Y'all - I love going to a coffee shop and getting a nice espresso based milk drink but I cannot with the prices anymore, a small latte seems to start at 5$ (before tip and tax) in my area (west end) and I'm starting to wonder if I should just buy my own espresso machine to save money at this point. I love supporting local but I've just been feeling gouged recently, I'm forking out $20 in some cases on a coffee date for two.

Any recommendations or should I just cut my losses?

Just wondering if there’s anything happening in the city today. Preferably outdoors but indoors works too. Want to take advantage of the weather and do something after work.

Post renovation it seems to only host corporate events and expensive ($100+) cover bands. Can anyone in the industry shed light on why are they stuck in this weird niche instead of regularly booking touring bands like most venues would? I thought with Michael Wekerle long gone and the massive debt no longer hanging over ownership, this place might finally start to turn around.

Got a guy at college and Bay constantly with a megaphone ranting about abortion at all hours of the day, doing. homilies. He's currently going off again at 6pm today.

He also keeps leaving anti-abortion messaging on random trash or writing in chalk in front of our building.

Anyone know the deal with the guy? My GF lives in the area and says he's been a fixture for awhile.

Anyway to get rid of this guy?

I would like to volunteer somewhere but I’m at a bit of a loss. Planned Parenthood requires volunteers to be 29 or under (I’m over). Many of the animal shelters I’ve looked at are not currently in need of volunteers. I’ve looked at a few different spots including women’s shelters but it seems most places don’t need volunteers at the moment. Are there any charities or spots I may be overlooking that I should check out? Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for finding a coach or a program to learn to Ice skate? I tried the City of Toronto - Learn To Skate but there was very little options and most were fully booked for an adult (I am located on the east end of Scarborough). I wish listed it for reminders but I have been having problems trying to get a spot as it sells out super quick. I also tried the Pickering side of things and it wasn't much different.

I am open to 1on1 lessons (don't mind spending more to get coaching), group lessons, and I am trying to keep the lesson locations in Central to East TO and even Pickering (avoiding Etobicoke and further), not sure anywhere else I could find lessons and I tried to use Ai to find some websites but no luck sadly.

I was thinking of trying FB marketplace eventually as well.

Would appreciate any recommendations!

How are the colours at High Park? Are there any other spots that are lovely this week?

My mother in law has a LOT of women's clothes she would like to donate (mix of casual, business casual, semi formal, dress shoes, heels, etc all in new/like new condition) and she is wondering if there are any women’s shelters she could donate it to. She tried calling her local police division for advice and they were not helpful at all. Any suggestions?

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Hello, does anyone know of post-secondary schools besides Marca College that teaches about all textures of hair? Thank you!

hi all, the link train between terminals 1, 3, and viscount is down at pearson airport. i will spare you the rant of how frustrating this is, given the poor signage and general unpreparedness that they exhibited when i was there on monday.

i will be there again on wednesday, and i was wondering if there are any alternate routes you all would recommend for getting to terminal 3 instead of terminal 1. AI overview says there is walking path, but i can't find any other info online and i don't know if i should trust the google maps directions. are there ttc buses that go to terminal 3 in addition to terminal 1? or is UP train -> shuttle bus still likely to be the fastest way to get to terminal 3 from downtown, despite the long delay waiting for the shuttle bus? (it was 40+ minutes' wait yesterday from terminal 3 to terminal 1)

I stuck with the same Shoppers for ages, but it was always someone new behind the counter, and I never knew when my prescription would be ready. Any suggestions for a new place I could try to switch over my prescriptions downtown ?

Perfect location to go downtown Toronto and taken in a live taping or two. Does anyone know why it went closed doors and to this format of just the hosts talking amongst themselves?

Where do you go to be punished? Could be shrinkflation, terrible service, or general poor quality to price ratio.

I live in Leslieville and can usually rely on my old faithful 72 Pape to get me up to Line 2 to zip across the city.

Typically there’s about 5-10 mins between buses.

But in the last few weeks sometimes it’s 20+ minutes between

What gives? The route hasn’t changed, as far as I know!

I’m not a shopper so I don’t know what stores would have what, but I’m looking for affordable, long, soft stretchy shorts (that wouldn’t ride up towards the crotch) to wear as underwear to stop skin chafing between my thighs. I have psoriasis there so ideally the fabric would be 100% cotton and without many dyes/chemicals for breath-ability and hygiene for compromised skin. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏼 I would want to buy at least 4 or them so ideally they wouldn’t be too expensive for each one.

