r/Vaughan

Hey all, I’ll be starting a 5-day in-office job soon and will be commuting from around the Rutherford GO area to Leslie/Hwy 7 in Markham on weekdays.

I wanted to ask if anyone has suggestions for the best public transit route for this commute, especially during rush hour. I’m trying to figure out the most reliable and reasonable option for getting there consistently.

Also, if anyone happens to do a similar commute and is open to ridesharing/carpooling occasionally, feel free to let me know.

Thanks!

Are there any stores in Vaughan that sell really amazing butter? It’s so hard to get out of the mass manufactured flavourless landscape.

My neighbour complained to me that my dog barks too much when he’s in the backyard. They also wanted us to not let our dog out during certain times due to religious reasons and practices. How do I approach this without looking like a racist…

Hi landlords,  

I’m a landlords at one of the units in 898 Portage P.. I’m currently dealing with a situation where a tenant stopped paying rent after just one month of moving in. Since then, they’ve been making repeated excuses to delay payment and have also brought in additional roommates without approval.

 

I’ve noticed that this building seems to have a high number of rent disputes—just look at the cases listed here: Canlii

Has anyone experienced something similar in this area? What steps did you take to resolve it quickly and legally?  

thank you in advance!

I hear music coming from the library next to the ymca from the second or third floor. Looks like it’s a somewhat open balcony… what is it?

I have been thinking about this a lot lately, especially after seeing some decisions come out of local community centers and neighborhood initiatives that left a lot of us scratching our heads. It seems like positions of trust, whether paid staff or volunteers running programs for families and kids, sometimes get filled without much transparency about who these people are or what their background looks like. Do residents ever get a chance to weigh in before someone is handed the keys to a community space or program, or does that process happen entirely behind closed doors? I am not trying to single anyone out, but it feels like accountability only shows up after something goes wrong, not before. For those of you who have been involved in local committees, sports leagues, arts programs, or anything run through the city, did you ever feel like the people overseeing things were properly screened and qualified, or did it seem more like whoever showed up and raised their hand got the role? Would love to hear if others have noticed this pattern or if I am just being overly skeptical

Found yet another screw in my tire and need to get it looked at and repaired. Trying to get it done quickly, but most places don't have time for days. Anyone know somewhere you can get same day service and has had experience with?

Not looking to go to a place that is just going to go "Oh we can't repair that you need to buy new tires...."

Anybody else lose power?

I work from home as a graphic designer and sometimes I just need to get out of the house to reset my brain. I have tried a few coffee shops around Vaughan, but most of them either have slow wifi, not enough outlets, or get way too loud in the afternoon. I am looking for a spot where I can camp out for a couple of hours, grab a good latte, and not feel guilty about taking up a table. Does anyone have a go-to cafe they actually recommend for remote work? Bonus points if they have good natural light or interesting interior design. I live near Rutherford and Jane, but I am happy to drive a bit for the right vibe. Also curious if any local places stay open later than 6 pm for evening work sessions.

Hi,

Anyone have experience with the personal trainers there? Looking to get into fitness and would like a personal trainer to help me kick start my journey

I’d feel dumb for asking this year but I’ve seen way stupider posts.

The place I used to go to no longer makes chicken salad and now I’ve got a hankering for a spankering.

I tried making my own and it was mid as fuck.

Hook a brother up!

I’m considering applying for a position but I’ve seen mixed opinions on Glassdoor.

I feel like every time I drive along Rutherford lately there's a new set of orange cones or a freshly dug up sidewalk. Between Weston and Jane it's been non stop for months. I get that Vaughan is growing but at this point I can't tell if they're actually building something specific or just slowly replacing every single section of road one piece at a time. Has anyone seen an actual map of what they're doing? I tried looking on the city website but got lost in PDFs. Also curious if the Major Mac work is ever going to wrap up or if that's just our new normal now. Not trying to complain too much, progress is good, but my commute has turned into a maze and I'm starting to forget what a smooth road feels like.

Anyone have inside info on timelines or am I just learning to accept the cones as part of my permanent landscape?

Live near a very very dry and dying forest and hearing fireworks is absolutely terrifying! 50 years ago neighbours got together and all the dads made sure there were safety measures in place. Sand, extinguishers and at least 3 hoses from various neighbours and no one took safety for granted. Please be safe Vaughan