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14 things newer than Ontario's sex-ed curriculum

14 things newer than Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum

The "new" curriculum pre-dates the city of Ottawa, Google and Britney Spears

Q&A: Andrea Horwath on parenting, dating and dealing with Doug Ford

Q&A: Andrea Horwath on parenting, dating and dealing with Doug Ford

She’s spent her career in third place. Now she’s the leader of the Opposition, which could be a wild ride

Five must-have boats guaranteed to make your summer a success

Five must-have boats guaranteed to make your summer a success

Cottage owners know that nothing quite sets the tone for a spectacular summer like a boat upgrade at the beginning of the...

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo board wants to charge dog owners an extra fee. How can I push back?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo board wants to charge dog owners an extra fee. How can I push back?

“It seems like a blatant cash grab”

Everyone wants a piece of John Tavares

Everyone wants a piece of John Tavares

The making of an 18-year-old phenom

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.

Everything we know about John Tavares, the Leafs' latest, greatest hope for a Stanley Cup

Everything we know about John Tavares, the Leafs’ latest, greatest hope for a Stanley Cup

Toronto hockey's latest saviour has arrived

How Toronto notables spent the Canada Day long weekend

How Toronto notables spent the Canada Day long weekend

See where the other half escaped the heat

What we learned from the New Yorker’s profile of Andy Byford

The ex-TTC chief has hit the big time

Everything we know about the celebrity players competing in Toronto's first major cricket tournament

Everything we know about the celebrity players competing in Toronto’s first major cricket tournament

Get to know some visiting cricket stars

Why is Jordan Peterson suing Wilfrid Laurier University?

Why is Jordan Peterson suing Wilfrid Laurier University?

It's complicated

A family was systematically slaughtered in this house—by a very angry ex

A family was systematically slaughtered in this house—by a very angry ex

It started as a vicious custody battle and ended in a triple homicide

Six reasons to visit St. Catharines this summer

Six reasons to visit St. Catharines this summer

This summer, the largest city in the Niagara region needs to be number one on your Ontario bucket list. St. Catharines has always...

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Q&A: Criminal lawyer Annamaria Enenajor on what will happen when pot becomes legal

Q&A: Criminal lawyer Annamaria Enenajor on what will happen when pot becomes legal

She’s a partner at Clayton Ruby’s law firm, fighting for the erasure of records for personal possession

Q&A: Ontario Green party leader Mike Schreiner on finally being elected, and what he’s going to do next

The Greens finally have a seat in the Ontario legislature. Their leader hopes to make it count

Who’s going to replace Kathleen Wynne as leader of the Ontario Liberals?

Who’s going to replace Kathleen Wynne as leader of the Ontario Liberals?

An insider's look at the likely contenders

What the Internet is saying about Donald Trump's tirade against Justin Trudeau

What the Internet is saying about Donald Trump’s tirade against Justin Trudeau

A G7 trade dispute sparked a Twitter backlash

"I wanted to get rid of Wynne at any cost": Why these Torontonians voted for the Conservative party

“I wanted to get rid of Wynne at any cost”: Why these Torontonians voted for the Conservative party

Welcome to Ford Nation... again

Which provincial party is promising the best stuff? A rundown

Which provincial party is promising the best stuff? A rundown

A look at the goodies in the three major parties' platforms

Five things we learned from Kathleen Wynne's Metro Morning interview about her grim electoral prospects

Five things we learned from Kathleen Wynne’s Metro Morning interview about her grim electoral prospects

The premier has already conceded defeat

A history of Cabbagetown outrage

A history of Cabbagetown outrage

Nobody does municipal indignation quite like Cabbagetown residents

The six most telling moments from last night's Ontario leaders' debate

The six most telling moments from last night’s Ontario leaders’ debate

Some highlights from last night's showdown

He wanted to make his fortune flipping houses in Toronto—and wound up killing his partner over a $1.6-million debt

He wanted to make his fortune flipping houses in Toronto—and wound up killing his partner over a $1.6-million debt

A story of greed, ambition and real estate

Fast in the 6 invites Toronto to celebrate its message of Diversity.Unity.Prosperity. for its second annual celebration in Nathan Phillips Square

Fast in the 6 invites Toronto to celebrate its message of Diversity.Unity.Prosperity. for its second annual celebration in Nathan Phillips Square

On June 1, 2018, Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square for an evening of fun, food and celebration. Last year’s...

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Q&A: New chief planner Gregg Lintern on kissing the sweet comfort of anonymity goodbye

Q&A: New chief planner Gregg Lintern on kissing the sweet comfort of anonymity goodbye

As a lifelong bureaucrat, he’s used to toiling behind the scenes

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?