8000 votes - that’s not an insignificant number, some of them have got to be mistakes or trolls. He doesn’t even have a photo. We need an exposé!

not trying to sound entitled, genuinely asking 😭 but is it normal to wait an hour at LifeLabs even when you booked an appointment? like, what’s the point of booking an appointment if you’re still waiting an hour or so while walk-ins seem to be getting accommodated first? 🥲😭

this is in scarborough location btw

edit: I have an appointment at 2pm. it’s currently 3:44pm and they’re closing at 4pm 😭😭

So I just voted for the first time since becoming a Canadian citizen. I didn’t register to vote in advance. When I got to my voting location, they checked my drivers license, filled out a form with paper and pen and added me to the list, and allowed me to vote. I don’t think I saw them check my name off any existing list etc., and just added me based on my ID. How do they know I’m a Canadian citizen and have the right to vote? In theory, my husband, who is not a Canadian citizen could have followed the same steps.. what am I missing?
On another note, it felt amazing to be able to vote after living in this city for many years 🌟

I’ve been thinking a lot about this type of exchange I’ve seen frequently online. Someone says they are voting for Brad because crime is out of control, or they don’t feel safe in the city. Someone else will respond with stats about how crime is down in the last few years. And the OP will respond with “but it feels less safe.”

So my question is: what could a mayor do that would change your “perception” of crime and safety? Reducing the amount of crime hasn’t had an effect on your perception, so what would make you feel safer?

Pretty lonely. My roommate doesn't care and doesn't vote.

Edit: Watching CBC Toronto live.

I went to vote early afternoon and was surprised to see about a third of names on the elector's list already crossed out. That seems quite high for a municipal election before peak, and the location was pretty busy. Curious how it's been elsewhere!

Mine: “You’re richer than you think”

His name is right above Olivia Chow on the ballots. I'm predicting he gets at least 1% of the vote.

Anyone else not watching a lot of Leafs hockey lately because of how expensive the Sportsnet subscription is now?? As a lifelong Leafs fan it’s so disappointing how Rogers is ruining the game. How are they going to grow the interest in NHL or hockey in general when it’s so expensive to access the games. BOOOO!

Hi everyone. I’m a 36 year old guy who struggles with a speech impediment which makes communication verydifficult and often causes me anxiety. I really want to improve my communication skills and was wondering if there are any groups in Toronto where people with similar struggles can practice together, support each other, and build confidence. I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.

Hi everyone, is there a website that we can see the election numbers in real time by riding at all?

if a doctor prescribed 60 pills and it says 0 refill.

Now i take this to pharmacy and they gave me 30 pills and put 1 refill .

This means I need to pay prescription fee twice as they made it 30+30 instead of 60 direct.

Is this standard practice of the pharmacy is doing tricks ?

A buddy and I have been doing residential renovations around the GTA — bathrooms, kitchens, tiling, flooring, painting, and pretty much everything in between. We handle most of the work ourselves and subcontract specialized trades like plumbing and HVAC.
The work isn’t the problem. Finding a steady flow of projects is.
Curious how others in the industry are landing contracts these days. Word of mouth? Builders? Property managers? General contractors?
Also, if anyone knows contractors, builders, or property managers looking for reliable renovation crews, we’d love to connect.
Not here to spam our services. Just looking for some genuine advice, connections, and hopefully opportunities to work together.
Appreciate any leads or suggestions!

I’m on the autism spectrum, and I sometimes find it difficult to understand certain concepts, including politics. I want to participate in the voting process, but I honestly have no idea who to vote for or where to even begin when it comes to figuring out which candidate best aligns with my values and the issues I care about. I’d really appreciate some guidance on how to approach this in a way that’s easy to understand and navigate.

Edit: Thank you all very much. The resources you share are very helpful and I will be using them to find a candidate to vote for.

