Tim Walz calls for scrapping of electoral college to decide US presidential race
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    2w ago 91%

    I don't think it's fair to say both snakes in that bag are equally bad. Sure they might both kill you, but one of them will give you a horrific, painful death.

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  • https://www.electionsnb.ca/content/enb/en/voters/how-to-vote.html

    TIL you can vote any day (except sunday) at a returning office. No need to wait until Oct. 21 with everyone else.

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    McDonald's sales are slumping because people can't afford fast-food
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    Gargantuanthud
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    I haven't been to McDonald's in a few years but I stopped into one for breakfast on a recent road trip and discovered that a single hash brown is now $2.50 plus tax!

    Realistically, a hash brown probably should cost that much when you consider the number of people involved in creating, transporting, and serving it to you but I don't think we're seeing wages support that.

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  • https://www.fredericton.ca/en/your-government/news/city-reveals-capital-construction-projects-2024

    Major projects include: * Killarney Lake Roundabout * Main St (Phase 1) from Hawkins to Seymour * Northumberland Street (Phase 1) from Queen to Brunswick * Officer's Square * Regent Street (Phase 3) from George to Churchill Row * Riverside Dr (Phase 2) from Sumac to Corbett * Woodstock Rd from Garden Creek to Stillwater

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    I'm just hearing about this now and I thought it would be worthwhile to share. There is a Canada-wide boycott of Loblaws planned for May 2024 (and beyond if you're able). This includes any store under the Loblaws umbrella such as: Atlantic Superstore, Shopper's Drug Mart, Save Easy, Your Independent Grocer, No Frills, Esso, and so on. The goal of the boycott is for Loblaws to reduce prices by 15% and remove "member only pricing" so everyone has access to savings and deals. The boycott is organized by a group on Reddit. You can find more details about it in this [Reddit Thred](https://www.reddit.com/r/loblawsisoutofcontrol/comments/1bff9rm/boycott/) A happy byproduct of this will hopefully be more business going to small locally owned stores in your area instead of the two grocery giants. I'm in the Fredericton area so I can recommend Victory Meat Market and Peter's Meats as excellent alternatives with better products, and similar or sometimes lower prices. Here's hoping there's enough engagement to produce a significant drop in Loblaws sales and they take the voice of the customer seriously.

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    Defeated CEOs are now conceding hybrid working is here to stay
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    Gargantuanthud
    6mo ago 100%

    I think that might depend on who you're hiring though. That's the same line our boss told me when they pushed me back to the office. But in the time since then, we have hired several new staff who actually prefer to communicate digitally. They will email, teams, phone, or text me with questions before actually seeking me out in person.

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    Let's all pray that there are no accidents on the Westmoreland while they re-pave...

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    Gargantuanthud
    7mo ago 100%

    I'm on day 744 and my streak is just an alternating pattern of fire and ice. I hate it but I think I hate the idea of dropping all that progress more. Did you stop using Duolingo altogether or just switch to practicing when you want to?

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    www.frederictoncapitalregion.ca

    In case you've been under a rock lately, there will be a solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8 and lucky us, the path of totality will pass over Fredericton. This is shaping up to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. There will be activities around the city on the weekend leading up to the day, followed by several watch parties the day of.

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    Cloud Scientists Reveal The Best Places To See April 8’s Total Solar Eclipse
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    Gargantuanthud
    8mo ago 100%

    Yeah, I'm really hoping it ends up being clear skies. The next one isn't until 2079 (for this area) I think, so this one will probably be my only chance. Really, I could just stay home and see it but I'm just on the edge of the path so I might as well drive the hour or so and get right on the centre. I'm planning on taking the day off, leaving early, and making a day of it.

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  • https://harvestmusicfest.ca/line-up/#/artists/alphabetical

    The first few acts have been announced for Harvest 2024. Not bad for a start, looking forward to who else they can book.

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    https://freddyfrightfest.com/

    From the website: >Welcome to the 3rd annual Freddy Fright Fest! The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (Fredericton Branch) have joined forces with Paramedic Association of NB (Nightmare on Smythe Street) to bring you Fredericton's premiere Halloween event, in support of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre and Fredericton Hospice. >*Please note that ticket times are slotted for the hour and you are welcome to line up anytime during that period. It does not mean you get directly in when you arrive as there may be people with the same time slot, but selling tickets by the "hour" helps reduce the time standing in line :) >We will have a bar (for 19+), silent disco, trivia, and a variety of entertainment throughout the week. It is being held at the Capital Exhibition Centre and tickets are $20. Friday Oct 20th, 6pm – 11pm Saturday Oct 21st, 5pm – 11pm Sunday Oct 22nd, 5pm – 9pm Thursday Oct 26th, 6pm – 9pm Friday Oct 27th, 6pm – 11pm Saturday Oct 28th, 5pm – 11pm Sunday Oct 29th, 5pm – 9pm (Low Sensory 5pm – 7pm) Monday Oct 30th, 6pm – 9pm Tuesday Oct 31st, 6pm – 9pm

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    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/trail-connections-fredericton-1.6939435

    Glad to see them devoting so much to improve the trails. What do you think the trail system needs most?

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    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-transit-bus-routes-1.6877785

    From the article: -The buses were on time only about 50% of the time. -The buses were early 12% of the time. -4 routes (10N, 11S, 12N, 13S) saw higher demand on Saturdays than during the week. -Lincoln and Silverwood routes are barely used. -Sunday service is being considered.

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