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  • By Andrew Coyne, published in The Globe and Mail December 14, 2024.

    It was a good primer on this topic. I think the point that the LPC vacancy in these turbulent times - Dump as POTUS - reveals weaknesses in our political system with respect the PM’s power, and should perhaps be cause for reflection, is a valid one.

    Less interestingly, it’s been ages since I read an article in The Globe and Mail. I basically had to hold my nose through the paragraphs about Trudeau - 2 to start - that were obnoxiously uncivil. Mr. Coyne wasn’t that complimentary of the CPC, but he certainly wasn’t as vitriolic. It was so icky to read in parts, which perplexes me




  • I think we also need more strategies to keep the trains moving, especially during rush hours. I think the most common reason I hear for unplanned subway downtime is “security incident” and “medical incident”. I think the (increasing number it seems of) fare enforcement officers is bad spending. As a TTC user they’re of no benefit to me, and I don’t think they effectively reduce fare evasion either - I think the value is crap. I’d rather see security and medical/nursing personnel on trains or at stations to intervene sooner (security and medical incidents, respectively) and keep the trains running.

    The crowding at St. George station is getting nuts










  • As a short or medium term solution, a hospital or public clinic might dispense medication to you directly (and at no charge) if you explain that you’re having difficulty with housing and medication costs at the moment. Those healthcare providers should want to help you stay on your meds for relapse prevention, etc. I’m in Ontario, so I don’t know the QC system, but I could see a walk-in/ED visit providing you with 1 prescription’s worth of meds. If you take part in some programming (e.g., a meeting-per-week program) you might be able to get it for free for months/years