r/askTO • • 16m ago

Lost Pale Yellow Mango Wallet in Toronto – PR Card Inside, Please Help!

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Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone might have come across my lost wallet in Toronto.

It's a small, pale buttery-yellow Mango leather cardholder with horizontal card slots and stitched edges.

I believe I lost it sometime between September 28 and October 6, possibly while walking around Toronto or visiting shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, I'm not sure exactly where I dropped it.

The wallet contains several important cards, including my Canadian PR card, Ontario health card, and RBC debit card.

I'm especially worried about my PR card, as I have an upcoming international trip in November and urgently need it.

I've already contacted several lost-and-found services and businesses, but haven't had any luck so far.

If you've found a wallet matching this description, or know where someone might have turned it in, please send me a private message.

I'd be incredibly grateful for any information that could help me find it!

Thank you so much for your help!


r/askTO • • 22m ago

Has CAMH given you hope?

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Those who have been to CAMH, how have they helped (or not helped) you stabilize?


r/askTO • • 33m ago

33 University Ave LED grow lights?

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Hey all,

I was walking past 33 University Ave recently and noticed these distinct pink and bright white lights behind approximately 10th floor window facing north-west.

It looks like multi-tiered metal shelves with full-spectrum LED grow lights for indoor plants, microgreens, or a small home hydroponics setup.

Has anyone else noticed this or knows what's going on in there? I thought of it as an office building, and hydroponics setup might be a little less expected there.


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Spots with live music in the St. Lawrence market neighbourhood.

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My sister is visiting from Winnipeg and really wants to catch some live music. Nothing big like a concert, but does anyone know of any local spots in the area that have live music on the weekends we can walk to?


r/askTO • • 1h ago

I'd like to make my date my favourite tapas dish Pan con Tomate. Who sells the *best* tomatoes in Toronto?

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Ideally the rustic beefsteak type, and within the downtown core!


r/askTO • • 1h ago

DVP Closures

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Is it just me or does the dvp have closures every other week?
Specifically Richmond st downtown exit, they seem to be shutting it down every other week even though it had been shut off for months during summer


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Massey Hall obstucted seats

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How obstructed are the seats G-1 and G-2.

Looking at Loreena McKenna show.


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Ioanna Gika at Massey

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This might be a long shot but if anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it! The whole set was entrancing but the second last song she played tonight was incredible! Does anyone know the name?


r/askTO • • 1h ago

When did off ramps become passing lanes?

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Stop and go traffic on the QEW and Gardner, people constantly using the off ramp to pass others in the slow lane. Obviously making traffic much worse for everyone else, but hey, at least they get 2-3 cars ahead… 🤦‍♂️


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Does anyone have recommendations for bicycle instructors in the GTA?

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I'm 30 and never learned how to ride a bike. It's something I've been wanting to learn for a very very long time. I've tried to learn on a city bike but my balance is too off and I fell a lot. My 10 year old neighbour has a kiddy bike lol and we've practiced on that a little bit but the chains are all rusty and it's hard to peddle. It was a lot more comfortable than the city bike maybe because of the height

I've gone through old threads and found coach Tommy at bike foundations, I've reached out to him and now I'm just waiting for him to get back to me

I saw someone reocmmend learn 2 ride. They don't have any programs this fall/winter. I've joined their waitlist for next spring/summer but I'd rather learn now

Recommendations are so welcome. I'll continue to go through some of the other threads.


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Free Therapy?

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i’m just gonna get straight to the point. I recently graduated from university as an international student and just got approved for my work permit. I dont have a lot of friends and no family on this side of the world and im tired of feeling like life is so dull even though I know I am still incredibly blessed. my relationships with myself, god, friends and family all feels very shallow. I constantly have thoughts revolving around kms but deep down I know I would never actually act on it.

I drifted from the only group of friends I had that I met during frosh week in university about a year ago when I stopped getting called to hangouts, lied to and ignored when asked what more I can do than apologize. I figured it’s best not to force it and I wouldn’t want to be friends with people who treat me like human garbage anyway although I still feel like i’d get along more than well with most it’s just the group dynamic that makes it weird. I stopped hanging out with the rest of them altogether because it hurt deeply to see them replace me like I was never there and continue to go on trips i don’t really know what i’m supposed to say and always feels like there’s an elephant in the room. i’ve spent most of this year completely alone day in day out with my thoughts and it’s driving me insane.

I started smoking weed in high school with a few short tolerance breaks here and there and most recently was sober for 3 months but ended up back into daily stoning again. I have stopped once more and am using cbd oil to help manage the withdrawal symptoms.

Now i’m looking for any low cost or preferably free therapy as I am still looking for a job and have overall lost the desire to socialize (this isn’t something new but has gotten worse over the last few years) if you have any advice please do share.

i’m not blaming anyone but myself im fully responsible for my shitty relationships but i think it’s time to accept that if im going to get better im gonna need help.


r/askTO • • 1h ago

Choosing a GTA university for undergraduate psychology before applying to med school

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Hi everyone! I'm a grade 12 high school student and I for sure want to study psychology during my undergrad, but I'm struggling between york, utsc/utsg, and tmu.

From what I've seen so far, uoft is a gpa tanker, but york's 9.0 scale may make it harder to achieve a high gpa. I also haven't heard any outstanding reviews about TMU's psychology program. I am open to considering other unis in the GTA, so any help is appreciated!

Side note: which is better for med: BA or BSC?

