u/fruitninja8

when i moved into my first apartment at 23, the landlord told me utilities were on me and to call the electric company to set up an account. i called. the guy on the phone said "youre all set." i never got a bill.

not the first month, not the sixth. i figured it would show up eventually with some giant catch up charge, so i asked my nieghbour what she paid (about $70/month) and set up an automatic transfer for that amount into a seperate savings account. i named it NOT MY MONEY so i'd never be tempted. (ok that part is caps, it matters)

that was six years ago.

the bill never came. not once. the lights never went off. i checked the meter one time and it was spinning like normal - my unit just apparantly didnt exist in their system.

i never touched the account. not when my car died. not when i got laid off for four months in 2023 and was living on rice and eggs. i sold my ps5 that winter while $2,500 sat right there, because in my head it was the power companys money. they didnt even know it existed. i did.

last month i moved out. final bill? nothing.

the account has $5,106 in it. ive drafted an email to them maybe ten times. im scared if i send it theyll calculate what i actually used plus penalties and it'll be way more then what i saved. and part of me thinks that after everything, i kind of earned it.

The Karate Kid: A Crowd-Pleaser in Need of a Stronger Finish

(Spoiler alert!)

>!Stage adaptations of beloved films walk a fine line between honouring the source and justifying their existence. The Karate kid largely succeeds, powered by inventive choreography and a genuine spirit of friendship, even if its fight sequences never quite reach the dramatic heights the material demands.!<

>!Choreography is the productions’ strongest asset. The fusion of musical theatre movement with martial arts is handled with wit and precision and the ensemble executes it cleanly. Even better is the chemistry between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, which anchors the evening. Mr M’s performance is a particular delight -genuinely funny, perfectly timed, and never tipping into caricature, which is no small achievement given how iconic the role is.!<

>!Vocally, the cast is excellent throughout. One fo the production’s more imaginative choices is a group of dancers who appear to embody the spirit or life force of Mr. Miyagi. The device is not fully explained but gives several scenes a spiritual, almost magical, quality that the film would never been able to produce. (This is a huge plus!)!<

>!Where the show stumbles is in handling the story’s most anticipated moments. The “wax on, wax off” sequence, arguably the emotional and comedic cornerstones of the movie, lacks theatrical OOMPH. It passes by as a routine scene rather than the showstopper audiences are waiting for. !<

>!The final tournament is the most confusing stretch in the evening. The knee injury arrives far too early, before any real fighting has established the stakes, which drains the tension from what should be an ascending (not roller coaster-type) climax. The concluding “mega knockout” then happens almost too quickly that the audience barely has time to register it, let alone savour it. !<

>!Overall, it was a very funny, warm, well-sung, and beautifully choreographed production that was worth seeing. 7/10 (10 out of 10 being the equivalent to Mama Mia!)!<

>!Recommendations:!<

>!+More slow-mo staging for key fight beats!<

>!+Let the final knockout battle breathe!<

>!+Expand the “wax on, wax off” scene in a larger-than-life theatrical number!<

The GTA is "Riddled" with Harry Potter corporate junk. I love Harry Potter as much as the next person but using a brand to push merch onto us is exhausting.

I fell for it today and got the HP Magical Treats (gummy candies) and they were horrible. Tasted like plastic!!! The Tim Horton's "golden snitch" timbits are a gimmick too. If you're feeling nostalgic, save your money and just rewatch the movies or re-read the books.

Don't fall for these mega-corp traps!

Harry potter "magical treats" https://postimg.cc/R3hN4c88

Tim Horton's "Snitch timbits" https://postimg.cc/RNvCv7Jh

Saw Mamma Mia! for the first time last night and it restored my zest for life. I can see why this is one of the biggest hits of all time. Was seated in the balcony, row C and it was absolutely a perfect view, paid $99 each ticket and worth every penny.

The cast had perfect chemistry, the vocals were astounding. The only tiny bit of criticism was that in some of the songs, there should have been more "on stage action". For example, the scene where Donna meets the three guys for the first time in ages, she's literally singing up against a door for like 3 minutes. My favourite character was Tanya -really funny, confident and sassy. The scene where Tanya >!used a blowdryer as a microphone was hilarious.!<

Other than that, every single audience member was up on their feet at the end of the show when the cast did 3 incredible songs. People singing along, dancing the night away, nothing but pure bliss, LOVED it.

-Does anyone know who's the true father of Sophie>! at the end?! Dying to know!!!<

RBC is on this $1B initiative to create a brand new function that is AI-driven. Since they're building new teams, they're currently hiring.

I would say that the interview process was extremely disrespectful to Applicants. The recruiter will not do a proper screening assessment so that when you get to the In person Interview with the Hiring Manager, they will dismiss you in 15 mins and say something like "Oh, I'm only talking to you because the recruiter referred me to you." The HM didn't even review my resume properly.

Seriously, complete timewasters after I had taken the time to attend an in person interview at the Waterfront office. Oh and by the way, RBC is 5 days a week in office and they expect you to be in the office. Accordingly to the manager, this is for her convenience so that we don't need to message you and can just pop by.

I also asked how big is the team, given the $1B budget. She said the candidate would be the only person on the team for a while. RED FLAG!!! Seriously, a $1B initiative and you're only hiring 1 person to start and not a team of people --that doesn't add up.

You can google the job post "Lead Project Manager AI, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation" and search RBC if you're curious but the HM is a HORRIFIC nightmare. Save your time and your heartache and do not interview with this company.

Bottom line: The RBC Hiring Manager for AI, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation was extremely pompous, asking questions that make you feel dumb. TERRIBLE waste of time and TERRIBLE company.

There's a set of murals outside of an old age home in Little Portugal. All are pictures of sad(?) looking people. Dark colours, eyes closed, just uninspiring art. What's the history behind why these images were selected?

Can anyone who lives on a floor (say 50-90 floors) comment on whether it's worth the view? Is it quiet when you're up that high? Are the elevators reliable? Do the pros outweigh the cons?

Any Irish folks in downtown Toronto? Moved here a while back and haven't found a solid crew to do things with. Looking to start a WhatsApp group for regular meet-ups and activities, 35-45 age range - pub nights, movie watch parties, hikes, whatever people are into. Let me know if a group like this already exists, or if you'd want in on a new one.

I checked out ticketmaster and there’s no must-see concerts this summer.

Where are all the big name shows??!

Loads of Z listers and no name nobody’s.

There’s Bryan Adam’s, meh.

Like WTF!

Weather Network shows scale of wild fire smoke across GTA. Relief expected by Sat evening.

RIP:

- Duff's (College St)

- La Cubana (Ossington)

- Electric Bill Bar (Bloorcourt)

- Figo (Adelaide)

- Black Angus Steakhouse (Etobicoke)

- Modus Ristorante (King St)

Was it commercial rent, cost of labour/food, or just leases ending? Did the World Cup revenue bump help at all?