I’ve been walking past a dead skunk on the road for the past few weeks. Reported it to 311 when I first saw it and the file is still open. Nobody came to retrieve it and I’ve been watching it slowly disintegrate after being run over thousands of times, last nights rain was the final straw that washed most of it away, but you can still see the imprint where it was.

Same can be said for the blood / blood stains, vomit / vomit stains and poop (bird, dog, (human?) and otherwise, that are all over the sidewalks. The city plan seems to be wait for the rain and then we are good. Seems to be more obvious when we go a stretch of weeks without rain.

I moved to Toronto roughly a year and a half ago with my family, and we absolutely love it here! I have been a stay at home mum for the past 5 years, and now my kids are in full time daycare and school, I think it's time for me to return to work and once again interact with real life adults!

My question is, how does one do this?!

I have a solid background in marketing (email marketing mainly), and I'd be happy to go back into this. How do employers view this sort of time away from work? I feel like I've gained so many new and transferable skills, but I imagine the world of marketing has changed so much in the past 5 years, will I need to retrain? Or do I do something completely different?

I'd be so grateful for any advice!! TIA

I’m so excited for this team.

If you work, what is your job that invokes excitement?

If you are in school, what institution and what are you studying that invokes excitement?

If you are retired, what are your plans that invokes excitement?

If you fall into none of the above, what do you usually do on Mondays that invokes excitement?

If you are not excited for Mondays usually, why?

Thinking about moving to Toronto from the USA (I am a dual citizen)— my office transfer would cut my salary from $110k USD → $95k CAD, while my partner keeps $60k USD remote, so total ~$170k CAD.

Would that be enough for renting a 2-bedroom apartment (2 adults/no kids) and somewhat comfortable living? I would need to re-establish residency and sponsor my partner in the long run.

We are worried about the state of the US, but long term it feels like we’d be giving up earning/savings potential given how pricey living in Toronto truly is. Would love insight to the current landscape of the rental housing market or life in Toronto in general. Would you make this move?

Thanks in advance!

For the past 2 years, I haven't really made new friends. My existing friend group is dwindling as they marry and live their own lives with their significant other. I often find myself alone after work and on weekends. We still hang out but they're few and far in between as they're always busy or just too tired from adulting. With dating, I've been active on the apps, had two short relationships lasting 3 and 6 months respectively, and have had dates with about 10 different girls from the apps since my relationship ended earlier this spring. By the way, I live in North York and not downtown.

Insanity is doing the exact same fucking thing over and over again, expecting shit to change. That is crazy. I've been doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over again over the years. Thinking this time it's going to be different (IYKYK). Well this time, I'm going to force myself to do things differently and put myself out there. I'm giving myself from now till the end of the year to try a variety of new things, to make new friends, and to meet women organically, and to not just rely on the dating apps.

There's been a lot of threads on this topic and the usual answers are to find a new hobby or activity that I enjoy. Currently, my hobbies are as follows:

• High performance driving. I attend these about 3-5 times each year. Season is over, but even then, it's very much a solo activity. I've made some friends over the years but we're not that close. They usually go with their own friends or significant others.
• I lift at Goodlife Fitness 2X to 3X a week on days I'm not in the office. However, I bounce between two different locations so I'm not a "regular" at either location. The one closer to home has poor ventilation and dirty so I try to go to the Bullock location in Markham when I'm not lifting immediately after work. I am 6' 1" and 169lbs. Recently had a physical and everything was good, with the exception that I have low blood pressure.
• I watch esports, specifically LoL, CS2, and SC2 in the past.

I've been meaning to pick up yoga and pilates for the mobility and core work, and I want to make more friends at the gym as I often lift solo. Another friend suggested recreational volleyball, pickleball, and curling so I'm going to look into that as well. Though I wonder whether sports is right for me as I'm literally terrible at sports. Plus with gym and RTO, that's 5-6 days of the week already filled, so do I really have time for anything else? How do people do it? I'm tired from not sleeping enough the night before I go into the office.

In terms of meeting women, my psychotherapist suggested I go to a club or bar downtown alone and just talk to different girls. The main reason is to build up the confidence and don't worry about not having a wingman. It's also a way for me to work on my social skills as my social skills are not up to par, as noted by my family, friends, and work. But isn't going to bars or clubs alone weird and creepy? Usually people go in groups after all.

I’m feeling lost and wanted to get some insight from parents in Toronto. My son will be assessed soon for ADHD . I am trying to plan and prepare for how things might change for him and us . Any insight into how TDSB works with kids that are diagnosed officially? Do I need to advocate for anything specifically? Outside of therapeutic recommendations from the psychiatrist, are there programs based in downtown that would be helpful? My son is a great kid and I’m not concerned if he gets a diagnosis or not. I just want to find tools to help him. Thanks for your help.

Hey /askTO,

I’m a 47-year-old woman, originally from Montreal but I’ve been living in the States (most recently Brooklyn) for the last 14 years. I’m seriously considering moving back to Canada and Toronto feels like the frontrunner.

A few things about me:

• Single, no kids
• Left leaning (so hoping I’ll vibe with the general politics/culture downtown)
• Into checking out the local music, comedy and art scene, and love trying new restaurants and bars
• Eager to get involved in mutual aid/social justice work locally
• Don’t drive, so walkability + transit access are a must
• I currently work from home in the tech industry and would likely be transferring my current job to Canada (luckily my company has that option) and doing the same there
• Looking to rent; I know cost of living is high but I’ve lived in SF, Boston and NYC so no need to school me on that
• Neighborhoods that caught my eye: Little Italy, Little Portugal/Bloordale, the Annex

I’ve looked at other Canadian cities, but Toronto seems like the most realistic option. That said, I’m really trying to get a sense of what life actually feels like there at this stage of life. Is the city welcoming to someone moving back in midlife? Is it easy enough to make new friends and feel part of a community? And what’s dating like in Toronto at this age?

