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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...

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.

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...

Morgan Baskin: “The Taylor Swift album comes out on election day”

—Nineteen-year-old mayoral candidate Morgan Baskin , telling Shameless what she's planning on doing after all the ballots are...

Doug Ford sets off a chain reaction of debate-related childishness

Doug Ford sets off a chain reaction of debate-related childishness

After Sunday's controversy, Doug Ford vowed not to participate in any future debates with lesser-known mayoral candidate Ari...

Mohamed Farah becomes the second person to claim the Rob Ford "murder rant" video was about him

Mohamed Farah becomes the second person to claim the Rob Ford “murder rant” video was about him

For reasons that aren't quite clear, Mohamed Farah , the guy who attempted to broker the sale of the first Rob Ford crack video...

Foreign-born people officially outnumber lifelong Canadians in Toronto

—The percentage of Toronto residents who were born in a country other than Canada, according to this year's Vital Signs report...

Memoir: growing a few pot plants in the basement seemed like a great idea—until I got busted

Memoir: growing a few pot plants in the basement seemed like a great idea—until I got busted

On the evening of July 25, 2007, I was trimming the drooping branches of the weeping mulberry tree in the garden of my house in a...

Bernie Farber: “Maybe we’re all Jewish”

— Bernie Farber , a former Canadian Jewish Congress CEO, talking to the Star about Doug Ford ’s dubious claim that his wife...

Dear Urban Diplomat: can I get my lefty tenants' Olivia Chow sign off my lawn?

Dear Urban Diplomat: can I get my lefty tenants’ Olivia Chow sign off my lawn?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I rent the upper floor of my semi to a young couple and was dismayed to find an Olivia Chow sign on my front...

Doug Ford made Toronto's streets dirtier, literally

Doug Ford made Toronto’s streets dirtier, literally

The Toronto Star reports that a 2012 decision to sole-source the city's purchases of aftermarket auto parts has resulted in the...

Could Doug Ford really sell city real estate to fund his subway plan?

Could Doug Ford really sell city real estate to fund his subway plan?

THE IDEA Doug Ford , like his brother Rob before him, is busy promoting a $9-billion, 32-kilometre subway plan that, according to...

John Tory’s SmartTrack will probably cost a lot more to build than he’s willing to admit

—The amount John Tory would need to spend on tunnelling alone in order to deliver his promised SmartTrack transit...

Doug Ford closes in on John Tory in a new Forum poll

Doug Ford closes in on John Tory in a new Forum poll

Yesterday's Mainstreet Technologies poll showed John Tory maintaining his commanding lead over both Doug Ford and Olivia Chow...

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