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Several shootings reported in Ottawa; here’s who to follow

Parliament Hill is locked down right now as Ottawa police respond to several shootings in and around Canada's legislative heart:...

Toronto is the tenth best city to visit in 2015, according to Lonely Planet

Toronto is the tenth best city to visit in 2015, according to Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has just released its list of the top-ten best cities to visit in 2015 , and humble Toronto has managed to secure...

With advance voting over, John Tory is still ahead in the polls

With advance voting over, John Tory is still ahead in the polls

This new Forum Research poll , conducted on October 20, gives John Tory his biggest lead over Doug Ford to date. What's more, the...

Pittsburgh's biggest newspaper is jealous of our diversity

Pittsburgh’s biggest newspaper is jealous of our diversity

A lengthy feature in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette lauds Toronto for being welcoming to immigrants—at least, compared to...

Four things we learned from Monday's Toronto Star mayoral debate

Four things we learned from Monday’s Toronto Star mayoral debate

After dozens of mayoral debates, the gruelling campaign season is finally coming to a close as Monday's election...

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.

Brampton mayor Susan Fennell’s support craters in a new poll

—The percentage of respondents to a poll by political consultancy Mainstreet Technologies who said that they would be voting for...

Dear Urban Diplomat: my barista's first name offends me—what can I do about her?

Dear Urban Diplomat: my barista’s first name offends me—what can I do about her?

Dear Urban Diplomat, A barista at my local Starbucks, near Yonge and Bloor, is a Persian woman named Nazi, and she wears a name...

Rob Ford just can't stop campaigning at voting locations

Rob Ford just can’t stop campaigning at voting locations

Reports of Rob Ford being kicked out of an advance polling station began making the rounds on Friday , and now we know that the...

Toronto’s no longer number one in North America in high-rise construction

—The number of high-rise buildings under construction in Toronto as of September, according to Emporis data cited in the city's...

Could Olivia Chow really force city contractors to hire young people?

Could Olivia Chow really force city contractors to hire young people?

THE IDEA Back in May, Olivia Chow made a proposal that she continues to tout at debates and other publicity stops. Her idea is to...

Rob Ford breaks another election rule

Rob Ford breaks another election rule

Rob Ford , who is no fan of the many rules that govern politicians' behaviour during election periods, was, according to the Globe...

Another poll gives John Tory a comfortable lead over Doug Ford

Another poll gives John Tory a comfortable lead over Doug Ford

No surprises here: like a dozen other polls before it, this survey of 2,265 Torontonians by political consultancy Mainstreet...

Olivia Chow’s campaign says John Tory’s transit-funding proposal falls short

—The maximum amount of revenue that could be generated through tax increment financing (also known as TIF) for John Tory ’s...

In a last-minute attempt to soften his image, Doug Ford reveals that he loves chocolate milk

In a last-minute attempt to soften his image, Doug Ford reveals that he loves chocolate milk

Doug Ford is warming up his final pre-election charm offensive. The mayoral candidate gave a sit-down interview to CityNews...

The Man Who Would Be King: Inside the ruthless battle for control of the $34-billion Rogers empire

From the archives

The Man Who Would Be King: Inside the ruthless battle for control of the $34-billion Rogers empire

Edward Rogers expected to run the family empire after the death of his father, Ted. But the board squeezed him out

Five things we learned from Newstalk 1010’s mayoral debate

Five things we learned from Newstalk 1010’s mayoral debate

With less than two weeks remaining before election day, Toronto's frantic debate schedule shows no signs of slowing down. The...

A new Forum poll gives John Tory his lead back

A new Forum poll gives John Tory his lead back

This latest Forum Research poll , conducted with input from 1241 Toronto residents on October 15, shows results consistent with...

A huge number of Torontonians have already voted

—The number of people who voted on Tuesday, the first of six days of advance polling for the 2014 municipal election. The city...

Brampton mayor Susan Fennell on phone bills, nice cars and "smear campaigns"

Brampton mayor Susan Fennell on phone bills, nice cars and “smear campaigns”

Susan Fennell’s poll numbers have plummeted over allegations of reckless spending. The Brampton mayor, running for her fifth...

Deadmau5 has figured out how to solve all of Marineland's problems

Deadmau5 has figured out how to solve all of Marineland’s problems

The Toronto Star has been investigating alleged animal neglect at Marineland since 2012, and now—finally!— Deadmau5 , the...

A lot of city council candidates don’t live in the wards they’re running in

—The percentage of city council candidates running in the 2014 election who don't live in the wards they hope to...

Dear Urban Diplomat: my wife wants to give out toothbrushes on Halloween—should she?

Dear Urban Diplomat: my wife wants to give out toothbrushes on Halloween—should she?

Dear Urban Diplomat, My wife is a dentist and wants to give out toothbrushes instead of candy for Halloween. I told her this is...

Nobody wants to endorse Doug Ford

Nobody wants to endorse Doug Ford

This morning, Doug Ford gathered reporters for what he said would be an endorsement announcement. Except, there was no...

Costume Drama: Olivia Chow's many vote-courting fashion statements

Costume Drama: Olivia Chow’s many vote-courting fashion statements

Sartorially speaking, Olivia Chow has the edge this election season. Fashion is one of her shrewdest political weapons: she goes...

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?