Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

This certainly sucks for the people involved, townhouse construction site looks totaled, and damage to nearby townhouses that were already occupied, but luckily the occupied ones didn't burn, but suffered some damage that looks expensive.

https://www.kelownanow.com/watercool...omes/#fs_97489

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

He has been arrested charged with several other crimes as well, he has had at least 30 criminal court appearances dating back to 2015 based on a record search at the courts website.

Most recent charges are:

Mohammed Majidpour, a 33-year-old resident of no fixed address

• One count of criminal harassment in connection to an incident that occurred March 13 near Dunsmuir and Granville Street
• One count of mischief in connection to an incident that occurred March 14 at a hotel on Burrard Street
• One count of break and enter in connection to an incident that occurred March 16 at a hotel on Burrard Street
• One count of assault with a weapon in connection to an incident that occurred March 19 near Bute and Robson Street
• One count of uttering threats in connection to an incident that occurred March 19 near Bute and Robson Street

https://mediareleases.vpd.ca/2021/04...stalking-case/

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Interesting.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

That's not interesting, it's bloody brilliant. :lol:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

This video shows some of the preparation, unless you understand German you may need to use subtitles.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Now I want to go to Germany one day just to see this place, it looks amazing.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Just think, there's a miniature version of you working the ramp!

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Only a fraction of the size and complexity but an accurate reconstruction of the areas they chose to model, Miniversum Budapest -

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

It's sunblock time again. Went out for a 30 minute walk yesterday with the dog, look like a lobster today. :rofl:

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Fire season has arrived. This one near Merritt but looks like 12 or so were reported around the province on Sunday.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...lert-1.5993366

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

This time in Langley, under construction condo building went up in flames last night, possible damage to occupied building next door.

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

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

BC will invest 500 million over 3 years into the mental health system, 330 million of that will go towards addiction treatment.

Kids under 12 will be able to ride transit free.

3.25 billion going to pandemic and recovery contingencies.

83 million investment into BC Parks, including adding 100 new campsites year year starting in 2022.

No renters rebate, a campaign promise from like 2017.

Tobacco taxes will increase July 1

Childcare spaces in BC's $10 a day program will double to 3,750 spaces over the next 3 years, and ECE will see an enhancement in pay with a $2 per hour increase.

Free birth control was not included in the budget, but may be in next years budget.

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/10-highlights-...dget-1.5395200


BC Psychologists call on government to provide some coverage to their services which are not currently covered at all under healthcare system despite being a core profession for mental health treatment.

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

I was reminded about this series and remember watching it in 1975 - (full series all episodes on youtube) - talk about prophetic! A virus that came out of China and spread around the world.... :)

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Me want

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Elon Musk is going to host Saturday Night Live.
https://torontosun.com/entertainment...st-miley-cyrus