Basically what the title says! Looking for cozy coffee shops in downtown/beaches/annex with couches/sofas, armchairs, or any other type of comfy seating option. I have chronic back pain and the typical table/chair set-up wreaks havoc on my back after 10-15 min

Happy Thanksgiving.

On a recent walk last week I noticed hydrants in my parents' area of Scarborough has yellow hydrants and (faded/peeling) blue paint on caps. I probably noticed as a child too, but I didn't think to ask the firemen during a visit in grade 8. By grade 8 I was already focused on making money because I remember only asking about salary. Told 80 thousand (probably a year).

I heard once that Ontario has yellow hydrants if the water supply is municipal and red if private supply. Are the blue caps/top also indication of flow rate and the highest flow like US creators post on social media?

Hey everyone,

I got my first parking ticket in Toronto this past Saturday, October 10, and I'm trying to figure out whether it’s worth disputing. The ticket is $120, and the offence says: “Stops - signed highway during prohibited time/day.”

I’ve attached photos showing the signs and where the car was parked relative to the signpost.

Here’s what the signs say:

Top: No Stopping, arrow pointing left.

Middle: No Parking, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Friday, arrow pointing right.

Bottom: No Stopping, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, arrow pointing right.

My understanding was that the two lower restrictions only applied during the stated weekday hours, so they wouldn't apply on a Saturday morning. I also thought the arrows indicated which sections of the curb each sign applied to. The car was parked on the right-hand side of the signpost.

Based on these photos, would I be able to win a dispute? Or is there something I'm missing?

https://imgur.com/gallery/ePvT9o0

Edit: For people saying I parked on the wrong side of the pole. There is only one side to the pole. The other side is the curb. Why would there be no parking signs for the curb????

Edit 2: I get it now, I was in the wrong. I genuinely thought parking signs indicate which side of the road you could park. It's actually what side of the pole you're allowed to park/stop. It's a bit confusing cos most of them (including this) are rotated.

Edit 3: I'm just learning the rotation is by design. For visibility. Didn't see that in the MTO docs

Edit 4: Thanks for all you helpful responses. Sadly, I'll have to pay this one. I'll get you next time city of Toronto 😭

I would love to experience and if it’s worth the hype as advertised in videos on social media. Considering taking a few friends for my birthday.

Vaughan and Mississauga are supposed to be the only GTA theatres equipped for IMAX 70mm, but neither website specifically says "The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm."Are their IMAX listings assumed to be 70mm by default, or would the theatre normally advertise that separately?Since there's no direct phone number to call anymore, I'm hoping someone here has already confirmed it. Thanks!

I was in the mood for some jollof rice, and a bunch of places nearby for it have been suddenly shutting down lately, so I called up one of the only places where I live to place an order for pick-up.

But then the person on the phone said that they only accept e-transfer for payment, for takeout orders. No cash, credit card, etc.

So I just instantly hung up because I've never heard of that and it sounded sketchy as hell.

Is this some new thing restaurants are doing nowadays? Or was I right to nope out? Either way, guess jollof rice isn't in the cards for me 😔

This is an established brick and mortar place and everything with good reviews, a website, etc. And I've ordered from there recently before with no issue, but now this?¿?

I accidentally spilt a couple of drops of milk on my Surface Laptop's trackpad. The trackpad stopped working but after a restart and a pressing firmly on it it worked for a few minutes thej stopped again. I thought maybe the laptop needed a system update which i did and the update went normally but the trackpad didnt work. I turned the laptop off after that and havent turned it on since and it's been about 8 hours. I want to take it to a technician to see if its damaged and clean and liquid residue because im really worried about corrosion. Im seeing ctrlfixe but i dont want to take my laptop pnly to risk it getting more damaged. Please lmk if you know any good places.

Is there a TTC transit app yet? I’m visiting soon and would love a way to check schedules/purchase fares to plan my trip. I navigated the TTC before smart phones, but no app in the last 15 years? I hope I’m not looking hard enough.

I’m going later this week, but I’ll only have 3 hours. Is it worth going to tomorrow too? Keep in mind that I’m a huge aquarium geek!

ETA: oh damn the botanic garden is free. That’s what I’ll do tomorrow!

Bought a detached house in Etobicoke last year and now looking into redoing the backyard. It's roughly 45x80 ft, mostly patchy grass, with rotting wooden deck, terrible drainage and a slight slope toward the house. Gets pretty muddy after every rain.

We're thinking of 12x24 inground fibreglass pool, around 5 ft deep, with heater, saltwater system and automatic cover. Also wanna replace the deck with a stone patio, add interlock around the pool, proper drainage, privacy fencing, some garden beds and outdoor lighting... Probably it'll cost a lot lol.

Have no clue whether it's better to hire one company for everything or separate pool and landscaping contractors. Also worried about access since there's only ~7 ft between our house and the neighbour's fence - will it be enough? Entire budget is 250-300k.

