Anyone from, or close to Toronto , Canada ? Middle aged ?

Hello, and Happy New Year to all !
I was here several years ago , and used MFP with great success. In the summer of 2014 I was at the top of my fitness, thinness , best looks I ever had. I decided to quit smoking and I managed to success, after smoking for 22 years. I was 40, and weighting a fit 126 lbs at 5'7".
Fast forward to today. I am 42, still 5'7", non smoker, and weighing a whooping 176 lbs. and it isn't muscle, as I kind of stopped the gym due to lack of time, change or job, and various aches and pains and other hit rock bottom.
I am fat.
I am prediabetic.
I have a low metabolism and tyroid but not low enough to be given any medication.
I am 42 .
Ridiculous as it seems quitting smoking ruined my physical state.
So , I will start again .
Is there anyone in my area who would like to start with me ?
I am not a good internet friends, I don't write in people's walls and I don't have time for social media ..
I need to loose 44 lbs .