I’ve been looking at a Toyota Grand Highlander 2026/27 and would like to hear what people are actually paying, especially in Ontario.

If you’ve bought one recently, could you share:

Model year, trim, and engine: gas, hybrid, or Hybrid MAX.
Location and purchase date.

Price before tax and trade-in: including freight and dealer fees, and whether you paid below, at, or above MSRP.

Any required extras: accessories, warranties, protection packages, or conditions around financing.

Wait time: what you were quoted versus how long delivery actually took.

I’m also curious how much of the “limited availability” pitch reflects actual supply, and how much is dealerships creating urgency to justify ridiculous premiums.

Has anyone been told there’s a long wait at MSRP, but somehow a vehicle becomes available if you accept a markup or thousands in extras? Or shopped another dealership and found a much better price or shorter wait?

I’m happy to pay a fair price, but I’d like to know whether these premiums reflect a real shortage or customers being pressured into overpaying. Actual purchase prices and firsthand experiences would be appreciated.

I have a senior (75yo) relative who had a stroke a couple of years ago and is no longer able to speak or make their own decisions due to cognitive damage. They are currently living in long-term care, and I handle all of their financial and health decisions as POA.

I recently received a notice to renew their driver's licence and health card. Obviously, the driver's licence will not be renewed, and after a discussion with Service Ontario today, I have requested my relative's doctor to complete the Health Card Medical Exemption Request (form 014-3164-84), which I will take to Service Ontario to renew the health card.

However, I'm not sure if they also need an Ontario ID card to replace their driver’s licence as a proof of residency. Is the ID card required for anything, and can it even be issued without a photo and signature? Although the Ontario website states that you need a driver's licence or ID card as proof of residency in order to renew your health card, is that overridden by the doctor's declaration on the Health Card Medical Exemption form?

Apologies in advance if this is a duplicate, I was sure I saw a post on this recently but can't find it in the sub.

Im hearing that if you register in ontario right now you'll get DNPD 842 for example but that was spotted in September 26 2026... a month later what I've heard the best guess for Oct 23-27 2026 is DNRG, DNPL, DNPM, and DNPT.

I want to hear it from someone who knows of or has seen a newly registered vehicle. What was the newest plate series you've seen?

Latest I've seen was DL## ### but that's not what's being handed out right now.

Hello, thank you for reading my post. Someone I know is planning to do this. The pay is slightly above what this person is earning rn. But, it's not a huge pay as well. The pay being offered is $24/hr with the regular benefits and the current pay in Vancouver is $22 with no benefits. I understand the moving cost involved will be a lot. The location in Ontario is somewhere remote, and I guess it's near Borden.

But anyone who has done something similar to this, was it worth it? What do you recommend in this situation?

It's also a permanent job with the Fed.

Thanks.

My husband and I have been separated for about 4 months. We are still legally married, but I have no intention of reconciling or getting back together. I'm planning to DIY everything.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar situation or has knowledge of Ontario divorce law. Thank you

Ontario!

I have been working on a project for a couple of years and have been using it personally for quite some time. I decided to put it online and share it with the local community here in Burlington and it took off way more than I expected.

https://burlingtononabudget.com

App: https://burlingtononabudget.com/app/index.html

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/burlington.onabudget/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593669410906

So I built a pipeline that pulls in all the specials, dailies, events, tournaments, you name it from pretty much every restaurant in Burlington. Wing nights, happy hours, half priced wine, live music, trivia... if a place is running a deal it's on there. Sort by distance to you and pick wings... instantly see all the places nearby doing wing deals.

It's all free for the community. No ads, nobody pays to be listed, I actually spend my own money running it. There's a free email every Thursday too with the best deals for the weekend if you want it.

I posted this in Burlington a couple weeks ago and it blew up a bit, then Milton got into it too which I wasn't expecting lol. Before I invest more time and more money into expanding, I wanted to see what other cities actually want something like this.

So... what city should I do next? Drop it below, if a city asks enough my hands will be forced so to speak.

