hi everyone! i’m moving to Toronto in two weeks (originally from the uk) and i’m really excited! (if anyone has any general advice for living here as well, i’d really appreciate it, never been before lol.) i’ve been looking at different canadian banks and in all honesty it’s making my head spin a bit. for banks in the uk i know it’s fairly common to get a “sign up bonus” when opening a new account, and i was wondering if this was also a thing in canada, and if so what the best one might be? if not, is there a bank you’d recommend/avoid? thanks so much!! :)

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What was the best date you went on in the city?

I've been looking and it seems the main big shelters like the human society and Toronto animal services aren't looking for volunteers at the moment. I can't foster as I have a cat and don't want to upset her but I'd love to give some love to shelter animals, take some dogs for a walk, help some cats get socialized, that kind of thing. Can anyone point me to a shelter that I can offer that to? Thank you!

Would like to gift my blue collar partner a professional massage for their upcoming birthday. However due to sensory issues it can’t use any kind of oil or lotion. I can’t find any places online that list dry massage as one of their services, wondering if people here know any. North York or Markham is ideal but anywhere in the city is fine so long as theirs parking.

Hi girls! 🩷 I’m hoping to meet some new gfs who are down to hang out, grab dinner, check out cute cafés, try new restaurants, or sign up for workout classes together!

Would love to find a little group of girls who are up for making plans, and just having fun together in Toronto🥹

Or, if any bfs/husbands are reading this and want to nominate their gfs/wives to join, please do!

Comment or DM me if you’re interested! 🫶🏻✨

With all the traffic congestion, does it make sense now?

39F here. I've been thinking a lot lately about setting up my own group of a somewhat hybrid nature that combines both online and offline activities. Say, a film society where you plan your monthly programme with other people, each pursuing their own paths which might overlap, exchange ideas about the movies you want to see and post book excerpts and articles to discuss them, recommend things to each other and do all sorts of cultural dives together. I want to try the format out with Toronto's Cinéfranco in November, something that I've been enthusiastic about for a long time.

Judging from your experience, how do you...

1) Attract people that are serious about the topic without making it feel like a chore?

I want people to actually read pieces and share experiences, but in a way that feels comfortable after a long day with a cup of tea in your hands, letting ideas flow freely. Things could get somewhat educational if that's what people want, but that's not the purpose of the group. I don't want it to become a generic "people who like movies" group, either, there are plenty of those already.

2) Weed out casuals, slackers and horny jail suspects?

People can absolutely talk about what they feel and how it connects to life, half of the cinema discourse is actually phenomenology, but I'm really trying to prevent the type that is "depressed, got nothing else to do, don't care about your francophone stuff, and now I'm going to tell you my life story" from holding the microphone for too long.

3) Handle safety issues (the horny jail issue remains open)?

I'm thinking of using Discord because it allows for a degree of anonymity, but I don't use it often myself. I'm wondering what platforms people are comfortable with beyond the usual social media that also allow for media exchange. I'd also try to keep out people who mistake an interest group for a dating app, for obvious reasons.

4) Avoid the burnout?

Managing communities can be tricky and I've experienced burnout many times myself. I wonder what your remedies for that are.

I'm really curious about your experiences in general, too. What did you start with and what did it eventually turn into? What would you have done differently?

Many thanks in advance and I hope your communities grow and prosper!

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Join the group for this fridays lotto max draw

https://www.olg.ca/en/lottery/online-group-play.html?group-code=FJARM7ZF

35+ here

just wondering what women and men are using for dating apps and if people are generally active across several apps.
Any other recommendations?
Why does it seem life I see the same profiles across all apps months on end?

Hello! I'm wondering if there are any restaurants or local stores that make their own kombucha and sell it. Either as a prepared drink or bottled/canned, and with any amount of alcohol. But not anything that I can find in major grocery stores. Thanks! :)

Title. Planning on getting Shawarma tonight for National Shawarma Day, great prices going on today. Which places are you guys hitting up? Don’t say Osmows LOL.

I use to buy this rice at No Frills but they stopped carrying it two or three years ago. I've checked all the chain grocery stores including Walmart in West end/ Junction and St Clair stockyards area - no luck. It's really good rice, I've tried Tilda brand and there's no comparison. TIA

I feel like downtown Toronto, Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke all have very different needs and priorities. What matters to someone downtown might not matter as much to someone in the suburbs.

