Intrusions

With Bill 20, Danielle Smith sows fear and loathing (and confusion) in Alberta councils, big and small

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With Bill 20, Danielle Smith sows fear and loathing (and confusion) in Alberta councils, big and small

It’s hard to get 260 Alberta municipal governments to agree on much, which is why their blanket organization seldom has anything provocative to say. What advocacy points can members as disparate as Calgary, Lethbridge, the town of Two Hills and the villages of Czar, Barons and Bawlf agree on? Safer fare, typically — suggestions that … Read more

9 common hotel complaints, from check-in and checkout times to Wi-fi problems to air con, heating and shower controls

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9 common hotel complaints, from check-in and checkout times to Wi-fi problems to air con, heating and shower controls

And intrusions don’t always happen on the day of checkout. I was recently lounging on a sunbed on my expensive hotel room’s veranda, listening to music with headphones, when a cleaner tapped my shoulder, asking whether I wanted the room attended to. This was despite the “Do not disturb” sign being displayed. 2 Check-in and … Read more