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The province is dragging its feet on new rules for removing unruly city councillors

The province is dragging its feet on new rules for removing unruly city councillors

A new law would allow Ontario’s cities to fire misbehaving politicians—if the province ever gets around to passing it

Doug Ford “will send an army down here” if Bonnie Crombie runs for mayor of Mississauga

Doug Ford “will send an army down here” if Bonnie Crombie runs for mayor of Mississauga

Extreme language amid fears of ICE at the World Cup and news that Toronto police will soon carry semi-automatic rifles, no?

Some Toronto police will soon carry rifles in public

Some Toronto police will soon carry rifles in public

The move comes in response to an alleged rise in “terrorism, extremism and hate-motivated incidents”

Most Ontarians oppose Doug Ford's Freedom of Information changes

Most Ontarians oppose Doug Ford’s Freedom of Information changes

Even Conservatives don't agree with him on this one

The Pearson gold heist ringleader kept a handwritten $10.3-million debt list

The Pearson gold heist ringleader kept a handwritten $10.3-million debt list

Arsalan Chaudhary entered a guilty plea today in a Brampton courtroom

Inside the Latest Issue

The July issue of Toronto Life features the monster cottages of Muskoka versus the resistance. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Spicy valedictorians be warned: Ontario's education minister says graduations are no place for politics

Spicy valedictorians be warned: Ontario’s education minister says graduations are no place for politics

No hot takes allowed

Facing DEI backlash, Canada’s Pride festivals need $3 million from Ottawa

Facing DEI backlash, Canada’s Pride festivals need $3 million from Ottawa

Many corporate sponsors dropped out after Donald Trump was elected in 2024

Car insurance scams are on the rise in the GTA

Car insurance scams are on the rise in the GTA

Staged crashes have increased by 400 per cent

Pizza-slinging wrestler Luigi Primo is coming to Toronto

Pizza-slinging wrestler Luigi Primo is coming to Toronto

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s Luigi—and it hurts

The Air Canada pilots who were killed at LaGuardia Airport have been identified

The Air Canada pilots who were killed at LaGuardia Airport have been identified

“I feel like the pilots saved our lives,” one passenger told CNN

Health Canada has issued a recall for gummy bear-shaped Shein magnets

Health Canada has issued a recall for gummy bear-shaped Shein magnets

Consider buying real gummy bears instead

Do you want to own the Toronto Blue Jays?

Do you want to own the Toronto Blue Jays?

Now's your chance! (Please read the fine print)

A fight over flags is coming to city hall

A fight over flags is coming to city hall

One councillor wants to fly the pre-revolution flag of Iran, while another would nix foreign flags altogether

A new report wants the province to “finish the job” on Toronto’s traffic

A new report wants the province to “finish the job” on Toronto’s traffic

Among the recommendations: drones carrying cones

Doug Ford is doubling down on his plan to seize land to expand Billy Bishop airport

Doug Ford is doubling down on his plan to seize land to expand Billy Bishop airport

All to let jets land downtown

Good news for Blue Jays managers Ross Atkins and John Schneider

Good news for Blue Jays managers Ross Atkins and John Schneider

Both have signed contract extensions with the team

What we know about the fatal Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

What we know about the fatal Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Two pilots died in the collision

New rules could soon be coming for e-bike riders

New rules could soon be coming for e-bike riders

Whatever gets them off the sidewalks

What is Brantford's mysterious pooping bird?

What is Brantford’s mysterious pooping bird?

The investigation has gone all the way to city council

Olivia Chow wants to keep ICE out of Toronto during the World Cup

Olivia Chow wants to keep ICE out of Toronto during the World Cup

The mayor put forward a motion to oppose the potential deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement this summer

An Ontario judge likely won’t apologize to Toronto cops for decision in Umar Zameer case

An Ontario judge likely won’t apologize to Toronto cops for decision in Umar Zameer case

The head of the Ontario Superior Court said it would be “inappropriate and unethical” for the judge to respond to the TPA's demand for an apology

GTA gas prices could surge to $2 per litre

GTA gas prices could surge to $2 per litre

Experts say rising gas prices won't improve any time soon

This popular pickleball court just got hit with a $500,000 tax bill

This popular pickleball court just got hit with a $500,000 tax bill

It could be the end of the Fairgrounds racket club near Yonge and St. Clair

Doug Ford is “putting ticket scalpers on notice”

Doug Ford is “putting ticket scalpers on notice”

A proposed change to the Ticket Sales Act would make it illegal to sell tickets for more than face value

Cost of Living

These North York points enthusiasts earn $370,000 a year. How do they spend it?

These North York points enthusiasts earn $370,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“We try to maximize our rewards by using various credit cards plus PC Optimum”

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

“I love a good bargain, so I shop at No Frills”

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“Groceries are our biggest monthly expense after rent”

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

Manpreet Badyal moved from Delhi to Vancouver to Toronto in search of success

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

Business analyst and budding TikTok investment guru Chaeeun Lee hopes to visit 50 countries before she turns 30

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

“Investing in mental health is important. I have an unlimited membership at Othership in Yorkville”

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

“It was hard to accept financial aid from my parents, but it actually brought us closer together”

Urban Diplomat

Dear Urban Diplomat: My family takes Mother’s Day more seriously than Father’s Day

Dear Urban Diplomat: My family takes Mother’s Day more seriously than Father’s Day

She gets flowers, gifts and breakfast in bed; I get a lousy grill brush. Am I wrong to feel slighted?

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat , What’s the etiquette for EV charging? A few weeks ago, I finally found a spot in my neighbourhood to juice...

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I'm a hoarder, but I'm a collector

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I’m a hoarder, but I’m a collector

He’s started quoting Marie Kondo and insisting that I get rid of my “emotional support tchotchkes.” How can I get him to back off?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

They’ve asked us not to shower after 11 p.m. because of “pipe whistling.” Is this normal?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

I can’t help being embarrassed every time I sheepishly walk past the eye rollers in the regular queue

Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

He’s preaching the virtues of sobriety on TikTok but still crushing six-packs every weekend, and the hypocrisy is getting on my nerves. Should I call him out?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

I actually don’t mind the return-to-office mandate, but it seems like so much working from home has caused my fellow employees’ self-awareness to atrophy