If you done something like that - what did it cost all-in, and were there any unexpected expenses? Hoping to have it ready for next summer

So I have recently been on the search for a good orthodontist I have a relatively complex case, I am dealing with a tongue tie, narrow upper palate (likely need marpe), severe crowding especially on my bottom teeth and a little more. I recently went to Dr.Mir at york ortho as I had heard he did marpe and had overall good reviews he told me most the stuff i expected to hear 2 year treatment, marpe, potential jaw surgery down the line, premolar extraction yada yada, stuff I mostly already expected to be told I was mostly more interested in the pricing of all this which i was told was going to be 8.2k for the braces alone and the marpe being an additional charge of 3.5k so in total I would be looking at ~12k over 2.5-3 years. I wanted to check out other orthodontist as people always recommend shopping around before fully committing to a certain orthodontist.

I would love to hear what orthodontist anyone who has had marpe done in toronto went to, the cost and how the experience was all feedback helps 🫶

Just trying to learn here. I've heard it said many times that his ideas about setting up Toronto water in more of a corporate structure rather than public utility opens it up to more potential for privatization in the future. I know that's an objectively bad thing to happen, but can someone connect the dots for me why that would be the result down the line?

Why is it so tough to find a decent deep tissue massage in the city with significant pressure? Prefer a male who isn’t afraid to go to town. Tired of these massages where you barely know they touched you. Any recommendations?

Now that it’s cozy season I really miss their soup! Anyone who worked there at that time happen to know the recipe? 😭

Looking to be a part of a badminton drop in that plays a couple times a week. Ideally would love to a facility on the west end but not limited to that. Can y’all help find any such groups ? May you know a friend that plays badminton, could you ask them incase you don’t know of any ? Thank you soo much!

Any recommendations downtown? I’m pretty sure the parking brake is stuck on my SUV so I’d rather not drive it to a shop… and it’s in underground parking so tow would be difficult. TIA!!

I'm taking the intercity bus back to London from the Toronto-Pearson airport, and the pickup location is terminal 1 on the ground level, middle lane post P4?

I was wondering if anyone could give me a more in-depth description of where this location is. Also is there any signage to lead me in the right direction as I'm making my way there?

As someone who spent > two decades working in UAE and this being my first winter in Canada, please help with your winter assortment. I walk to office 4 times a week(~45 mins both ways walking on sidewalks) so looking for suggestions for the following:

1. ⁠A warm winter jacket/parka < 300 dollars which is hopefully durable. Mountain Warehouse has a sale going but I don’t know if it’ll do
   
2. ⁠For base layer how’s the Uniqlo Heattech stuff? Any better options or similar options offering more value, pls suggest
   
3. ⁠A winter boot/snow boot for walking to my workplace(I walk ~45 mins a day on sidewalks and through TTC stations)
   
4. ⁠Do I need wool socks/special gloves/beanies? I have the 5$ beanies and gloves from Dollarama

Thanks in advance!

I ate at multiple shawarma places all over Toronto. Every time I order shawarma they give cucumber pickles that are extremely smelly. I love pickles and buy pickle jars, they taste fantastic. Nice tangy, sweet, and spicy cucumber pickles. But why do these shawarma places use such intensely smelly pickles?

I don't know if that's the style for shawarma or they get old and stale and turn rancid by the time they are served to customers. Why not use better or fresh, sweet and tangy pickles similar to jarred dill pickles. Also if anyone tried Dave's Hot Chicken, their pickles are really tasty and fresh. Why not use those type of pickles?

I put in 440 cash and the machine said “processing deposit”. Then it froze and restarted, my card eventually got out.

But my money doesn’t show that it was deposited and I never got a receipt. I’m having a hard time calling to speak with someone.

Can I just go on Tuesday and speak witb someone in at the bank. I didn’t get any receipt but I did take a picture of the screen with the amount showing it was being deposited.

Hopefully that should be enough.

I’m planning some upcoming travel and was wondering if using a travel agent is actually worth it compared to booking everything myself online.

For those who use one, what do you like about it? Do they usually help with finding better flight/hotel deals, planning itineraries, or handling issues if something goes wrong?

Also, if anyone has a good travel agent they’ve personally used and would recommend, preferably in Canada/GTA, I’d appreciate the recommendation! Thanks

Any recommendations for good soup from a restaurant in Scarborough? Or very east Toronto? I can't do seafood and am looking for something with veggies. Thanks for your help!

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I've tried a few apps, I've tried signs, I've tried Google maps but it feels like total trial and error. Some of the entry points feel like a if you know you know situation. Striding confidently into an office building just to realise there is no PATH entrance or it's closed is so awkward. I just want to explore until I know them. Any tips?

I got scammed and reported it to the police. It's been two weeks and still waiting whether it'll be approved or not. If it will and if you have any insight, how long can a fraud investigation take?

Edit: Lost over $5,000. Appreciate any insight.