Karrot Local Group - Seed Posts

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FB Posts Analyzed

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Categories

21

Seed Posts

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Yonge & Eglinton Residents 16.3K members

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Food & Dining

5 posts

Just moved to Yonge & Eg last week. Where does everyone go for lunch around here? Need some solid spots!

Question Re: 4 comments on lunch reco post

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Hey any cafe recos here? I work from home and need a cozy spot that won't mind me sitting for a couple hours lol

Question High Interest

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Heads up — new Second Cup opening at Yonge & Eg! Saw them setting up today. About time we got another coffee spot on this stretch 🙌

Info 🔥 Top Engagement

👍 33💬 21

Tried the new ramen place on Eglinton near Redpath. Really impressed — the tonkotsu broth is legit. Highly recommend if you're into Japanese food.

Recommendation Derived from food discussion

Taking the family out for dinner this Saturday. Any kid-friendly restaurants you'd recommend? Ideally something not too pricey.

Question Derived post

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Transit & Commute

4 posts

Took the Eglinton Crosstown LRT for the first time today. It was actually so smooth and fast! Anyone else tried it yet?

Review 🔥 Top Engagement

👍 48💬 2

LRT was a MESS this morning. My usual 20-min commute took over an hour. Is this gonna be the norm or just first-week chaos?

Rant High Interest

👍 26💬 19

Pro tip for Line 1 commuters: if you catch the southbound at Eglinton between 8:15-8:30, skip the first train. The next one is always way less packed.

Tip Derived from transit discussion

How is everyone getting downtown now that both the LRT and Line 1 are having issues? Bus? Bike? I'm running out of options lol

Question Derived post

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Neighbourhood Updates

3 posts

Did anyone else notice the old Shoppers on Yonge is closed? Any idea what's going in there? Hope it's something good.

Question Top Engagement

👍 33💬 21

What store or restaurant do you wish would open in the Yonge & Eg area? Personally I'd love a Uniqlo or a proper bookstore.

Discussion Derived post

The construction at Eglinton & Mt. Pleasant is FINALLY wrapping up. Walked by today and they're removing the barriers. It's been years 😭

Info Derived from LRT discussion

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Local Service Recommendations

4 posts

Need a hair stylist who's good with long thick hair. Been to two places nearby and both were meh. Help!

Looking for High Interest

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Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor? My kid just turned 16 and needs to start lessons. Preferably someone patient 😅

Looking for Source: 2 comments

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Shoutout to Sarah at Kumon on Eglinton — my Grade 4 went from struggling to actually enjoying reading in just 2 months. Highly recommend if your kid needs a boost.

Recommendation High Interest

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New to the area — does anyone have a family doctor or dentist they'd recommend nearby? Taking new patients would be a bonus!

Looking for Derived post

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Safety & Living Tips

2 posts

⚠️ PSA: Our building concierge's email got hacked. If you get an email from the front desk asking for your info, DO NOT reply. Call them directly instead.

Alert High Interest

👍 10💬 5

Is it just me or has the area around the Eglinton station felt a bit sketchy lately at night? Any tips for staying safe walking home after 10pm?

Question Derived post

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Events & Meetups

2 posts

Free heart health screening this Saturday at North Toronto Memorial Arena (10am-2pm). Walk-ins welcome. Thought I'd share in case anyone's interested!

Event Re: free heart screening post

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Anyone interested in starting a weekly running group? I usually do 5K around the Beltline Trail Saturday mornings. Would be fun to have company!

Meetup Derived post

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Shopping & Deals

1 post

Does anyone know where I can find a Trader Joe's tote bag around here? Or has anyone going to the States soon and could grab one? Happy to pay 🙏

Looking for Re: actual post

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Source Data: FB Group Posts Ranked by Engagement

Yonge and Eglinton Residents · 16.3K members · Posts from Feb 10–11

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New Second Cup opening soon

The Cashman·4h ago

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First ride on the new LRT — "It was an absolute delight!!"

