Ontario speeding ticket advice: How can I best plead my case tomorrow to the JP? [more inside]
posted by liquado on Nov 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I go car/tent camping this weekend that's really close to Toronto? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Oct 16, 2008 - 13 answers

In Ontario, is it necessary to renew a safety only to get new plates? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Oct 8, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the best way for a non-driver to get from central/downtown Los Angeles to Ontario Airport on a Tuesday? [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Oct 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Southern Ontario Filter: Any good, inexpensive places to buy a guitar for a beginner? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Sep 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Any Toronto/GTA area electronic surplus stores? [more inside]
posted by the dief on Sep 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Getting a Personal Support Worker certification in Ontario -- worth it? [more inside]
posted by the dief on Aug 29, 2008 - 1 answer

Looking for recommendations for a reasonably priced hotel, B&B or other accomodation close to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. [more inside]
posted by Cyrie on Aug 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm planning a two night boat trip in Ontario with my son. Any ideas on a waterway that will keep us occupied while we aren't fishing? We have a 16 foot boat so I need a fairly calm lake or river system.
posted by Scoops on Jul 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Vacation spots in Ontario/Quebec? [more inside]
posted by hiptobesquare on Jun 22, 2008 - 12 answers

In Ontario, are there any legal restrictions to how an employees tips should be handled in the service industry?—specifically with regard to restaurants and cafes?
posted by Evstar on Jun 15, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm a 19 years guy moving to the Toronto area for the summer from LA and I'm just wondering what is there to do in this town? [more inside]
posted by sumobob on Jun 8, 2008 - 14 answers

Which part of the Bruce Trail is not to be missed? [more inside]
posted by laroodles on Jun 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Ontario car insurance. My wife and I have insurance through PC financial. Over the last year, our cars have been damaged, but we haven't filed a claim. Now, they've requested an inspection of our cars. Is this just to ensure they don't pay for preexisting damage in the event of future claims, or can we expect them to get mad/raise rates for this? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 29, 2008 - 3 answers

What edibles should we plant in the garden? Parameters: inexperienced gardeners, Toronto, raccoons and squirrels will be present, items that are exciting/educational for four-year-olds, and it's a plot in a community garden that we probably won't visit every day. [more inside]
posted by winston on May 12, 2008 - 22 answers

I have never filed my taxes in Ontario, Canada before. Are there any benefits to doing so even if I have no income to declare?
posted by alse on Apr 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Ontario Crown Land: Help me find somewhere to go camping near Ottawa this weekend. [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Apr 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Quiet inn, trees, a lake, maybe some hiking - where can I find these things within an hour or so of Toronto? [more inside]
posted by minervous on Apr 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Ontario Mechanic Filter: I'm safety'ing a car tomorrow (1997 Sunfire) and I'm wondering exactly what is the guy going to be checking? [more inside]
posted by br4k3r on Apr 23, 2008 - 3 answers

We have recently moved to Waterloo Ontario from Vancouver BC and friends are coming to visit. What should we do with them??? Help! I really want them (and us) to have fun!! [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Apr 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm going to see a dentist in Toronto tomorrow. How much is this going to cost me? [more inside]
posted by SassHat on Apr 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I've been thinking a lot about buying a property and renting it out. I have a good grasp on a lot of the essentials, but I was hoping for some input from hive mind as to what I should be prepared for, what I should have ready, and how best to handle being a landlord. [more inside]
posted by smitt on Mar 26, 2008 - 20 answers

In Ontario, are high schools supposed to charge a fee when they issue student transcripts? I've asked the guidance office of my old school for two transcripts. One is for a post-secondary application. The other is for myself. Is the guidance secretary just trying to screw me outta $20 so she can fix her nose-candy at lunch?
posted by Evstar on Feb 11, 2008 - 6 answers

How do you know if someone is dead? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Jan 8, 2008 - 23 answers

I was scrolling around my home province of Ontario in google maps, and I happened to stumble across this. [more inside]
posted by tehloki on Nov 15, 2007 - 19 answers

I need to pass a legal exam. Trouble is, I'm no legal genius and I haven't sat an exam in decades. How would you get down to cramming the facts? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Nov 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Ontario property management firm charging "service fees" just to apply for an apartment rental? This has got to be illegal. [more inside]
posted by anthill on Nov 7, 2007 - 20 answers

