NarrativeBear

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First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 6 points 5 hours ago

I support this initiative 100%

Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.? in c/canada@lemmy.ca
At the edge of our definitely-flat Earth in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I thought AI was only for entertainment?!

France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins in c/technology@lemmy.world
US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

Same goes for the idiots driving them here.

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe in c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 44 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

That's the point, who needs a truck the size of a whole house.

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Japanese pickup trucks have the same bed length as current American pickup trucks at a fraction of the size.

Hell even trucks from the 1980s - 1990s are a fraction of the size.

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Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Flock cameras can also pickup conversations of people passing by, let alone the massive amount of other privacy concerns with these being owned by third party companies and how extremely easily hackable these cameras are.

IMO, I don't see how people in Toronto can support these cameras, especially since Ontario in general had speed cameras removed, and those as far as I know were police operated.

TBH it would probably make more sense to install the speed cameras back, those only captured photos as opposed to 24/7 recordings.

Some links that you might find useful:

Find locations of flock cameras: https://deflock.org/

How hackers can use flock cameras to monitor and stock neighborhoods:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU1-uiUlHTo

Video that is worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ

Edit: Went down a rabbit hole.

Toronto's speed cameras were owned, operated, and maintained by Verra Mobility (specifically through their subsidiary, Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited). This is a Arizona-based company. While the City of Toronto selected the locations and processed the tickets. I can't seem to find any clear info on how the data was processed or how the system was secured.

ICE agents reportedly detain wife of US soldier just days after their marriage in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

And simultaneously they're lazy and don't work, and have also taken all the jobs.

Calls to Ontario's gambling helpline up 317% after privatization of online betting: study in c/canada@lemmy.ca
[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 26 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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Samsung Messages will be discontinued for Google Messages in c/android@lemdro.id
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How long is the walk (lemmy.world)
 
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Hi-Viz for Everyone! (lemmy.world)
 

Now I can see you!

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False Fronts (lemmy.world)
 
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Do they allow it? (lemmy.world)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44614689

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Transport Canada wants your opinion on headlight glare (driving.ca)
 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/57170303

The survey ended yesterday, but I'm glad transport Canada is looking into it.

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Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister (www.cbc.ca)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44426628

Ford government says allowing single drivers in high-occupancy vehicle lanes will help fight gridlock

Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday.

The Ford government’s latest attempt to reduce gridlock — which has included an ongoing effort to remove bike lanes in downtown Toronto and a $9-million study on the feasibility of digging a subterranean highway under Highway 401 — will allow anyone to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a news release.

HOV lanes, as described on the province's website, are already intended to help manage congestion. They are also designed to encourage carpooling and reduce "transportation-related" emissions by getting more cars off the road.

Single-occupant vehicles made up 72 per cent of traffic on provincial highways as of 2022, according to government data shared in the release Tuesday.

Right now, only vehicles with two or more occupants, buses, licensed taxis, green-plate vehicles, airport limousines, motorcycles and emergency vehicles can use HOV lanes.

HOV lanes are already available to some solo drivers, depending on what they're driving. If you're in a low-carbon vehicle like a plug-in hybrid or electric car, you don't need a passenger.

Commercial vehicles longer than 6.5 metres would still be restricted from using HOV lanes under the proposed changes.

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Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister (www.cbc.ca)
 

Ford government says allowing single drivers in high-occupancy vehicle lanes will help fight gridlock

Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday.

The Ford government’s latest attempt to reduce gridlock — which has included an ongoing effort to remove bike lanes in downtown Toronto and a $9-million study on the feasibility of digging a subterranean highway under Highway 401 — will allow anyone to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during off-peak hours, Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a news release.

HOV lanes, as described on the province's website, are already intended to help manage congestion. They are also designed to encourage carpooling and reduce "transportation-related" emissions by getting more cars off the road.

Single-occupant vehicles made up 72 per cent of traffic on provincial highways as of 2022, according to government data shared in the release Tuesday.

Right now, only vehicles with two or more occupants, buses, licensed taxis, green-plate vehicles, airport limousines, motorcycles and emergency vehicles can use HOV lanes.

HOV lanes are already available to some solo drivers, depending on what they're driving. If you're in a low-carbon vehicle like a plug-in hybrid or electric car, you don't need a passenger.

Commercial vehicles longer than 6.5 metres would still be restricted from using HOV lanes under the proposed changes.

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