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Now I think (not the first time in last 2 years) I should use cash more often again. After legal name change last year I had to renew some things, get new #DebitCard among them. I was stressed about having to live that week without one before they sent me new... and it made me worry. In early 2020, after degoogling I revoked my card to make sure my new one wouldn't be known by Google. And then I didn't so much worried even if I had to wait two weeks.

What happened? Did I become more card-dependent in few years or something? Only noticeable lifestyle change is that I more often eating out in fast foods - and walk more in the city but without buying anything so it shouldn't affect this...

#payment #privacy #anonymity #cash

CBC Montreal 1d ago

Ottawa to cover $1.1M for unpaid taxes by disgraced mayor of Laval, Que.
Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is authorizing an ex gratia payment of $1.1 million to the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of the City of Laval and its residents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/champagne-laval-quebec-gilles-vaillancourt-9.7207537?cmp=rss

obrhoff 1d ago

I'm hopeful this turns out to be cool. A VISA/Mastercard alternative in Europe is urgently needed. Especially since their fees are pretty high.
#europe #eu #payment

Europe’s Players Unite to Challenge Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal With Shared Payment Network

Europe's banks are working on a joint response to Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal — and it is taking shape. With a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed

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CBC Montreal 2d ago

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to pay $930K to 9 women after sexual assault ruling
Gilbert Rozon has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine women who accused him of sexual misconduct and has waived his right to appeal the Quebec court ruling that found he sexually assaulted eight of them.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/gilbert-rozon-pays-no-appeal-9.7206596?cmp=rss

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getmisch 2d ago

Well it seems that Panda Express has changed their policy. They kept my pennies again today (side dish) and I asked to speak to the manager, hoping to make my point that they're keeping two cents when she scolded me for keeping one.
But it was a different manager, who said they'd give me a nickel back, shortchanging themselves three cents!
I thanked her profusely and said what a nice change in policy this is. Not expecting it to be consistent, but we'll see.
#pennies #circulation #cash #payment

Global News 2d ago

B.C. government paid over half a million dollars for 2 tenants in Vancouver SRO
The province now says that Atira, which was managing the SRO, received $3.9 million from BC Housing during the fiscal year ending on March 31.
#Economy #Politics #Atira #VancouverSRO
https://globalnews.ca/news/11858104/bc-government-paid-half-a-million-dollars-2-tenants-vancouver-sro/

Moritz 3d ago

#Wero has to be the most misunderstood product in the press, ever. I’ve read everything from Wero supposedly replacing Visa/Mastercard as a payment network to it replacing PayPal. None of this is accurate. Wero is a phone book that maps phone numbers to account numbers. That’s it. #Payment

KillBait UK 🇬🇧May 15

Leicester Comedy Festival Faces Delays in Paying Performers Due to Cashflow Issues

📰 Original title: Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals

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#culture #comedy #festival #payment

Leicester Comedy Festival Faces Delays in Paying Performers Due to Cashflow Issues

The Leicester Comedy Festival, one of the largest comedy events in the UK, has faced significant delays in paying performers, leaving hundreds of comedians and event organisers out of pocket. The festival, which attracted around 100,000 spectators and over 500 acts, including high-profile names such as Sir Stephen Fry and Sara Pascoe, was scheduled to settle payments on 19 April. However, many artists, including full-time comedian Ben Alborough who is owed nearly £2,000, have yet to receive their fees. Canadian comedian Zoe Brownstone, owed £180, described the situation as 'astonishing', given the scale and organisation of the festival. Event organisers, such as Rachael Johnson from Lutterworth, have also reported being unpaid for ticket revenues, leaving them struggling with operational costs. Michael Harris-Wakelam, CEO of Big Difference, the non-profit behind the festival, explained that cashflow issues caused the delays, as the festival is still awaiting payments from various sources, including sponsorship and third-party ticket sales. Organisers are exploring bridging loans to prioritise payments to artists. Industry representatives highlighted that comedy, particularly grassroots live comedy, receives less support compared to other live arts, risking the loss of emerging talent. Despite the delays, performers like Ben Alborough remain committed to returning to the festival, emphasising its cultural and professional significance.

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CBC Ottawa May 14

OC Transpo still won't say whether it's paying contractor for suboptimal LRT service
City staff are refusing to publicly answer a city councillor’s questions about whether OC Transpo is currently withholding payments to its contractor due to LRT service disruptions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-still-won-t-say-whether-it-s-paying-contractor-for-suboptimal-lrt-service-9.7199699?cmp=rss

CBC Prince Edward Island May 14

P.E.I. electrician says a contractor owes him thousands, and government is responsible
The owner of a Charlottetown electrical company says he still hasn’t been paid $56,000 for work he did over the last year. Matt Eye was hired by a New Brunswick contractor who got paid by the province, but didn’t pay Eye his share.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198785?cmp=rss