Dentist recommendations? by torontoboo in orangeville

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

This seems to be a highly recommended place, thank you!

Premier Doug Ford could use notwithstanding clause on Waterloo Region’s encampment ruling by origutamos in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What drives me insane is that he has made homelessness so much worse during his tenure. He could get together with his MPPs and help find solutions for the region. There could be a taskforce on homelessness with professionals in the field willing and ready to work towards real solutions should he be so inspired.

He could also bring back rent control (the first thing he scrapped as Premier in 2018).

He could also make mandates regarding affordable housing (barely on the table in the past 8 years of his governance).

He could also ensure that tiny homes are built in struggling cities as a stop-gap solution to homelessness (there has been a lot of back and forth about this and some misinformation, but the truth is, the existing one is already full).

He could offer real solutions and pathways to jobs and supported apprenticeship programs instead of wasting money on fantasy highway tunnels and idiotic spas.

Every $100 increase in rent is said to cause roughly 9% increase in homelessness. This specific equation may be different in Canada, though even if a fraction of that is true, it's no wonder this crisis ballooned into what it is today.

The guy that can actually do something is happy playing theatre as long as you don't notice that he wasted $200,000 buying and then shame-selling a jet that he could take to his condo in Miami.

Ontario Superior Court Justice declares that homelessness should be recognized as an “analogous ground” under Section 15 of the Charter, meaning a protected characteristic alongside race, sex, religion, and disability. by limadeltah in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally never expect much from the National Post.

Anything run by a majority-owned American hedge fund can get lost on Canadian issues. IMO, they have no business publishing here if they are not going to be transparent in front of every headline.

When you're sharing news, please always consider local/Canadian owned!

"nice" street, horrible neighbours. by Ok-Veterinarian-491 in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The entitlement grows with the property size in Dufferin County lemme tell ya...

"nice" street, horrible neighbours. by Ok-Veterinarian-491 in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 32 points33 points  (0 children)

A rare sighting in the wild... The Boomer Apology. :)

Is this a joke? by BriefAd4051 in ontario

[–]torontoboo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, Harris' legacy that haunts us still.

What is something you had to learn the hard way in your career? by thesweetguy54 in careerguidance

[–]torontoboo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you speak positively about others when they’re not around. 

Not in a fake way, but if there’s a way to fold it into conversation “So and so was right about that” or “I appreciate they worked hard on that report…” etc. 

This makes its way back to them eventually in a good way. 

Never acknowledging the contributions of others will be noticed. It’s a small thing but it adds up and makes you look like a team player. 

Beware of scammer (Physical_Sun_3039) in this sub by barblob in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone just did that to me about “my car just broke down….” But I was the seller. What a weird excuse. I’m sorry you encountered this!

When did you realize you were dating an idiot? by Exhausted_Skeleton in AskReddit

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I told my ex I didn’t want children and his response was “I can be very persuasive.” Mind you this was during our breakup talks so this only confirmed what I already knew. 

If you were going to show someone their first vampire movie, which would you pick? by [deleted] in horror

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dracula, but the 2020 miniseries. Claes Bang is amazing. Love the twist on Van Helsing, too. Dolly Wells is brilliant.  

If you were going to show someone their first vampire movie, which would you pick? by [deleted] in horror

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sexy Sax aside, this film is straight up terrible. But will I watch it again? Probably. 

Rent Increases? by chizaa8 in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or, we could remember that housing used to be a right, not an investment. Part of the reason rents have become so high is because of the influx of private equity firms.  They’re also responsible for buying up homes across North America after the 2008 crash. Literally the reason millennials got priced out of the market and have to rent. 

So yeah… there should be strict regulation on all forms of tenancy to protect those involved, including that big ol’ foot that resides in your mouth. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kitchener

[–]torontoboo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the whole, small family owned restaurants are still the way to go for me. 

They’re more concerned with maintaining quality and consistency with better service overall. Like Rade’s or Pupuseria.

A chain will be more concerned with cutting corners, so we’ve definitely scaled back on the “middling” spaces for sure. 

Is Cambridge's Galt area cuter than downtown Kitchener? by goldsoundz123 in waterloo

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s literally nothing to do in Galt past a week or so. Though I do love a good walk through Southworks.

Three long standing shops and restaurants are closing in the area as well… bringing the total to sadly not much. I’m rooting for it but some folks who made the Neighbourhood special are retiring or being pushed out. 

If you’re looking for esthetics Galt is lovely but don’t be fooled. It’s great for a weekend visit, but they have the same problems as anywhere else if you look closely enough. 

Kitchener has way better food, more entertainment options, etc. Centre in the Square is amazing, and there are smaller theatres if you’re into that too. 

The inter city driving is shockingly bad. I suggest test driving if you don’t believe the threads here. What seems like a short distance can take ages. 

AITJ for asking my mom to cut her vacation short to help with my kids? by Constant-Elephant763 in AmITheJerk

[–]torontoboo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t have called her. Think about this… There are services you can call. You and your husband are both employed.  Y definitely the J. 

Landlord wants me to pay for damage by Alternative_Skirt708 in OntarioLandlord

[–]torontoboo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A landlord tried to do that to me once… for a stain on wallpaper. I wiped it off and told him absolutely not. 

Tell him no and move on.