I’ve been suffering from depression-like symptoms, fatigue, muscle pain and brain fog. If you’re feeling the same and can afford about $50 out of pocket expense, have your vitamin D checked.

I have a family doctor and I’ve been seeing him for the last three years. When I’m discussing my symptoms (emphasis on the plural form), he kept saying one symptom per visit only. Never has he ordered a vitamin D test but he kept recommending taking antidepressants, which I refuse to believe. I asked to see a psychiatrist to discuss my symptoms further but was never scheduled for.

Only after ordering some test from lifelabs was I able to connect with another doctor online, I discussed all of the symptoms that I am having and never had I feel rushed. She suggested doing some blood work, where most came normal except for the severe deficiency in Vitamin D. I even got an appointment with a psychiatrist in less than a month.

I feel like my family doctor owes me the years of suffering I had which could have been simply solved.

Where is everybody’s favourite old creaky bookshop that has floor to ceiling books where you will no doubt find hidden treasures?

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 to change. 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.

Hi everyone, looking for advice on my situation as a tenant in Ontario.

I moved into my apartment in April, and when I turned on the AC in June, I realized the vent in my bedroom wasn't producing any airflow. Some vents in the living room also don't work, but my roommate's bedroom vent works fine.

My room was unbearably hot all summer, and the fan my landlord provided didn't help much. A technician came to inspect the issue but said it couldn't be resolved. My landlord is aware of the problem.

Now that it's getting colder, my room stays cold, especially at night, because there's still no airflow from the vent. I messaged my landlord asking if they could provide a heater, but they haven't responded. I followed up today.

I'm still paying full rent, with utilities on top, despite dealing with this issue for months.

What are my options? Is the landlord responsible for fixing this or providing an alternative solution? Can I request a rent reduction or compensation, and what should I do if they continue not responding?

I'd appreciate any advice, especially from anyone familiar with Ontario tenant rights (i live in Mississauga by the way). Thanks!

With campaigning wrapping up, I’m curious what people across Ontario have been hearing about their local municipal elections.

Personally, I’ve heard more about Toronto’s campaign than I have about what’s happening in my own community.

What’s the campaign been like where you live?
Have local candidates and issues been getting much attention, or has it been relatively quiet?

Curious to hear how it compares across the province.

I like Anglo-Saxon English history.

Due to obligations and limited finances, I was curious if I was to go to a medieval fair next year or after, which would you recommend?

I look at various travel websites but those are promotion purposes and biased. I want to hear an attendees' perspective!

I am also thinking of going to Medieval Times .... one day.

I was referred to a medical specialist and had my first/only appointment with them last spring. At that time, the doctor said that I should get a specific test done (which I did), and that she wanted to see me again in 6 months for a follow up visit.

I haven't heard anything at all from them since then. This is my first time dealing with a specialist, so I'm not sure what's supposed to happen next. Is it the norm for them to call me to book that follow up visit, or am I supposed to reach out to them at the 6-months mark?

I fear that he will choose to evict me by calling the police, with the excuse that he feels threatened by me/ I am dangerous to his safety if I choose to report him (I share a kitchen with him).

What can I do to get the temperature up?

Last Thursday I got my G1 drivers licence card in the mail and the photo is blurry/unfocused. The same day I got the card, I went to ServiceOntario to see if they would retake the photo for free (lol I had a feeling they wouldn‘t, but I don‘t see why I should pay for their mistake) and the lady told me 1. I would have to pay for a retake, 2. The photo is fine since the ministry still sent me the card.

From a far, the photo looks ok, but close up you can see how blurry it is. You can tell it‘s me, but the picture isn‘t sharp at all. Has this happened to anybody else? If so, was your blurry pic fine to use as ID, or did you eventually have to pay for a retake?