Hello all, so I just got my first job, and it is my first time working in canada.I understand each company is different, and it is very hard to compare, but let's just say in general...If I request 2-3 days of unpaid leave each month just because I want a break, am I asking too much?
Mar 17th, 2022 9:37 am
... goes to plan now days). One thing I'm confused about is the relationship between the blower motor and the fan selector on the thermostat. Do I leave the fan selector in 'Auto' and let the furnace control when the fan should kick in? Also with these type of furnaces (in this case a Trane) does ...
Mar 9th, 2022 10:21 am
Hello there guys; I am on a second month of Three month Probation on my new job but I have to make an out of country emergency leave for 3 weeks due to medical emergency my mother is having in India. Should I wait until I buy tickets or should I get permission prior? What if they refuse? ...
I have a question and it's bothering me. i've always been taught to turn the thermostat down when i leave for the weekend. the more i think about it, does this make sense? Currently when i'm at home, i have it set to 21c. Whenever it dips below 21c it'll turn on and heat ...
Jan 27th, 2022 3:34 pm
I currently have the Slim Ps4 with a 500GB HDD and ran out of space. I have deleted games and install new one but essentially installing 1 game takes up most of the space. I will eventually get a ps5 when it is more readily available so, that's not an issue. My decision though is whether to spend mo...
Jan 14th, 2022 11:51 am
Hidden markups, missed sales on Instacart leave customers feeling 'ripped off' A Marketplace investigation into groceries being sold on Instacart from Loblaws, Costco and Walmart found that shoppers at Loblaws and Costco are paying about 10 per ...
Jan 7th, 2022 7:25 am
Presto Card wants me to turn on NFC. If this feature is on at all times, is it safe? Does this make my phone vulnerable?
Jan 2nd, 2022 1:40 pm
... snappy and doesn't like when people disagree with them. When interviewing for new jobs, what is the best answer for reason for wanting to leave my current job -considering I have been there for only a few months. TIA
Leaving via Pearson, through Amsterdam to Ukraine. Ukraine and Amsterdam does not require covid tests for Fully vaccinated. Does Canada require any test for me to leave ?
Dec 15th, 2021 10:22 am
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/chinese-controlled-firm-loses-court-bid-to-pause-ottawa-s-divestment-order-1.5697702 State-owned China Mobile has lost a court bid for a temporary hold on Ottawa's order that its Canadian affiliate be divested or wound up over national security concerns. In a ruling m...
Dec 8th, 2021 7:35 pm
I checked on Canada.ca it says "Until February 28, 2022, foreign nationals who don’t qualify as fully vaccinated and who normally reside outside of Canada, will be able to take a flight for the purpose of departing Canada if they arrived in Canada before October 30, 2021, and they show proof of...
I'm guessing I should incrementally withdraw it. This year will be a low income year. I looked up the tax brackets but the provincial and federal parts are confusing to me. What is the tax threshold at which I can withdraw in BC but not be taxed? Is it effectively 42K since I'm in BC and that's when...
Nov 13th, 2021 10:41 pm
I was just wondering if anyone here was laid off after mat leave and if they were able to claim E.I? My wife will be returning to work shortly from Mat leave and was told by a co-worker that she thinks they have removed her position and will be laid off.
Oct 27th, 2021 9:54 am
There are two (2) entry periods for the Contest, depending on the method of entry (see Section 3 below, How to Enter). Online Method Entry Period: Contest begins at 12am Pacific Time (“PT”) on October 22, 2021 and ends at 11:59pm PT on November 19, 2021. Mail-in Method Entry Period: Contest begins a...
Oct 23rd, 2021 12:45 pm
I was driving by the airport on the 401 a few days ago and saw an ad for a couple of ISPs. One was Oxio, but I can’t remember the other one. Either way, paying $30/mo for 75/10 with Cannet but the evening throttling is getting annoying - especially since my IPTV buffers every 5 seconds. If someone h...
Oct 3rd, 2021 9:19 pm
Now that I jump through a whole bunch of hoops to get my house sold. That’s finally done now I have the money. This is where the fun starts the duplex that I bought one of the tenants has refused to move out. I rented a U-Haul truck for seven days to cover the laps between closings. Now I have a U-H...
Aug 26th, 2021 6:09 pm
Hi all, I rented out a property to a tenant on a one year lease which is ending in September. The tenant paid rent on time. I do not plan on renewing the lease, and have informed the tenant that I intend to move in. The tenant however does not want to leave. What are my options?
Aug 11th, 2021 5:22 pm
... I am using my 2010 Honda Accord, 4 cylinder for this. Has 186k km. A) shut the car off each time I do a drop off and again back to the diner or B) leave the car running but then you have to worry about locking it each time. If I go with A, should I expect to have to replace my battery, alternator ...
Aug 9th, 2021 10:41 pm
Hi there, I changed employers and gave up a DB Pension of just over two years. I'm not sure how to calculate the net present value of the pension. Here are the numbers: Age: Late 30s Value: 55k Pension starting at 65: $620 monthly. Given the small amount, I'm thinking of just transferring into a LIR...
As title suggests. Seller is an old lady who wants to leave her treadmill and exercise bike for us free. Should I accept? Realtor told that both are functional but I do not know the age or condition. We currently do not do treadmill but wont mind if ...
Jul 20th, 2021 11:29 pm