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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

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.

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

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #16, Larry Tanenbaum

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #16, Larry Tanenbaum

The multi-sport magnate

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #17, Deb Matthews

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #17, Deb Matthews

Queen's Park's second-in-command

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #19, Josh Donaldson

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #19, Josh Donaldson

The Blue Jays' bringer of rain

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #21, Charles Khabouth

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #21, Charles Khabouth

The nightlife impresario

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #22, Eric Hoskins

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #22, Eric Hoskins

The man in charge of wrangling Ontario's doctors

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #24, Mark Shapiro

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #24, Mark Shapiro

The business mind behind the Blue Jays

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #25, Patrick Brown

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #25, Patrick Brown

The premier in waiting

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #27, John Zerucelli

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #27, John Zerucelli

Justin Trudeau's image-maker

Toronto's 50 Most Influential: #28, Ted Livingston

Toronto’s 50 Most Influential: #28, Ted Livingston

Waterloo's billion-dollar man

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