Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Apr 5, 2018, 11:12 am
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So it begins?
https://www.thestar.com/business/201...cial-ruin.html
https://www.thestar.com/business/201...cial-ruin.html
Apr 5, 2018, 11:20 am
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I use dropbox and google drive.
Apr 5, 2018, 11:27 am
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So it begins?
https://www.thestar.com/business/201...cial-ruin.html
https://www.thestar.com/business/201...cial-ruin.html
Last edited by DrunkCargo; Apr 5, 2018 at 11:33 am Reason: directionally challenged.
Apr 5, 2018, 11:40 am
#1024
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Apr 5, 2018, 1:54 pm
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Oh, well, "Thursday" so I'm right. =P
Was about to head to YVR just to join your flight enroute back to SFO... AC739 was that addicting. I guess I'll try to find another airline to RTW a bit before Tuesday.
No clue about the GTA I guess. You're in the middle of exams I assume?
Was about to head to YVR just to join your flight enroute back to SFO... AC739 was that addicting. I guess I'll try to find another airline to RTW a bit before Tuesday.
No clue about the GTA I guess. You're in the middle of exams I assume?
Apr 5, 2018, 2:04 pm
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Oh, well, "Thursday" so I'm right. =P
Was about to head to YVR just to join your flight enroute back to SFO... AC739 was that addicting. I guess I'll try to find another airline to RTW a bit before Tuesday.
No clue about the GTA I guess. You're in the middle of exams I assume?
Was about to head to YVR just to join your flight enroute back to SFO... AC739 was that addicting. I guess I'll try to find another airline to RTW a bit before Tuesday.
No clue about the GTA I guess. You're in the middle of exams I assume?
Apr 5, 2018, 2:26 pm
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Apr 5, 2018, 2:33 pm
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I was just stating Oakville is part of GTA thats all. Similar thing is happening near Vaughan also... knew a few family friends that moves every year by flipping houses
Apr 5, 2018, 2:39 pm
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Apr 5, 2018, 2:41 pm
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It was going up so much back then, even factor in the taxes and transaction cost it made sense. I think they stopped on their 3rd or 4th by 2017.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...urbs-1.3269948
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...urbs-1.3269948
Apr 5, 2018, 2:46 pm
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It was going up so much back then, even factor in the taxes and transaction cost it made sense. I think they stopped on their 3rd or 4th by 2017.
House prices in some GTA suburbs rising more quickly than Toronto: report | CBC News
House prices in some GTA suburbs rising more quickly than Toronto: report | CBC News
Apr 5, 2018, 2:50 pm
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But I still don't understand why you'd live in the place? I was born in Vancouver, believe me, I've ridden the property trend a bit the past 2.5 decades, but I never lived in my investments. In BC it just means paying more transfer tax and closing costs, but meh, why actually move my crap around?
I honestly thought it was strange too... maybe I will ask them next time I see them lol.
Apr 5, 2018, 2:56 pm
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and yes, as you noted, Oakville is definitely part of the GTA
Apr 5, 2018, 3:12 pm
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Fintrac are my friends
Apr 5, 2018, 3:15 pm
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@DrunkCargo - you must really love the new speculation tax.
