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Rob Ford says he'll run for mayor again in 2018

Rob Ford says he’ll run for mayor again in 2018

Rob Ford was seemingly in good spirits last night after winning back the Ward 2 council seat he'd held for a decade prior to being...

Live: Election Night 2014

Live: Election Night 2014

Tonight is the night many Torontonians have been awaiting for four years: our chance to put a close to Rob Ford's term as...

John Tory has plenty of breathing room, according to the final Forum poll of the mayoral campaign

John Tory has plenty of breathing room, according to the final Forum poll of the mayoral campaign

Today is election day, which means this Forum Research survey of 986 "likely, decided and leaning" voters, conducted on October 25...

With three days to go, a new poll gives John Tory a decisive lead

With three days to go, a new poll gives John Tory a decisive lead

This Ipsos Reid poll, conducted on behalf of Global News , is an important one. Not only does it come just three days before the...

If John Tory is elected, will he really be able to build SmartTrack?

If John Tory is elected, will he really be able to build SmartTrack?

THE IDEA Since he unveiled it in late May, SmartTrack has been the centrepiece of John Tory ’s One Toronto transit...

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.

Most Torontonians agree that this city is “world class,” apparently

—The percentage of Torontonians who agree that their home city is "world class," according to a poll conducted by Ipsos Reid for...

Ten fact-checked statements from Thursday's mayoral debate

Ten fact-checked statements from Thursday’s mayoral debate

Candidates John Tory, Doug Ford and Olivia Chow made a lot of claims during Thursday night’s debate on CityTV, the last one of...

Doug Ford has had more illegal campaign signs removed than any other candidate

Doug Ford has had more illegal campaign signs removed than any other candidate

Doug Ford , true to family tradition, appears to be having trouble following Toronto's strict election laws. The Star reports that...

John Tory is apparently the 2014 election’s fundraising king

—The amount of money John Tory ’s mayoral campaign claims to have raised from donors, according to the Post . That's in...

If Olivia Chow is elected, will she really be able to make her transit plan a reality?

If Olivia Chow is elected, will she really be able to make her transit plan a reality?

THE IDEA Unlike the single-idea transit plans of the other leading mayoral candidates—John Tory’s SmartTrack and Doug Ford’s...

Toronto's subway cat has a story both adorable and sad

Toronto’s subway cat has a story both adorable and sad

Leslie Noel is the kind of guy who stands out on the subway. Not because of what he wears or what he does, but because he's...

Doug Ford on Star reporter Jennifer Pagliaro: "I can't stand that little bitch"

Doug Ford on Star reporter Jennifer Pagliaro: “I can’t stand that little bitch”

On Wednesday night, after a mayoral debate hosted by CTV, Doug Ford briefly shed his new nice-guy persona to share a candid...

If Doug Ford is elected, will he actually be able to build all those subways?

If Doug Ford is elected, will he actually be able to build all those subways?

THE IDEA If Doug Ford ’s transit plan has one thing going for it, it’s simplicity. He wants to do one thing, and one thing...

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...

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...

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