If you live anywhere in the GTA, the Golden Horseshoe, or anywhere across Ontario, chances are you’ve got a lot to say — about your neighbourhood, your go-to local spots, your big ideas, and the everyday wins (and frustrations) of living here.

Well, now you’ve got a place to say it.
Welcome to Neighbours, an open group chat powered by Nineside — built by locals, for locals.

What Is Neighbours?

Neighbours is your digital front porch — a space to connect across city lines, trade local recs, meet like-minded people, and get the inside scoop on what’s really happening across the region. Think of it as your go-to group chat for everything and anything local, from Burlington to Scarborough, Hamilton to Niagara, and everywhere in between.

It’s open to anyone who calls Ontario home, whether you’re in the city, the suburbs, or somewhere in the sweet spot between.

What Happens Inside Neighbours?

So glad you asked. Here’s what you’ll find when you join:

• Real-time local recs — from the best hidden taco joint in Mississauga to the hiking trail you have to try in Stoney Creek.

• Meetups & hangouts — spontaneous city linkups, casual hangs, and community-led events.

• Small biz support — share your business, promote your passion project, or discover something new from a neighbour doing cool things.

• City-to-city connection — talk to people outside your bubble. Because Burlington and Brampton should be in the same conversation.

• Open, ongoing conversation — about food, ideas, creativity, challenges, and everything else that makes living here so layered and local.

Why We Built It

At Nineside, our whole mission is about amplifying local — from stories to small businesses to everyday community wins. But local pride isn’t just something we publish. It’s something we live, and something we wanted to make space for — not just on blogs and Instagram, but in real-time.

Neighbours is that space.
Not a broadcast. Not a forum.
A real, evolving conversation — led by the people who actually live here.

Who’s It For?

Anyone who calls the GTA or Golden Horseshoe home.

Whether you're a:

• Small business owner looking to connect with other creators,

• Urban explorer on the hunt for your next favourite hang,

• Weekend adventurer sharing photo spots and trail picks,

• Or just someone who loves their hometown and wants to vibe with others who get it…

Neighbours is for you.

Ready to Join the Conversation?

All you need to do is show up. Say hi. Ask a question. Share something cool. This isn’t about being an influencer or starting a trend — it’s about being part of something real and local and full of life.

Because in a region this big, it’s easy to feel like we're all in our own corners.
Neighbours brings us back together.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.

Click here to join