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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 -
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Toronto-filter: Some of my boss-doctors are visiting Toronto for a conference this weekend, and are looking for nice restaurants close to the Westin Harbour Castle (which is next to the Toronto Islands Ferry Terminal and between the feet of Yonge and Bay Streets). They tend to be adventurous eaters, and like quiet atmospheres, and will need both quick food and sit-down meals as they are there for 4 days.
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posted by joannemerriam
on Jul 20, 2012 -
8 answers
What bird did I just see harrassing a squirrel in my Toronto backyard? (Sorry, I couldn't get a camera in time so I have just a verbal description, no picture).
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posted by maudlin
on Jun 25, 2012 -
5 answers
Does anyone have recommendations for pet sitters/cat sitters that you liked in the Toronto area? I have the opportunity to go away for July & August to my parents cottage on Prince Edward Island but to make that happen I'll need to arrange for someone to feed my two cats (
Max and
Bentley) while I'm away.
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posted by machine
on Jun 22, 2012 -
7 answers
What are the benefits of renewing a lease versus going month-to-month? Location: Toronto.
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posted by 1UP
on Apr 4, 2012 -
10 answers
Spring cleaning/maintenance recommendations, please! I want to hear about companies you've hired and been really happy with in Toronto. Detailed list of services desired inside.
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posted by lizifer
on Mar 28, 2012 -
2 answers
How hard will it be for me to find work in New York City in an Art Direction role with a boutique design firm or major news-media organization?
(Looking for a fresh 2012 / Canadian to NYC / Design approach, if possible)
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posted by mistertoronto
on Mar 21, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm currently pregnant with my first child (whee!) and as a single-mom-to-be am kind of freaking out. It's been recommended to me that I investigate hiring a doula to help with labour and delivery as well as post-partum. I need recommendations if you have them on the who as well as what to look for in a good doula.
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posted by machine
on Feb 14, 2012 -
13 answers
Oh drywaller, sweet drywaller, wherefore art thou? Please recommend someone in Toronto who can drywall two closets and a wall, including sound proofing on the wall and reconstruction work on one of the closets (old doorway closed up, new door installed).
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posted by orange swan
on Jan 13, 2012 -
5 answers
Semi quirky stuff to do in Toronto Jan 26-29? Partner's & my 1st time to TO, looking for a couple of atypical things to do besides eating & drinking. I'm spending 1 day at
IDS but otherwise wide open, & we're staying near the convention centre, no car.
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posted by yoga
on Jan 10, 2012 -
15 answers
I have an old chest of drawers I'd like to spruce up by painting and découpaging a poster on the front, a horizontal slice of poster on each drawer. I've chosen
Summer by Alphonse Mucha as the poster, but I have a couple of questions about how to get a poster that suits my purposes.
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posted by orange swan
on Nov 26, 2011 -
8 answers
Quick and easy Toronto shopping filter: where to find a pair of novelty dinosaur slippers, in adult women's sizes? Downtown core or Yonge and Eg preferred; TTC access essential. Thanks!
posted by Schlimmbesserung
on Nov 23, 2011 -
4 answers
I need to get a boundary survey on my residential property in Toronto. I've called several surveyors but have only heard back from one, who says it'll cost $900 and take two weeks to perform. Is this normal? Seems pricey and lengthy for an 18' x 100' rectangular lot. Any recommendations for surveyors in Toronto?
posted by krunk
on Nov 4, 2011 -
3 answers
Should you continue to date someone, even though in about 1-2 years they plan to move back home, a place where you're pretty sure you don't want to move to?
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posted by althanis
on Sep 26, 2011 -
25 answers
Are there any beautiful or inspiring study spaces in downtown Toronto? We're graduate students living in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto looking for somewhere to think and write. We know the cafe scene, Robarts library, and have been to the Pratt library. Are there other interesting and exciting (but still quiet) places to get some work done when we want to get out of the house?
posted by rumbles
on Aug 9, 2011 -
4 answers
Moving to Toronto filter: Is there point in posting a "I'm looking for a room" ad describing myself on Craigslist?
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posted by marais
on Aug 8, 2011 -
11 answers
Canadian-stores-suck filter: Looking for a cute and yet athletic tankini-style swimsuit. Problem? I'm super picky and I need to try it on.
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posted by AmandaA
on Jul 12, 2011 -
14 answers
Dr. Leslie Smoling operated an illegal abortion clinic in Toronto from 1962 to June 10, 1968, when police closed the clinic and charged him. He then fled to Australia to evade prosecution, coming back after two decades (?) to face charges. Where in the city was this clinic?
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posted by avocet
on Apr 28, 2011 -
9 answers
[Toronto Filter] Looking for a downtown restaurant with a private dining room or lounge for 20 people. Any ideas?
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posted by braemar
on Mar 23, 2011 -
7 answers
I didn't activate mobileme.
My iphone was stolen from my bag in a yoga studio change room a few hours ago.
Called Rogers to freeze service, called apple, and called police to file report. No one seems to be willing to do anything to track it down.
Is there ANY way I can track its whereabouts?
posted by anewnormal
on Feb 22, 2011 -
9 answers
My wife wants to make her own moisturizer, and we're wondering if there are there any retail stores in Toronto where one can buy emulsifying wax?
posted by The Card Cheat
on Jan 27, 2011 -
5 answers
Can you recommend an independent insurance broker in Toronto, or alternatively an insurance company with whom you have had good experience, for taking out a tenants' insurance policy? I'd also appreciate any guidance with respect to whether it's a better idea to go with an independent broker, and risk getting stuck with a bad company at a better price, or go with a company with a better reputation even if the insurance costs more.
posted by Dasein
on Dec 8, 2010 -
4 answers
Where can I buy a number of different maps? I want to make a big, random map collage.
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posted by gursky
on Nov 20, 2010 -
14 answers
During an episode of a Canadian home design/renovation show one of the designers visited a store in Toronto and was leafing through piles of art prints. Any idea of what that store is called and where it is located?
posted by hala mass
on Nov 14, 2010 -
3 answers
Is there a charity in Toronto that would pick up a (bedbug-free, lightly-used) double futon couch/bed? We'd like to donate our futon to someone who could use it, but aren't sure who would want it and be able to pick it up.
posted by Dasein
on Nov 6, 2010 -
9 answers
Toronto Dentist Filter: Metafilter, which Toronto dentist should I visit to best deal with my particular tooth-related situation?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Oct 12, 2010 -
9 answers
Latin translation filter: please help translate a building dedication from the University of Toronto’s former “Department of Household Science”
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posted by Kirjava
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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