I am contemplating getting rid of my car, as it is expensive to insure and there is car sharing available in my building, and I mostly use public transit these days anyway. But I don't really know how to actually do that.
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posted by jacquilynne
on Mar 21, 2013 -
11 answers
I run a retail business in Toronto, Canada. It's an independently owned business--like a mom and pop store. I need to fire someone because he's incompetent and his presence actually makes more work for the other staff. I have emailed and texted with this staff member (who has worked with us for 13 months) regarding his considerable transgressions but we do not have "paperwork" or "forms" in the traditional sense. His work never improves.
What exactly do I have to do to fire him without worrying about legal issues? Two weeks pay? Three? Does the firing need to be written in addition to verbal or is just verbal fine? What's the best way for me to cover my ass?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 9, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm a web developer in Toronto who is currently operating as a sole proprietor. A prospective new client would really like to hire me for a major new project, but they can only deal with incorporated companies and cannot hire a sole prop. I'm looking for advice on incorporating from a) people in Canada and especially Ontario, but also from b) anyone who has any relevant advice about the experience of becoming an Inc., even if you are not Canadian. Yes, I will be engaging an accountant or lawyer for specific advice if I do decide to move forward, so I'm not worried that some specific advice may not be appropriate for my jurisdiction: I'm just trying to get a broad picture of what it's like (and some recommendations for lawyers/accountants).
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posted by maudlin
on Aug 31, 2012 -
13 answers
When driving a roadtrip from Toronto / Buffalo to Newfoundland should I go through Canada or the US?
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posted by miles1972
on Aug 2, 2012 -
8 answers
We're looking for a place to camp in Ontario either near Toronto, or near Kingston or inbetween the two - last minute (aka tomorrow or the day after), probably car-camping.
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posted by Dreadnought
on Jul 30, 2012 -
8 answers
Will be flying into Toronto this Saturday for a conference until Wednesday. I will be in the Front St. area. I like to walk, transit and wander, so tell me where to go.
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posted by jadepearl
on Jul 13, 2012 -
13 answers
Can anyone recommend a swimming spot within a hour and a half drive of Toronto? (that will allow our elderly dog). One that wouldn't be overly crowded on a week day? I burn pretty easily, so some shade would be great, too.
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posted by bonobothegreat
on Jul 8, 2010 -
8 answers
Is there any reason
not to get a Wind Mobile voice plan, if I'm almost always in Toronto (a 'Wind Zone') and prioritize not having a contract?
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posted by Beardman
on May 13, 2010 -
8 answers
I want to go to there, but I need your advice on where "there" is. Starting point: Toronto. Range: any land within 100 km (60-ish miles) of High Park, but I can go further for something really special. Means of transport:
my trusty steed. Time frame: now until November-ish. I'm looking for great routes or awesome destinations, urban, rural or suburban, like the best roti in Scarborough, a tiny potter's studio somewhere in Peel, or a gorgeous path by some body of water that isn't Lake Ontario. I want to go somewhere to do something neat, like picking apples or riding horses.
And this is not Torontofilter or bikefilter. I'm looking for creative ideas from anyone, anywhere.
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posted by maudlin
on Sep 25, 2009 -
12 answers
Can an Ontario lease stipulate that, once the lease is up and I switch to month-to-month tenancy, I still can't move out between October and April?
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posted by Beardman
on Jul 2, 2009 -
9 answers
My landlords want to kick me out and move into my apartment. They gave me the 60 days notice, but I have some questions about the validity of their notice.
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posted by krunk
on Jun 16, 2009 -
17 answers
Question about assigning a lease in Toronto, Ontario: could what I heard about the process, and the timing involved, be true?
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posted by Beardman
on Mar 17, 2009 -
7 answers
Southern Ontario Filter: Any good, inexpensive places to buy a guitar for a beginner?
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posted by gursky
on Sep 23, 2008 -
8 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?
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posted by sumobob
on Jun 8, 2008 -
14 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.
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posted by winston
on May 12, 2008 -
22 answers
Quiet inn, trees, a lake, maybe some hiking - where can I find these things within an hour or so of Toronto?
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posted by minervous
on Apr 24, 2008 -
8 answers
I'm going to see a dentist in Toronto tomorrow. How much is this going to cost me?
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posted by SassHat
on Apr 16, 2008 -
10 answers
Ontario property management firm charging "service fees" just to apply for an apartment rental? This has got to be illegal.
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posted by anthill
on Nov 7, 2007 -
20 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:
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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?
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posted by ArgentCorvid
on Sep 19, 2007 -
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