Lianne Black·Yesterday 10:27 AM

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3

Major LRT delays on first business day

Don Power·22h ago

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4

TTC Line 1 stopped twice this morning

MysticalCarrot7731·Yesterday 2:36 PM

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5

Building concierge email compromised

Saul Muradi·Yesterday 2:44 PM

👍 10

💬 5

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"Hey any cafe recos here?"

Hyunli Haley Kim·4h ago

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Reco for hair stylist who's great with long hair

Sharleen Friedman·Yesterday

👍 3

💬 10

8

Private tutors for Grade 4 reading + Grade 7 Math?

Mark Goad·Feb 6

👍 5

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Key Insights

Patterns derived from FB community engagement data

1. Food & Cafes Drive the Most Posts
~30% of all posts are food/cafe recommendation requests. New openings generated the highest combined engagement (54).

2. Transit Is the Hottest Topic
LRT launch created both positive (48 reactions) and negative (16+10) engagement. Commute stories are natural conversation starters.

3. Service Recos = Comment Magnets
Hair salons, tutors, driving instructors — fewer reactions but 10+ comments each. High-value practical info exchange.

4. Safety Alerts Resonate Strongly
Building concierge hack warning got 10 reactions + 5 comments. Demand for neighbourhood safety info is high.

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FB Posts Analyzed

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Categories

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Seed Posts

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Mississauga City Centre Community 2.2K
Mississauga News and Events 1.4K
Mississauga Community 3.2K

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Housing & Rentals

3 posts

Looking for a 1-bedroom near Square One, budget around $1800. Anyone know of anything coming up? DMs open!

Looking for Top Theme

Thinking about renting at 60 Absolute Avenue. Does anyone live there? How's the building management, noise levels, etc.?

Question Source: Anupriya Jha's post

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Just renewed my lease near City Centre. Landlord raised rent by $200. Is that normal for this area? What are others paying for a 1BR?

Discussion Derived post

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Local Food

3 posts

Just discovered Yums Kitchen on Creditview Rd — their pho is actually really good and super affordable. Def worth trying if you haven't been!

Recommendation Re: Yums Kitchen post

What's everyone's go-to takeout around Square One? Getting tired of the same 3 places. Open to anything!

Question Derived post

T&T Supermarket vs. Superstore for groceries — which one do you prefer and why? I've been going to T&T but wondering if I'm overpaying.

Discussion Derived post

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Home Services

2 posts

My bathroom faucet has been leaking for weeks. Anyone know a reliable handyman in the City Centre area? Reasonable prices preferred.

Looking for Source: handyman request post

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Shoutout to the cleaning crew from CleanStar — just had them do a move-out clean and the place looks brand new. Happy to share their contact if anyone needs.

Recommendation Derived post

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Family & Kids

2 posts

The Mississauga Children's Choir is performing at Chippewa SS Theatre next weekend! My daughter is in it. Free admission — come support local kids 🎵

Event Re: Children's Choir post

Any parents here with toddlers? Looking for playdate buddies near Square One. We usually go to Kariya Park on weekends. Would love to meet other families!

Looking for Derived post

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Events & Things to Do

3 posts

Here are some kid-approved events this week nearby! 🏒 Olympic Watch Party: Men's Hockey at Mississauga Library — Clarkson Branch, PA Day Drop In at all library branches, and Valentine's Day Market at Square One Shopping Centre 💝

Event From: News & Events · Feb 11

1st Annual Multicultural Youth Festival coming up at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga on March 7! Sounds like a great family outing. Anyone planning to go?

Event From: Community · Mar 7

Reptile & Plant Expo this Sunday at 6900 Airport Rd! If you're into exotic plants or reptiles, could be fun. Anyone been to one of these before?

Event From: News & Events · Feb 16

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Community Life

2 posts

Been living near Square One for 3 years now. Honestly love the convenience — the mall, the LRT, Celebration Square all walking distance. What made you choose this area?

Discussion Derived post

There's a cool art exhibition happening at the Mississauga Art Gallery until end of month. Free entry. Worth checking out if you're bored this weekend!

