What's involved in running a Google Pixel or other 3G Chromebook in Toronto, Canada? Do they just take a normal carrier's sim card and run as if they're phones without phone numbers? Will they run on Wind/Mobilicity/Public or only one Bell/Rogers/Telus, etc? Over all, what issues does one need to be aware of? Thanks.
posted by dobbs
on May 18, 2013 -
3 answers
I'll be in Montreal and Longueuil, Quebec, Canada for two weeks. What budget-friendly things should I do there?
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posted by GlassHeart
on May 12, 2013 -
17 answers
Hey! I'm in Toronto, it's my b-day tomorrow, and I want to go out for a night of wine and tapas in the west end of Toronto. I'm a real-food eating, grains-avoiding type, and there will be a vegetarian with us. I love Black Hoof, Catch, and The Ace. What else can you recommend?
posted by lizifer
on May 7, 2013 -
7 answers
I want to rent a retail spot in Toronto to move an already established business into. I know absolutely nothing about commercial realty. Help me get the best deal I can without looking like a moron...
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posted by dobbs
on May 6, 2013 -
2 answers
My friend and I are planning a one-way road trip from Denver, CO to Rochester, NY this June. The catch? We would like to complete it in around 7 days. I'm looking for your insight on how to make the most of the cities along our route in a limited amount of time (probably about 5 hours of exploring), suggestions for a better route, or general road trip advice.
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posted by i_am_a_fiesta
on Apr 30, 2013 -
10 answers
I'd like to get into community theatre, but I haven't done any kind of drama since high school. Are there community theatres in Toronto that encourage amateur participation?
posted by The Thnikkaman
on Apr 13, 2013 -
3 answers
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 have an awesome new cardigan, yay! I got ink stains on the sleeve! Boo! Any recommendations for someone in Toronto skilled at alteration?
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posted by yellowbinder
on Mar 16, 2013 -
11 answers
I am travelling to China from Canada in the near future. I have hundreds of questions and concerns but mostly just need reassurance that I'm not forgetting anything. Bonus, what should I do for carry-on?
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posted by sarae
on Mar 13, 2013 -
19 answers
I've been thinking of joining a gym for the first time in my life, primarily because I live alone and work from home and it would be good for me to have a place to go to be around other people once a day. So, I am looking for a gym to join. I just checked out the one nearest me tonight but was discouraged by the fact that the facilities seemed dirty and smelly and crowded. Buffed Toronto Mefites, what gyms can you recommend for someone who lives in west end Toronto (between Lansdowne and Dundas West subway stations), and wants a convenient, clean, and inexpensive gym to join? I'd like to do weights and the occasional exercise class in whatever (pilates, yoga, or kickboxing are all fine). I'd love to be able to swim too, but realize that isn't compatible with inexpensive.
posted by orange swan
on Mar 5, 2013 -
6 answers
I live in London. I am going to Toronto on Sunday where, according to the weather forecast, there will be lows of -16C. I have literally never *been* in weather like that before, and do not own, or know where I should purchase, clothing which will deal with it. Special circumstance to note: I am a large person. I'm a woman, but men's XXXL does well by me .
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posted by acalthla
on Feb 25, 2013 -
37 answers
I am looking for recommendations for a *good* naturopath and/or acupuncturist in Toronto. Want to potentially get a full workup for lifestyle changes I can make to be healthier, and go away with an action plan I can follow...
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posted by JoannaC
on Feb 24, 2013 -
4 answers
My wife and I are taking care of our out-of-town niece, who is a month short of her fourth birthday, this weekend (and possibly our nephew, who is six months younger). We don't have kids of our own, so we're kind of clueless about how to entertain children that age. What are some fun and not-too-expensive kid-friendly things to do in Toronto this weekend?
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posted by The Card Cheat
on Feb 15, 2013 -
13 answers
My wife and I will be spending a week in Toronto in late July. Airbnb has lots of housing options, but we have no idea where a good location would be. We like to stroll around and like the usual stuff - museums, cafes, bookstores all a plus; nightlife not so much. We figure there will be plenty to see and do, but if you have some 'don't miss' suggestion, that would be appreciated also. Thanks.
posted by Jackson
on Jan 24, 2013 -
11 answers
I am looking to perhaps purchase a condo in Toronto.
What are some objective data sources or opinions to determine whether its a good time to enter the real estate market?
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posted by cacofonie
on Jan 24, 2013 -
6 answers
What would you do if you had tomorrow (a Friday for posterity) morning free in Toronto and had never been there before? I need to be at the University of Toronto at 12.30 or so. Assume College and Spadina as a start and end point. If a transit museum existed (it seems to have been proposed, but doesn't exist), I would go there.
posted by hoyland
on Jan 24, 2013 -
15 answers
TorontoToothpasteFilter: When my husband was vacationing in Spain, he picked up
this amazing toothpaste and we fell in love with it completely. It is flavoured with fennel, myrrh, and propolis rather than the North American **All-Mint-All-The-Time** Extravaganza, and we realised that we liked this taste much much better. Sadly, our usual stores have succumbed to the minty-fresh lobby.
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posted by heatherann
on Jan 23, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm looking for an
ACT therapist in Toronto. Does anyone have personal recommendations?
