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An Ontario town is trying to ban a man’s pet tigers

An Ontario town is trying to ban a man’s pet tigers

An exotic animal lover must get his two big cats out of Wainfleet, the town has declared

The Hudson's Bay landlords who fought Ruby Liu just won $2.4 million—sort of

The Hudson’s Bay landlords who fought Ruby Liu just won $2.4 million—sort of

The Bay's old landlords can recover their legal costs, if the company has any cash left

Could city-run grocers be the answer to Toronto's high food costs?

Could city-run grocers be the answer to Toronto’s high food costs?

One city councillor thinks so—and he’s taking a page from Zohran Mamdani

“The waterfront is better used for people than for planes”: This lawyer and activist has been fighting the Billy Bishop expansion for over a decade

“The waterfront is better used for people than for planes”: This lawyer and activist has been fighting the Billy Bishop expansion for over a decade

Brian Iler on the legal side of Doug Ford’s plan to take over the island airport

An Ontario township has voted to rename two islands honouring the former Prince Andrew

An Ontario township has voted to rename two islands honouring the former Prince Andrew

Mayor Sherry Senis said renaming the islands is “the right thing to do” in light of sexual assault allegations

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.

These Canadian baseball fans in Puerto Rico are our new favourite sports guys

These Canadian baseball fans in Puerto Rico are our new favourite sports guys

The World Baseball Classic continues tonight with Canada playing the US

Why does the province want to keep documents from Doug Ford’s office a secret?

Why does the province want to keep documents from Doug Ford’s office a secret?

“There is no reason for this government to change these laws, other than that they are actually trying to hide from the public,” NDP leader Marit Stiles said in response to new legislation

A Niagara politician resigned this week over allegedly owning Mein Kampf

A Niagara politician resigned this week over allegedly owning Mein Kampf

In his resignation letter, Bob Gale said he is a “passionate historian with a broad collection of historical art and artifacts”

Potential mayoral rivals Brad Bradford and Michael Ford were spotted hanging out together

Potential mayoral rivals Brad Bradford and Michael Ford were spotted hanging out together

Will their friendship outlast the election?

A Toronto jail guard has been arrested “as a result of information that originated from Project South”

A Toronto jail guard has been arrested “as a result of information that originated from Project South”

He’s been charged with breach of trust, fraudulently using a computer with the intent to commit an offence and firearm-related offences

What should Toronto name its two new electric ferries?

What should Toronto name its two new electric ferries?

Sadly, Boaty McBoatface didn’t make the city’s shortlist

The Toronto Humber Yacht Club has three months to prove it can behave

The Toronto Humber Yacht Club has three months to prove it can behave

Neighbours have long complained that jet skis and boats threaten the natural habitat

A ship carrying $90,000 worth of cargo for a Toronto food bank was hit near Iran

A ship carrying $90,000 worth of cargo for a Toronto food bank was hit near Iran

A projectile struck the ship in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday

Here's Brad Bradford and Tessa Virtue doing figure skating jumps together

Here’s Brad Bradford and Tessa Virtue doing figure skating jumps together

The other mayoral hopefuls had better make some Olympian friends ASAP

The province is giving elementary teachers $750 for school supplies

The province is giving elementary teachers $750 for school supplies

Doug Ford says he came up with the idea in a Dollarama

Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s harbinger of spring, has died

Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s harbinger of spring, has died

Have our hopes for the end of winter gone with him?

Olivia Chow is coming for Toronto slumlords

Olivia Chow is coming for Toronto slumlords

A new motion will allow the city to order repairs of dangerous building conditions and make landlords cover the costs

A Toronto police officer has been charged with sexual assault and suspended with pay

A Toronto police officer has been charged with sexual assault and suspended with pay

Farhan Ali also faces three counts of assault and four counts of mischief

A Scarborough woman says an unlicensed mortgage broker stole $85,000 from her

A Scarborough woman says an unlicensed mortgage broker stole $85,000 from her

The woman’s home is at risk of foreclosure

Toronto Public Health has confirmed two cases of a new mpox variant

Toronto Public Health has confirmed two cases of a new mpox variant

These are the first cases of the new strain to be identified within Ontario

Queen's Park North will likely receive that $50 million from the Weston Family Foundation

Queen’s Park North will likely receive that $50 million from the Weston Family Foundation

“In a perfect world, we would have tax revenue to be able to look after public spaces and public assets to a high standard ourselves. That’s not the world we live in,” said Councillor Dianne Saxe

Doug Ford says Toronto Islands residents are “squatters”

Doug Ford says Toronto Islands residents are “squatters”

He didn’t mean to be rude, though

Gunshots were fired at the US Consulate in Toronto today

Gunshots were fired at the US Consulate in Toronto today

Police don’t have a suspect, but an expert interviewed by CTV says it was “undoubtedly related to what’s going on in the Middle East”

The city wants to put a seven-kilometre trail under the Gardiner Expressway

The city wants to put a seven-kilometre trail under the Gardiner Expressway

Can Toronto’s infamous money pit become its next great destination?

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