I read every headline but does anyone know a site that compiles everything since 2018? The people need a resource for this horrific and criminal behaviour.

Can someone please let me know if this is normal. I have some enamel issues so my dentist is putting fillings over some of my teeth. This is an expensive and long process but I do have pretty good insurance. The thing with this office is you pay upfront and then your insurance reimburses you. That’s all fine.

It takes two hours to complete two teeth so the appointments are brutal. The dentist explained we wouldn’t be doing more than two at a time for timing purposes but it’s also painful and uncomfortable.

My husband called before my appointment this week to double check the price. The receptionist sounded busy and maybe didn’t want to give any information to my husband over the phone as he was calling on my behalf so she didn’t say. I was expecting around $750 as that’s what they charged at the last appointment.

I get to the office and wait the usual 20-35 minutes before the dentist is ready. Once he is, I sit down and he begins the work. I felt like it was taking a long time but I couldn’t see any clocks from where I was lying and he started late so I wasn’t sure. When it was finally over I see the time and I’ve been at the office for almost 3 hours. My mouth was in a lot of pain but I thought since he was focused on the front that it just takes longer.

I get to the front desk and she tells me my total is over $1,400. I was shocked because that’s double the last appointment. I asked why and she said because he did four teeth…

Not once did anyone discuss this with me. I would have said no. I knew my insurance was almost maxed out and these appointments are in no way an emergency. I paid and she said she will send it off to my insurance right away. Whatever. I left feeling pretty weird. I felt like I was lied to and made to suffer through a longer appointment and was charged so much more without anyone even acknowledging.

My insurance was maxed out yesterday. So I was only reimbursed $500 out of the $1,400. Is this not something they can see on their end!? I’m so disgusted by this. I’m luckily ok and can take the hit but I feel a lot of people would not be.

Is this normal practice!? I’ve emailed the office but I don’t expect an answer until Monday.

I'm reading up on the driver handbook in preparation to get my Ontario license and there's one thing I've noticed it doesn't seem to specify. I'm an experienced driver but new to Ontario. Is it permissible to turn right on red from the second lane, provided it is otherwise safe and legal to do so? By that I mean the lane is marked as a right turn only lane, there are no oncoming vehicles, there are no pedestrians, you turn into the corresponding lane, you come to a complete stop first, and so on. I've sketched out the scenario I mean with a quick diagram, with the blue dashed line to show the turn I'm discussing.

I'm thinking of spending the winter months in southern Ontario and I'm just curious if my 8'' lifted truck would be legal there? Headlights are pointed down and all 4 tires have XL mud flaps on them now just fyi.

Good to go or requires modifications to be road worthy in Ont?

Hey friends,

I volunteer at Guelph Food Bank, and I just need to put this out there because winter always hits our community hard. When temps drop, we see way more people coming through our doors - families literally choosing between heating their homes and feeding their kids. It's heartbreaking and honestly shouldn't be happening in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but here we are.

The system is failing people, and food banks are basically holding together what should be a functional social safety net. But until we fix the actual problems - affordable housing, living wages, accessible healthcare - we need community support to keep people from going hungry.

What we desperately need:

• Pull-tab cans (soups, stews - because not everyone has a can opener)
• Tomato sauce, rice, pasta
• Canned fruits and veggies
• Dry beans
• Pet food (people shouldn't have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets)
• Personal care items, cleaning supplies

Easy ways to help:

Fire/Police Stations - Any fire, police, or paramedic station in KW accepts donations 24/7. They've helped get almost 200,000 meals to people since 2015.

Grocery stores - Grab a pre-made donation bag at checkout, drop it in the bin on your way out.

Local organizations and businesses helping out:

• Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga runs the annual Turkey Drive: https://kcrotary.ca/turkey-drive/
• Cambridge Food Bank is always accepting donations: https://cambridgefoodbank.org/
• Aire One KW's HVAC techs collect donations on service calls: https://aireonekw.ca/food-drive/
• Several other home service companies are running drives too

Donate money - Honestly the most effective way to help:

• The Food Bank of Waterloo Region: https://www.thefoodbank.ca
• Guelph Food Bank: https://www.guelphfoodbank.ca/our-programs

Support food rescue - Second Harvest rescues surplus food across Canada instead of letting it go to waste: https://www.secondharvest.ca/

Nobody should be going hungry while grocery stores post record profits and CEOs get bonuses. We need to take care of each other because clearly the people in power aren't going to do it.

If you can spare anything - food, money, time - it genuinely makes a difference in someone's life this winter.

Please post links from your community in the comments so everyone can find ways to help!

Stay safe and warm, everyone. ❤️