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No, it's that as society evolves there will be changes that make it less recognizable to those who grew up in the more homogenous society before it. And it's natural for many of those who are uncomfortable with change to resist it. That doesn't make them any less wrong to resist it, however.

I don't think that you understand that "differing views on marriage" is disgusting discrimination. You can pretty it up to make yourself feel better however you want to, but that's what it is and it deserves what it gets.

This is pure and simple Islamophobia. I can't believe how many people bit into this without so much as a thought. We make all sorts of concessions for all sorts of groups - religious and not religious. Some Baptists take their kids out of sex ed; some of the hardcore ones have their kids...

^^^ This this this this this. This is a huge distinction that gets lost in the race to reduce everything to the I'm-right-you're-wrong-nana-nana-na-na talking-point nature of today's political discussions. There is a massive difference between lying and changing one's mind. Changing one's...

It'd definitely be ideal but not biking is not an attractive proposition to the majority of commuters, particularly the out of towners.

? Neither am I. I'm adding another commuting cost that many average joe commuters already face, in addition to existing GO fare and any potential parking charge. Monthly GO Train pass + 120$ TTC (2 trips per day) + daily parking charge = significant cumulative cost for commuters. We're on...

Don't forget to add monthly TTC costs if your work is not within walking distance of Union.

Yes, the capacity to be social and make friends is largely in one's head. However, the externalities affect the opportunities one has to exercise that capacity and influence how/when/where that capacity is used.

I've found that the for-sale-by-owner attracts the extreme ends of the spectrum - the completely competent (who manage the sell their house relatively sweat-free) and completely out to lunch who unfortunately seem to make up most of the listings due to terrible pricing or seller that no one...

That was our backup plan too. Such a great town. But if you're not used to the trip, just ride the GO for a week or two steady before you start searching to make sure you can take the commute before committing to the Hammer. I don't disagree with the comments made above and those made by...

I heard that culling pigeons can result in them breeding faster to make up the lost numbers - rendering the cull relatively useless, unless you're going to take out a significant majority of the population. Is that remotely true?

Well, you can't just as easily compare TO to Thunder Bay. I generally agree that comparing real estate prices is pretty difficult and bordering on meaningless in most cases, but if comparing TO to NY or London is apples-to-oranges, then comparing TO-TBay is apples-to-weathervanes. One of the...

Meh, that sort of stuff isn't unique to Hamilton. Some of those requirements seem unnecessary - the 1% levy, the expensive fees - and sure do seem like they would stifle innovation. But others, not so much. Cash in lieu of parkland for intensification, zoning by-law variance requirements...

Actually, the boundaries are drawn up by mini commissions that are independent of Elections Canada. They are usually run by a judge from that province and two citizens from that province, I think appointed by the Speaker (IIRC). Their recommendations go to a parliamentary committee which then...

I’ve always appreciated the appeal of the Australian system but I’m not sure how it prevents “over-bidding†in the long-term Sure, sometimes not knowing what your competitors are offering can lead you to offering much more than your next highest competitor. On the other hand, not...

Plus clubbers need clubs to be concentrated in a particular area due to the drinking aspect, unless they're gonna cab it from place to place over the course of a night.

Particularly outside of the big urban centres the disparity is greater than in TO or Ottawa (although I'd assume that's very slowly changing with the death of unionized manufacturing work).

Sure, it will have its supporters but anyone doing an ounce of analysis certainly wouldn't find the proposition that this may backfire as "laughable". Think about it. Hudak is the premier-in-waiting. He's moderate, suburban, youngish with a wife and kid, well-spoken and decent looking. He...

Re: unimaginative - I had no idea K-W had million-resident aspirations...! One of the difficulties facing the redevelopment of old buildings in Hamilton is the condo market there is considerably different than in Toronto. The idea of turning places like the Connaught into condos would be a...

The streetcar right of way has totally helped revamp St Clair. It's fantastic. Like the others who said it, the consistency/reliability is the best part. On weekends you feel like you're flying down to Keele it's so fast. Capacity is sometimes an issue - it gets really busy going east at...