I understand that a BA offers more flexibility, while a BSc may cover more of the prerequisites for medical school. Which option would be better for maintaining a high GPA while balancing psychology courses with the necessary med school prerequisites?


r/askTO • • 2h ago

any bank accounts with good starting bonuses?

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hi everyone! i’m moving to Toronto in two weeks (originally from the uk) and i’m really excited! (if anyone has any general advice for living here as well, i’d really appreciate it, never been before lol.) i need a bank account while i’m here, i’ve been looking at a couple different canadian banks and in all honesty it’s making my head spin a bit. for banks in the uk i know it’s fairly common to get a “sign up bonus” when opening a new account, and i was wondering if this was also a thing in canada, and if so what the best one might be? if not, is there a bank you’d recommend/avoid? thanks so much!! :)


r/askTO • • 2h ago

Toronto Animal Shelters to volunteer at

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I've been looking and it seems the main big shelters like the human society and Toronto animal services aren't looking for volunteers at the moment. I can't foster as I have a cat and don't want to upset her but I'd love to give some love to shelter animals, take some dogs for a walk, help some cats get socialized, that kind of thing. Can anyone point me to a shelter that I can offer that to? Thank you!


r/askTO • • 2h ago

Are their any places that do dry massage

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Would like to gift my blue collar partner a professional massage for their upcoming birthday. However due to sensory issues it can’t use any kind of oil or lotion. I can’t find any places online that list dry massage as one of their services, wondering if people here know any. North York or Markham is ideal but anywhere in the city is fine so long as theirs parking.


r/askTO • • 2h ago

Times have changed, should Spadina Expressway now be revisited?

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With all the traffic congestion, does it make sense now?


r/askTO • • 3h ago

Do any restaurants/local stores sell their own house-made kombucha?

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Hello! I'm wondering if there are any restaurants or local stores that make their own kombucha and sell it. Either as a prepared drink or bottled/canned, and with any amount of alcohol. But not anything that I can find in major grocery stores. Thanks! :)


r/askTO • • 3h ago

National Shawarma Day! Which spots are you guys hitting up?

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Title. Planning on getting Shawarma tonight for National Shawarma Day, great prices going on today. Which places are you guys hitting up? Don’t say Osmows LOL.


r/askTO • • 3h ago

Where to buy Daawat Ultima extra long grain basmati rice?

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I use to buy this rice at No Frills but they stopped carrying it two or three years ago. I've checked all the chain grocery stores including Walmart in West end/ Junction and St Clair stockyards area - no luck. It's really good rice, I've tried Tilda brand and there's no comparison. TIA


r/askTO • • 3h ago

Do you think Toronto would be better off today if the 1998 amalgamation had never happened?

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I feel like downtown Toronto, Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke all have very different needs and priorities. What matters to someone downtown might not matter as much to someone in the suburbs.

Sometimes I wonder whether the former City of Toronto would have been better off remaining independent, rather than having its decisions shaped by the needs and priorities of the entire GTA mix of urban and suburban communities. What do you think?


r/askTO • • 4h ago

TPS VSC. ID manually received and passed. Does it mean my documents are good?

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Asking because I checked the photos of ID I uploaded and realized they could have been better lol. I'm hoping for it to pass before my son's school's Christmas dance. Any insight will be helpful.


r/askTO • • 4h ago

CAMH experience?

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Hi everyone! Im a 23F here. Bit of a sensitive post for me but I’m considering voluntarily visiting CAMH for addiction help this weekend. I’ve been going through a lot lately and I thought I could handle my alcohol addiction and suicidal ideations on my own but I’m clearly struggling.. I just wanted to know what I can expect coming through the ED. Wait times, what to bring/not to bring, possibilities of being admitted? I come from an immigrant family who doesn’t really understand these things so I would like for them not to find out. So I think the more prepared I am, the better I can plan my stay :). thank you for any help you can provide.


r/askTO • • 4h ago

Where can I buy Menthe-Pastille?

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I want one bottle, not 6!!! Does anyone have any tips or leads?? I don't know enough people interested in it to split an order of 6.


r/askTO • • 4h ago

Portrait photography spots

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I'm a hobbyist photographer who will shoot with a model in the city and looking for new spots to explore.

Since these are portrait photos, its not so much about the landscape view, but maybe an interesting background and lighting that will complement the model.

If you have a place in mind, let me know where and why, thank you :)


r/askTO • • 4h ago

Currently feeling lost on my future

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Been working FT for one of the Big Banks remotely providing Credit products, advices on Loans, LOC, Mortgages for 4 months approximately, and 9 months prior to that in the regular banking side, day-to-day. It is a pretty fast move honestly but I am unsure on how my future will shape in that aspect and would love some advice, not only regarding professional career-wise.

I am originally from Europe, started as an international student in Financial Services, just got a College Diploma, and academically, did not do well due to mental health being pretty bad at that time, irresponsible decisions, which delayed my start in the professional industry by a few years, as I did manage to get a PGWP, but only maanged to find a full-time job last year in July 2025 for my current bank, which honestly I am doing pretty well, fast-learner, coachable, confident, and also that I have a high ceiling when it comes to my abilities. I am only earning approximately $55k which is clearly not enough in Toronto, hopefully aiming for mid 80s within the next 2 years.

To note, I am also planning to expand my knowledge into the investment side, such as getting CSC, IFIC within the next 8 months hopefully to expand career opportunities?

There are multiple opportunities in the Credit side of the finance industry, such as Mortgage Specialists, Credit / Credit Risk Analyst, and many more .. what would be a good career choice, what would be your advice on how to climb the ladder properly?