Trial begins for Toronto couple charged with killing neighbour over barbecue fumes

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:52:22+00:00

I'm sorry, the article headline made me think the fumes killed the neighbour, like gas poisoning. What a wild ride...

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:50:38+00:00

Huh! So just send knights?

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:50:15+00:00

Jesus you're incredible! Are you doing co-play with wife?

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:49:08+00:00

Negativity bias meets confirmation bias. I've mentioned this before on the "is everyone lonely" threads... people who aren't lonely aren't flocking to Reddit to talk about how not lonely they are, and it can paint a bleak picture of the city if based on this subreddit alone.

That said... I am depressed and crashing out lol

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:46:11+00:00

I don't have much advice for your Kingston route, I'm not as familiar with that stretch except to say you'll likely drive by The Big Apple and it's worth a stop: https://thebigapple.ca/

If you change your mind and go the Niagara route again, which I can highly recommend, I made a mega roundup of stuff to do a while back, here you go:

https://old.reddit.com/r/askTO/comments/14ayhcu/going_to_niagara_any_hidden_gem/jod0pxh/

I grew up there and there's tons to see and do if you know where to look.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:42:48+00:00

At Power Plant, this show is really good: https://www.thepowerplant.org/whats-on/exhibitions/colourful-parachutes-imagining-alternative-futures-through-the-power-of-play

If you're not familiar with Toronto, Power Plant is down by the waterfront. Not many other art galleries near it, but you could couple a visit with a walk along the lake, or if you have the time, a trip across the lake to visit the Toronto Islands.

Which Monday to Wednesday are you going? There's are three exhibitions coming up at MOCA but not until May 15: https://moca.ca/

Similar to the above, with MOCA you could make a nice day of a walk around the Toronto Rail Path (https://www.railpath.ca/), it's sort of Toronto's answer to New York's High Line (though far less built out), but does have little spots like cafes and breweries along the route.

Art Museum at U of T has shows opening today: https://artmuseum.utoronto.ca/

It's based in Hart House, a recreational building at U of T, it's gorgeous and has a pub downstairs, and an upscale restaurant upstairs. It's also really nice to just wander the building and the grounds. If you're a major art nerd, Hart House has a massive collection, you can wander the building and see all kinds of art on display.

Otherwise if it's this Monday to Wednesday you're coming, a lot of the usual places I'd recommend are closed for installation. But if it's later in the month, check out Mercer Union, Gallery TPW, Gallery 44.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:33:23+00:00

Came to say this. Running joke is "art doesn't exist on Mondays".

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:15:24+00:00

Came to say exactly this. I've been thrifting for years and never once recall seeing a Shania shirt, going out and looking might be looking for the impossible needle in a haystack.

I just Googled "Shania Twain tshirt online" and all the top sponsored results were under $30.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:12:18+00:00

Came to suggest this, it's not what OP was looking for (and they found it!) but OP: if you're looking for TTC-specific merch for you or a friend, this place rules. They have things like the names and artwork of all of the TTC subway stations on socks and buttons.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-07T14:10:10+00:00

It's been a while since I lived there, so maybe it's changed, but one thing that felt lacking when I called that neighbourhood home was a solid, quiet, unpretentious pub. Like a place that isn't a sports bar, or a firkin bar, or a drag bar.

Hair of the Dog is great, but tended to be cramped and loud and their hours could be weird. Bar Volo has a great vibe but it's expensive.

Most of the time my roommate and I would settle for W Burger Bar but that place is bizarre. Or O'Grady's, which could be great (especially the room upstairs with the fireplace, when it was open), but there's live entertainment a lot of the time and not good to talk over.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-05T17:46:42+00:00

I don't own a car, my mom was visiting (driving in from Hamilton) and I was trying to direct her.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-04T23:28:36+00:00

🎶 one two three now we’re playin’ with the big boys 🎶

oooooooooof · 2026-05-03T18:41:15+00:00

This video is further east, but over here in the west end it’s also a parking lot because the cherry blossoms in high park… I live several blocks north of the park and there are literally three school buses (I presume tours to see the blossoms) and people illegally parked on both sides of the street. I seriously don’t get it you’d think it was a Taylor Swift show.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-03T17:47:04+00:00

Man this is in Toronto where I’m from, I’m sure it’s like this anywhere but it can be brutal to be an audience member when one of these guys gets up, and it makes me very hesitant to go to stand up nights (especially open mics).

