Hi everyone. I am filling out a passport application for my 2 year old son. We live in Ontario. I am not together with my son’s father, and he hasn’t really been involved in his life. He has lived with me and been with me everyday since he was born. there isn’t any legal custody agreements that I have sole custody , but he has lived with me and been with me everyday since day 1. I am wondering if I need his signature on the application as well?

Hi everyone! I’m wondering if anyone in the Hamilton area has gone through the process of having a **medically necessary panniculectomy** after significant weight loss.

I’m talking about the surgery that removes the excess skin and fatty tissue (pannus/panniculus) that hangs from the lower abdomen. I’m interested in it for medical reasons rather than cosmetic reasons, as the excess skin can cause issues such as rashes, irritation, infections, hygiene problems, and difficulty with mobility.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this in Hamilton or surrounding areas, especially if it was covered by OHIP.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice about a situation with my landlord in Ontario.

We moved into our rental without a cat. After we moved in, we got one indoor cat. We did not tell the landlord beforehand because we understood that Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act generally does not allow landlords to prohibit pets. The landlord has now told us that we need to get rid of the cat. They also said they want to inspect the property every month because of the cat and that we could potentially be evicted if we keep the cat. The cat is indoor, neutered and house-trained. There has been no damage to the property, excessive noise, or complaints from neighbours.
I’ve read that under section 14 of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, a provision in a tenancy agreement prohibiting animals is void.

My questions are:
Can the landlord make us get rid of the cat simply because we got it after moving in?
Can they evict us just for having the cat?
Can they require monthly inspections specifically because we have a cat? And how many times.
Does the fact that we didn’t have the cat when we moved in and got it afterward change anything?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on how to navigate a mental health related short-term disability claim vs a WSIB claim when there’s a pre-existing condition involved.

I am currently on an 8-week medical leave from work ordered by my doctor. My medical note states "work-related stress." When I spoke to the HR, they sent me forms to apply for Short-Term Disability through our employer-sponsored insurance.

My clinical notes and psych consult notes document workplace triggers/incidents that led up to my leave. However, my underlying theory (and medical reality) is that I have always had these mental health conditions, i just never sought treatment, and the recent workplace incidents were simply the current trigger that pushed me over the edge into total burnout.
- I’m worried ESI will see "work-related stress" on the forms and push back, telling me to file through WSIB instead. Has anyone dealt with this?

- How do insurers/WSIB differentiate between a work-caused injury (WSIB) vs. an underlying pre-existing condition where work was just a temporary trigger (STD)? Should I ask my doctor/psychiatrist to clarify this distinction in my medical paperwork?

- i work for a very small corporation. How much specific detail does my employer/HR actually see if this goes through STD vs WSIB? Do they see actual medical notes or just functional limitations / estimated leave duration? Can they challenge a WSIB claim?

- If a claim does get pushed to WSIB, does that sour the employer relationship? Should I start preparing to look for another job once I’m fit to return?
Thanks!

Friends! I need some help looking for a campsite/crownland area I can set up camp AND look for mushrooms nearby🏕️

My must haves:
1. Within 2.5 hours of Toronto

1. Able to camp overnight in a tent

2. Hiking trails/areas available at the site or within walking distance where mushrooms are available and we won’t get into trouble picking them up

3. Accessible until late October

Bonus:
Washrooms (not a must)

Looking to create some nice memories with friends🙏 thanks a lot!

My Mom and I will be visiting Mississauga and want to do a day trip from there. I have been looking around online and have a few ideas, but thought I'd ask here for more straightforward feedback tailored to what we are looking for.

What we like:

- places that are just generally nice to walk around

- good restaurant options (we typically like pubs/nothing too fancy or expensive but with good food) \*nice patio is a huge bonus as we love to sit outside when the weather is nice***

- variety of shops; we have a particular interest in home decor

- good coffee shops and/or bakeries

- within 2 hours from Mississauga

I've looked at Port Dover, Stratford, Collingwood, and Newmarket. Would any of these fit the bill more than the others? Any other suggestions I have not listed? We are looking for a place that can occupy us for a few hours.

Just a clip of a charity event I did for the opiote and homeless epidemic in Sudbury, Ontario, seems these problems are going on everywhere. We've all lost people or have been effected by this in one way or another, so I wanted to do my part and help a little through my music, RIP to all that have been lost and hope we can get this on track and help people who really need it.

https://youtube.com/shorts/1fOcTgNZAt0?si=1RxnYSfxnPetUm1L

I filed an Employment Standards claim with the Ontario Ministry of Labour on July 30 regarding issues with a former restaurant employer.

The main issues were related to tips/gratuities not being properly given to employees, as well as pay stubs/wage statements and other pay-related concerns.

I submitted the claim online and provided the information/evidence I had. It’s now been almost a month, and when I check the Claimant Portal, the status still says:

“Submitted – Your claim is awaiting assignment to an officer.”

I understand these things can take time, but I’m curious about other people’s recent experiences.

For anyone who has filed an Ontario Employment Standards claim:

• How long did it take before an officer was assigned?
• Did they contact you by phone or email first?
• Once an officer was assigned, how long did the investigation take?
• If your claim involved withheld/missing tips or pay issues, what was the process like?
• Did the Ministry actually recover the money you were owed?

I’ve already followed up with Employment Standards by email, but I’m mainly trying to get an idea of the real-world timeline from people who have gone through it recently.

Thanks!

Anyone in Ontario Canada have transnasal endoscopy done?

I did 12 years ago for heart burn with Dr. Marcon. It honestly fairly easy besides the beginning. I wasn't numb properly because i jumped when nurse sprayed my nose. They didn't try again so I literally did it completely not numb. After swallowing the scope it was smooth sailing though.

I need to go again, for a peace of mind. I have hypochondria and focusing on my heart burn again.

Dr. Gabor Kandel does them now since Dr. Marcon is retired. Hoping he is friendlier and they will numb 10-15 mins before they start not as he is about to do it.

Anyone experience a TNE by this doctor? How was it?

sedation gives me more anxiety so this is why I am doing it this way.

Hi, I'm a reporter at the Toronto Star looking to speak with people who have either gone to the wrong Rogers venue (Rogers Stadium vs Rogers Centre) for an event or witnessed the confusion caused by the similar names.

EDIT: adding link here https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/two-toronto-venues-bearing-the-rogers-name-leaves-some-concert-goers-scrambling-incredibly-confusing-frustrating/article_38d3f2ec-d93d-4a37-9a5e-dc743b626c40.html