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I would take this with a grain of salt, there is a large chance we are just monitoring our outbreaks and tracking/cataloging them better. My friends in epidemiology and outbreak tracking have mentioned the US isnt playing ball right now and it is likely they may not be publishing outbreak numbers like we do anymore

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    *commented in the other chain but can speak from experience there is still a lot of false framing from people in the province I live in about the circumstances of this murder, it is pretty disheartening

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    People still spread false rhetoric about this murder unfortunately, can attest to that in Alberta at least. When it comes up I have to defuse that minefield on the regular and I still hear a lot of pushback

    We have a long way to go still and the RCMP arent about to beat any allegations even now

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  • [–] 9 points 4 hours ago

    The real answer right here, I dont think ive seen a proper gaming Cafe in like a decade. Id love to see them still exist but in my neck of the woods most people save for their own gaming PC or just get a console

    I think if hardware prices stay where theyre at though maybe a feasible return could be seen but we dont even have the LAN party spirit around anymore to draw groups for multiplayer like we did back in the day

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  • [–] 1 point 5 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (3 children)

    What "two sets of rights" are you addressing then? What "both sides" is there to gender acceptance?

    Rhetorical question by the way. There are no valid "sides" to bigotry.

    The only fake argument here is pretending that GSRM people existing and being accepted has valid opposition and acting like this is some "left vs right" issue and not a bare minimum human rights argument that has no valid opposition that isnt rooted at its core in ignorance and/or bigotry

    Some arguments dont get to be a BoTh SiDeS game

    I would genuinely ask you what actual valid argument you believe exists in opposition to GSRM acceptance but I dont believe in platforming fallacious or bigoted opinions as somehow equivalent to fact and the FACTS are: LGBTQ+/GSRM people exist, have always existed, did not choose to be who they are, and have a right to exist same as anyone else regardless of prejudice

    And your comment is trying to "both sides" gender acceptance that is what this entire post is about

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  • [–] 8 points 7 hours ago

    This might not be popular but we kinda blew it on educating these kids, never gave teachers the resources they need to correct that, and theyre growing up into a world that sucks to inherit

    My cynicism was WILD as a teenager (i mean it still is but it was then too) because I was growing up into a world full of problems that I was watching not get solved: climate crisis, housing crisis, wage stagnation, enshittification...

    These kids are inheriting a garbage bag full of sports betting and wildfire smoke. They have nowhere to hang out, the places they could hang out are expensive, the childhood we had and our parents had isnt available to them even if youre trying.

    Plus theyre now growing up with AI conditioning almost a learned helplessness because you dont have to think anymore. You dont have to look for your answer, but the answer isnt correct a lot of the time and nobody is telling them that because theyre surrounded by shit telling them AI is the future and media literacy is shot

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    (Text copied and pasted from Reddit so you dont have to go here, I asked him if hed post his video updates here and got a soft no for valid reasons so here ya go)

    "’I'm down on Stephen Avenue and I wanted to give you an update on what we’re doing to make things safer.

    We've opened the new Stephen Avenue Safety Hub, where Calgary Police, Community Standards, Transit Public Safety, and outreach teams are working side by side from one location. That means faster coordination, quicker responses, more visible patrols, and better support for local businesses and people who need help.

    We're also increasing lighting, cleaning, and maintenance because the small things matter when it comes to making people feel safe downtown.

    At the same time, we've completed the first block of the Stephen Avenue revitalization between Centre Street and 1 Street S.E. So if you're coming downtown, evening and weekend parking at the Harmony Parkade is free through the next year.

    These improvements are supporting more than 50 businesses along Stephen Avenue. So if you haven't been downtown in a while, come grab a coffee, have dinner, or check out what's new.

    We're making steady progress but we know there’s a lot more to do. We're going to keep investing in safety, supporting local businesses, and making downtown a place where people want to spend their time.

    I hope to see you on Stephen Avenue!"

    *(If you dont want to see these posts just let me know, I wanted to be able to bring the discussions here from there that are worth having but I understand that might be considered no bueno by people who dont want anything to do with reddit, if he posts them elsewhere that is better to share from I can do that instead if his updates are wanted here) *

     

    Most recent active mod last online 1 year ago, Id like to request to take over or be added to mod team (even though I just got the onguardforthee community transferred to me and I am less experienced, I dont want to be a monopolizer or anything I just am local and saw the mods are inactive and wanted to see if I can bring some activity back)

     

    From original post/mayor's writeup:

    I'm here on 17th Ave, and I wanted to let you know about the increased Traffic Safety Team and Calgary Police presence you'll be seeing here. 

    One of the biggest complaints we get every summer is excessive vehicle noise. Modified exhausts, constant engine revving, squealing tires, and loud stereos. It might seem like a small thing, but if you're trying to sleep, enjoy dinner on a patio, or spend time in the neighbourhood, it gets old pretty quick.

    So throughout August, we're increasing enforcement on 17th Avenue, especially during the afternoons and evenings when those complaints are at their highest.

    If your vehicle is louder than the law allows, there's a good chance you'll be pulled over. Illegal exhaust modifications, excessive revving, loud stereos, all of that will be a focus.

    Fines start at $270, and refusing a noise test carries a $300 fine. We're doing this because you should be able to open your windows on a summer evening, have a conversation on a patio, or walk down one of Calgary's main streets without being drowned out by a few vehicles.

    If there's another area where you're seeing the same problem, let us know through 311 or the Calgary Police non-emergency line. Those reports help us decide where to focus enforcement next.

    A little courtesy goes a long way. Thanks, Calgary!

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