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The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Maria Augimeri vs. James Pasternak

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Maria Augimeri vs. James Pasternak

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

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Joe Mihevc vs. Josh Matlow

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: Joe Mihevc vs. Josh Matlow

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

Proof that Toronto really is the Raccoon capital of the world

Proof that Toronto really is the Raccoon capital of the world

A roundup of the year's weirdest raccoon-related news

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: John Campbell vs. Stephen Holyday

The no-politics councillor questionnaire: John Campbell vs. Stephen Holyday

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

My grandfather’s cult

My grandfather’s cult

A story of abuse, fanaticism and family secrets

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.

The value of a boys’ school

The value of a boys’ school

Deciding where to send your son to school can be one of the most important decisions parents face. After all, your son isn’t...

Created forCrescent School

Why English/Mandarin schools are more popular than ever

Why English/Mandarin schools are more popular than ever

It’s safe to say that every non-bilingual adult wishes they could speak at least one other language. And these days, Mandarin is...

Created forThe Dalton School

Everything we know about Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors' controversial new superstar

Everything we know about Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors’ controversial new superstar

If he's not already the biggest name in Toronto basketball, he will be soon

Some memorable moments from John Gibbons' time as manager of the Blue Jays

Some memorable moments from John Gibbons’ time as manager of the Blue Jays

The team's longtime skipper won't be back next season

Team Canada hockey player Gillian Apps and Team USA player Meghan Duggan got married last weekend

Team Canada hockey player Gillian Apps and Team USA player Meghan Duggan got married last weekend

A sporty love story for the ages

What the Toronto Maple Leafs got up to during the offseason

What the Toronto Maple Leafs got up to during the offseason

The Leafs spent the summer months resting up for what's expected to be a legendary year on the ice

Toronto's Best (and Worst) Neighbourhoods 2018

Toronto’s Best (and Worst) Neighbourhoods 2018

Our new and improved, mostly scientific survey of all 140 Toronto 'hoods

What people are saying about Jian Ghomeshi's essay in the New York Review of Books

What people are saying about Jian Ghomeshi’s essay in the New York Review of Books

Ghomeshi's return to public life isn't going super well

Some photos of the protest outside Doug Ford's all-night meeting to cut city council

Some photos of the protest outside Doug Ford’s all-night meeting to cut city council

Hundreds gathered to protest Bill 31

Q&A: Mayoral contender Jennifer Keesmaat on her plan to oust John Tory

Q&A: Mayoral contender Jennifer Keesmaat on her plan to oust John Tory

And why, after leaving city hall in frustration, she wants to go back

This Is What a Broadcaster Looks Like

This Is What a Broadcaster Looks Like

I love reading autobiographies of well-known athletes and artists. I especially love learning about their humble beginnings and...

Created forHolland Bloorview

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

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."

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