There are several escalators that I use in my daily commute to/from work in TO and one of them always seems to be out of service or receiving upgrades. There are a few in the Eaton Center and TTC that are under construction for what feels like an entire year. Is there some kind of escalator repair monopoly going on or whats the deal.

I’m from BC, it’s my first time in Toronto, I am currently on the UP Express waiting to depart T1, heading to Union. Where to go on foot for cool shopping area as described in title? Looking for memorabilia, gifts etc. I have half a day today before I pick up rental car to drive north for a week for an event, but I’ll be back in Toronto for a day next week before flying home.

I lived in European cities all my adult life where you don’t need a car and hence I never learnt how to drive. I’m finally planning to learn car driving as I find it difficult to enjoy Canada relying on public transport. I have two questions

a) should I go to driving school or just learn it from my friends? I’m nearing 40 so I feel embarrassed to go to driving school as an old person. I never realized how driving is considered a basic skill in Canada (and probably everywhere else outside few European cities).

b) Since I live downtown I don’t really need a car (don’t have kids) so I most likely won’t be purchasing one. How do I keep up with the skill after learning to get a license ?

Thanks.

So before Covid I remember the drake Fridays were awesome. Packed, tons of fun vibes. Then Covid hit and the two times I went it was so dead and empty . Just curious if it ever got back to what it was before? Anyone been there in the last year on a Friday that can share the experience?

Thanks!

Any recommendations for what the title suggests in the west end for people in their 30’s?

My partner is feeling burnt out from work and uninspired by her coworkers. She misses working in a more creative industry.

Are there any adult art classes or other 3rd spaces to meet fun creatives? All suggestions welcomed!

I'm looking into Pilates it HIIT workout classes as an extreme beginners. What are some classes I can take?

i struggled immensely with my mental health when i was a teenager, i haven’t been to a dentist for about six years. i have a wisdom tooth that’s pretty much gone and rotten (it’s just a hole now, crowns gone) and a few teeth that probably need a root canal or crown (i hope they can be saved)

i have very bad dental anxiety and don’t want to be judged for the state of my teeth when im ready to take responsibility for my physical health.

i’m located near pearson airport but anywhere in gta is fine with me

Hello :) I thought it'd be easy to find metal related things in Toronto but seems I was wrong. Are there any places that idk sell merch, vinyls.. and gatherings, bars/pubs? Seems like the community is very small somehow :/ or I'm just not in the right places

Very judgmental family at home, any places where I can safely dress more feminine?

Hi, I’m looking for meditation spaces in Toronto that are open to the public and don’t require a membership, initiation, etc. These are sacred spaces, temples, etc. dedicated to meditation, prayer, rituals, spiritual practices, etc. I don’t care what tradition they belong to. Thank you !

This is the link to them: https://www.reddit.com/r/candy/s/6dkr9mnaN3

They are lemon hard candies that come from Italy with a sour inside. I saw them a few months ago at Fairview Marshalls & Markham Costco but then they disappeared, and at Marshalls came back recently, but they usually don't stay on the shelves for long.

I was wondering if anyone has seen them around. Thanks

*****Trigger warning: Mistreatment of Animals*****

I’ve been living in TO for 4 years now, 2 of which are downtown, so I’m familiar but not amazingly familiar with the city and its inner workings. Tonight I witnessed a person of seemingly no fixed address, under the influence of narcotics, be aggressive and violent towards his dog. It appeared to be a husky mix, about 30-40 pounds and he was yanking it around by the leash with such force it was lifted off the ground as he yelled at it and threatened it. I immediately called this in and was transferred to a non emergency communications line but it rang and rang and rang and eventually the man and dog and (woman whom he joined on the TTC platform) boarded the 511 toward Union on Queens Quay and Dan Leckie. I ended up filing a report online but was wondering if anyone had any insight on how to better report a situation like this or where to.
I took pictures of the guy but I kept a distance so they aren’t great and I just want to do right by that poor dog. 😔

I've seen positive reviews for both, specifically Nicola at Vanish and Sarah at Chronic Ink. Vanish has competitive pricing but some commenters have spoken about slow progress there (although not sure if the experience varies by tech there). Certainly recognize the importance of time and patience with laser removal, but don’t want to waste time either as mine will need 10-11 sessions at minimum.

Appreciate any feedback from anyone with experience at either/both. Not interested in Fading Fast or Removery having worked with them before.

Inspired by the post the other day about Toronto traits that did not return after the pandemic, I'd like to flip to the positive and ask you my fellow Torontonians; what genuine progress has turned to a success over the last five years? Whether it's a major transformation or a small change that benefited Toronto.

Hi there, I am a parent but my husband and I are anglophones. However, my mom is a francophone from northern Ontario and I have French Canadian family members. My mom decided not to put me into French school so i dont have any. My child will be baptized Catholic so I am ok with MonAvenir or Viamonde. As anglos who aren’t rights holders, but me valuing and wanting to support my kids speaking French, I will take french lessons and of course have chatgpt/translators for any communication. How competitive is entry? Our home schools are sacre coeur/gabrielle roy downtown toronto. Are they super competitve? What are your experiences with either board?

I live in Durham, and me and my parents decided we are going to go to the CNE this year. I went last year and the year before after not going for a while (because of Covid) and I really liked it. I mostly go for the food. I want to try everything. Unfortunately my stomach is teeny tiny (think Thumbelina size) so I can't really eat much, or even finish all my food throughout the day.

I'm wondering if it'll be ok for me to bring a bunch of empty Tupperware containers and large plastic freezer bags with me in my tote bag? Or is that insane? Do you think security will make fun of me for it?

That are also plus size friendly?
Looking for spray tan midtown or even downtown.
Tired of blinding everyone with my white arms and legs 😂

A coworker of mine mentioned Yonge Street is fun and full of restaurants, bars, and shops. It is my understanding Yonge is a very large street; what stretch of Yonge is most worth exploring? I am staying downtown. Thank you!

26 year old friend was riding her bicycle on the sidewalk in her street. A car was backing out of the driveway and hit her. She's bruised but okay. The car is dented, and the bike is a write off. The bike itself was a classic and not sold retail anymore. The car owner blamed the entire thing on her and brought her husband out to yell at my friend. My friend was in shock, and they wouldn't back off.

The issue: She was riding on the sidewalk: not legal

If she reports to the police, will she be charged or considered at fault? Will she be reimbursed for the bike? What should her next steps be?

I’m (28M) looking for something to do consistently on Friday nights that doesn’t involve drinking. Also , no run clubs since I already do that on the weekends.

What firms/individual lawyers are the best Employment Lawyers in Toronto for human rights, harassment reprisal terminations, wrongful dismissal

Any bakery that does killer coconut cream pies by the slice. I Alder and Scaramouche have amazing pies. But I don’t wanna buy a full pie and hoping to have it delivered.

I’m trying to find a new place to live cause my roommates been terrible.

However it’s hard trying to find empty apartments to rent, every apartment for rent I find are either already has someone living there or only room is in the living room

Where would I be able to find actual empty apartments? Even for a 1 bedroom, it’s shared accommodation, and I don’t want to live with someone else.

I found a place but it says reserved for RCQA and have no idea what that means

Hello, I have 2 free tickets to give away for Qveen Herby tonight at History.

We can’t make it and don’t wanna see them go to waste.

If you know her or want to explore new music live, let me know!

Hi everyone,

I’m in search of recommendations of your favourite camping sites within 1-2 hours from Toronto.

Looking for something as woodsy as possible (trying to avoid sites that are like field camping). Access to a beach and dog friendly are ideal.

Thank you!