Info Re: art exhibition posts

Source Data: FB Posts from 3 Square One Groups

City Centre Community (2.2K) · News & Events (1.4K) · Mississauga Community (3.2K)
Posts from Jan–Feb 2026 · Secondhand selling posts excluded

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Kid-approved events this week (Feb 12–18)

Vikki Kaali·21h ago·News & Events

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Looking for a handyman in City Centre area

Member post·Nov 2025·City Centre

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Anyone lived at 60 Absolute Avenue?

Anupriya Jha·Oct 2025·City Centre

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4

Children's Choir concert at Chippewa SS Theatre

Mississauga Children's Choir·Jan 27·City Centre

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5

Self-intro: new to the community

Akintomi Olorunfunmilayo·1h ago·Community

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Key Insights

Patterns from 3 Square One Area FB Groups (combined 6.8K members)

1. All 3 Groups Have Very Low Activity
City Centre: ~4 posts/month. News & Events: mostly event shares. Community: dominated by business promotions. Combined, still fewer than 2 posts/day.

2. Secondhand Selling & Promos Dominate
Majority of posts are rental listings, business ads, or buy/sell. When excluded, organic community content is almost nonexistent.

3. Events Are the Only Active Content
News & Events group has the most useful non-promo content: weekly event round-ups, library activities, and local festivals.

4. Huge Untapped Potential
6.8K combined members but almost no real community discussion. Strong case for Karrot to fill this gap with seeded local content.

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FB Posts Analyzed

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CityPlace Toronto 12.9K
CityPlace Queens Wharf 3.5K
CityPlace Social 2.4K
CityPlace Parents 1.2K

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Safety & Security

3 posts

⚠️ Heads up — someone's car got broken into in P2 last night. Window smashed, stuff stolen from the glovebox. Check your cars and report anything suspicious to management.

Alert 🔥 Top Engagement

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After the break-in news — does anyone know if there are cameras in P2/P3? I park there every night and now I'm worried. Have you had issues before?

Question Re: car break-in post

Tip: I got a dashcam with parking mode after the last round of break-ins. Caught someone trying my door handle at 3am. Highly recommend — Viofo A129 is solid and affordable.

Tip Derived post

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Parking

2 posts

Parking spot available at 75 Queens Wharf, P3. $200/month starting March 1. DM me if interested!

Offering Recurring Topic

Looking for a parking spot at 70 or 80 Queens Wharf. Flexible on start date. What's the going rate these days? Last I heard it was around $200.

Looking for 3+ parking posts in one week

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Events & Community

3 posts

Super Bowl Watch Party this Sunday at 75 Queens Wharf party room! Bringing nachos and wings. Who's coming? 🏈🍕

Event Re: Super Bowl Watch Party

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Galentine's PJ Night tomorrow (Feb 11) at 75 QW party room! Wine, snacks, movies. Girls only — bring your coziest PJs 🥂✨ Comment if you're in!

Event High Interest

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Would anyone be interested in a monthly board game night at the party room? Thinking first Saturday of every month. We have Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames!

Discussion Derived post

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Building Life & Reviews

2 posts

Thinking about renting at 85 Queens Wharf. Can anyone share their experience? How's the management, maintenance response time, noise between units?

Question Re: Yuvika Singh's post

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Moved into 80 Queens Wharf 6 months ago. Quick review: gym is great, party room is easy to book, but the elevators during rush hour are brutal. Pro tip: take the stairs if you're below 10th floor 😅

Review Derived post

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Local Services

3 posts

Big shoutout to The 6ix House Cleaning! They did my unit today and it's spotless. If anyone needs a cleaning service, highly recommend. I can share the contact.

Recommendation Re: Eduardo Porta's post

I'm a certified personal trainer living at 75 Queens Wharf. Happy to do sessions in the building gym for residents. DM if interested — first session free!

Offering Re: Brian Kojo's post

Anyone tried a mobile beauty service that comes to your unit? Thinking about getting lashes or nails done at home. Recos?

Looking for Re: Bronzed Canvas post

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Local Offerings & Homemade

1 post

I make homemade desserts! Biscoff Cheesecake $25, fresh muffins $3 each. Everything made fresh to order. Delivery within Queens Wharf buildings 🍰

Offering High Interest

👍 5💬 2

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Family & Kids

4 posts

Hi parents, where do you take your little ones for haircut around here? We've been going to the Harbourfront area but looking for something closer to CityPlace.

