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Do Toronto's local politicians agree with Doug Ford that city council is "dysfunctional"?

Do Toronto’s local politicians agree with Doug Ford that city council is “dysfunctional”?

The answer will (probably not) surprise you

The total normalization of cannabis

The total normalization of cannabis

And how it’s changing the way we live

The cryptocurrency enthusiasts

The cryptocurrency enthusiasts

Six Bitcoin investors who are betting the good times won’t end

A look back at Justin Trudeau's term in office

A look back at Justin Trudeau’s term in office

Before he runs again, here's a look back

Saudi Arabia is spreading some crazy rumours about Canada

Saudi Arabia is spreading some crazy rumours about Canada

A diplomatic dispute has leaked into the internet's bloodstream

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.

The Forest Hill family, their Bay Street accountant, and the missing millions

The Forest Hill family, their Bay Street accountant, and the missing millions

He was their life-long money manager, their fixer, their friend—or so they thought

Did Meghan Markle take a secret trip to her adopted hometown? A Toronto Life investigation

Did Meghan Markle take a secret trip to her adopted hometown? A Toronto Life investigation

The Internet is buzzing with conspiracy theories about the Duchess of Sussex jetting off on a secret trip to Toronto, but the detour seems a little suspicious

Dear Urban Diplomat: How do I get my vegan friend to stop guilt-tripping me?

Dear Urban Diplomat: How do I get my vegan friend to stop guilt-tripping me?

"I want to be able to eat without feeling like there’s a cloud of shame hanging over my head."

Meet the new crop of rookies who are about to revive the Blue Jays

Meet the new crop of rookies who are about to revive the Blue Jays

An infusion of new blood could put the team back in playoff contention

How do we make Toronto's streets safer? A car-loving city councillor and a Vision Zero advocate square off

How do we make Toronto’s streets safer? A car-loving city councillor and a Vision Zero advocate square off

One of them thinks bicycles have no place on streets. The other thinks there would be room for everyone if cars took up less space

Her son took a pill that was laced with fentanyl. He died in his sleep

Her son took a pill that was laced with fentanyl. He died in his sleep

Teenagers and the opioid crisis

What has Doug Ford done so far?

What has Doug Ford done so far?

The new premier of Ontario has been busy

Q&A: Raza Mirza and Andrea Austen on helping seniors rent their spare rooms to broke students

Q&A: Raza Mirza and Andrea Austen on helping seniors rent their spare rooms to broke students

A new pilot project is helping seniors rent their empty bedrooms to students

Q&A: Jayne Cardno, one of over 4,000 people being kicked out of Ontario's basic income program by Doug Ford

Q&A: Jayne Cardno, one of over 4,000 people being kicked out of Ontario’s basic income program by Doug Ford

A basic income recipient faces an uncertain financial future

10 day trips to take around Toronto this summer

10 day trips to take around Toronto this summer

Including tubing in Elora and a scenic drive to the swanky village of Warkworth

Who are some of the lesser-known people running for mayor?

Who are some of the lesser-known people running for mayor?

You don't know them, but they want to be your mayor

Five (mostly hopeless) proposals to stop Doug Ford’s cuts to city council

Five (mostly hopeless) proposals to stop Doug Ford’s cuts to city council

Can Doug Ford be stopped from messing with Toronto city council? Maybe, but probably not

The accidental ascent of Andre De Grasse

The accidental ascent of Andre De Grasse

How a skinny kid from Markham found himself on the brink of becoming the fastest man on earth

Protestors weigh in on Ontario's sex-ed changes

Protestors weigh in on Ontario’s sex-ed changes

"It would have been invaluable for me to have been told that it's okay to be gay and that I wasn't going to go to hell for it"

Dear Urban Diplomat: How do I get the office pranksters to back off?

Dear Urban Diplomat: How do I get the office pranksters to back off?

"I find it unprofessional, unfunny and a total pain"

How people are reacting to the mass shooting in Toronto's Greektown

How people are reacting to the mass shooting in Toronto’s Greektown

“This is where we used to live. For 25 years. And it’s where my kids live. What an awful, violent year for Toronto"

How hard would it be for Ontario to start allowing beer sales in convenience stores?

How hard would it be for Ontario to start allowing beer sales in convenience stores?

It could actually be pretty tough

What the Internet is saying about Toronto's Banksy exhibit gone wrong

What the Internet is saying about Toronto’s Banksy exhibit gone wrong

From mockery to theft, the controversial street art exhibition has sparked a lot of talk on Twitter

The dramatic fall of Albert Schultz

The dramatic fall of Albert Schultz

The disgraced impresario, his embattled theatre company, and the multimillion-dollar harassment suit that ended badly

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?