Coronavirus

[mimico_polak]

The circle of dumb continues. We have to remember that half the people are stupider than average and average isn't all that smart.

TL: DR Planned eight hour power outage. He feels forced to go wander around walmart to kill time and is worried that may expose him and his children to covid.

Aurora father disappointed by 'deplorable' timing of Alectra's planned power outage

Alectra Utilities has planned a power outage for Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to replace a switchgear.

www.yorkregion.com

"Mark Holland said he lives on one of the streets that will be affected by the Feb. 6 outage that is expected to last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"I'm going to have to go for a long drive to stay warm, dress really warm, kill a few hours at a time, pop over to the local Walmart to burn another half-hour ... hopefully, they won't require the whole eight-hour day," Holland said. He added that he feels forced to have to go out to kill time, and fears this might be exposing himself and his children to COVID-19.

When we had our furnace replaced all we did was pick up the temps in the morning, warmed the house to a nice balmy 25C and then let it cool naturally while it was being replaced.

but we were planning on a full day and it took 4-5hrs.

in this case....sounds like a sweater would work wonders for him.

 

[GreyGhost]

Not going to disclose my employer . But if you come in contact with a positive person . You are off on WSIB till you get a negative test or 14 days if positive. My employer does contact tracing . It is a front line job .

I've thankfully never been on WSIB. Any idea what it pays vs your salary? As the employer doesn't directly take a hit for this type of claim, I wonder how many people are just taking the 14 day paid vacation vs the test?

 

[GreyGhost]

When we had our furnace replaced all we did was pick up the temps in the morning, warmed the house to a nice balmy 25C and then let it cool naturally while it was being replaced.

but we were planning on a full day and it took 4-5hrs.

in this case....sounds like a sweater would work wonders for him.

And furnace replacement has a bunch of time with doors open, holes in exterior walls etc.

He's just a complete moron. I really wonder about all of these people that try to get attention for their plight (oakville toboggan guy, this guy, etc). Do they not realize how stupid they look? It's not like a reporter randomly asked you a question and you flubbed the answer. You actively sought attention for your "injustice" and couldn't see how entitled and self-centred you were being.

 

[mimico_polak]

Do they not realize how stupid they look?

No they don’t. These are people that for the most part have never had a hard day in their life. Life just goes on and on and they plod along happily and naively until something inconveniences them slightly.

We would NEVER see this level of ‘poor me’ crying if people had to overcome actual hardships. Or if they had real problems.

I understand everyone’s problems are ‘real’ to them, but going without power for 8 hours is an inconvenience at best. Nothing compared to figuring out your next meal, because at that stage you’re just grateful to eat.

 

[GreyGhost]

No they don’t. These are people that for the most part have never had a hard day in their life. Life just goes on and on and they plod along happily and naively until something inconveniences them slightly.

We would NEVER see this level of ‘poor me’ crying if people had to overcome actual hardships. Or if they had real problems.

I understand everyone’s problems are ‘real’ to them, but going without power for 8 hours is an inconvenience at best. Nothing compared to figuring out your next meal, because at that stage you’re just grateful to eat.

I'm glad he didn't pay the $245 to rent the generator. I hope to god he couldn't figure out how to hook it up to the furnace but if he did, I pray for the linemen.

If you want to feel smart, read comments on that article. It is so painful. One person is advising to run heaters off motomaster powerpacks to heat their house. wtf.

 

[mimico_polak]

I'm glad he didn't pay the $245 to rent the generator. I hope to god he couldn't figure out how to hook it up to the furnace but if he did, I pray for the linemen.

If you want to feel smart, read comments on that article. It is so painful. One person is advising to run heaters off motomaster powerpacks to heat their house. wtf.

I’ve given up on reading comments in articles. Too many idiots. I’m not saying I’m correct all the time (far from it) but I’d like to think I can be logical at times.

 

[FullMotoJacket]

And people wonder why the term snowflake gained traction.

 

[jc100]

And people wonder why the term snowflake gained traction.

I find it funny that those most likely to use the term are the ones that find it too onerous to wear a bit of paper over their mouths these days.

 

[killvino]

I've thankfully never been on WSIB. Any idea what it pays vs your salary? As the employer doesn't directly take a hit for this type of claim, I wonder how many people are just taking the 14 day paid vacation vs the test?

