there.

Yes it's good that they have a manufacturer in Canada with jobs...but it would be much nicer having known reputable companies in these industries that are wholly Canadian and people could buy fully Canadian goods without going to some super sketchy unknown products.

 

[Stylizer1]

Same. 3:30 in Orleans. House shaking thunder. Just one though.

It woke me up like what the f***.

 

[Stylizer1]

I agree. I try to find fully Canadian products...(Canadian owned, Canadian made, sold in Canada,etc). For some products, it's super easy as it's all we know. For other companies...not so much.

Like if I want cheesies, I can get Hawkins and they're delicious..

But then I google Canadian chips companies and Google tells me Frito lay Canada...humpty Dumpty...

Yet you research these companies (if you didn't already know) and they're clearly American companies with a Canadian branch or division...that's still pumping Americans if you buy it...

There are certain markets where Canadian companies are severely lacking or we have like no foot in any market.

Even things like chocolate...smarties are Canadian...coffee crisp is Canadian...but who owns them? Nestle, a Swiss company.

Are there any known specifically Canadian company when it comes to fun foods? Candies? Chocolates? Chips? Pretzels? Etc.

Like if I listed 50 super popular and known junk food, none would be by a wholly Canadian company. Skittles? No. Starbursts? No. Fuzzy peach? No. Doritos? No. Lays? No. Miss Vickie's? No. Cherry blasters? No. Tootsie roll? No

What about tv companies or computer companies? Toshiba? No. Dell? No. HP? No. Samsung? No.

Like, how do we buy wholly Canadian stuff when we almost don't produce any common goods?

Like yes, we make Alcan...so you can buy Canadian tin foil...but what about cereal? General Mills? No. Kellogg's? No. Post? No.

What about tooth paste...Colgate? No. Arm & hammer? No. Crest? No.

Deodorant...old spice? No. Axe? No. Dove? No.degree? No.

It's kind of hard buying Canadian things when nothing is Canadian.

It's easy to buy Canadian eggs or milk but that's about it...

Looking for power tools... DeWalt? No. Makita? No. Milwaukee? No. Ryobi? No. Craftsman? No. Black and decker? No. Mastercraft is it I guess?

Shampoo? Head and shoulders? No. Dove? No. Pert plus? No. Tresamme? No. Pantene? No. Herbal essences? No.

Like literally anything you think of...even if made in Canada, it's probably owned by an American company or from some other country and the profits are mostly going there.

Yes it's good that they have a manufacturer in Canada with jobs...but it would be much nicer having known reputable companies in these industries that are wholly Canadian and people could buy fully Canadian goods without going to some super sketchy unknown products.

I've been gripping about this for years bro. It took economic instability for people to understand the severity of it.

 

[Micklebot]

Brave new world, we should be afraid of;

AI generated answers are scary.

I open Google and type "Do leaves from tropical trees decompose slower than other"..

I am making compost and have been using leaves from Avocado trees in the heap. I noticed that they do not seem to break down as quickly as the local maple or oak.

The AI response


This has been happening for months. I can type any question like/comment like and the machine will talk to me. Frightening!!!

regardless of the subject matter, an answer. And no means of verifying its accuracy, authenticity, slant, and so on.

So much as the slightest skewing of the code, could alter content and direct people onto a specific path.

Ouch.. What happens when some confused 14 year old types in questions about mental health, and it replies "suicide"?

Not sure what you mean by no means of verifying it's accuracy, there are links on the side to source material, this is really just an auto summary function.