[Quadratic]

TFC is horrible. That loss today really hurt. Probably the only saving grace from this season is that Aron Winter is getting fired this season and we're probably picking #1 overall in next year's superdraft, I don't think there's an expansion team next year unless I'm mistaken.

[explodet]

So many adorkable girls at TCAF today.

I actually had to cover a short table shift for a buddy at the con, so I didn't get to see a whole lot. Maybe I'll drop by again tomorrow.

[AlphaTwo00]

You guys know you all sound REALLY CREEPY every time you mention girls at TCAF, right?

[explodet]

I apologize for nothing!

[Brinbe]

TFC is horrible. That loss today really hurt. Probably the only saving grace from this season is that Aron Winter is getting fired this season and we're probably picking #1 overall in next year's superdraft, I don't think there's an expansion team next year unless I'm mistaken.

Even that won't help. They need to fire everyone from upper management on down, because even the FO choosing the coaches aren't capable either. For a league with such parity it's disgusting that they've been bad for so long. Just totally inept all-around.

[Divvy]

Whoooo Avengers was awesome! We went to Susur lee's restauant today too. Saw him in his pony-tailed glory. That Peking duck dish was delicious.

[EvilMario]

Whoooo Avengers was awesome! We went to Susur lee's restauant today too. Saw him in his pony-tailed glory. That Peking duck dish was delicious.

We saw it with friends at Rainbow Cinemas tonight too, after dropping by TCAF. Picked up a couple dozen streetpasses walking through twice within an hour.

And yes, Avengers was pretty damn good. Better than most super hero movies in the last few years.

[Divvy]

We saw it with friends at Rainbow Cinemas tonight too, after dropping by TCAF. Picked up a couple dozen streetpasses walking through twice within an hour. And yes, Avengers was pretty damn good. Better than most super hero movies in the last few years.

How was it in 2D? I had to see it in 3D because I wanted to reserve seats and all the UltraAvx screens are only showing 3D. It's kind of annoying that all the higher quality screens in this city are only showing the 3D version.

[Kave_Man]

We saw it with friends at Rainbow Cinemas tonight too, after dropping by TCAF. Picked up a couple dozen streetpasses walking through twice within an hour. And yes, Avengers was pretty damn good. Better than most super hero movies in the last few years.

I used to work at Rainbow Cinemas...not that location but the one at Promenade. To this day I can still get free tickets. Fun place to work though, I'll never forget it.

[BigJonsson]

Where is TCAF and how much is it and what time would I have to go tomorrow to be able to get in


And by tomorrow I mean today

[firehawk12]

Where is TCAF and how much is it and what time would I have to go tomorrow to be able to get in And by tomorrow I mean today

Toronto Reference Library.

I totally forgot this was happening and missed the Kanata Konami tickets, so I just decided to skip it this year. Hopefully they'll have a big Japanese guest next year too.

[whitehawk]

What the hell is TCaf.

[Quadratic]

Toronto Comic Arts Festival.

http://torontocomics.com/

[Kave_Man]

Where is TCAF and how much is it and what time would I have to go tomorrow to be able to get in And by tomorrow I mean today

It's free dawg.

[Represent.]

I was dragged by my girlfriend to the Americas Next Top Model convention show... Toronto has so many sooo many fine ass women lol. I was bored as shit the whole time, but the beautiful long legs everywhere made it worth it :smug:

[lunarworks]

Saw Avengers at the Scotiabank Theatre yesterday. We had to get in line 90 minutes early. But damn, it was worth it.

[EvilMario]

How was it in 2D? I had to see it in 3D because I wanted to reserve seats and all the UltraAvx screens are only showing 3D. It's kind of annoying that all the higher quality screens in this city are only showing the 3D version.

The screens were not high end quality at the theater, but it was good. It's a film not shot with 3D cameras, but people said it was 'okay' in 3D. But if I can avoid seeing any movie in 3D, I will. I just don't care for it in theaters.

Saw Avengers at the Scotiabank Theatre yesterday. We had to get in line 90 minutes early. But damn, it was worth it.

Looks like I made a good call going to the smaller showing, only 20 minutes of lining up. :P

[Kuro Madoushi]

Movie would've been better without the douchebag dudebro high school fucks trying to be cool behind me.

Today, I'm outside at le papillion near the beaches. Croissant good. Escargot was tasteless. Bread was a bit stale. Hope the mains are good.

[Stet]

Went to TCAF, caught up with Jim Zub, J. Bone and Anthony Del Col and then bought My Friend Dahmer, which is amazing.

[Magnus]

New job and a good friend currently looking to move out/roomie means I'm looking again for a place. I ain't exactly rollin in dough with this gig, compared to two years ago when I comfortably moved to Yonge/St. Clair for $1600/month with my then-roommate.

