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HGerchikov Mar 13th 2020 12:25 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12820321)
My biggest worry if planning to travel outside Canada is being able to get back to Canada and not stranded because airlines have suspended flights or Canada places more restrictions, so have a plan in place if travelling outside Canada in the event it becomes difficult to get back.

American Airlines has had a pilot test positive. I do wonder how much longer crews will even be willing to risk it. I wont be surprised at this point if US airlines shut down and suspend all service at some point, cheaper to just not operate rather than fly empty planes around.

British Airways to lay off workers, ground aircraft to reduce costs and battle for survival according to the CEO.

I think you are correct. I have had a few emails telling me that Transat are waiving their change fee so I can cancel and rebook for later in the year for free. Which I think means 'please postpone so we don't have to refund you the full amount if we cancel'.

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 12:34 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
The grocery store is pure insanity. Like a scene from a movie.


BristolUK Mar 13th 2020 12:50 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12820330)
The grocery store is pure insanity. Like a scene from a movie.

Which one, when?
I was in Giant Tiger on Wednesday. Absolutely normal, fully stocked as usual.

dbd33 Mar 13th 2020 12:55 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by HGerchikov (Post 12820275)
Sorry dbd33 but lunch will have to wait until after I get back :)

No worries. Here's a fun thing. My client doesn't have the VPN bandwidth to support everyone working from home so there's a value ranking; if you're important you can work from home, if not then you can go in or not be paid. Obviously, I'll be going in and available for lunch any time (not if dead).

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 12:57 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12820333)
Which one, when?
I was in Giant Tiger on Wednesday. Absolutely normal, fully stocked as usual.

No Frills in Vancouver, next door to our building today about 20 minutes ago.

Here are some photos from reddit people have taken inside some of the local stores. Stores have been insanely busy with huge lines at times, worse than Christmas season. Panic buying is in full force here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/c...y_lineup_goes/

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/c..._at_metrotown/

https://i.imgur.com/FvgF81A.jpg


BristolUK Mar 13th 2020 1:21 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12820335)
No Frills in Vancouver, next door to our building today about 20 minutes ago.

Those pictures must be fake.;) Vancouver and they're wearing coats. Isn't it 80f there? :rofl:

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 1:35 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12820339)
Those pictures must be fake.;) Vancouver and they're wearing coats. Isn't it 80f there? :rofl:

been around 7-9C during the day and dipping to -2 to 0 overnight.

Via Rail is suspending Montreal-Halifax route, known as the Ocean, and the Toronto-Vancouver route, known as the Canadian until March 27, possibly longer I imagine if things don't improve. Approx 1,800 passengers affected.

My wife had a job interview scheduled for today, but it was cancelled.


HGerchikov Mar 13th 2020 1:57 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 12820334)
No worries. Here's a fun thing. My client doesn't have the VPN bandwidth to support everyone working from home so there's a value ranking; if you're important you can work from home, if not then you can go in or not be paid. Obviously, I'll be going in and available for lunch any time (not if dead).

Well, at least you know your place in the rankings! Assuming I go to UK I will see you after whatever quarantine period is required, if not it will be earlier.

Danny B Mar 13th 2020 2:06 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12820333)
Which one, when?
I was in Giant Tiger on Wednesday. Absolutely normal, fully stocked as usual.

This is pretty much every Costco in North America right now


scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 2:14 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 
We got an email from the strata property management company this evening, someone in the building is in isolation due to the virus.


Danny B Mar 13th 2020 2:24 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12820353)
We got an email from the strata property management company this evening, someone in the building is in isolation due to the virus.

https://tenor.com/830W.gif

dbd33 Mar 13th 2020 3:06 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by HGerchikov (Post 12820347)
Well, at least you know your place in the rankings! Assuming I go to UK I will see you after whatever quarantine period is required, if not it will be earlier.

Good luck if you go. I certainly would even with a risk of being trapped in the UK. I keep taking "one last contract" here because of the money but it all goes in alimony and taxes anyway. I'm increasingly feeling that I'm going to die in Ontario and then I'd have to come back and haunt myself for not doing better!

scilly Mar 13th 2020 3:52 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12820345)
been around 7-9C during the day and dipping to -2 to 0 overnight.

Via Rail is suspending Montreal-Halifax route, known as the Ocean, and the Toronto-Vancouver route, known as the Canadian until March 27, possibly longer I imagine if things don't improve. Approx 1,800 passengers affected.

My wife had a job interview scheduled for today, but it was cancelled.


Drat!

They also cancelled The Skeena, from Jasper to Prince Rupert.

I was thinking we might book ourselves a little trip away :lol:

Daughter and family are in Florida, arrived on Wednesday for 10 days, now re-booked for return home this coming Tuesday ............. DisneyWorld and other sites being closed as of Monday. Her OH and son will have to go into 14 day isolation when they get home ......... he's a teacher and child is at school, a school board/provincial government/health officer decision for both of them. She'll probably have to do the same as "parents and other family members are advised to do the same".

scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 4:22 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by scilly (Post 12820370)
Drat!

They also cancelled The Skeena, from Jasper to Prince Rupert.

I was thinking we might book ourselves a little trip away :lol:

Daughter and family are in Florida, arrived on Wednesday for 10 days, now re-booked for return home this coming Tuesday ............. DisneyWorld and other sites being closed as of Monday. Her OH and son will have to go into 14 day isolation when they get home ......... he's a teacher and child is at school, a school board/provincial government/health officer decision for both of them. She'll probably have to do the same as "parents and other family members are advised to do the same".


Fingers crossed they get home safely.


scrubbedexpat091 Mar 13th 2020 4:24 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12820356)

At least this building doesn't have shared ventilation, there is no ventilation system in the units other than opening the window. So every unit is self contained in that regard.


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