WSIB pays 85% of loss of earnings.
Unless COVID was tied to a workplace outbreak, it does not count as work related.
Therefore most people on leave due to symptoms or even as a positive case will not get paid through WSIB. We have people off and the only compensation is the federal one.

 

[ToSlow]

I find it funny that those most likely to use the term are the ones that find it too onerous to wear a bit of paper over their mouths these days.

At least the rights let you know that

The left sneak around do the same and think they are fooling people

 

[pfbmgd]

I've thankfully never been on WSIB. Any idea what it pays vs your salary? As the employer doesn't directly take a hit for this type of claim, I wonder how many people are just taking the 14 day paid vacation vs the test?

I don't know anyone had has not taken the test . At the beginning it took 24 to 36 for results . They are down to 8 hours sine it's front line work . They are also testing at the work location if anyone wants a test .

 

[GreyGhost]

I don't know anyone had has not taken the test . At the beginning it took 24 to 36 for results . They are down to 8 hours sine it's front line work . They are also testing at the work location if anyone wants a test .

That's good to hear. Thanks.

 

[mimico_polak]

WSIB pays 85% of loss of earnings.
Unless COVID was tied to a workplace outbreak, it does not count as work related.
Therefore most people on leave due to symptoms or even as a positive case will not get paid through WSIB. We have people off and the only compensation is the federal one.

How would you be able to prove that it’s gotten at work?
seems like an easy out to state ‘sorry we can’t prove you got it at work, no WSIB for you’

 

[killvino]

How would you be able to prove that it’s gotten at work?
seems like an easy out to state ‘sorry we can’t prove you got it at work, no WSIB for you’

Toronto Public Health and MOL have been investigating outbreaks.
Once there are 2 or more cases within 14 days you have to report to TPH and they investigate.
They will rule whether the cases were related and then you would be able to report it to WSIB and get the LOE paid.

 

[GreyGhost]

How would you be able to prove that it’s gotten at work?
seems like an easy out to state ‘sorry we can’t prove you got it at work, no WSIB for you’

My guess is you are a passenger. If PH or MOL decides that there is an outbreak at work, you likely get covered. If you are an isolated case, probably not. Now, given what piuoiihjkh said that most people getting tested and return within a day, I doubt most people will even bother trying to talk to WSIB.

 

[ToSlow]

WSIB has been screwing people over for yrs

 

[mimico_polak]

WSIB has been screwing people over for yrs

Yup. When dad and I were contracting our rate went from 4-5% to 10-12% because their bank was depleted due to payouts. It topped up again within 2 years and then our rates dropped back down. First thing I cancelled when we stopped that work.

 

[nobbie48]

Most houses lose ~1-2F/hour. If he preheats to 73, he will be coming out well above 65 (unless he opens the door too often while going out on frivolous trips that were "forced" upon him). Start talking three or four days and it's different, but if you can't survive up to eight hours without power, you are a strong candidate for a permanently installed NG generator.

Our last house was out for ~four days at one point (pre-xmas ice storm). Filled tub and sinks with hot water three times a day. When power came back on, we were still in the 50's.

EDIT:
I am unhappy with our electrical code for hard wired furnaces. It makes it so hard (or expensive) to safely power up a furnace during a power outage. I saw one interesting install where the person installed secondary orange plugs in key locations (fridge, furnace, etc) and if the power went out, the generator energized that separate electrical system. You just replug appliances into the orange plugs and away you go. You're happy, workers are safe, easy peasy.

IIRC my brother spent a couple thousand to put in a transfer switch on top of the generator. To run a receptacle off a 120 volt generator to run furnace is complicated as all wires have to be isolated and a male receptacle installed.

 

[DownUnder]

I should really do multiquote...

Its not just the pipeline..it’s what it carries. It is by far the dirtiest oil source in the world. From the method of getting it out the ground to refining it.

Cancelling the pipeline doesn't stop the oil traveling to its destination. It just means it has to get there another way which just adds to its carbon footprint... in this case on railroads owned by Warren buffet who charges a premium for the transport of said oil and what a coincidence is one of the biggest donors to the Democratic party...

 

[pfbmgd]

I find it funny that those most likely to use the term are the ones that find it too onerous to wear a bit of paper over their mouths these days.

Hey Fauci said 3 masks better then 2 . Next week 4 better then three . Do you have your supply ready ?

But remember at the beginning all the main health organizations said masks are a waste of time .