Can the following actually be had for $1400-1500 in a decent area of downtown/midtown Toronto?:

• 2 bdrm
• 10-15 min. walk to subway
• No bedbug reports at the BB Registry (lol)
• A/C

How was it in 2D? I had to see it in 3D because I wanted to reserve seats and all the UltraAvx screens are only showing 3D. It's kind of annoying that all the higher quality screens in this city are only showing the 3D version.

Totally. Need this trend to die quick.

[BladeWorker]

New job and a good friend currently looking to move out/roomie means I'm looking again for a place. I ain't exactly rollin in dough with this gig, compared to two years ago when I comfortably moved to Yonge/St. Clair for $1600/month with my then-roommate. Can the following actually be had for $1400-1500 in a decent area of downtown/midtown Toronto?: • 2 bdrm • 10-15 min. walk to subway • No bedbug reports at the BB Registry (lol) • A/C

You may not be able to swing a/c, but if utilities are included you can buy one for a decent price, and still be able to swing $1400-$1500 in some of the mid-neighbourhoods in TO. I'd start with Roncey and the Dupont/Spadina areas. Annex is also a possibility.

[EvilMario]

$1,300-$1,500 should net you a 2 bedroom in many neighborhoods (even down to $1,100ish like in our building, but further outside of downtown than you want). Just check all the major online utilities (craigslist.org, viewit.ca), and some of the major property management sites (greenwin.ca, minto.com, berkley.rentmaps.ca, briarlane.ca, oshanter.com). Check out lots of apartments, look for reviews online. Bloor West, Yonge and St Clair (and Bathurst and St Clair), and even east end on the Danforth, or beaches have good deals around, and are just a bit outside of 'the core'. I tend to find slightly less bedbug reports on the west end, but no place is immune. Good luck in your search.

[lunarworks]

So, that big stinky cardboard recycling plant near here is on fire. (Everyone in Scarborough probably knows it.)

[Quadratic]

The one by the Midland RT station? Is it going to burn down or is it contained?

[EvilMario]

Photo of the fire from the Star.

The one by the Midland RT station? Is it going to burn down or is it contained?

CTV reporting: The fire was mostly extinguished by 7:30 p.m.

[lunarworks]

The one by the Midland RT station? Is it going to burn down or is it contained?

I rode my bike over to take a look. It seemed completely contained. No smoke anymore. Didn't appear to be much damage, either.

It was probably one of the outdoor cardboard storage bays.

Still, if you work in a paper plant, that's gotta be one of your worst nightmares.

[AlphaTwo00]

Are any of you making it out to the Sony thing today?

[Quadratic]

I'm busy later today but I believe Shane Bettenhausen is going to be there.

[lunarworks]

Are any of you making it out to the Sony thing today?

What Sony thing is this?

[DoctorWho]

I'm busy later today but I believe Shane Bettenhausen is going to be there.

Oh shit! I'm still not sure I'm going though.

[Kinitari]

What Sony thing is this?

Their yearly playstation event. Open for public. Wish I could go but I have a job interview (nervous as fuck by the way).

[AlphaTwo00]

Please join us next Tuesday, May 8th for our “PlayStation ♥ Canada” meetup in Toronto. You’ll get first crack at playing Canadian-born PlayStation titles such as the stereophonic side-scroller Sound Shapes (PS Vita), glorious 8-bit homage Retro City Rampage (PS3 + PS Vita), the brain-meltingly beautiful Dyad (PS3), and more that will be revealed at the event. We’ll have refreshing beverages on hand and maybe, just maybe, a musical act. When: Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30-8:00pm Where: Camp Oochigeas Downtown [464 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S6] What: hands-on gameplay with unreleased games Admission: $0.00 (that’s $0.00 Canadian)

This.

[lunarworks]

Their yearly playstation event. Open for public. Wish I could go but I have a job interview (nervous as fuck by the way).

Looks interesting, but I'm not sure I can tolerate the crowd that'll show up.

[DoctorWho]

Looks interesting, but I'm not sure I can tolerate the crowd that'll show up.

The crowd at the event in October wasn't too bad. Sony was handing out free t-shirts and games. They handed me a two-pack with Uncharted and Uncharted 2: GOTY.

[AlphaTwo00]

The crowd at the event in October wasn't too bad. Sony was handing out free t-shirts and games. They handed me a two-pack with Uncharted and Uncharted 2: GOTY.

SON OF A. I got the crappy PSP games...

[added_time]

Toronto photo of the _______

[Kave_Man]

The moon wasn't as super as I thought it would be.

[DoctorWho]

Majora's Mask shop is written all over that pic.

