I’m visiting Toronto and I think the “Toronto public library” tote is so cute and simple and I wanna buy one as a little memento! I don’t have a Toronto library card though so would I still be able to buy it??

Thanks for any responses!

I have a spicy pillow I need to get rid of. I usually bring hazardous waste to Community Environment Days but I missed them this year due to illness and the remaining few left are too far for me. I don’t drive and don’t think you can even access the city dumps without a vehicle. I live in a building so I can’t organize a toxic taxi pickup. And places like Best Buy don’t accept swollen batteries. I’ve tried asking in a FB neighbourhood group but can’t find anyone doing a dump run or toxic taxi pickup soon.

I can’t think of any other options here. My building had a lithium ion battery fire last year and I’m so anxious to get rid of this thing. Any ideas I might be missing here?

Context: My friends and I were talking about something and I mentioned Scarborough. They asked why I was pronouncing it like “Scar-bur-oh” instead of “Scar-bro,” and I said because that’s how it’s spelled. They were INSISTENT that I’m the one saying it wrong and that the ONLY correct pronunciation is “Scar-bro.” So I searched it up and found that locals/people who live in the GTA usually pronounce it “Scar-bro” rather than fully pronouncing it as “Scar-bur-oh.” I said, “Oh, that makes sense and it’s kind of like Toronto being pronounced “Tor-on-toe” vs. “Tronno”” They immediately said that’s not the same thing at all. They are VERY ready to die on the hill that there is absolutely no debate over how Scarborough is pronounced and that everyone (or at least the vast majority of people) says “Scar-bro.” But I swear I’ve heard it pronounced both ways multiple times.

So please settle this: How do you pronounce Scarborough? Is “Scar-bro” basically universal in Toronto/GTA, or do you hear people say “Scar-bur-oh” too?

I recently rescued a cat that was abandoned after a neighbour of an acquaintance moved out. Apparently he left the cat outside of the building and the cat kept coming back waiting for him.

The acquaintance gave it for adoption in a group and I took the cat home. Her name is Nix 🐈‍⬛

2 months later I discovered she is pregnant. It’s too obvious now and she might give birth anytime.

I’m not allowed to have more cats in the house I’m renting as they might charge me extra fees if they find out I have cats (that was the only house I could find and I just signed my lease, I know that’s illegal).

What do I do with Nix and the kittens?

Edit: yes I can wait 2 months to start giving the kittens into adoption

What are the cheapest Dive Bars in Toronto? Or where should I go looking? I'm talking "cash only" cheap. Close to TTC subway is ideal.

Insert name bar & grill type places.

No draft beer, no cocktails type places.

I've been making plans the last couple of days, nothing immediate but before the end of next year because there are things I need to out in place before for the person I'm caregiving for. Realized this probably isn't normal.

I've tried finding reviews but every review seems to leam more negative though I suppose that's the nature of the beast. But I also don't know how much of that is formed reviews vs. willing reviews.

Another problem is that every one seems to focus heavily on substance issues which I dont have.

I also don't fully know of many. With the quick search saw Homewood (which I'm leaning to), CAMH, and EHN. But I'm willing to hear about any, in or out of Ontario, and money isn't an issue.

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and I’d love to hear from you all! What restaurant has given you the best dining experience that represents the food and culture of your home country? Feel free to share recommendations from anywhere in the GTA

Pitchfork used to do a YouTube series I liked called Overrated/Underrated and I miss it now. So I thought I’d pose the question here:

Which restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, hangouts, neighbourhoods, etc in TO would you consider to be the most overrated or underrated?

I haven't seen the stars since I was a kid, I realized you can also see the galaxy and possibly some planets if you go to some places with no light pollution. And good places around the city that can make this possible?

So I've come across a couple of birds in the last 24 hours that have me concerned, both robins, less than 200 ft from each other.

First one yesterday was dead on someone's lawn, looked like it pure just fell out of the sky, wings still spread, eyes open, like it had a heart attack, no damage to its body.

The second one I found tonight it was just laying on someone else's lawn, wings tucked in like it was resting on the ground, but it did not move when my dog was almost upon it. Thankfully I pulled him away just in time. It's eyes were twitching and it wouldn't or couldn't move as I examined it (without touching or getting too close).

Bird flu? Poisoning? Is there anything I should do or city service I should contact to let them know? Anything I should be extra wary of for my dog, besides the birds themselves? Posters to put up to tell people to stop poisoning things? Just carry on my way? Thanks for any advice. Willowdale area to be specific

I need a reco from the experts.

Top tier pizza place that offers dairy free cheese.

The daiya options are not it. Do alternative options exist?

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Edit: libretto, 850, 900, Blondies, north of Brooklyn, pizza nova and Mammas seem to be the options most listed.

Thanks.

