RedRumples

Looking for feedback from fellow Canadians who traveled out of country for plastic surgery. I’m based in Ontario and my family doctor has refused to order my pre-op labs/diagnostics or provide a pre-op medical assessment for clearance.

I’ve contacted several private clinics, and there seems to be a lot of stigma because as soon as I mention it’s for plastic surgery, I get turned away.

Please tell me what worked for you and send me some suggestions.

Looking for advice / recommendations from others in this situation.

My elementary-aged kids split their time between mom’s and dad’s houses. One house is within the school boundary and they walk to and from school. My house is just outside the school boundary so they are not eligible for a yellow bus. I’m looking for a private student transportation service to drive them home from school, two or three days a week.

I can’t be the only parent in this situation. Are there any reputable companies that offer this service? What other creative solutions have shared custody families come up with? Suggestions are appreciated.

I live in Ontario and worked as a consultant in Oct-Dec 2024 charging hourly, but I didn’t send an invoice and get paid until January 2025. (I also have a regular 9-5, this is just a side gig).

I had expenses for my home office such as a portion of my rent, utilities, internet and cellphone. I need to file my 2024 income taxes. I know I’m suppose to claim the income in the year in which it was received, but when do I claim the out of pocket expenses I incurred in 2024? Obviously I want to reduce the amount of tax I owe on the income I earned.

Seen on the name tag of 17-19 yr old cashier at Dairy Queen.

My common-law spouse and I own a house together (we are both on the mortgage and both on the title, split all expenses 50-50). We are separating and I plan on renting another house until the house is sold. In that scenario I would stop contributing to expenses as I would have to cover my rent somewhere else. If I do this, would I be entitled to less than half the equity when we sell the house? I’ve been told to never abandon the family home but I don’t understand the implications. I don’t want to continue living with my spouse.

I’m going to call the city on Monday to confirm, but hoping someone who researched this recently might know the setback and permit requirements for a freestanding (built away from the house) floating deck. How close to the property line can it be built, and when is a permit required?

I saw there was a big demonstration in Toronto, does anyone know if there is one planned for Ottawa? Will CUPE members be setting up picket lines at their respective schools?

Looking for recommendations for a place or person that can repair an e-scooter. Thanks!

Our child’s teacher and our family therapist are suggesting that our child get a psycho-educational assessment to diagnose suspected ADHD. I called a few clinics and they are no longer taking reservations because the wait lists are over two years long!

Specifically I’m looking for recommendations for psychologists that have availability to do the testing, but also that you were happy with the format of the final report.

If anyone has experience with navigating childhood ADHD, any and all advice/suggestions would be very appreciated. Please feel free to PM me.

Thanks Ottawa