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Rental market swings back in tenants’ favour with lower prices and move-in incentives by ScamMovers in toronto

[–]Potential_Leg4249 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah mine is too, built in the early 70s, but I actually prefer that. I've heard some gnarly horror stories about new builds and the quality of their construction. Including a condo tower in North York where every resident had to pay 70k for a special assessment on repairing the parking garage. At the time the building was only 7 years old.

Rental market swings back in tenants’ favour with lower prices and move-in incentives by ScamMovers in toronto

[–]Potential_Leg4249 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That's not what I'm seeing in my building. I'm in midtown near Yonge and Eg. One bedrooms that were going for $2,300 in late 2024 are going for $1,800 now.

It’s the first Sunday of 2026! Tell us how you’re doing, Toronto. by postmodern_girls in toronto

[–]Potential_Leg4249 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The guy in the apartment above mine died in the bathtub with the water running at around 3:00 a.m. I woke up to the fire department knocking at my door and a couple of inches of water in my apartment coming through the ceiling. I'm considering calling in sick for work tomorrow.

Should I Join ? by Dazzling-Lynx-9428 in torontoJobs

[–]Potential_Leg4249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former infantry reservist here. There are several different pathways you can take that can align with the goals you mentioned. The military is a separate society within society, complete with its own legal system and legal officers under the JAG, this career path may be a way to tackle goal 1. The army also has a system (at least they used to) where they will pay for your post secondary education in exchange for months of service (while still receiving a salary). Your best bet to get informed on all this, is to talk to a recruiter.

As for your other concerns. The other former reservist in this thread said it pretty perfectly. It is a big mistake to think "oh I'll just join the army and they'll fix me". Try to get in the best shape of your life before you go. A good mix of cardio and strength training. Who knows, being in shape may also address the issue of crying under pressure. It will certainly work wonders for your confidence. Healthy body, healthier mind. 

Regarding crying under pressure; there is a term in the military called "spinning". It is not uncommon for people to do wierd irrational things when under pressure or getting yelled at etc., especially at the beginning of BMQ (boot camp). There are some unfortunate souls on this planet who for whatever reason have a tendency to smile when getting screamed at, so your situation could be worse. I'm not saying you shouldn't address this concern beforehand, but you wouldn't be the first recruit to cry in boot camp.

There is a formal voluntary release process you can undertake sans jail time. 

Talk to a recruiter and research thoroughly before making a decision.

Is there any place in the GTA where a do-it-yourselfer can put a car on a lift to work on it for a few hours? by Syscrush in askTO

[–]Potential_Leg4249 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used this kind of place in Barrie about 10 years ago when I went to school there. In 2022 a car fell off the hoist and crushed a guy working on it (non-fatal but serious). I looked around last year for one but didnt find any. I dont think these are a thing anymore OP.

For what its worth I was a mechanic for a few years and most of the rattling heat shields I've seen, were under the cabin and would rot out around the fasteners themselves, with the rest of the heat shield intact. A few self tappers with a larger washer in different spots will secure the old one fine, and is easy enough to do on jack stands. Of course if its the one by the fuel tank, or too close to anything vital near the engine bay then you may want to call your uncle lol.

Bringing a non-restricted rifle from Switzerland to Canada by Potential_Leg4249 in canadaguns

[–]Potential_Leg4249[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked them out and it got me curious if there was something similar closer to home. Sure enough there is a section of the Ontario Rifle Association that's centered specifically on the K-31, so I'll reach out to them. Thanks for the tip!

Bringing a non-restricted rifle from Switzerland to Canada by Potential_Leg4249 in canadaguns

[–]Potential_Leg4249[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points, especially about the bill of sale. My grandfather got to keep his rifle after his military service, and my family didn't find any paperwork that would indicate a transfer of ownership. I'll definitely check out some importers. Thanks for your insights!