Sorry, I don’t know where to find this info. Trying to help out (I guess). If G2 license is less than 3 years expired, no OHIP, no passport (felon)….where to start? No sin, or birth certificate cz like felon you know.

I’d say I’m posting for my friend to get info but that makes it seem more like a lie lol.

I guess main qs:

How to get birth certificate
How to get OHIP
How to renew G2 (less than 3 years expired)

Appreciate any help, thanks.

Me and My Wife are going to Wu-Tang final chamber concert. Wanted to know a quick couple things I understand we’re allowed to bring a small personal amount of cannabis with us, but are we allowed to smoke it inside the smoking area and what is the best way to catch a lyft after the concert, my app says it’s picking me up after the concert Parking Lot 2, Ontario Place, Parking Lot 2. Also, My Wife can’t walk very far.

I’m 28F and I’ve always wanted to learn boxing. I have ZERO knowledge of it what so ever. I want to join classes or affordable private lessons, something I can do thrice a week. Possibly downtown area. Any recommendations?

I've been diagnosed 5 times in the last 4 years. Every time I go somewhere they seem to just want to diagnose and get rid of you. For context, I'm a woman in my 30's.

I'm in therapy but I don't find it helpful. I've switched between 6 therapists over the last 10 years, I can't say any of it has been more helpful that talking with a friend, and at least with a friend, they have the context of your life and it's more efficient.

Looking for other options. ADHD coaching and occupational therapists are not covered by my workplace benefits, and I don't have the budget to experiment with it. All that's covered for me is talk therapy. I've heard sometimes they can bill you for talk therapy but still incorporate elements of ADHD coaching.

edit: yes I'm medicated.

Going to Toronto in between travelling for a few days on September 19-21 and gonna be doing Toronto solo :)

I’m looking for good recommendations for breakfast and dinner spots that are designed well for solo diners. I don’t mind eating alone and don’t get any sort of anxiety etc I’ve been doing it for years and honestly love eating alone. It’s an experience just as much as going with someone or a group.

I’ve come to realize some restaurants are very well designed for those few solo diners and some are let’s say.. not so ready to give that experience.

Would really like some suggestions!

Posted this in the main Toronto group but it got taken down, I was just beginning to get some great recommendations so hopefully can keep it going here. Thanks!

Hi all, I’ve never been to Toronto before and I’m considering taking a solo trip there for my bday soon, to see a concert one night, and have three days or so to enjoy the city. Wondering what is the vibe for solo diners in Toronto, as well as any recommendations, things you wouldn’t want to miss even with a short trip. I enjoy museums and cultural activities, art, fancy cocktails, history, food (veg or fish preferably), shopping, and weird off the beaten path type stuff. Honestly anything that you think would be fun to do alone lol. Please let me know! Thanks!

I tried sending edits noting it’s closed for construction until 2028 and they’re rejected each time. It’s bugging me as it messes up my google map commute routes. I’m not a fan of Waze.

I've heard it a few times now on Line 1 northbound approaching Bloor-Yonge TTC station. The announcement basically says there are Special Constables at the station and we can approach them for assistance. Just curious why they started doing this.

I've searched on google and reddit for recommendations and a lot of the places have mixed reviews on the level of quietness. I'm looking for a bar/pub for Thursday evening. I just want to get drunk with a friend without having to talk loudly or getting overwhelmed by the music.

I live in a Condo and just have these 1 hour lessons where I can sing freely once a week. I am having trouble finding space. My neighbours are upset cause opera is very loud and Toronto condos are literaly shoeboxes.

any flavours as long as it’s nice and moist! preferably in the downtown core.

My wife’s birthday is on Thursday, I am the kind of human who buys gifts for an occasion but can’t wait for it so I gave her a couple of things ahead of the actual birthday, so:

I still don’t know where to take her on that day
Which restaurant to have dinner at and cake along with it
What to gift?!
What on earth I’m doing at this point?

Reddit Toronto, help me make this lovely woman happy, suggest me things?!

Today is the grand opening at the King West location! What were your initial impressions?

Keeping in mind that things are still settling in place, the gym overall feels quite nice. A lot of nice equipment that I haven’t seen in standard commercial gyms. It was definitely busy around the 7:30am-8:30am period, but it trickled down once people started leaving for work.

My current minor gripes:
- Free-weight benches feel pretty cramped
- The 45 lbs bumper plates are massive and awkward to handle
- There doesn’t seem to be any bins for the tissue papers at the men’s change room(?)
- The equipment sanitary wipes take awhile to dry off. But tbf, I’d rather have it sanitized properly than none at all.
- The rental lockers are a lot smaller and narrower than what I expected. I’ll likely just use it for my gym shoes, so I have less to carry.

Still finding my way around the equipment and getting a better sense of the layout. Overall, I’m pretty excited to have this as my home gym and maybe work from their lounge area.

Preferably in East end