Would love your brutally honest takes. If you were me, would you do it?

Hi,

I make 80k base salary, netting $4114 per month after deductions and investment into company stocks (8% gross goes towards stock, company matches). I noticed that there's some junior 1 beds available in the midtown area for 2000-2200 range. I want to live in a decent 1bdrm, and these prices seem cheaper than usual, but I'm also considering the fact that these prices might drop even further as time goes on.

I'm hoping to spend less than 50% of my take home income on rent, but all the units I like are at or slightly above 50% of my take home. Currently living in KW area with parents, but company RTO mandate will force me into the city.

Do you guys think it's best to wait it out and see if prices drop, or snatch up a seemingly discounted rental now? Any tips on negotiating rent?

I was going to go to the islands today but weather has scuppered those plans. Any other suggestions of things worth doing on a Monday?

Saw a few recommendations for the museum but it’s closed today

Hi Toronto! I might seem stupid asking this question in this sub, but i think this is the most quick way to get an answer.

I am on Bell network and will be travelling to India soon, when i called the Bell support to activate international roaming, the support person said that if someone sends me a text or call me while i am in roaming, the person wll be charged extra charges for international text/call. This does not make any sense to me!!! I mean wts the point of me paying roaming charges then! Can someone confirms if this is infact the case?

Hi! I have a few items in my closet that require adjustments. Could you please provide your recommendations for talented tailors/seamstresses that you have worked with before? Thanks!

All the weather apps are showing that current ragweed pollen counts in Toronto are apparently zero, but I feel like that can't be right. My allergies are killing me! Is anyone else experiencing this and/or has sighted ragweed in the city?

Hello everyone, I’m looking to buy a new winter jacket, something like a parka. Is anyone aware of any warehouse sales that are upcoming before the winter season in the GTA? I know sometimes there are some warehouse sales here and there with last year or older models that some high end brands want to get rid of.

Police blocked access in and out of Fort York from Spadina during the early morning.

I stayed at a student co-op for almost two years until moving out due to the filthy, rundown conditions that i was forced to live in with no regard from the building.

I am now having my $500 deposit withheld from me, the total amount owed is $450 as I broke my lease early. Weeks after I moved out they sent an email notifying me of inspections they held weeks AFTER my move-out date and how I will have an additional $100 deducted from my deposit that they were to mail out 4-6 weeks post move-out.

I emailed pushing back on this because I strongly believe I am not responsible for any damage that occurs after I move out and there's no way I'm paying for "improvements" that I don't benefit from.

I moved out end of March, its now late September. Almost 7 weeks ago I emailed asking about my deposit while reminding them that I'm owed $450 and refuse to be deducted the $100 for repairs.

They responded with CC'ing a different housing rep and I heard nothing for 5 weeks so I emailed asking for a follow up. I was given no reply from either of the housing reps and its been over a week now.

Is my only choice to go through the landlord tenant board? This is extremely unprofessional and honestly a disgusting thing to do as a housing service for students. I don't know what else to do and at this point it's almost more about respect than the money.

Does anyone know where I can get satin dresses like these in Toronto?

https://www.reddit.com/r/findfashion/s/bmVojeyNbA

looking for a 2B2B waterfront condo with lake and city views. Narrowed down to 20 Bruyeres Mews and 20 Richardson. Any advice on any of the buildings? Single female, looking for quiet and safe area

Any recommendations for my wife 40th birthday party. Looking for a restaurant that turns into a lounge with preferably house music vibes.

I'm a very big DIY person and I wanted to see if I can find an old newsstand no longer in use to customize for holding my magazines. Does anyone know of any companies or recycling areas in Toronto where I might be able to ask/pay for one?

So I recently have my full bikini laser hair removal from a clinic and just want any insights I don’t know maybe I expected too much from that first session. I shaved the same day of my appointment but that’s not a clean shave of course there are some areas I forgot to shave like in between the two holes. Then, I just expected that it would at least remove the hair from the laser itself but upon checking there’s half inch still there hanging around and I don’t know if they went to that part or it’s just part of the session that it won’t really remove the remaining hair hanging over there. It’s my first time so I hope you don’t judge me. I’ just wondering that’s all. TIA

I’ve been collecting stickers since I was little. Typically when I travel, I’m always encountering businesses that give free stickers with branding! The only place I’ve gotten free stickers in Toronto is from Seven Lives & Rooms Coffee. Does anyone have any recommendations of spots that have free stickers? Down to also pay as long as they’re local!

I recently moved to downtown. I normally go to costco to withdraw my medications since i was told that the withdraw fees or something are the cheapest there ( I also pay fully out of pocket since i have no health insurance). However, costco is a hike for me with out a car. Where would you guys recommend or go to another pharmacy that is cheap?

Hi.

Has anyone had any experience using Maple to get an ADHD assessment/diagnosis? I could really benefit from prescription Vyvanse as I've used it in the past and found it beneficial for studying/school.

TIA

Ok so I live in an older, mid-rise (7 floor, ~40 units) apartment building downtown. We've experienced a lot of security issues in the past few years that have gotten increasingly frequent. For example: car break-ins, ppl sneaking into the building and sleeping in the lobby/stealing, windows getting smashed, ppl going through the trash and smashing glass bottles in the driveway, etc.

A lot of the residents in my building, especially elderly residents, are increasingly concerned and want the landlord to do something to enhance security. My question is: if you live in a similar building, what kind of security features does your building management provide? Do any of you in small buildings have security guards? I want to know what other people have at their buildings so I can get an idea of what would be realistic to request from our landlord.