Category: Research
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Say No to Pesticides Killing Off Our Bees!
Just when I thought humans had started figuring it out, we’ve got sneaky buggers trying to re-instate chemical usage that will finish killing off our already endangered bees! As a gardener, I’m aware it may be “easier” to grow plants when you don’t have to worry about bugs, but when you don’t have the pollen…
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Yew Berries – A Pretty Killer
I spotted an ‘unknown’ berry a few weeks back, however not knowing the name of the berry doesn’t mean I’m not aware of when its prime time for picking is, so I had set out today to get a few, in hopes of bringing home and researching. As I was harvesting the fells, a grandma…
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15197812890 – CRA Spam Callers Using Active Numbers
I received a phone call from this number with an automated voice who stated in broken automation that ignoring this call would cause legal action before a magistrate. I’ve tried to call back this number using Pop-Tox, and it goes straight to a personal voicemail. After 5 times of dialing back, the lady whose voicemail…
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When Someone Sends You Too Much Money – It’s Probably Too Good To Be True! – Photography Over-payment Scam –
You’ve been asked to be the photographer at an event. You’ve signed a contract stating the details, and are eagerly awaiting your payment. However, when it arrives, it’s almost QUADRUPLE the amount you were to be sent! Questioning, you’re told it’s an accounting error and to send the rest to the wedding caterer. You send…
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Canada Post Signs for Packages, and REFUSE to Be held responsible for missing parcels.
I received a delivery notice on August 6th, and when I went in to get it, they told me it was ‘downloaded’ at their location, which meant it was still on a truck. 2 weeks and 3 visits later, I still didn’t have my parcel. I phoned head office to put in a ticket, in…
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Incentive Overtime Offered for Alberta Nurse
Looking for a job that comes with lots of money? Look no further! Become a nurse and work for Alberta’s healthcare, (as this practice below is not active in BC) and you’ll never have to worry again! Incentive Overtime is being offered to nurses when no one can be found at straight time. What that…
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Pharmacy Dispensing Fees
I went to pick up my prescription the other day, and realized it was a bit more expensive then I remembered. I had recently moved pharmacies as a new location had opened up conveniently under my work location. However, this location had been tacking on an extra 4 dollars for a dispensing fee! For the…
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BE A PART IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY!
I’m sure most who know me know I’m not huge into posting nasty pictures without context, facts or a reason other then fear-mongering in regards to the meat industry. (For more on how I feel on that click here) That being said, know this link is a list of facts and information in regards to…
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