What's the best way to get from Rochester, NY to Toronto? [more inside]
posted by scooterdman on Nov 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Can someone who knows about Ontario real estate listing agreements help a homebuying n00b? [more inside]
posted by liquado on Oct 28, 2007 - 4 answers

So my epileptic wife and I moved from the US to Ontario a couple of months ago, and we just found out that one of her anticonvulsants is not available in Canada. This is potentially Very Bad. [more inside]
posted by the dief on Oct 5, 2007 - 18 answers

WineFilter: Need a good white wine for Canadian Thanksgiving. [more inside]
posted by Laura in Canada on Oct 4, 2007 - 16 answers

So I made up my mind and am going to Toronto at the end of next week. I've read all of the Toronto threads, but need help finding a few specific things: [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Sep 24, 2007 - 10 answers

Greetings, my Canadian brethren! I am travelling to the Toronto area (specifically Markham) this November for some business. Do you have any hotel/motel/b&b recommendations? [more inside]
posted by ArgentCorvid on Sep 19, 2007 - 8 answers

My girlfriend and I are wondering about what her rights are as to prematurely terminating her lease with a negligent landlord (in Ontario). [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Aug 22, 2007 - 5 answers

What are some good "team outings" for a smallish team (10) (where team means corporate) of 20 and 30-somethings in Ottawa, Ontario? It has to be reasonably cross cultural and accessible; this is the usual mix of people that happens in high-tech.
posted by Bovine Love on Aug 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Auto insurance recommendations in Ontario for a new immigrant? [more inside]
posted by the dief on Jul 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Ontario Highway Traffic Act Law Filter: if the trial is 37 days after the bike ticket, do i have to pay it? [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on Jul 5, 2007 - 16 answers

Ontario employment law: I'm quitting my job to go back to school full-time in September. I'm currently employed full-time as an engineer. I want to tell my employer as far in advance as possible that I am leaving so that everyone knows what's going on, but I want to minimize the risk of finding myself unemployed and unpaid early. How much notice should I give? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 31, 2007 - 7 answers

So I will be making x dollars gross in Ontario, that translates to... [more inside]
posted by the dief on May 18, 2007 - 4 answers

Ontario Tenants Filter: i'm in a weird situation with a rental apartment- my landlord is trying to sell the building and is making strange requests. i can't make sense of the ontario tenants' act. your 2 cents would be very much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by ezola on Apr 28, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm moving to Windsor, ON from the US, this fall, for grad school. I'm presently roped into a three+ year wireless contract with Cingular, here in the States. Given the proximity of Windsor to Detroit (I will be able to see Detroit from campus), is it at all possible that I'll be able to continue using my Cingular plan without paying $0.79/minute international roaming fees or acquiring a new plan? [more inside]
posted by wreckingball on Apr 23, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I get access to Lexis Nexis / Quicklaw for a one-shot search? [more inside]
posted by sweet mister on Apr 11, 2007 - 13 answers

What more do I need to do and know in order to pass an Ontario class F drivers licence test? [more inside]
posted by gavia on Jan 29, 2007 - 1 answer

Posted previously asking about a move to Los Angeles area, more specifically Ontario, California (40 miles NE of LA) I have questions regarding the area, cost of living, nice neighborhoods etc. [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Jan 3, 2007 - 9 answers

SomewhatObscureGiftFilter: I'd like to buy a Darwin Fish bumper plaque/emblem, and I'd like to have it by December 24. I'm in Ontario (Niagara region). The online options I've found have slow or super-expensive shipping to Canada -- anyone know of a bricks-and-mortar source?
posted by ewiar on Dec 18, 2006 - 4 answers

NoWaterFilter: My landlord had to shut down the water on Saturday and only gave me a couple of hours warning. It's Monday and it's still not on. I'm in Ontario and I'm wondering what my rights are in this situation. [more inside]
posted by dripdripdrop on Oct 2, 2006 - 20 answers

Realistically, what will happen to me if I don't return my "Questionnaire as to Qualifications for Jury Service" in Ontario? [more inside]
posted by ParsonWreck on Sep 29, 2006 - 7 answers

How do you clear your name of criminal charges after identity theft? And how could these charges have been incurred? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Aug 29, 2006 - 8 answers

Any suggestions or recommendations for Winery tasting / tours in the Niagara region of Ontario? Logistics appreciated..... [more inside]
posted by vidarling on Aug 17, 2006 - 9 answers

What are the differences between common-law and marriage in Canada? Ontario? [more inside]
posted by heatherann on Aug 16, 2006 - 5 answers