Northern Light
Superstar
So far as I know, at least we're limited to TP Hoarding here in the GTA..........
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Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 (nCoV-2019)
- Thread starter AlvinofDiaspar
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Richard White
Senior Member
That was the joke that I made. You only need two things during a pandemic, food and a shotgun to protect both it and yourself.
All joking aside, that's america for you. At the first sign of a breakdown in society everyone arms themselves. I would not be surprised if Martial Law is declared in the US before this is all over.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Martial law under the current prez is particularly disturbing a combination - and this is under the context of a highly polarized US with a deficit of social cohesion.
AoD
There is TP hoarding in the US too. A friend from Italy is very confused by it!
Northern Light
Superstar
Ok.....with Sunrise Champion having left us.................I feel its now incumbent on me to post the Aussie Comedy bits known as 'Honest Government Ads'..........
They have one on COVID-19
They have one on COVID-19
Richard White
Senior Member
If Trump actually did declare Martial Law in response to the outbreak it would lead to Civil War. You would have hard line trump supporters armed to the teeth protecting themselves and scared of the government. The more liberal, democratic part of the population would be hunkering down and getting treatment.
The bible belt would be praying for salvation, ignoring science pertaining to the outbreak and offering up hope and prayers.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
From CTV News:
globalnews.ca
WTF.
AoD
Canadians urged not to travel during coronavirus outbreak, but some are taking the risk - National | Globalnews.ca
Many Canadians are reconsidering non-essential travel plans during the coronavirus outbreak, but some are intrigued by cheap tickets.
globalnews.ca
WTF.
AoD
tiffer24
Senior Member
Wife of Spain's prime minister tests positive for virus.
https://www.cp24.com/world/wife-of-spain-s-prime-minister-tests-positive-for-virus-1.4853563
https://www.cp24.com/world/wife-of-spain-s-prime-minister-tests-positive-for-virus-1.4853563
Yes, I have seen people talking about this on my social media channels, and gloating about the great prices. @Admiral Beez , did you ever book that cruise?From CTV News:
Canadians urged not to travel during coronavirus outbreak, but some are taking the risk - National | Globalnews.ca
Many Canadians are reconsidering non-essential travel plans during the coronavirus outbreak, but some are intrigued by cheap tickets.
WTF.
AoD
My daughter, who has a young baby, has been taking precautions and staying close to home. She told me that many of her millenial-aged friends are partying, off on ski trips, etc.
androiduk
Senior Member
A few tidbits of info to relate. Went to No Frills on Sherbourne this morning and I'd say about 25% of the store was empty of goods. Very busy with lots of people running around with a sense of urgency. No toilet paper, soups at all. Most cereals and dried goods were gone. Many empty freezers. Went to Dollarama after that and they still had loys of soups and other canned goods but no toilet paper. Wasn't too busy there at noon. Had planned trips to New York and Europe in late April but decided last week not to go. Didn't want to get trapped there and didn't want to leave my kids to deal with this by themselves. they're already scared. Late this afternoon I got an email from Air Canada saying our flight was cancelled. That was to Budapest at the end of April so they're already working far ahead.
Jonny5
Senior Member
Many restaurants will go under quickly in Toronto. We all know a lot are vanity projects that barely make money in the first place, if not operate at a loss.
A great way to support a favourite local restaurant run by a real local chef or as a family business is to go in and ask for a $100 gift certificate. That gives them the cash right now when they need it and you can get the meal with friends when this is all over.
A great way to support a favourite local restaurant run by a real local chef or as a family business is to go in and ask for a $100 gift certificate. That gives them the cash right now when they need it and you can get the meal with friends when this is all over.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
On the other hand, it is questionable as to whether anyone will/should buy a gift certificate from a restaurant that may not survive. Government needs to play the key role of supporting the staff and perhaps freeze business expense for the duration of this crisis.
AoD
Jonny5
Senior Member
Well, it's $100.
Paying rent is the immediate concern. For a lot of restaurants in Toronto that's a month-to-month cost that comes out of that months cash revenue, not some kind of savings. Government support may not come in time, or really be effective to assist at paying it. The government often first goes for supports that are more long term focused, like tax payment deferrals. Dropping interest rates helps only if the restaurants can actually borrow money, which may not be possible in a crisis.
So, yes, it's money that could vapourise, but, if you like a place and want to support it, there it is. Many lesser causes have received more support with zero expected return. You also get goodwill with the owners or chef which can come back to you in the future.
Richard White
Senior Member
Ecuador has closed their borders to everyone including Canadians as per the Canadian Embassy there.
Videodrome
Senior Member
The feds here are telling Canadian citizens out of the country to get back, while they still can.