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GO train maintenance contractor, panned by Metrolinx, gets $1.3 billion extension anyways

GO train maintenance contractor, panned by Metrolinx, gets $1.3 billion extension anyways

Alstom will remain the operator and maintainer of our GO trains for another five years

Ford, the TPS and the TPA have launched "an unprecedented attack on the justice system," says a lawyer for Umar Zameer

Ford, the TPS and the TPA have launched “an unprecedented attack on the justice system,” says a lawyer for Umar Zameer

His comments follow an OPP report clearing three TPS officers accused of lying under oath

The Blue Jays will open a new Hall of Excellence for the team's 50th season

The Blue Jays will open a new Hall of Excellence for the team’s 50th season

Longtime Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez will be inducted in August

Canada's population declined last year, and Ontario felt it hard

Canada’s population declined last year, and Ontario felt it hard

More than 200,000 non-permanent residents left the province

Pierre Poilievre's “Joe Rogan Experience” episode will air later today

Pierre Poilievre’s “Joe Rogan Experience” episode will air later today

And it could be three hours long

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.

A missing space on an Air Canada ticket cost a passenger $11,000

A missing space on an Air Canada ticket cost a passenger $11,000

Passengers should carefully check their booking confirmations for errors, says the airline

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?

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of her mother

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of her mother

Pan, who organized an attack on her family home in 2010, claims her mother's death was unintentional. Her real target, she says, was her father

Markham's mayor used strong mayor powers to veto his council's fourplex decision

Markham’s mayor used strong mayor powers to veto his council’s fourplex decision

The policy would have allowed homeowners to build garden suites and laneway homes

Doug Ford just congratulated a homeowner for shooting an intruder

Doug Ford just congratulated a homeowner for shooting an intruder

“Should have shot him a couple more times as far as I'm concerned,” the premier said today

Canadians have turned against tipping

Canadians have turned against tipping

The country is ready to press "skip" when prompted

Jack Hughes would like his Olympic puck back

Jack Hughes would like his Olympic puck back

The Hockey Hall of Fame is keeping it, sorry

Vandalized with anti-Ford graffiti, statues at Queen’s Park are getting wrapped up

Vandalized with anti-Ford graffiti, statues at Queen’s Park are getting wrapped up

The "Chud Ford" messages seem to have struck a nerve

Forty-three per cent of Canadians say they're less likely to travel to the US

Forty-three per cent of Canadians say they’re less likely to travel to the US

Many are going to Costa Rica, Greece and Portugal instead

WNBA players are getting a huge raise, and it's great news for the Toronto Tempo

WNBA players are getting a huge raise, and it’s great news for the Toronto Tempo

Now all the team needs is some players

Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes

Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes

“Gridlock is costing our economy billions of dollars every year and robbing Ontario drivers of valuable time and quality of life,” said Ontario’s transportation minister

Two Toronto Loblaw stores have been fined for mislabelling imported food as Canadian

Two Toronto Loblaw stores have been fined for mislabelling imported food as Canadian

How are we supposed to buy local under these conditions?

An OPP investigation finds the TPS officers accused of lying in the trial of Umar Zameer innocent

An OPP investigation finds the TPS officers accused of lying in the trial of Umar Zameer innocent

A bombshell report denies a judge’s allegation that three officers colluded to lie under oath

World Cup traffic will be 10 per cent worse than regular traffic

World Cup traffic will be 10 per cent worse than regular traffic

The city will announce the extent of World Cup parking restrictions later this month

More than 17,000 tickets were issued to drivers parked in bike lanes last year

More than 17,000 tickets were issued to drivers parked in bike lanes last year

It’s a major increase compared with 2024 and yet still not enough

The Ford government declares BYOB summer

The Ford government declares BYOB summer

The province is set to allow alcohol consumption at outdoor events—but there’s fine print

Doug Ford says provincial documents have to be kept secret because of China

Doug Ford says provincial documents have to be kept secret because of China

Some wonder if it’s actually to prevent his cellphone records from being released

Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup jerseys are here

Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup jerseys are here

And they're giving bold and brash

The GO trains are falling apart, a leaked report says

The GO trains are falling apart, a leaked report says

And that could mean big delays

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