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Welcome to r/Ontario, the largest and oldest online community dedicated to the lovely people of Ontario, Canada! We strive to be the best place to talk and discuss all things Ontario. Have a question you want to ask about Ontario? Need opinions about employment? Have an issue with your landlord/tenant? Ask your question here!

Welcome to r/Ontario, the largest and oldest online community dedicated to the lovely people of Ontario! We strive to be the best place to talk and discuss all things Ontario.

Have a question you want to ask about Ontario? Need opinions about employment? Have an issue with your landlord/tenant? Ask your question here!


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2024/12/14
05:19 UTC

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Eerily similar drone sightings in the US and now Ontario too?

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2024/12/14
03:03 UTC

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Recruiting Young Female Athletes for a Psychology Study!

We are excited to announce that our study “Body Image in Young Female Athletes” will officially begin in January with the launch of our Zoom group sessions! We are recruiting female athletes between the ages of 16-21 who live in Ontario to participate. If possible, we ask that you please share this post with athletes who fit these criteria.

We invite your athletes to complete the consent process now, so that they will be ready to participate in January when the study starts. Once they’ve consented to the study, we’ll reach out with further details and next steps before the start of the Zoom groups.  

Study Link: https://redcap.link/mf6stwjo   

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2024/12/13
22:27 UTC

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Personalized number plate on a leased Tesla!

I just leased a Model 3 Tesla and wish to have a personalized number plate installed on it ? Any idea if I would need an authorization from Tesla or I can just go to Service Ontario and have it updated on the Vehicle registration ? TIA

7 Comments
2024/12/13
23:19 UTC

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0 cost prescription but no insurance

Got a prescription filled at Rexall, said I was uninsured (waiting for my benefits to kick in).

Picked them up next day and it said pays $0 and I was free to go (cost of the drugs would've been like $80 otherwise)

Not sure what happened there but I'll take it. Any explanations ?

7 Comments
2024/12/13
23:17 UTC

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OK Ontario Teachers - What do you really want from your students as a Holiday Gift?

Starbucks? Amazon? Walmart? Therapy Sessions? Acknowledgement?

96 Comments
2024/12/13
22:25 UTC

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Doctor clawbacks from services

I do have a family doctor, but wondered if they would get charge backs for any of the following:

  • RocketDoctor
  • An imaging place that will get the request for an MRI for me
  • Naturopath requesting tests
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2024/12/13
22:20 UTC

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Too late to report sexual harrassment to employer?

I have a coworker who was continuously making 'jokes', asking explicit questions and making thrusting motions at me until I had enough and asked him to stop via a meeting with other coworkers who also experienced this. This was about 6 months ago.

Now that I'm really processing it, It's still upsetting to see him at work everyday and even though he stopped the inappropriate behaviour, he's now turned to using me as a soundboard for his personal problems at times. I try to say I'm busy or can't deal with his trauma dumping and complaints about his relationships but he just keeps on doing it. I have no interest in him as a person at all, especially with how he disrespected me and others.

Is it too late to report his previous and current actions? I dislike coming to work now, ever since this coworker joined. We don't have an HR department either. Thanks.

18 Comments
2024/12/13
21:50 UTC

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Premier Doug Ford Launches Ontario Corps

47 Comments
2024/12/13
21:06 UTC

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How do restaurants take tax off UberEats & Skip the Dishes with this tax break tomorrow?

As a restaurant business owner, I have contacted Uber and Skip, and they don't have options for removing the tax, or disabling it entirely.

Uber Eats would require you to disable each item separately, which would take hours to do, and then redo in February. Skip the Dishes doesn't allow you to make any menu changes yourself.

Both companies say they are actively exploring solutions to address this and will notify asap. But curious if anyone has any answers, trying to be proactive here!

32 Comments
2024/12/13
21:01 UTC

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How long does it take for auto claim approval? (Co-operators)

I was recently in a non-fault accident, and I’m going through Co-operators Insurance. I used their preferred body shop, and they uploaded the repair estimate on December 10th.

It’s been a week, and I haven’t heard back from the insurance company about the claim approval yet. I’ve tried reaching out but haven’t gotten a clear answer on the timeline.

For those who have dealt with similar situations (especially with Co-operators), how long did it take for your repair estimate to get approved? I’m just trying to figure out if this is normal or if I should follow up more aggressively.

Thanks for any input!

4 Comments
2024/12/13
21:00 UTC

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Toxic work and looming dismissal

I’ve been working full time at a job for almost two years now. First year was contract and now I’ve been a full time employee with benifits at a private publishing company,

In August I started having mental health issues. I spent time a couple weekends in the hospital. I was eligible to take 14 sick days this heat 14 holiday days. I took 12 sick days about a week of holidays. So I didn’t use up any.

Due to my health I was late to work a few times.

