# Latest **URL:** https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/categories.md) --- ## [BC Provincial Election October 24th](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/bc-provincial-election-october-24th/19201)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/bc-provincial-election-october-24th/19201 "2026-09-23T00:35:38Z")
Election --- ## [The War and the cost of Gas](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/the-war-and-the-cost-of-gas/18826)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/the-war-and-the-cost-of-gas/18826 "2026-09-22T13:31:12Z")
Like you I’m watching the horrific events unfolding in the Ukraine. The misery that the people are living through is beyond imagining. I hope the war ends soon. I gassed up my unit this morning at the Chevron station … --- ## [Small acts of Canadian Defiance](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/small-acts-of-canadian-defiance/19198)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/small-acts-of-canadian-defiance/19198 "2026-09-06T20:53:28Z")
Small acts of Canadian defiance. I was shopping at my local supermarket this morning and I see they’re doing a better job of labeling products. I bought a nice crisp apple from New Zealand and some Canadian ice cream (Ch… --- ## [Tales from a tech](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/tales-from-a-tech/18940)
**Author:** [@herbie\_popnecker](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/herbie_popnecker)\ **Replies:** 382\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/tales-from-a-tech/18940 "2026-08-29T03:28:54Z")
Decided to start a thread so there’s one place to put all the stories and rants about the weird and wonderful (few of those!) people and tech issues I’ve dealt with. Feel free to add your own. a: Dec 30, I see out my wi… --- ## [Post this everywhere](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/post-this-everywhere/19197)
**Author:** [@herbie\_popnecker](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/herbie_popnecker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/post-this-everywhere/19197 "2026-08-25T22:11:39Z")
Post this everywhere so it’s clear only a fool would agree to such demands. Especially on US social media platforms --- ## [City Spends a lot on Consulting Fees](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/city-spends-a-lot-on-consulting-fees/19170)
**Author:** [@TheD](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/TheD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/city-spends-a-lot-on-consulting-fees/19170 "2026-08-13T20:38:42Z")
I see the city has another 3 million to blow on another consultation firm. --- ## [Is there a Men's Shed there?](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/is-there-a-mens-shed-there/19128)
**Author:** [@herbie\_popnecker](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/herbie_popnecker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/is-there-a-mens-shed-there/19128 "2026-07-24T03:54:37Z")
We’re in the process of setting up the Stuart Lake Men’s Shed here in Fort St. James. Any interest there to forming one? It’s a growing movement these days. Nothing comes up if I do a search. Great idea if you’re retir… --- ## [Rogers cell tower time glitch](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/rogers-cell-tower-time-glitch/19188)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/rogers-cell-tower-time-glitch/19188 "2026-07-24T03:33:58Z")
I’m a Rogers cellphone customer. Yesterday my cellphone time jumped ahead one hour and after several minutes reset itself to the correct time. I thought my phone was malfunctioning. I did a little search online and disco… --- ## [City Of Potholes](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/city-of-potholes/19184)
**Author:** [@TheD](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/TheD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/city-of-potholes/19184 "2026-04-18T03:08:40Z")
I’ve seen some bad potholes downtown before,but this year is very bad. Especially in front of Tim Horton, that whole intersection is a disgrace, due to it not being properly repaired last summer and also the access to th… --- ## [Paypal hacked, personal data stolen](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/paypal-hacked-personal-data-stolen/19183)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/paypal-hacked-personal-data-stolen/19183 "2026-02-21T19:45:04Z")
I’m reading online that paypal was hacked several months ago. Personal data stolen. I deleted my account today. I would change your password and set-up 2FA if you haven’t done so already. --- ## [Trump bombs Caracas and kidnaps Maduro](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/trump-bombs-caracas-and-kidnaps-maduro/19181)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/trump-bombs-caracas-and-kidnaps-maduro/19181 "2026-01-08T04:16:14Z")
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/03/explosions-reported-venezuela-caracas --- ## [2025: The Year in Review](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review/19180)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/2025-the-year-in-review/19180 "2026-01-01T23:26:00Z")
2025's Top Users Most Time Reading User Hours Read @herbie\_popnecker 5 @hitest 4 @MiG 1 @Hoser 1 @Jabber63 1 @TheD 1 @Soggy 1 @bthedog 1 @dmckeever 1 @higginst 1 Most Topics … --- ## [Merry Christmas HTMF 2025](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/merry-christmas-htmf-2025/19179)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/merry-christmas-htmf-2025/19179 "2025-12-25T21:30:12Z")
Merry Christmas HTMF. I hope you have a day filled with peace. --- ## [Skeena River Relay 2026](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/skeena-river-relay-2026/19178)
**Author:** [@Midnight](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/Midnight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/skeena-river-relay-2026/19178 "2025-12-11T17:16:07Z")
Skeena River Relay Update! Race is in jeopardy of being CANCELLED !! YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A RUNNER TO VOLUNTEER!! Volunteer Coordinator Needed before mid-january - if you want to share this job between yourself and… --- ## [Superstore coming to RSM?](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/superstore-coming-to-rsm/19175)
**Author:** [@bthedog](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/bthedog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/superstore-coming-to-rsm/19175 "2025-12-11T01:54:32Z")
Apparently a smaller format Loblaw owned Real Canadian Superstore will be taking the space of former Walmart at RSM - this is what vendors and people close to mall owners/management have been told. Walmart has 3 months … --- ## [Walmart closed?](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/walmart-closed/19157)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/walmart-closed/19157 "2025-12-10T20:39:16Z")
