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Here's everywhere Mickey Mouse is visiting in Toronto on November 20th

Here’s everywhere Mickey Mouse is visiting in Toronto on November 20th

Mickey Mouse is kicking off his yearlong, global 90th anniversary celebrations with a trip to Toronto and after weighing in the...

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Canadians are eager to embrace simplicity, and this panel will tell you how to do just that (and maybe even save up for a life sabbatical)

Canadians are eager to embrace simplicity, and this panel will tell you how to do just that (and maybe even save up for a life sabbatical)

If there’s one thing most young Torontonians can agree on, it’s that 2018 has been one big stress-ball of a year, where...

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Doug Ford’s power play

Doug Ford’s power play

He’s a fiery, complicated guy with a clear sense of purpose

Inside Doug Ford’s rule-breaking, foundation-shaking government

Inside Doug Ford’s rule-breaking, foundation-shaking government

He’s wanted to run Toronto since he was a councillor. Now he has the power to exert his will

The 50 most influential Torontonians of 2018

The 50 most influential Torontonians of 2018

A ranking of the power wielders whose smarts, connections and clout are changing the world as we know it

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Inside Dew Sweat House, a new Toronto sweat spa with heated blankets and Netflix

Inside Dew Sweat House, a new Toronto sweat spa with heated blankets and Netflix

Be prepared to sweat three times more than you would in a conventional sauna

Yes, this is Sunday Mass in Toronto

Yes, this is Sunday Mass in Toronto

Hipsters are joining trendy evangelical churches, featuring lasers, confetti cannons and indie bands

Vote On Where Mickey Should Visit in TO

Vote On Where Mickey Should Visit in TO

Mickey Mouse is kicking off a year long, global celebration for his 90th anniversary with a visit to Toronto! We’re putting...

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Q&A: Union boss Sam Hammond on being a sex-ed vigilante

Q&A: Union boss Sam Hammond on being a sex-ed vigilante

The man who represents 83,000 elementary school teachers in Ontario says the sex-ed rollback is an attack on human rights. He’s fighting mad

Inside Toronto's new Museum of Illusions, an Instagrammable funhouse of infinity mirrors and spinning vortexes

Inside Toronto’s new Museum of Illusions, an Instagrammable funhouse of infinity mirrors and spinning vortexes

The 4,700 square-foot museum is home to over 70 installations designed to tease and trick your mind

"I'm an electric vehicle nerd": How a 35-year-old sales and marketing representative spends her money

“I’m an electric vehicle nerd”: How a 35-year-old sales and marketing representative spends her money

She bought a Tesla last May and charges her car at work for free

Inside the Happy Place, a new pop-up at Harbourfront with a giant confetti dome and cookie room

Inside the Happy Place, a new pop-up at Harbourfront with a giant confetti dome and cookie room

It's basically a cross between Wonderland and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory

The Bridle Path mansion, the missing millions, and the investigation that blew open a massive mortgage scam

The Bridle Path mansion, the missing millions, and the investigation that blew open a massive mortgage scam

Inside a $17-million fraud that left a trail of victims in its wake

The Find: indulgent couples packages at Elmwood Spa

The Find: indulgent couples packages at Elmwood Spa

Now that it’s officially autumn and couples have to deal with dark afternoons and inevitably more hectic schedules, self-care is...

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Inside OCAD's new business innovation studio, with colourful wall nooks and a top-notch coffee bar

Inside OCAD’s new business innovation studio, with colourful wall nooks and a top-notch coffee bar

The space was inspired by pink hair and paintbrushes

What notable Torontonians dressed up as for Halloween

What notable Torontonians dressed up as for Halloween

From superheroes to Star Wars

Five major takeaways from yesterday's municipal elections

Five major takeaways from yesterday’s municipal elections

The election-night stories that caught our attention

A few key moments from Andy Byford's 60 Minutes appearance

A few key moments from Andy Byford’s 60 Minutes appearance

Toronto's gift to the world just keeps on giving

Q&A: Saron Gebresellassi, the lawyer who wants to beat Tory and Keesmaat to the mayoralty

Q&A: Saron Gebresellassi, the lawyer who wants to beat Tory and Keesmaat to the mayoralty

On her possible path to victory, and why the TTC should be free

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Anthony Perruzza vs. Tiffany Ford

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Anthony Perruzza vs. Tiffany Ford

If you can't decide which way to vote based on policy, let personality be your guide

The no-politics mayoral candidate questionnaire: John Tory vs. Jennifer Keesmaat

The no-politics mayoral candidate questionnaire: John Tory vs. Jennifer Keesmaat

If you can't decide which way to vote based on policy, let personality be your guide

How to get more of everything you love about Toronto

How to get more of everything you love about Toronto

Be the first to hear about our new membership program and all the amazing things you’ll get with it

The biggest campaign promises made by John Tory and Jennifer Keesmaat

The biggest campaign promises made by John Tory and Jennifer Keesmaat

The two leading candidates for mayor have made many pledges to voters. Here are some of them

Highlights from legalization day in Toronto

Highlights from legalization day in Toronto

Yesterday, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis

Cost of Living

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”

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

“My family taught me to invest. It’s probably the wisest advice they’ve ever given me”

Urban Diplomat

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

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can't see the appeal

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal

How does one cut loose in a well-lit room while the sun is shining and no one is even a little intoxicated?