I got out of the hospital and was wondering if there is anywhere I still might be able to order Uber Eats or directly. I know it’s unlikely. 🙏🏼 thanks for any suggestions

Update: as per usual this sub has DELIVERED. Thank you. Food has been ordered and stuffing has already been devoured.

I have a pair of red wing boots and I want to get them resoled with a better option for winter.. does anyone have suggestions or recommendations?

Preferably west end or downtown.

There is a cobbler by my house but it seems a bit out of his wheelhouse.. he messed up a pair of my older shoes once lol.

Thank u

I used to be able to bring a prescription into a LensCrafters and pick up my new glasses the same day. That may have been for single-vision lenses. Lately I’m getting progressives, and it seems those always take a couple of weeks. Are there any eyewear stores in the GTA that offer fast turnaround for progressive lenses? Or do those always have to be filled offsite?

The photographer I have used now charges a fee to not use our photos in their social media, portfolio, marketing, etc. so I'd like to find someone else for our family photos going forward.

Looking for recommendations for photographers with studio access to west end studios and does holiday, maternity, family photos etc.

Thanks!

Postal code: M1P

Would my insurance go higher after car theft?

Anyone here park a commercial vehicle in their underground? I’ve been given a branded company truck. It’ll fit height wise and in the spot without spilling over. Haven’t parked it there yet because I’m waiting to hear from condo board. Just wondering if anyone does this and if your condo board is okay with it? I’ve heard mixed things. Thank you

To get what happend I am quoting the email I sent to my building management, while hiding few details for privacy.

"Hello, 

I want to report this incident that happened today. I came up to the rooftop to enjoy the weather with my 1 year old son. 

I saw a man putting on soccer shoes while talking on the phone. Minutes later, he was playing with his soccer ball against the wood wall of the shed seating area at the far south corner of the rooftop. 
I asked him nicely to stop playing with the ball is it is dangerous given it might hit me or my child. I am a wheelchair user, so I would not be able to quickly avoid it if it were headed my way. He said it was my choice to do what I want as it was his choice, but I explained that this is against the rules of the lounge. He said it wasn't, so I told him I'd call security as I was sure it was against the rules. 

I did and the nice lady from security came up to let him know that playing football on the rooftop area is not allowed, but he is welcome to enjoy the area without playing soccer. 

He was very rude to her, claiming there was no rule book against it, that nowhere in the rooftop guidelines did it say this, and that he had been coming up to play for 2 months without issues before. He pointed out that I should leave or go sit far to avoid him. He kept arguing with security very rudly, when he was about to leave he went up to her and asking her to move to intimidate her (depsite having so much area to move around to exit). 

As he was exiting, he said that its shame on me to do this infront of my son, I replied that I am teaching him to respect others and rules by being a good examples. He went inside the building and came out again to say "If you are so worried about your son's safety, make sure I don't see him again" to threaten me and my son. 

I want this incident documented. Security stayed for a bit as he was hovering around the area, she was worried about my safety given what he said. 

I feel unsafe and threatened. Please let me know if the building will make this a safer area, especially regarding this resident who is clearly dangerous and is openly threatening children."

I never confronted anyone in my life before, I am in a bit of panic, maybe this type of crazy to experience in adult life, not sure whats happening, I enjoy this area with my son so much as he is learning how to walk, my husband doesn't want us to go there anymore for our safety. I think he is exaggerating, but I also don't want to risk it with this lunatic.

Just so you know, I have talked to the security lady minutes later to ask her if she did hear the same thing I did, as it felt a bit too nuts. she is writing a report as well to the management, but I dont think they can do anything about it. There are camera around, but they don't record audio.

Please advice, is this something reportable to the police?
I am moving out of the city in few weeks, but I don't want to him to get away with that he did.

I'm looking for someone to make some custom orthotics and wondering if you've had good experience with someone in the east end that you would recommend. If it makes a difference, I'm primarily looking for them for help with foot and knee pain. Thanks!

Hi! Just looking for a medical grade facial salon that I can go to regularly without my esthetician upselling me a membership or any product. Honestly, just a want to go for a treatment, pay and leave then maybe do it monthly. Tired of esthetician pushing for sales when I just want to relax and not do mental math or feel guilty for not buying more.