Toronto Q&A

I met a firefighter at my front door last week when I called 911 for a fire emergency. He was charming and I was impressed by his demeanor. I'm curious to know what firefighters do when they're not fighting fires.

I've seen many elderly people on the street asking for money, etc. What do you do about it? I usually don't carry change with me but sometimes I would like to get them food or lunch. Would they accept it?

I'm a 34-year-old woman living in downtown Toronto, and I've had my G2 expire. I've been trying to get my act together, but it's been a struggle. I'm hoping to start a family soon and I feel like not having a driver's license is affecting my dating life.

I'm considering a job at a casual all-you-can-eat Japanese/Korean BBQ place, and I'm curious about the server's income.

I'm a retired resident looking for backup power for my Toronto home, specifically to keep my fridge, Wi-Fi, lights, and gas furnace blower running during outages. I need something quiet enough to meet my neighbourhood's 45 dBA overnight limit, and I'm considering both generators and battery backup options. I've already looked at the Honda EU2200i and the TITAN Classic, but I need more information on their noise levels and capacity to meet my needs.

I was summoned to attend jury selection during winter time and the route to the courthouse is a 2 hour commute with three buses. By car it is likely around 30-40 minutes but I don’t have a driver’s license. I checked what the Uber fee would be like - around 45 dollars for one way. I’m really unsure what to do.

I'm looking for some fun things to do in Toronto for Halloween, but I don't have any friends to go with. I live near Eglinton.

I'm about to graduate with my PhD in health sciences/social sciences and have been struggling to find work in Toronto. I've been applying for research positions with no response. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction for employment agencies that can help with resumes, career planning, networking, or training.

My buddy and I have been doing residential renovations around the GTA, but we're struggling to find a steady flow of projects. We handle most of the work ourselves and subcontract specialized trades like plumbing and HVAC. We're looking for genuine advice, connections, and hopefully opportunities to work together.

We're a middle-aged couple thinking of moving to Toronto and are considering the east end between the Danforth and Scarborough. We love doing stuff and going out, but don't want to feel stuck in a car-dependent suburb. Can you tell us what it's like living on the east side of Toronto?

I'm looking for a place to get some books photocopied around Regent Park, preferably for a low cost. I have about 8 books with notes from a fellow that I need.

I'm looking for some insight from anyone who has dealt with POA court delay or hiring a paralegal for traffic tickets in Ontario. I have two traffic tickets from Markham, one for a red light infraction and one for disobeying a stop sign. The offence date was March 25, 2025, but I only found out about the court date by checking the POA online portal myself, despite my mailing address being 100% correct in the court system. The current court date is October 29, 2026, and there has been zero defense delay on my part. However, there is a fatal location error on the red light ticket, as the intersection mentioned on the ticket does not have a traffic light. Given that the Jordan ceiling is 18 months, what are the realistic chances of getting a Section 11(b) stay for these tickets, considering the delay and the factual defect on the red light ticket?

I'm a southern Californian traveling to Toronto for a wedding in January. I've never been in subfreezing weather and only have light exposure to snow. How do I dress for the wedding and stay warm outside without melting inside?

I'm planning to attend the Olivia Rodrigo concert at the arena in Toronto, and I'm wondering about the wristband distribution for general admission floor tickets. I've never done general admission before, and I'm not sure what to expect.

I'm a seasonal visitor to Toronto, staying in the city for a few days next month. I've booked a studio at 251 Jarvis St and have concerns about safety and pest issues after hearing negative rumors. I'm looking for honest opinions on the building's suitability for a short-term stay.

I feel like the weather has been quite warmer than usual this time of year...

I'm getting frustrated with static shocks in my daily life, from elevator buttons to car door handles. I've heard humidifiers can help, but I'm not always at home. Are there any other tricks to avoid the zaps?

I'm visiting Toronto for a 16-hour layover and want to explore the city. I'll be arriving at 16:00 on the 30th of October and departing at 06:00 the next day. I have a backpack and a moderate budget.

I've been getting pretty disappointed in the service our family doctor has given my family in recent times. The lack of quality in her service is kind of alarming, she was also running a restaurant in between. I've been having a combination of issues I wanted to see her about, but she restricts us to just one issue in the 10 minutes we are scheduled with her. Anything more would require a new appointment. What if the issues correlate? Just to get another appointment itself is about a few weeks wait time. I recall when I was younger the visits were longer and tended with more care, nowadays, it seems very passive and quick.

I've been driving on the DVP and Gardiner during rush hour and it's insane. I'm hoping the Ontario Line will help alleviate some of the congestion.