That's the funny part, Calgary in '88 might qualify for that label, but considering I was 6 at the time, I don't exactly know the political history of such things, costs, etc. All I remember from things said after-the-fact is that at least we didn't have a decades-long debt like Montreal did.
The Super Dooper Canadian Thread (now with 47% more Canadian Bacon)
GasBandit
Staff member
IIRC, it's said that Calgary '88 actually managed to turn a profit, the facilities remained in use for 25 years after the games, and Calgary '88 is credited with kickstarting a boost in Canadian winter olympic sports, leading to them getting more medals over the years.
Granted I was also 9 at the time, so this is all second hand info.
Granted I was also 9 at the time, so this is all second hand info.
Who wants to send me a few glow in the dark dinosaur coins? 
They're going in a certain kid's Christmas stocking.
They're going in a certain kid's Christmas stocking.
figmentPez
Staff member
Looks like only 25 000 (of each or total I'm not sure) were minted. They're going to be hard to come by.
https://www.mint.ca/store/coin/dinosaur---coloured-glow-in-the-dark-coin-2012-prod1290004
https://www.mint.ca/store/coin/dinosaur---coloured-glow-in-the-dark-coin-2012-prod1290004
Ooh I see payment plan options are available. 
I figured that, and the favorable exchange rate would make it an affordable buy.Ooh I see payment plan options are available.
But also, I figured a link to the Mint's store would be helpful.
Looks like the glow in the dark dinosaurs are no longer for sale through the mint. EBay has some, though. Didn't realize they were collectors coins. I thought they were just a special run of coins like our state quarters. Sift through a change jar and you could find half of them, kind of thing. Still, they are really cool.
The thing about currency/coinage destined specifically for the collector/collectible market is that when a national Treasury strikes a quarter but then sells it for $5, it’s still technically only worth 25¢, which means they are literally printing “free” money.
—Patrick
The source, of course, is questionable, but this is probably the most Canadian thing I've seen:
Fox News: Canadian curling team removed from event due to being extremely drunk.
Fox News: Canadian curling team removed from event due to being extremely drunk.
It's true. Great embarassment. Something like 44 Coronas and 11 shots of tequila before the match started between the 4 of them. Kicked out of event, banned for life from the event, may face further disciplinary action from the national commitee.
To everybody in Halifax & area: stay warm. LOTS of power out.
For updates, see here: http://outagemap.nspower.ca/external/default.html
Obviously, if you can read this, you can go to that link! If not, you're in our thoughts (probably).
For updates, see here: http://outagemap.nspower.ca/external/default.html
Obviously, if you can read this, you can go to that link! If not, you're in our thoughts (probably).
GasBandit
Staff member
These are their problems. ™
I would watch it.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova...rned-to-owner-with-full-tank-of-gas-1.4939264
Non penninsula man accidentally steals car before returning it with a full tank. Victim apologizes for driving a similar car to him and pays him for the gas.
Chunk Donkey stands in middle of intersection looking at phone for 30 min.
Non penninsula man accidentally steals car before returning it with a full tank. Victim apologizes for driving a similar car to him and pays him for the gas.
Chunk Donkey stands in middle of intersection looking at phone for 30 min.
Not the same make/model, but I drive a white SUV, and I live in that community.
That's a reference to racial disharmony in the USA as any fool can plainly see.
I guess i could have just put this in a video game thread, but I thought most people here would like this...
Canada in Civilization 6 has hockey rinks, Mounties, and has to declare war politely
Canada in Civilization 6 has hockey rinks, Mounties, and has to declare war politely
