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Q&A: Hamid Slimi, the Toronto imam with a plan to prevent homegrown extremism

Q&A: Hamid Slimi, the Toronto imam with a plan to prevent homegrown extremism

Our Six in the Six interview with the former chairman of the Canadian Council of Imams

How much do Toronto's new foreign-born CEOs know about the city?

How much do Toronto’s new foreign-born CEOs know about the city?

A Toronto trivia quiz for the city's new crop of executive imports

Behind the murder that shocked Bay Street

Behind the murder that shocked Bay Street

Rohinie Bisesar had an MBA, a network of Bay Street mentors and experience at one of the city’s most prestigious investment firms. Now she's accused of a grisly stabbing

The Blue Jays now have a player with two pitching arms and a six-fingered glove

The Blue Jays now have a player with two pitching arms and a six-fingered glove

Meet Pat Venditte

Everyone who's leaving Toronto to work for Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill

Everyone who’s leaving Toronto to work for Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill

The nitty-gritty on the YYZ-to-YOW brain drain

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.

How Blue Jays fans are feeling about the possible departure of Jose Bautista

How Blue Jays fans are feeling about the possible departure of Jose Bautista

Five things you need to know about the city's new proposed Uber regulations

Five things you need to know about the city’s new proposed Uber regulations

If Uber wants to be legal in Toronto, it's going to have to agree to some terms, first

A marketer says these renderings of big "Toronto" signs are proof the city owes him $2.5 million

A marketer says these renderings of big “Toronto” signs are proof the city owes him $2.5 million

Bruce Barrow is suing the city over the big "Toronto" sign at Nathan Phillips Square

Black Lives Matter protestors talk about their two-week protest—and when it might end

Black Lives Matter protestors talk about their two-week protest—and when it might end

"They are waiting for us to tire out"

How the TTC keeps tiny delays from turning into giant transit disasters

How the TTC keeps tiny delays from turning into giant transit disasters

Inside the room where the TTC solves routine transit crises

Rob Ford supporters talk about the ex-mayor's legacy—and whether they'd vote for Doug

Rob Ford supporters talk about the ex-mayor’s legacy—and whether they’d vote for Doug

Ford Nation stalwarts share their fondest memories

Three criminal defence lawyers explain the Ghomeshi verdict

Three criminal defence lawyers explain the Ghomeshi verdict

On Ghomeshi's acquittal, and why he isn't yet in the clear

City hall insiders tell their favourite Rob Ford anecdotes

City hall insiders tell their favourite Rob Ford anecdotes

"He was a different guy than this taciturn meanie that some people made him out to be"

Rob Ford may have been good for Toronto after all

Rob Ford may have been good for Toronto after all

Why history may yet be kind to Rob Ford

After Rob Ford's death, Toronto notables try to find the right words

After Rob Ford’s death, Toronto notables try to find the right words

The city searches for a way to mourn its most notorious resident

Toronto's 10 biggest financial moments of the past 50 years

Toronto’s 10 biggest financial moments of the past 50 years

A ranking of the businesses, barons and bankruptcies that mattered most

Q&A: Daniel Dale, the Star reporter who has covered both Ford and Trump

Q&A: Daniel Dale, the Star reporter who has covered both Ford and Trump

Our Six in the Six interview with a witness to two of the decade's most notable political trainwrecks

Who had the best zingers: Trudeau or Obama?

Who had the best zingers: Trudeau or Obama?

All the week's best diplomatic dad humour

Toronto's nastiest NIMBY fights

Toronto’s nastiest NIMBY fights

A look at some of the city’s most controversial developments, and why their detractors are so mad

A look at one man's Lego tribute to TTC streetcars

A look at one man’s Lego tribute to TTC streetcars

Trevor Parkins-Sciberras built his own miniature Toronto transit museum, brick by brick

Zunera Ishaq's war

Zunera Ishaq’s war

Zunera Ishaq's pro-niqab advocacy turned her into a powerful voice for Muslim women

Justin Trudeau's 60 Minutes appearance stirs up love (and hate) on American Twitter

Justin Trudeau’s 60 Minutes appearance stirs up love (and hate) on American Twitter

How does America feel about the PM? It's complicated

Q&A: Mary Ann Turcke, president of Bell Media

Q&A: Mary Ann Turcke, president of Bell Media

On combatting rogue viewers of U.S. Netflix, navigating the new unbundling landscape and reluctantly rubbing elbows with celebs

The 10 biggest moments in Toronto architecture in the last 50 years

The 10 biggest moments in Toronto architecture in the last 50 years

The public buildings, high-rises and private residences that mattered most

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?