I have since had a sit down with my manager where i told him I’ve been dealing with health issues. He said my supervisor has complained about me and they’ll both meet with me to discuss what I should be focusing on moving forward. We have yet to do that.

In the mean time I have over heard my supervisor talk negatively about me. He clearly wants me fired, talks openly about it, and makes jokes infront of the staff about newfies being dumb or it was mistake to hire a Newfie at some other job. I’m from Newfoundland.

Basically idk what to do. My work is so toxic. No one speaks to me unless I mess up. They talk about me behind my back and openly discuss me potentially being fired behind my back. What can I do? I feel like I’m just waiting to get fired but I don’t think they can legally fire me cause of medical reason. Especially since I didn’t even use all my sick days. They haven’t placed any accommodations. either.

What should I do? I’m so stressed and alone. I like my job and want to keep it. I have no family here or supports. Pls advice.

25 Comments
2024/12/13
19:54 UTC

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EV Supportive GM Dealerships?

Hey guys, I've had some interesting experiences with GM dealerships in Ontario while shopping for an EV. The few (3) that I've gone into weren't very knowledgeable or even equipped to sell me an EV. I'm just wondering what others have found. The one was slightly passive aggressive. Weird.

2 Comments
2024/12/13
18:41 UTC

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Juice Cartons?

Hey I can't find any news articles or explation about it but where did all the good juice companies go? I can't find five alive, peace tea, and others in the carton size versions.

Is this like a strike, recall, ontario supply? Someone please explain, I need juice!!

5 Comments
2024/12/13
17:52 UTC

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Speeding ticket. Does going to court worth it?

I got a speeding ticket, is it worth challenge it to bring fine and demerit points down?

I was 114km/h on 80. The officer was nice enough to bring down to 109km/h.

Can the fine and points be reduced if i bring to the court? Or should I just pay it.

This is my second speeding tickets in 5 years.

23 Comments
2024/12/13
17:47 UTC

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I can't find the answers to my driving questions

I recently bought a car that is unfit for the road and I have a few questions. Do I need to complete my drivers Ed before getting my G2 even if I have had my g1 for over a year? And also can the car under my name be put under my mom's insurance until I'm able to put it under my own? And at that do I need to re do my safety to transfer insurance? Thank you.

11 Comments
2024/12/13
17:13 UTC

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Small claims court as plaintiff

Hello

I will be taking my ex partner to small claims court to go after the money I was awarded in family court.

My ex will not pay unless I take her to court. The amount I am owed is 22k.

I am wondering if anyone has any tips or experiences they would like to share that I could learn from. I have massive legal bills fighting in criminal and family court, so I will not be using a lawyer. I will look into free services however.

My ex partner is a terrible person who tried to kidnap my son, and I want to stick them to the wall with power of the law.

Thank you.

8 Comments
2024/12/13
16:15 UTC

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4-way hazard lights on when driving in blizzard conditions - yes or no?

Seeing a lot of heated debate over this on Facebook and elsewhere.

A lot of people, when they hit really low visibility weather, like where you can't see 100 feet in front of you, will put their flashing hazard lights on and continue driving slowly, to make their car easier to notice to prevent any potential speeders rear-ending them.

A lot of other people are upset with this practice, saying it's distracting, sometimes blinding, sometimes prevents your car's brake lights from working, and should only be used to indicate a stopped vehicle, or a vehicle that is driving slower than normal traffic would (IE a damaged engine in good weather). The OPP even weighed in on it recently.

I'm seeing pretty much a 50/50 split on the discussions on Facebook, but man are they angry at each other. What do you guys think?

EDIT: Thanks guys, seems it's pretty well split down the middle here too. Some good points all around, I personally think /u/NicGyver said it best:

I could see the advantage to them if there is no one behind you so that someone coming up would take notice there is a vehicle ahead of them, a vehicle that is travelling slowly and to be prepared to slow down. However, once another vehicle is behind you, turn them off. I am now driving behind you, I am fully aware we are travelling slowly.

236 Comments
2024/12/13
15:04 UTC

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Ontario Legislative Assembly broke the law by failing to respond to the Integrity Commissioner's Report on Steve Clark and the Greenbelt Scandal

Under subsection 34(2) of the Members' Integirty Act, 1994, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario must respond to a report issued by the Integirty Commissioner within 30 days. On August 30, 2023 the Integirty Commissioner issued a report where he reccomended Steve Clark be reprimanded. Paul Calandra tabled government's notice of motion number 17:

That the Legislative Assembly accept the report of the Integrity Commissioner dated August 30, 2023 and approve the recommendation contained therein.

This motion has not been moved. Therefore, the PC-controlled legislative assembly broke the law by failing to respond to the report.

19 Comments
2024/12/13
15:01 UTC

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