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Here's what Toronto looked like in the 1800s

Here’s what Toronto looked like in the 1800s

A collection of William Notman's Victorian photographs of the city

Take a look at this parody TTC merchandise

Take a look at this parody TTC merchandise

Fake TTC goods highlight the less pleasant aspects of subway travel

Q&A: Michelle Murphy, the U of T professor who’s racing to preserve climate-change data before Donald Trump takes office

The logistics of saving the U.S. government from itself

Here's what Canada's legal weed regime could be like

Here’s what Canada’s legal weed regime could be like

A new task force report offers a detailed glimpse at a possible future for weed in Canada

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.

"Devastating": 20 fans describe Toronto FC's MLS Final loss in one word

“Devastating”: 20 fans describe Toronto FC’s MLS Final loss in one word

Heartbreaking, disappointing, excruciating—it was a tough night at BMO Field

Dear Urban Diplomat: Should I publicly shame a homophobic Leafs fan?

Dear Urban Diplomat: Should I publicly shame a homophobic Leafs fan?

"We want to hold him accountable, but we’re not sure whether to post the footage online"

Four of the glitziest Airbnb rentals in Toronto

Four of the glitziest Airbnb rentals in Toronto

Have a look inside a $4,000-a-night dream suite, with a private pool and sauna

Twitter is mercilessly mocking the federal government's fancy new "survey" website

Twitter is mercilessly mocking the federal government’s fancy new “survey” website

Twitter may have a point

These Ontario surfers ride the Great Lakes' wild waves in the dead of winter

These Ontario surfers ride the Great Lakes’ wild waves in the dead of winter

Stunning shots from Jake Kovnat's documentary, On Days Like This We Must Surf

How Toronto bicycle company Cervélo designed its new, $16,000 triathlon bike

How Toronto bicycle company Cervélo designed its new, $16,000 triathlon bike

Wireless brakes, in-frame storage and what else you'll find on the P5X superbike

"We took our son to his first game when he was 21 days old": TFC supporters on what makes them the team's biggest fans

“We took our son to his first game when he was 21 days old”: TFC supporters on what makes them the team’s biggest fans

Fifteen of Toronto's most diehard soccer supporters share their fan bona fides

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #1, Justin Trudeau

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #1, Justin Trudeau

The PM is Toronto's most influential person (even though, yes, he doesn't live here)

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #3, John Tory

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #3, John Tory

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #4, Kathleen Wynne

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #4, Kathleen Wynne

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #5, Gerald Butts

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #5, Gerald Butts

Ottawa's most powerful unelected man

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #6, Bill Morneau

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #6, Bill Morneau

The minister of finance

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #7, George Cope

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #7, George Cope

The telecom titan

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #8, Katie Telford

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #8, Katie Telford

The prime minister's right-hand woman

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #9, Jennifer Keesmaat

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #9, Jennifer Keesmaat

The chief planner

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #10, Masai Ujiri

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #10, Masai Ujiri

The guy who brought Toronto basketball back from the brink

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #12, David Thomson

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #12, David Thomson

Canada's richest man

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #13, Tracey Cook

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #13, Tracey Cook

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #15, Marie Henein

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #15, Marie Henein

The power attorney

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?