# The CanaDoper Café, 2013 edition. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 1, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736 "2013-01-01T03:29:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 79
**Author:** ![Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dread_pirate_jimbo/32/3897_2.png) [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dread_Pirate_Jimbo)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1561 "2013-06-27T18:50:44Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > You know what? I kinda like Calgary’s mayor. Can we have someone like that in Montreal please? Thanks. > [@Sunspace](#): > > Hey! I called dibs on him for Toronto weeks ago! > [@Canadjun](#): > > Could Calgary share him with Edmonton? Hands off, you vultures! He’s ours! We voted him in fair and square! :mad: Have I mentioned recently that I’m on a first-name basis with Mr. Nenshi? 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1562 "2013-06-28T00:10:38Z")
And because things weren’t bad enough already, [today we had a CP Rail bridge collapse,](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/06/27/calgary-flood-train-derailment-bonnybrook-bridge.html) closing our busiest highway (Deerfoot Trail) for most of the day. The rail cars were carrying hazardous goods, of course. Ay yi yi. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1563 "2013-06-28T00:56:34Z")
> [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](#): > > Have I mentioned recently that I’m on a first-name basis with Mr. Nenshi? 🆒 For some reason I find myself doubting you. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dread_pirate_jimbo/32/3897_2.png) [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dread_Pirate_Jimbo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1564 "2013-06-28T01:21:11Z")
For all you non-Calgarians who want to watch our mayor talk about the flood, he’s on TV right now, until 8:00 MT: [http://new.livestream.com/shawtvcalgary/events/1733076](http://new.livestream.com/shawtvcalgary/events/1733076) ---
**Author:** ![Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dread_pirate_jimbo/32/3897_2.png) [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dread_Pirate_Jimbo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1565 "2013-06-28T01:48:02Z")
> [@Rysto](#): > > For some reason I find myself doubting you. 😉 [Oh really](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/Calgaryjimbo/171136_10150168778922738_7828598_o.jpg)? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1566 "2013-06-28T01:54:17Z")
It’s true - when Naheed was campaigning for mayor, we saw him on a street shaking hands, etc., and I got to watch Jim and Naheed re-connect since they had known each other when they were both movers and shakers on the University of Calgary campus back in the day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1567 "2013-06-28T02:08:24Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > It’s true - when Naheed was campaigning for mayor, we saw him on a street shaking hands, etc., and I got to watch Jim and Naheed re-connect since they had known each other when they were both movers and shakers on the University of Calgary campus back in the day. 🙂 That’s “Straight Dope” quality right there… ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1568 "2013-06-28T02:09:58Z")
> [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](#): > > Hands off, you vultures! He’s ours! We voted him in fair and square! :mad: There’s only one thing to do. Naheed Nenshi for Federal Parliament!!! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1569 "2013-06-28T02:11:23Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > That’s “Straight Dope” quality right there… Canada’s a small country people-wise - I think we’re all about three steps from knowing each other. 😃 More photos from Calgary today (in Sunnyside again) - [big pile of garbage taken out of houses;](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Flood%202013/DSCN0021_zps7ddd6a72.jpg) [front-end loader picking up garbage from street and dumping it;](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Flood%202013/DSCN0020_zpsc9188ece.jpg) [bobcats cleaning up debris and extra streetlights.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Flood%202013/DSCN0015_zps5844a3b9.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dread_pirate_jimbo/32/3897_2.png) [@Dread\_Pirate\_Jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dread_Pirate_Jimbo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1570 "2013-06-28T02:33:27Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > There’s only one thing to do. > > Naheed Nenshi for Federal Parliament!!! The Feds already have Rob Anders. The politicians that stay awake on the job stay here! ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1571 "2013-06-28T14:55:13Z")
It was 32 years ago today that Terry Fox died. It isn’t that 32 is that significant an anniversary, I just thought I’d mention a true Canadian hero in the days coming up to Canada Day. Now THAT was a courageous spirit; may his memory live on. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1572 "2013-06-28T15:09:39Z")
Thanks for that reminder Le Ministre. I actually teared up a bit reading your post. Terry is amongst a handful of Canadian icons that I hold close. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1573 "2013-06-28T15:45:06Z")
Thanks for the mention, **Ministre**. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1574 "2013-06-28T16:31:52Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > There’s only one thing to do. > > Naheed Nenshi for Federal Parliament!!! Hmm, maybe you have something there. 🙂 Meanwhile, in Laval (city near Montreal), there’s something going on about their mayor and prostitutes. Umm, what. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1575 "2013-06-28T17:01:11Z")
I recall that we had a discussion with our US American compatriots here about Terry Fox, and I don’t think we were able to describe to them what Terry Fox means to us. “So, he’s a guy that ran with only one leg?” No! He’s so much more than that! Oh well. I hate to disappoint you all, but I’m afraid that Mayor Nenshi is too competent to go into politics long-term. 🙂 Although, on the other hand, he does seem to be one of the rare people who gets what “public service” is supposed to mean. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1576 "2013-06-28T17:06:21Z")
Work is all abuzz about [this](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/06/28/ottawa-petawawa-manhunt-death-stabbing-injuries-shoreline-suspect-armed-dangerous.html) right now. It’s where a lot of my colleagues live. > [@](#): > > One person is dead and three others are injured after an incident in Petawawa on Friday, sources tell CBC News. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1577 "2013-06-28T17:16:37Z")
I just saw that on CBC News - they have reporters en route right now, so we’ll be hearing about what exactly is going on very soon, I assume. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1578 "2013-06-28T18:41:48Z")
Apparently they’ve [now arrested](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/06/28/ottawa-petawawa-manhunt-death-stabbing-injuries-shoreline-suspect-armed-dangerous.html) a suspect. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1579 "2013-06-28T18:51:31Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > Apparently they’ve [now arrested](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/06/28/ottawa-petawawa-manhunt-death-stabbing-injuries-shoreline-suspect-armed-dangerous.html) a suspect. Good! Believe it or not I am now leaving to drive to Petawawa to pick up my car pool buddy from his lunch “meeting” with his group. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736/1580 "2013-06-28T22:47:54Z")
If you guys aren’t completely tired of hearing about the Calgary/Southern Alberta floods yet, [here’s a great time lapse video of the National Music Centre getting flooded.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28WncwhDkp4) That Petawawa story is so bizarre - I guess we’ll have to wait to see why the guy stabbed three other people. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736.md?page=78) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-canadoper-cafe-2013-edition/645736.md?page=80)