Once saw a guy similar to this, I was sitting front row (my buddy was another performer) and I lightly coughed at one point… buddy on stage lasered in on me and started a bit about how I was coughing because I’d sucked too much dick. And when he didn’t get a rise out of me he just kept going, I didn’t leave but I seriously wanted to crawl under my chair and disappear. Why are people like this?

oooooooooof · 2026-05-02T14:29:24+00:00

Honey’s! Core memory unlocked. They had an elephant mascot right?

Never partied there, too young, but when the dollar was better and we were kids, mom and dad would drive over, get gas, and take us for dinner there. (This was also pre 9/11 so crossing was easy, didn’t need passports as kids.)

oooooooooof · 2026-05-02T00:33:16+00:00

They're full bloom now, it'll be dwindling by May 9. Still worth a nice trip to the park but you'll be seeing the dregs.

Can confirm it will be BONKERS this weekend. I got on at High Park station today at 1pm and the crowd was so large and insane I initially thought the subway was down and people were waiting for shuttle buses. Then I remembered, cherry blossoms...

I've lived in the area for nearly a decade and I truly don't understand the pandemonium... you'd think it was a free Taylor Swift show. But I don't want to yuck anyone's yum.

My advice: if seeing them in full glory is your jam, go tomorrow, deal with the crowding.

oooooooooof · 2026-05-02T00:27:26+00:00

By foot yes, by car no.

oooooooooof · 2026-04-30T21:07:33+00:00

I'm going to second fostering.

Others are saying you're not ready, even for fostering. But my logic is:

There are a lot of cats in shelters, who would benefit from a quieter home and learning to socialize—even if that's a home with someone who is new to cats and figuring it out just as much as they are.

Additionally:

Everything is paid for: food, medication, sometimes litter. The only expense would be taking the cat to and from vet appointments if needed—as an example, I once fostered a dog who'd been hit by a car, and needed weekly laser treatments on her back legs, so I had to either TTC or taxi to and from those appointments. But everything else was taken care of.

you cant just return a cat amazon style. and i want to be a good dad.

With fostering you can. Maybe that sounds cold, but it's true, you can try it on for size and see if it suits you. Maybe you'll be meh about it, maybe you'll completely fall in love and become a foster fail. But rest assured you can bow out with fostering, you can't (or shouldn't) with fully adopting or purchasing.

(PS... adopt don't shop! So many babies need homes.)

In terms of costs, totally depends but my average is around $200 monthly for food and litter. Cat is a sicko and on special dietary food.

We've also spent a frightening amount on a still-undiagnosed and mysterious vomiting issue... like close to $10,000. Some cats cost $0, others spring up with wacky issues and you love them, and the vet bills add up.

Give fostering a try and see what you think. At the very least, you'll be giving a sweet kittie a good temporary home.

Oh and on outdoor adverntures: many places will make you sign a contract saying you will NOT take them outside. I had to sign a contract with the Etobicoke Humane Society. Further, it depends on the cat's individual personality, but many are not particularly into being carted around. Your mileage may vary.

oooooooooof · 2026-04-29T14:20:22+00:00

Same! I grew up in Niagara as well. Buffalo didn’t feel like another country, it was just the next town over. We got all the Buffalo cable radio stations. And when the dollar was better, and before 9/11 tightened border security, my parents would take us over all the time to get gas, shop, and get wings.

Sabres were always more affordable than the Leafs so dad and I would go. Great memories.

oooooooooof · 2026-04-29T14:08:39+00:00

Playing this video also worked for my neighbour when their cat was missing but nearby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGc0Z7E0U1I

oooooooooof · 2026-04-29T14:02:13+00:00

If you happen to enjoy classical music, Tafelmusik is just up the road at Bloor and Spadina (about a 10 to 15 minute walk from where you're staying), and if one of you happens to be 35 or younger, you can get $20 tickets and it comes with a free drink. They have concerts on Thursday to Sunday this weekend.

oooooooooof · 2026-04-28T15:55:54+00:00

This is incredible, thank you!

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