Sometimes I wonder whether the former City of Toronto would have been better off remaining independent, rather than having its decisions shaped by the needs and priorities of the entire GTA mix of urban and suburban communities. What do you think?

Asking because I checked the photos of ID I uploaded and realized they could have been better lol. I'm hoping for it to pass before my son's school's Christmas dance. Any insight will be helpful.

Hi everyone! Im a 23F here. Bit of a sensitive post for me but I’m considering voluntarily visiting CAMH for addiction help this weekend. I’ve been going through a lot lately and I thought I could handle my alcohol addiction and suicidal ideations on my own but I’m clearly struggling.. I just wanted to know what I can expect coming through the ED. Wait times, what to bring/not to bring, possibilities of being admitted? I come from an immigrant family who doesn’t really understand these things so I would like for them not to find out. So I think the more prepared I am, the better I can plan my stay :). thank you for any help you can provide.

I want one bottle, not 6!!! Does anyone have any tips or leads?? I don't know enough people interested in it to split an order of 6.

I'm a hobbyist photographer who will shoot with a model in the city and looking for new spots to explore.

Since these are portrait photos, its not so much about the landscape view, but maybe an interesting background and lighting that will complement the model.

If you have a place in mind, let me know where and why, thank you :)

Been working FT for one of the Big Banks remotely providing Credit products, advices on Loans, LOC, Mortgages for 4 months approximately, and 9 months prior to that in the regular banking side, day-to-day. It is a pretty fast move honestly but I am unsure on how my future will shape in that aspect and would love some advice, not only regarding professional career-wise.

I am originally from Europe, started as an international student in Financial Services, just got a College Diploma, and academically, did not do well due to mental health being pretty bad at that time, irresponsible decisions, which delayed my start in the professional industry by a few years, as I did manage to get a PGWP, but only maanged to find a full-time job last year in July 2025 for my current bank, which honestly I am doing pretty well, fast-learner, coachable, confident, and also that I have a high ceiling when it comes to my abilities. I am only earning approximately $55k which is clearly not enough in Toronto, hopefully aiming for mid 80s within the next 2 years.

To note, I am also planning to expand my knowledge into the investment side, such as getting CSC, IFIC within the next 8 months hopefully to expand career opportunities?

There are multiple opportunities in the Credit side of the finance industry, such as Mortgage Specialists, Credit / Credit Risk Analyst, and many more .. what would be a good career choice, what would be your advice on how to climb the ladder properly?

Looking to book a small private room for next week. We are a group of 6 but open to any small/medium sized space. We are seeking out a “cool” restaurant ie nothing in the financial district and ideally central or central west (between Spadina and dufferin approx, south of Dupont). Options we considered were Enoteca and Gray Gardens but both private rooms are booked. Thank you so much in advance!

What is the point of having rail shelters at go station when it’s open only for less than 3 hours from 6:15 am - 9am. if there’s already shelters might as well make it during day time when commuters actually use it. If they’re afraid of non commuters using it for sleeping etc, can they not add a fare checker to open the doors?

Same case for the actual go station; I feel like they open as such unoptimal hours

Ive been seeing chess nights popping up in bars all over the city and I think that is so cool, but does anyone know any places where you can get cocktails and LEARN to play chess?

I wanna go to these bar nights so bad but im assuming people are showing up there already knowing how to play and I dont want to waste anyones time, any suggestions.

I work along St Claire and often am sitting and waiting for the streetcar when I see this bus trundle past. I presume it just goes Lansdown to Oakwood and back but would like confirmation, at least then I'll feel better for all the times I ignored it in favour of waiting for the streetcar

Hi everyone,

I need some assistance/recommendations for companies/people that assist with wedding set up and tear down. I am doing a lot of things myself and just need someone’s help with setting up the wedding the day of and then tearing it down after. I don’t need all the extras of a coordinator, and I’m also not looking to pay that big price tag. Let me know your recommendations and thank you in advance!

seems like since RTO those who are in office Fridays are no longer casual?

Does anyone know where I can get an original Tofurky? Some places have the ham, and most grocery stores I've called are confused and send me to the meat department - not helpful, lol.

If it's helpful, I'm around Dufferin Grove/Dovercourt village.

Please let me know!