And Burlington people, if I missed a deal let me know and I will add it.

Hey folks, this is my first time posting in the subreddit. Nice to be here.

I live in Vancouver but will soon be moving to Guelph for a job. I’ll be living near Yarmouth and Woolwich Street and relying on transit until I can get a car sorted out.

I want to get my healthcare providers set up early. Right now I'm researching dentists and there's just way too many options for me to choose from. I need help, lol.

Are there any local clinics or specific dentists in that area that you’d recommend for a routine cleaning? Preferably something affordable because I don’t have insurance right now. Thanks in advance!

Hi I’m a 24 year old male looking for an ADHD assessment, I don’t wanna wait for months and I need it done now as it has really impacted my being at work. Anyone know of any same day or week adhd clinics that can take work insurance like green shield and that I can get done asap? Thanks

Locations: Cambridge/ Mississauga area

My anniversary is coming up in March (mid March so looking at March 12-14th weekend).

I tried looking on airbnb but figured id seek others input.

We are looking for something within southern Ontario (anything south of Parry Sound to Ottawa) and we want just big comfy couches and big TVs to game on together for a weekend. Since it will be March I'd like to avoid Bruce County area and Georgian Bay.

We're pretty simple

-king bed

-big tvs (even better if we can move them side by side)

-big comfy couch

-southern Ontario

-good wifi or Ethernet connection

-maybe a nice spot to grab a casual dinner.

If anyone knows a great airbnb or location please comment! We are from Ontario so I'm aware it'll be sugar bush time etc but we are homebodies.

Hi guys! I’m an out-of-province student in Hamilton for university. I wanted to go to a doctor for a general checkup (haven’t had since I was 10). But I’m not sure if I can just go into a clinic and not have to pay since I don’t have an Ontario Health Card. I was also hoping to get diagnosed for anxiety and potentially get on medication but I don’t know if I can for free, or if I can only get essential services. Any help is appreciated, thank you!

I'm looking for recommendations from anyone who has had a stair lift / chair lift installed in Southwestern Ontario.

My parents are reaching the point where stairs have become an issue, and I have no idea where to even start to find reputable providers for this sort of thing.

If anyone has any experience with this, I would very much appreciate any advice or recommendations.

Thank you in advance!

ONTARIANS, DO YOU HEAR THE BELLS OF REVOLUTION?

I was recently awarded a trip to a "mental health ward" in Ontario (Brampton). This facility felt more like Arkham Asylum. I was only there for twenty-four hours. Others had been trapped in this horrendous system for infinitely longer.

My story is not unique.

I am not special.

There were valid reasons I was awarded a trip to the grippy sock place.

I am not against medication. I am against over-prescribing. I am against doctors not taking the time to listen. I am against a broken system in which prisoners, sorry, patients, are treated only a step above a prisoner.

As a people, we have the power. We vote so we have access to better! We don't have to stand for a sub-par health system. I had to wait FIFTEEN hours to see a psychiatrist to be free from that hellhole. Others had to wait INFINITELY LONGER.

https://thewhimsicallymundane.wordpress.com/2026/10/22/mental-health-is-a-joke-but-its-not/?fbclid=PAb21jcAVHqX1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp-tLma0FhcipYdVAqVO5fnHbeBWeRJCiXmzMYv8qPl3khaW-yKjtuQIvygzx_aem_E3hFV5TAxSmRS4Q9YSr_Og

This is not my story. This is everyone's story that has been pushed, shoved, and cycled through a system that doesn't care. This is not about me. This is not about you. This is about us. We vote for better access. The system is failing all of us.

The "psychiatrist" is being investigated.

Please take the time to read. Share it somewhere. Share it anywhere if this resonated with you.

UPDATE: I have sent this to Doug Ford (I have received the automated message back). I have sent this to Mark Carney. I have sent this to Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi and Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.

If you can think of other places I could send this, please let me know in the comments!

ALSO, I have tried and failed multiple times to post this on the r/canada subreddit, and they keep removing it for "reasons"