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posted by mendel
on Jan 2, 2013 -
1 answer
Where in Toronto can I buy small cylindrical rechargeable 3.7V Li-ion batteries like the
UltraFire, hopefully at a reasonable price? (or maybe they were 3.6V, I can't recall)
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posted by PercussivePaul
on Dec 23, 2012 -
5 answers
How can I find a trustworthy mechanic in a new city (Toronto) without breaking the bank?
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posted by cacofonie
on Dec 19, 2012 -
9 answers
Does anyone have recommendations for nanny agencies for nannies in Toronto? The internet is full of options but it's hard, as always, to tell which are better than others.
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posted by machine
on Dec 8, 2012 -
2 answers
He has to limit salt. I have to limit cholesterol. We are both vegetarians. Where can we eat? Looking for both general restaurant ideas and Toronto-specific ones.
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posted by JoannaC
on Nov 22, 2012 -
5 answers
It's fall and I should have my furnace serviced. It's a 1991 furnace that has kept chugging along just fine so far (touch wood) but that I hope to be replacing in 2013, so I don't want to pay for more than a basic servicing/cleaning job now. I live in Toronto. Does anyone have recommendations as to whom I should hire for the job?
posted by orange swan
on Nov 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Where can we find a large (almost) empty parking lot in or near Downtown Toronto tomorrow?
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posted by Ziggurat
on Nov 9, 2012 -
5 answers
Help me find a great writing spot in Toronto, with some very specific requirements.
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posted by lizifer
on Oct 25, 2012 -
16 answers
A relative reently died and left me a bunch of gold coins. Some "real" coins (minted by governments) and a bunch of Franklin Mint specimens. I can find lots of plaecs that tell me the price if I can want to buy them, but nowhere to find out what they are worth to sell. Can someone recommend a reputable dealer in the Toronto area where I can take tham?
posted by Pablo MacWilliams
on Oct 23, 2012 -
4 answers
48 Hour Film Contest - Toronto... Best way to fill a couple crew roles, especially sound person?
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posted by Ziggurat
on Oct 15, 2012 -
3 answers
A friend of mine recently did me a huge favor. I'd like to get him something for his newborn baby to say thank you. He lives in Toronto, I live in California. Are there any Toronto baby/child stores you'd recommend? Ideally ones that offer gift vouchers that I can order online.
posted by Conductor71
on Oct 12, 2012 -
8 answers
Best structured cheap or free Spanish conversation classes in Toronto (better yet, at the University of Toronto)?
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posted by 256
on Oct 9, 2012 -
2 answers
Torontofilter: Where can you comfortably eat a packed lunch and read a book, for free or the price of a bad coffee, indoors, in the Financial District? Bonus points if this gets figured out before lunch time.
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posted by Bluestocking_Puppet
on Oct 9, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm starting to look like a shaggy dog!!!! Need recommendations for a hairdresser in Toronto!
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posted by devonia
on Oct 3, 2012 -
4 answers
Can anyone recommend a good, central or west-end Toronto-area optometrist or ophthalmologist?
posted by orange swan
on Oct 1, 2012 -
6 answers
I have the opportunity to visit Toronto from December 25 - December 29 and I have a few questions:
1) Will things (restaurants, shops, museums) be open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
2) Is it foolish to visit in December (weather? crowds?)?
3) What are the must-see, must-do things in Toronto?
4) What are the best restaurants in Toronto? (I'm looking for fine dining as well as local fare.)
Thanks!
posted by tmharris65
on Sep 30, 2012 -
18 answers
Help me get from Billy Bishop airport to the Toronto bus station, with wifi and (hopefully) tasty food in between. I've got about 2 hours.
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posted by neroli
on Sep 26, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for every-day, unisex walking/office shoes that will last for years - also a brick-and-mortar store where I can try them on (in Toronto, Canada).
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posted by jb
on Sep 20, 2012 -
29 answers
I'm looking for a doctor in Toronto. Does anyone have one they can recommend?
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posted by AmandaA
on Sep 18, 2012 -
4 answers
Where in Toronto can I buy men's linen shirts, preferably dark colors and short sleeves? I'd rather not order online due to sizing and such. Thanks.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy
on Sep 17, 2012 -
3 answers
What urbanist/transit/maps/architecture/local history-related attractions should I hit up in Toronto?
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posted by andrewesque
on Sep 11, 2012 -
14 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
Toronto-filter: Is there a good place to get shirts (both male and female) washed and ironed for a reasonable price? I've tried dry cleaners but while male shirts seem to be ok from a price perspective (although still expensive), female shirts (exact same material, some form of cotton blend) are charged at twice and sometimes three times the price, even though they are, almost literally, just smaller men's shirts. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks.
posted by apcmwh
on Sep 7, 2012 -
4 answers
Toronto-filter: Some professors at my school are giving their textbooks to us students, free, via a printable PDF. So, I'd like to get it printed as cheaply as possible and then bound. Where's the best place to do this? Our textbook are on average ~500 pages. Proximity to Bloor and Spadina is a big plus.
posted by demagogue
on Sep 7, 2012 -
11 answers
Stranded in Toronto. New in town, have a job and a place (but not until Oct-1). Film-fest + returning students have filled all hostels and every half-way affordable hotel. Any other options?
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posted by philip-random
on Sep 5, 2012 -
12 answers
Toronto student life filter: Two questions! 1) How likely will I be able to commute to school (only 1.5 km) in the winter months? 2) Where can I find lots of choices for notebooks that are high quality but affordable? Downtown/near U of T preferred.
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posted by atetrachordofthree
on Sep 3, 2012 -
11 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