[BKXB]

Hey TorontoGAF, I'm looking to pick up a transformer toy for my nephew's birthday.

Anyone know of local stores downtown that carry any? Otherwise it's off to Walmart.

[Divvy]

Hey TorontoGAF, I'm looking to pick up a transformer toy for my nephew's birthday. Anyone know of local stores downtown that carry any? Otherwise it's off to Walmart.

That toy store (Toys Toys Toys?) In Eaton's centre should carry a bunch. I can't remember if Silver Snail is closed yet.

[BigJonsson]

Whaaaat

Mammoliti is one of the councilors for closing Yonge down to one lane for pedestrian traffic........I thought he was a War on the Car (TM) guy

[EvilMario]

Whaaaat Mammoliti is one of the councilors for closing Yonge down to one lane for pedestrian traffic........I thought he was a War on the Car (TM) guy

Mammo has always been about being on the winning side.

[whitehawk]

Hey TorontoGAF, I'm looking to pick up a transformer toy for my nephew's birthday. Anyone know of local stores downtown that carry any? Otherwise it's off to Walmart.

It's not downtown, but there's a toys R us express at Gerrard Square now.

[DoctorWho]

I'm busy later today but I believe Shane Bettenhausen is going to be there.

He's definitely there according to twitter. Still tempted to go. Wish I had a GAF shirt for the event. I need to order one of those just for GAF meetups.

[EvilMario]

It's not downtown, but there's a toys R us express at Gerrard Square now.

And Dufferin Mall has TRU. 401 Games (Gerrad and Yonge) might be worth calling

He's definitely there according to twitter. Still tempted to go. Wish I had a GAF shirt for the event. I need to order one of those just for GAF meetups.

This why you always need a bunch of HELLO MY NAME IS stickers on hand.

[BigJonsson]

Oh 401 games, I remember when it was 401 Convenience and was a convenience store with a giant MTG collection :p


Poor Robbie Ford, gaining 4 pounds and being salty

[whitehawk]

Hmm I have to head out west for a bit anyway, I might drop by the playstation thing for a bit.

[Dagless M.D.]

Hey. Got a question that I hope you guys will be able to help me out on. Me and my Girlfriend are moving over to Toronto pretty soon on 1 year visas, and we've recently been having doubts on if we'll be able to afford the kind of rent prices we've been looking at.

Neither of us is going over with a job lined up, and while we have a few contacts in the city, were thinking that it's unlikely were going to get work in our fields. So that means we'll probably be picking up whatever jobs we can get.

We're looking at rents around $1300+ for the most part, and we've just gotten a bit scared that that would stretch us really thin. Just wanted to get some opinions from residents?

[EvilMario]

Hey. Got a question that I hope you guys will be able to help me out on. Me and my Girlfriend are moving over to Toronto pretty soon on 1 year visas, and we've recently been having doubts on if we'll be able to afford the kind of rent prices we've been looking at. Neither of us is going over with a job lined up, and while we have a few contacts in the city, were thinking that it's unlikely were going to get work in our fields. So that means we'll probably be picking up whatever jobs we can get. We're looking at rents around $1300+ for the most part, and we've just gotten a bit scared that that would stretch us really thin. Just wanted to get some opinions from residents?

What's your situation? Are you immigrating via sponsorship, or as a worker (ie; applications are in process, and far enough along to have a work permit), visiting, or coming other by other means (refugee, etc)? Sounds like you're just visiting? If that's the case..

There are very few jobs that don't require a work permit (which is why i ask), which is nigh impossible to secure unless you have a job offer, and your employer can prove you can do a job no other Canadian can do.. or if you've applied for a Skilled Worker visa. Even students are no entitled to work without one.

So if you're just coming on a visitor visa, don't be fooled into thinking you'll be able to find work. Likewise, working illegally without a permit will jeopardize your chance of ever being allowed into the country again if caught.

As for your price range. You can easily rent in the city for around $900.00 inclusive in a nice apartment, near the subway. This will generally net you a one bedroom and around 550sqft, give, or take. Some neighborhoods are a bit cheaper, and many can be more expensive. It's simply about looking around for a deal, and not rushing into an apartment. I guess the important question is, when are you coming over, and will you have time to browse some apartments? Most places will require a year lease (and 60 days notice to move out after the lease), so be aware of this. You might be able to rent a basement apartment, month to month, and for cheap if you're in a pinch while you browse for a better place.

Always interested in people moving here. I don't mean to scare you about the working bit, but I had to go without working for a while too while I waited on my immigration paperwork! ;) Good luck!

[Cudder]

Wish I could go to the Playstation meetup but I'm working until 9 tonight. fuiuuuu