Question 🔥 19 comments

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Has anyone ever joined the United Football Club soccer classes at Canoe Landing Park in summer? Thinking about signing up my 5-year-old. Any feedback appreciated!

Question From: CityPlace Parents · Yesterday

Looking for home daycare recommendations — preferably walking distance from CityPlace. We both WFH but need a few days a week for our toddler. TIA!

Looking for From: CityPlace Parents · Feb 2

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❤️ TB Littles Valentine's Party this Sunday at Stackt Market! Circle Time Party 10:30-12:15 + Balloon Party 12:30-2:15. Such a fun family outing for little ones 🎈🧁

Event From: CityPlace Parents · Feb 8

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Pets & Animals

1 post

Hi CityPlace locals! I'm fostering a sweet senior cat through a local rescue who needs a forever home before I leave the city. He's 13, super calm and affectionate. Would be best with adults or older teens. Anyone interested or know someone who might be? 🐱

Rehoming From: CityPlace Toronto · Feb 11

❤️ 10💬 2

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Community & Social

2 posts

Free pampers (size 4) — I have about half a box left that my kid outgrew. Pick up at 75 Queens Wharf lobby. First come first served!

Giveaway Re: actual giveaway post

CityPlace community is really something special. Between the Social Club events, the parents group meetups, and the Queens Wharf watch parties — it actually feels like a neighbourhood. What's your favourite thing about living here?

Discussion Derived post

Source Data: FB Posts from 4 CityPlace Groups

CityPlace Toronto (12.9K) · Queens Wharf (3.5K) · Social (2.4K) · Parents (1.2K)
Posts from Feb 2–11 · Ranked by engagement · Secondhand selling posts excluded

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Car broken into in parking garage P2

Shane Rivers·Feb 9·Queens Wharf

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💬 92

2

Where do you take your little ones for haircut?

Anonymous·Feb 9·Parents

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3

Galentine's PJ Night at 75 Queens Wharf party room

Nikita Popli·Feb 7·Queens Wharf

👍 11

💬 20

4

Homemade desserts — Biscoff Cheesecake $25, fresh muffins $3

Member post·Feb 10·Queens Wharf

👍 5

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5

Looking for building feedback on 85 Queens Wharf

Yuvika Singh·Feb 11·Queens Wharf

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6

Super Bowl Watch Party + Poker + Board Games

Husain F Neemuchwala·Feb 8·Queens Wharf

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7

The 6ix House Cleaning shoutout — spotless move-out clean

Eduardo Porta·Feb 6·Queens Wharf

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8

Personal trainer at 75 QW building gym — first session free

Brian Kojo·Feb 5·Queens Wharf

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9

TB Littles Valentine's Party at Stackt Market

Member post·Feb 8·Parents

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10

Fostering senior cat Chester — needs a forever home

Lula Wz·4h ago·CityPlace Toronto

👍 10

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11

United Football Club soccer classes at Canoe Landing Park?

Anonymous·Yesterday·Parents

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Key Insights

Patterns from 4 CityPlace FB Groups (combined 20K members)

1. Safety Is the #1 Engagement Driver
Car break-in post: 79 reactions + 92 comments — dwarfing all other posts combined. Building security is the hot-button topic.

2. Community Events Get Real Traction
Galentine's PJ Night (11r, 20c) and Super Bowl Watch Party show strong appetite for in-building social events.

3. Parking Is a Constant Need
3+ parking posts in a single week. Availability and pricing are an ongoing concern for condo residents.

4. Local Services & Offerings Are Natural Connectors
Cleaning services, personal training, homemade desserts — residents readily share and recommend within the building. These posts create repeat interactions.

5. Parents Group = Deep Engagement
Kids haircut post got 19 comments — highest comment-to-reaction ratio across all groups. Parenting questions drive the deepest conversation threads.

6. Four Groups, One Neighbourhood
CityPlace Toronto (12.9K general), Queens Wharf (3.5K building-specific), Social (2.4K events), Parents (1.2K family) serve distinct needs but share the same residents. Karrot can unify all four into one local group.