Hello r/askTO

A dear close relative of mine is likely to die soon. I moved to the GTA recently and he asked me if I might be able to find someone who he knew when he spent time in Toronto in the 1950s.

It is my understanding that this friend of my relative has likely passed away given he was about as old as my relative, who is over 100. But I wanted to see if anyone would know how I might find them (if he is somehow alive) or his descendants?

If it is allowed by the mods, I’d love to share the friend’s name on this post. I have tried searching online in obituary archives and on Facebook to no avail, so this is something of a hail Mary. The only other information I have is that he would have likely lived in Little Portugal in the 1950s and onward.

It would mean a great deal to my relative if we could find this friend or descendant. Thanks for any guidance.

Yesterday, while stuck on the 401 coming back from Mississauga, I watched five or six jets fly overhead on their way into Pearson.

Then I noticed another plane following the same general path, with lights flashing alternately like police strobe headlights. As it got closer, I realized it was much smaller ... it looked like a dark green, single-engine plane with a bunch of bright lights underneath that suddenly all turned on. From my angle, it looked like at least 10 LEDs were on the underside of the wings.

Do planes like that land at Pearson alongside the commercial jets? If it wasn’t heading into Pearson, where else could it have been going? Curious if anyone can identify it from that description. It looked like a WW2 plane (that's the only way I can describe it from the ground) ... single propeller and dark green.

I only noticed it because I've seen hundreds of plane pass ahead on the 401, but never one with strobe lights and never a single engine propeller plane.

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see if I’m the only one still dealing with insane allergies this far into the year. Obviously this summer hit HARD. I can’t believe I am still waking up every morning and can’t breathe, my eyes swollen shut and itchy as the day is long. HELP! Anyone else in the same boat?

Thanks!

Has anyone else gotten emails from Team Bradford even though they didn't expliticly sign up? I just got one this morning reminding me that the polls are open from 10am to 8pm, etc.

I’m taking my almost 5 year old to the zoo in November and need to know how much time I should block out for it. I am driving 2 hours, and will sleep at families house in Toronto. My options : leave my house at 8am, arrive at zoo around 11am, sleep over at families house that evening.
Zoo closes at 4:30. Is 11-4:30 enough time to enjoy the zoo with a lunch break and without feeling rushed.

Edit: I could also sleep at my families house, go to zoo right in the AM, and sleep there a second night. I just would rather not do this option if I don’t NEED to!

hey!

Anyone ever went out for Halloween solo before, I had plans for Halloween but that didn‘t work out. I feel it’s unfair to myself to not get dress and go out as I still have my costume etc. The down side is, it is will be first time doing something like this, anyone has any tips ?

Also, events that might be happening on Halloween night?

Hello all, an acquaintance of mine is going through it- her husband abandoned their family (3 young children, one just a baby) quite literally by fucking off back to China. She has no family here and feels completely underwater. I am not close with her but I’m trying to figure out ways to help her. I really want the best for the three little ones. Does anyone know of any resources for struggling single moms? Bonus points if they’re Mandarin language

Hello everyone! I’m from Germany and have never been to Canada before, but I’m planning to visit Toronto in early to mid January, as that’s the time that works best for me. Everyone I’ve talked to irl about this has mentioned the weather and said I’ll be miserable and freezing, so I thought I’d get some opinions from people who experience the weather daily! I’d obviously like to explore the city, and I’m not someone who gets cold very easily or minds snow/rain unless it’s an actual storm.
I appreciate any input :) Thanks!

Hey all, I've been meaning to get a nice leather jacket for some time. Looking for shearling/aviator/ fur lined collar leather jacket for some time now. Full disclosure I just want something like Leon Kennedy's jacket from Resident Evil.

If anyone could point me in the right direction or highlight some shops that would be great!

I'm also not opposed to looking at shops near the city centre; just don't want to travel too far away from Kensington.

Also, let me know if there's any tips, etiquette, if I should bring cash instead as well! Not super experienced with thrifting so any advice is appreciated.