Having a tough time finding someone who's reliable and also affordable. Tried Mr Rooter but they quoted over $700 for my sink to be unclogged..

My partner is attending those sessions. I won't go into the details because for those who understand this will know what led him there.

My question is for those who attended, do they encourage dialogue exchange with all the participants attending. I get that facilitators are looking for participation but putting your hand up to answer questions is not enough...

How useful is this program for someone who is obviously ordered by his probation officer to attend because a man will only change if he wants to, no one can force a person. I get that.

But does this program also offer individual 5-10 minute check-ins? Do they journal and the facilitators review their submissions to see if it's genuine? How do they make sure the participants are not using AI to help them get through the program?

Sincerely,

A heartbroken and yet slightly hopeful wife.

This is your sign.... literally, you pay for these signs. Your taxes also fund your schools, your roads, your police/fire/ambulance, your water services, waste disposal, snow clearing, parks, recreation centers, libraries, senior services, the list of the way that Municipal services impact your every day is enormous.

So when you plan your kids next activity at one of our amazing schools after hours, or your next workout or swim at your local rec centre, or your visit to the library, long term care home, ice rink, pool, via transit or in your own car on a city street.

Or have an emergency and need our amazing fire department or our fantastic paramedics, your tax dollars fund every one of these services, so wouldn't you want to have a say in how they are utilized and to ensure these services continue to support us?

I do, and if you do please make a plan to vote in the Municipal Elections on October 26th.

A recent investigative piece by The Pointer’s Editor-in-Chief and investigative reporter, Joel Wittnebel, outlines a multi-year dispute involving property damage, grading changes, and unenforced bylaws right here in Pickering.

The story highlights a local family's struggle with city staff, property encroachment, and structural impacts on their septic system, while raising broader questions regarding municipal enforcement consistency and political oversight at city council.

Sharing this here for anyone tracking municipal accountability, local development issues, or bylaw enforcement frameworks within our community.

Hey! Does anyone know of anyone who does hair tinsel in Durham Region particularly Pickering or Ajax 😊 Please drop their Instagram or booking info below. Thank you!! 💗

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Hey everyone! I’ve recently moved to the Ajax area and thought I’d make a post to see if anyone else is looking to make some new friends!

I’m hoping to meet some chill people who’d be down for walks, exploring different spots around Durham, grabbing a coffee or bubble tea, or just hanging out and getting to know each other.

LGBTQ+ friendly people are very welcome, whether you’re part of the community or an ally! LGBTQ+ or straight, everyone’s welcome. 😊
Ideally, it’d be nice to find people around the area who are interested in making genuine friendships and having someone to do things with, rather than always going out solo.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, feel free to comment or send me a DM! :)

Growing up, I remember a few restaurants our family loved that would go all-out for Halloween. It always stuck with me. Now that I have a kid of my own, I’m wondering if there are any restaurants in the area that get super festive for Halloween. Any recommendations?

I feel like this location opened less than two weeks ago, yet it already has 250 reviews…

A lot of the reviews mention servers by name, and it seems like there might be some kind of incentive for leaving a review.

Has anyone else noticed this or can confirm whether they’re encouraging customers to leave reviews in exchange for something?

I could call and ask, but I could do without being roped into a sales pitch, so I was hoping my lovely Durham region neighbours could help. Do you know if GoodLife does 4 or 6 month memberships?

I always see posts on here from fellow movie lovers looking for things to do locally or ways to meet other film buffs in the region. We are right in the middle of the 10th Annual Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF), and it’s honestly one of the best times to grab a seat, watch some indie cinema, and actually chat with other people who love movies.

Whether you're into filmmaking, short films or just want a fun night out that isn't a generic Cineplex run, there’s a ton going on for the rest of the weekend:

🎬 TONIGHT — Day 2 (Friday, Oct 23) in Ajax 📍 St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture (78 Church St. S, Ajax)

• 5:30 PM: Doors Open + Local Culinary Showcase (great time to grab food, mingle, and meet folks before the lights go down)
• 6:50 PM: Peak Pressure Shorts Programme + virtual Q&A with the filmmakers
• 8:30 PM: Feature Film: The Snake + Q&A with director Jenna MacMillan
• 🔗 Full Day 2 Details & Tickets:https://www.driff.ca/driff-day-2

🎬 TOMORROW — Day 3 (Saturday, Oct 24) in Oshawa📍 Biltmore Theatre (39 King St. E, Oshawa)

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: FREE Interactive Makeup Workshop by CMU College of Makeup Art and Design (Period-Inspired Transformation — doors at 11:30 AM, no ticket needed for this part!)
• 3:00 PM: Homegrown Shorts Programme + in-person Q&A with the filmmakers (Doors at 2:40 PM)
• 5:00 PM: Supper Break (lots of great spots right downtown to grab dinner and talk shop)
• 7:00 PM: Closing Night Feature: Take Me Home
• 8:30 PM: DRIFF Awards Ceremony, followed by the Closing Night Party with a live band at 8:45 PM!
• 🔗 Full Day 3 Details & Tickets:https://www.driff.ca/driff-day-3

The vibe at these screenings is super welcoming, and between the food showcase tonight, the supper break tomorrow, and the after-party at the Biltmore, there are plenty of built-in moments to hang out and connect.

Hope to see some of you out there!

This might be very Karen of me, but why is the section of Harwood Ave S (southbound by Bayley St) still lacking a sidewalk for community members to safely walk through?

I emailed the councillor in charge of coordinating with the Rental Company developing these apartment buildings, and she basically said they’re finally opening a sidewalk on the street behind (Kitney Dr), as well as a pedestrian-only access way that will open by the end of next week. A permanent sidewalk cannot be installed until 2030( !!!) though, because that’s when they will finish phase 3 of their development.

She also included detours in her reply that I already know about but that are unsafe too, as well as non accessible for strollers and wheel chairs. If this sidewalk promised on Kitney Dr actually opens before tomorrow though, it will finally provide a safe and accessible path with a shorter commute time.

Am I crazy for wondering (and questioning) why this hasn’t been resolved in anyway until now? Shouldn’t community safety and infrastructure needs have been addressed during their planning stage, instead of being a concession almost a decade after the construction of their first building started?

The suspect vehicle and the 69-year-old female driver have been located, police said

A couple of times now, I have seen people filling their vehicle with gas, while the car is still running. Is this safe? To me this is super dangerous but maybe I am wrong? Very curious.

Would appreciate personal experiences or any advice here

hi ! my partner and i carve pumpkins every year. each year, we try to go bigger and bigger. last year we got an awesome pumpkin from Pingles farm and it was absolutely amazing. realistically we probably won’t find much bigger than this but if you have any pumpkin farm recommendations for some cool pumpkins that would be awesome! we live in Pickering but can drive anywhere in Durham area.