Walmart Prince Rupert is temporarily closed?! The store closed yesterday, and it’s closed today as well. Does anyone know what’s going on with the store? --- ## [Jiffy Lube coming soon](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/jiffy-lube-coming-soon/19176)
**Author:** [@bthedog](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/bthedog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/jiffy-lube-coming-soon/19176 "2025-12-05T19:29:33Z")
Looks like a Jiffy Lube is opening up on in the Yellowhead Centre at the site of the old Tastee-Freez/Used GM car lot. From the looks of the building - looks like automated car wash on one side and two drive thru oil ch… --- ## [Installing Linux on an old Chromebook](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/installing-linux-on-an-old-chromebook/19174)
**Author:** [@MiG](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/MiG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/installing-linux-on-an-old-chromebook/19174 "2025-11-25T05:50:04Z")
I have this really old Chromebook, it’s an Acer Chromebook 11 N7 (C731). It’s from 2016, so almost 10 years old at this point. Unfortunately, it no longer receives updates, which makes it unusable for any real work … --- ## [Using Apple Pay](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/using-apple-pay/18926)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/using-apple-pay/18926 "2025-11-19T21:56:12Z")
Paying for stuff with your phone is super convenient and really cool. I’m a very paranoid person when it comes to all things payment related on computers. I read at Apple that they claim that using Apple Pay is a more … --- ## [New iPhone Pocket](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/new-iphone-pocket/19173)
**Author:** [@MiG](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/MiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/new-iphone-pocket/19173 "2025-11-11T16:20:54Z")
--- ## [Lotto 649 scam going around](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/lotto-649-scam-going-around/19171)
**Author:** [@Jabber63](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/Jabber63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/lotto-649-scam-going-around/19171 "2025-10-28T02:31:40Z")
scammers are calling saying they are from Lotto 649 make sure you tell your elderly relatives it is a scam and not to give any info to them, I got one of the calls today --- ## [Postal Strike Affecting You?](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/postal-strike-affecting-you/19166)
**Author:** [@herbie\_popnecker](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/herbie_popnecker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/postal-strike-affecting-you/19166 "2025-10-03T20:47:07Z")
Went an ordered a new Raspberry Pi 500+ the day before the strike. It’s been sitting at the seller’s Burnaby office since. They offered to send it UPS, but UPS has gone mental and suddenly claims they don’t serve here. … --- ## [Moving to the eSIM eventualy](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/moving-to-the-esim-eventualy/19165)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/moving-to-the-esim-eventualy/19165 "2025-09-25T23:36:08Z")
I read online yesterday that the iPhone 17 line-up is now entirely eSIM, even in Canada. This initially worried me as I own an iPhone 15+ and I’m sold on the Apple ecosystem. I’m not ready to buy a new phone(I have a y… --- ## [Man dies at Prince Rupert Summer Carnival, RCMP say](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/man-dies-at-prince-rupert-summer-carnival-rcmp-say/19164)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/man-dies-at-prince-rupert-summer-carnival-rcmp-say/19164 "2025-09-01T12:42:27Z")
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/man-dies-at-prince-rupert-summer-carnival-rcmp-say-1.7619066 RCMP say a man has died after being found unconscious at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival on Tuesday night. P… --- ## [Polievre wins byelection](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/polievre-wins-byelection/19163)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/polievre-wins-byelection/19163 "2025-08-19T20:48:25Z")
Polievre wins byelection…they mostly come at night… Game over --- ## [Yahoo downsizing their mail storage to 20GB](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/yahoo-downsizing-their-mail-storage-to-20gb/19143)
**Author:** [@hitest](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/hitest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/yahoo-downsizing-their-mail-storage-to-20gb/19143 "2025-08-07T19:34:36Z")
I recently received an e-mail from Yahoo stating that they were “updating” their free e-mail storage limit. For new e-mail accounts the new limit is 20 GB of free storage. People like me who’ve had a Yahoo mail account… --- ## [Udderfest, Prince Rupert’s very own Theatre festival, starts August 13th!](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/udderfest-prince-rupert-s-very-own-theatre-festival-starts-august-13th/19159)
**Author:** [@higginst](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/higginst)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/udderfest-prince-rupert-s-very-own-theatre-festival-starts-august-13th/19159 "2025-08-06T18:28:10Z")
There’s live music, a musical, improv, scripted plays, and the debate show, War of Wits! See Facebook or the website for more details! Harbour Theatre Facebook --- ## [Inside Passage returning from a visit to the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/inside-passage-returning-from-a-visit-to-the-khutzeymateen-grizzly-sanctuary/19158)
**Author:** [@MiG](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/MiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/inside-passage-returning-from-a-visit-to-the-khutzeymateen-grizzly-sanctuary/19158 "2025-08-05T17:31:43Z")
--- ## [Navigator Ceto at Port Edward](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/navigator-ceto-at-port-edward/19156)
**Author:** [@MiG](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/MiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/navigator-ceto-at-port-edward/19156 "2025-07-22T20:24:46Z")
--- ## [Flying around Rushbrook](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/flying-around-rushbrook/19155)
**Author:** [@MiG](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/u/MiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.hackingthemainframe.com/t/flying-around-rushbrook/19155 "2025-07-21T17:07:44Z")
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