Yeah, I’m a bit worried that I may have to reinstall if things don’t get fixed. But, if so, I do have a backup via Seedvault.

Here’s some facts and tips about repayment plans with the landlord: https://www.acto.ca/production/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PaymentPlan_Tipsheet_tenants.pdf (taken from this site).

The best thing to do is to pay off the rent and arrears. If it’s possible to follow the “rosy” rent plan you put forward, then do it. But, if things don’t go well and the landlord begins to pursue eviction, then best to contact a legal clinic: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics/ You may wish to do that anyway.

That did not happen to me; so I’m guessing it’s a coincidence.

I’m quite impressed with Singh on this. He’s been speaking out for a cease fire and not avoiding the issue.

On a somewhat related note, I’m very impressed by the CNN interview that Queen Rania of Jordan gave on the topic. https://www.queenrania.jo/en/media/interviews/queen-ranias-interview-cnn’s-becky-anderson

I’m in Canada, and I bought a Fairphone 2 a few months back. It was shipped overseas from an unofficial dealer, since Fairphone itself no longer deals with the Fairphone 2, and it no longer provides replacement items for the Fairphone 2.

I installed LineageOS on it. It worked great. But recently the battery was showing signs of decay. I looked for a replacement, but nowhere could I find anything. The phone now is just a paperweight.

Granted, it was released almost 8 years ago. But, I think it’s a shame that it’s no longer supported. I do feel that, if replacements were even more feasible, that this phone of mine could have continued for even longer.

I have a Fairphone 2, and it has a headphone jack. However, newer phones don’t seem to include this, since most people now use Earbuds. https://shop.fairphone.com/tws-earbuds

As I expected. He’s gone.

Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after inviting former Ukrainian soldier with Nazi ties to Parliament

Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota, who introduced him as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.

Rota’s office did not immediately respond to questions.

I expect Rota will not be the Speaker for much longer.

Full press release here:

https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=oSbL0CW69H8

Paywall. Here’s an article on the CBC on the same subject.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-frontline-workers-safety-shelter-1.6972447

Paywall. You really should program this bot to prefer the similar articles from the CBC (and basically leave out The Star). Here’s the CBC article on the same issue: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-retail-winery-tax-removal-bill-1.6969214

Here is Jennifer Keesmaat, the former chief planner of the city of Toronto, commenting on this:

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2263780419962

Housing is a complex issue that requires action accross levels of government, but this would seem to shift the onus towards the municipal level, and then handicap said municipality’s ability to meet demand if they do not immediately succeed. […] if implemented, would be anything but an excuse to cut funding.

Agreed. It just seems to be setting up obstacles rather than helping. Currently, builders prefer to build condos or office towers, rather than rental housing. I don’t see these proposals as doing anything other than further frustrating the construction of rental housing.

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The construction of rental housing has stalled for a while now. This is due to builders preferring to build either office space or condos. So, there is a need to boost the construction of rental housing.

Poilievre’s ideas seem to be of the carrot and stick mentality, with an emphasis on the stick. I don’t see that as being a solution to getting more rental housing built. Instead, it likely would end up further frustrating the construction of rental housing.

The NDP’s statement on it: https://www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-liberals-delay-helping-canadians-leaving-people-disappointed-again-and-again

When asked about a perceived ignorance in computers, the judge proclaimed, “I’m not ignorant about computers! In fact, just last week I finished Space Quest, and I’m now getting through Leisure Suit Larry!” The judge’s report, written using WordPerfect 5.1, is expected to be released soon.

Full article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-climate-change-impact-assessment-1.6964662

Paywall. But, from the brief blurb I could see, it looks like Chow is doing her best to reach out to people. This states she met up with John Baird, likely to get him to help advocate for better funding for Toronto. Seems like a good move before meeting up with Doug Ford, which the article states will happen next week.

I no longer buy any mock meat. Veggies that are unprocessed (with tofu as the lone exception since soy beans are kinda rough) are my choice now. So this doesn’t bother me.