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Hey everyone! I’m looking to see if there are people around Durham Region who would be interested in starting a small, collaborative short-film/media group.

The idea is pretty simple: a group where everyone helps everyone.

The goal would be to:

• 🎬 Bring our own scripts and ideas to life as a team
• 🎭 Help each other improve our acting and performance
• ✍️ Workshop and improve each other’s scripts
• 📹 Learn filmmaking, cinematography, editing, lighting, sound, etc. together
• 🎥 Make short films/skits regularly and actually finish them
• 🌟 Give everyone opportunities to act, direct, write, film, edit, or whatever they’re interested in
• 🤝 Build each other up rather than compete with each other

I’d also like the group to have shared access to the social media/accounts and content, so nobody ever feels like “I’m just being used as a free actor for someone else’s project.”

If you write a script, we all work together to make it.

If someone wants to try directing, we give them a chance.

If someone wants to act but has never done it before, we help them improve.

Basically, everyone gets their turn.

I’m not looking for experienced actors or filmmakers. Honestly, I think it would be more fun if we’re all learning and improving together.

Genre-wise, I’m personally really interested in horror, suspense, comedy, and thriller, but I’m open to pretty much anything.

Ideally this would be people around Durham Region / Oshawa / Whitby / Bowmanville / Clarington, but I’m open to anyone nearby who’s willing to participate.

If this sounds interesting, comment or DM me. Even if you’re just curious, feel free to reach out. Maybe we can actually build something pretty cool together. 🎬

I currently have a 3 year old and have an option to get a job that is a 15 mins drive which is $8k less than my current job. i live in Ajax and my current job is in toronto downtown. Should i take the paycut and accept the job paying $8k less? I plan on having more children but wasnt sure what the commuting life is like with young children. I have been wfh so far but will be required to be in 5 days a week come September. The new job also requires 5 days in office but its 15 mins away.
What would you suggest?

Sobeys on Kingston Road is closing August 29. My mom went this morning and saved $100. She bought coffee pods, broth, cat food, Chapman ice cream, other can goods, salad dressings. She said there’s no fresh foods left. She said she also saw employees taking items off the shelves.

She said it’s hard to get a cart. While putting groceries into her car two people asked for her cart.

I live in Ajax in a war home and I got my water meter replaced in August 2024. Prior to that, there were two people living in the home and our water bill was around $180. Since then, I now live alone and my water usage kept creeping up on my bill very slowly, I believe there were also some changes to the water billing across the region.

Cut to my last water bill being $300. For a single person in a home with no pets, kids, or tenants. No crazy lush garden, no pool.

I don’t have a leak. My meter doesn’t move unless I use something. But when I do use something - flush a toilet, open a faucet, take a shower - it goes berserk. It seems like every time I use something the meter whips around and I’m not sure what’s normal.

I’ve called the municipality and they made me monitor my usage for 10 days. But I kept explaining it not my usage it’s the meter. The meter department won’t return my calls, and I’ve been told it will be $200+ for me to replace my water meter. They said they will test the water meter and if it is found faulty I will be reimbursed - but let’s be honest they will be doing the testing and their lack of response doesn’t make me feel super trustworthy.

I know how bureaucracy works and they won’t be doing any sort of voluntary investigation for me. I need to find exactly what the problem is, bring them proof, and hope they will make it right. But I have no idea where to turn or what to look for. Does anyone know literally anything about this or know a local plumber who might be able to help?

Hey everyone, quick question for those of you with a membership at Lifetime Ajax. How often does Lifetime increase their prices? Trying to get a sense of what to expect before signing up. Appreciate any insight from current members.

Just came back from Sobeys at Highway 2 in Ajax.

Entire store is 25% off due to the closing. The scene specific offers stack on top, I.E a case of 12 pop is 5.62 which is a decent deal.

The signage says the pharmacy is staying. So I wonder if they are converting to a FreshCo?

Hey everyone,

Looking for some first-hand recommendations for a reputable garage door company serving Pickering/Durham Region.

My existing garage door has reached the point where it probably makes more sense to do a complete overhaul rather than repair it again. The cable has snapped and the spring has also failed, and since we’re in the summer, I’m thinking this is probably the right time to replace everything properly.

I’m looking at potentially doing:
New garage door
New tracks/rollers/hardware as required
New spring/cable setup
New garage door opener/operator — replacing an older Stanley unit
Preferably a modern opener with Wi-Fi/app control and reliable open/closed status notifications; camera would be nice but isn’t essential
Replacement/repair of the exterior wood trim/frame around the garage opening
Proper weather sealing around the new door

I’m not necessarily looking to replace every piece just for the sake of replacing it — if the existing track/frame or other components are still good and compatible, I’m happy to reuse them. I’d like someone who will actually assess everything and recommend what makes sense.

More interested in quality workmanship, good hardware, proper installation and after-sales support than simply finding the cheapest quote.

If you’ve had a garage door replaced recently in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby or elsewhere in Durham, who did you use and how was your experience?

Also interested in hearing which door and opener brands you’d recommend — or avoid.
Thanks!

Has anyone else noticed that amazon drivers are opening their packages before delivering them? Its extremely infuriating