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Some takeaways from Barack Obama's $10,000-a-table visit to Toronto

Some takeaways from Barack Obama’s $10,000-a-table visit to Toronto

The ex-POTUS was at the convention centre, and he had some stuff to say

Some things we learned during Hillary Clinton's appearance in Toronto

Some things we learned during Hillary Clinton’s appearance in Toronto

Hillary's book tour brought her to the Enercare Centre

What people think about the city's proposal to build Rail Deck Park

What people think about the city’s proposal to build Rail Deck Park

The city's embattled plan to build a "central park" downtown gets mixed reviews

Toronto's Invictus Games athletes talk about what motivates them to compete

Toronto’s Invictus Games athletes talk about what motivates them to compete

Interviews with five injured military and ex-military people competing in this week's event

People are confusing Trudeau's photographer for Prince Harry—and the PM is playing along

People are confusing Trudeau’s photographer for Prince Harry—and the PM is playing along

Not every ginger at the Invictus Games is royalty

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.

What people were saying about Jose Bautista's (likely) final home game as a Jay

What people were saying about Jose Bautista’s (likely) final home game as a Jay

Joey Bats probably won't be back

Some of the best things we saw at the Invictus Games opening ceremony

Some of the best things we saw at the Invictus Games opening ceremony

Prince Harry, Justin Trudeau, Melania Trump and others were at the ACC last night

IKEA’s new Toronto-shot ad is all about "beautiful possibilities"

IKEA’s new Toronto-shot ad is all about “beautiful possibilities”

Everything’s connected: our homes, our stories and the world we want to live in. That’s the theme of IKEA Canada’s new...

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Q&A: Elliott Cappell on his new job as the city's first chief resilience officer

Q&A: Elliott Cappell on his new job as the city’s first chief resilience officer

He keeps Torontonians safe from floods, earthquakes, pestilence and other apocalyptic scenarios

The tech republic

The tech republic

Birth of an angel investor

NBA hopefuls explain why the Raptors should give them a chance

NBA hopefuls explain why the Raptors should give them a chance

This past weekend, 64 players competed for the opportunity to play pro ball

Five things you missed at the Women in the World Summit, with Angelina Jolie and Justin Trudeau

Five things you missed at the Women in the World Summit, with Angelina Jolie and Justin Trudeau

Plus: Chrystia Freeland on NAFTA negotiations, the end of bro culture and much more

What people are saying about Jagmeet Singh's brilliant handling of an Islamophobic protester

What people are saying about Jagmeet Singh’s brilliant handling of an Islamophobic protester

The NDP leadership candidate shut down a confrontation while barely raising his voice

Five things we learned from Vanity Fair' s Meghan Markle cover story

Five things we learned from Vanity Fair’s Meghan Markle cover story

Turns out the couple didn't actually meet in Toronto

Margaret Atwood is really mad about some condos being built near her house

Margaret Atwood is really mad about some condos being built near her house

And Twitter is really mad at Margaret Atwood for being mad about those condos

Q&A: Toronto's chief medical officer on supervised injection sites, and why drug leniency may be good policy

Q&A: Toronto’s chief medical officer on supervised injection sites, and why drug leniency may be good policy

"These are life-saving interventions, and there is evidence to support that"

Oakvillians are going to war over the future of the famous Glen Abbey golf course

Oakvillians are going to war over the future of the famous Glen Abbey golf course

"This is not about housing"

Mark Towhey, Rob Ford's one-time chief of staff, has advice for Donald Trump's new minder

Mark Towhey, Rob Ford’s one-time chief of staff, has advice for Donald Trump’s new minder

From one chief of staff to another

This guy is accused of swindling millions of dollars out of unsuspecting Torontonians

This guy is accused of swindling millions of dollars out of unsuspecting Torontonians

The inside story of a $10-million Toronto fraud syndicate

Q&A: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on being the country's gatekeeper

Q&A: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on being the country’s gatekeeper

As a boy, he fled Somalia for Canada. Now he has the unenviable job of deciding who gets in and who doesn’t

What we know about Denis Shapovalov, Richmond Hill's 18-year-old tennis phenom

What we know about Denis Shapovalov, Richmond Hill’s 18-year-old tennis phenom

The GTA teen who took down Rafael Nadal

Some pictures of Cindy Crawford cottaging in Muskoka

Some pictures of Cindy Crawford cottaging in Muskoka

How the other half cottages

What we know about Bianca Andreescu, the GTA-based tennis upstart who landed a lucky spot in the Rogers Cup

What we know about Bianca Andreescu, the GTA-based tennis upstart who landed a lucky spot in the Rogers Cup

Get to know a rising tennis star

A music fest, a food truck feast, and four other fun ways to celebrate International Friendship Day

A music fest, a food truck feast, and four other fun ways to celebrate International Friendship Day

BFFs don’t need a reason to hang out, but here’s a good one anyway: August 6 is International Friendship Day—the perfect day...

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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?