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Forbes validates the existence of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Forbes validates the existence of the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs may be a perpetual bruise on Toronto's pride, but at least they're, um, ridiculously expensive? Once again, Forbes...

I was a street canvasser for the Red Cross, and here's why I quit

I was a street canvasser for the Red Cross, and here’s why I quit

“Sir, you brought me a drink! That’s so kind. What do you know about the Red Cross?” It was my second day pounding pavement...

Anonymous TTC streetcar driver: “It’s a political decision”

—An unnamed TTC streetcar driver, talking to the Post about some of the not-so-great aspects of his job. On the upside, he says...

Rob Ford faces yet another integrity probe

Rob Ford faces yet another integrity probe

The Star reports that the city's integrity commissioner is investigating a complaint lodged by Toronto resident Samuel Getachew...

There's going to be a marijuana scavenger hunt in High Park, apparently

There’s going to be a marijuana scavenger hunt in High Park, apparently

A marijuana scavenger hunt in one of Toronto's biggest and busiest parks sounds like (and may very well be) a terrible idea, but a...

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.

Rob Ford literally calls himself a king

Rob Ford literally calls himself a king

Rob Ford made his first post-rehab debate appearance on Tuesday night at an event hosted by the Canadian Tamil Congress , and he...

Newstalk 1010’s Jerry Agar: “Why shouldn’t they have breakfast at home?"

—Newstalk 1010 host Jerry Agar , channelling Marie Antoinette during an interview (skip to 35:00) this morning with mayoral...

City garbage trucks get into a lot of collisions

—The number of collisions city garbage trucks have been involved in since 2009, according to the Star . There were between 300...

Rob Ford makes a ridiculous claim about Sugar Beach, then refuses to retract it

Rob Ford makes a ridiculous claim about Sugar Beach, then refuses to retract it

On Friday, Rob Ford said something so blatantly misleading that it has since blown up into yet another a mini-scandal. In an...

VIDEO: here's Rob Ford as a muppet beaver

VIDEO: here’s Rob Ford as a muppet beaver

For the past little while, Rob Ford –based comedy has been a story of diminishing returns. Late-night hosts have had their fun...

Renting a room above Jilly’s strip club was actually somewhat expensive

—The amount it cost, per month, to rent some of the kitchenless hotel rooms above Jilly's strip club, according to the Star . (A...

David Mirvish on the Edge

David Mirvish on the Edge

David Mirvish wants to dismantle his famous father’s empire to build two giant Frank Gehry towers and a gallery for his personal...

Rob Ford’s sobriety coach: “The burning buildings—I run in”

— Robert Marier , Rob Ford ’s new sobriety coach, explaining his professional philosophy during a Globe and Mail interview...

Why can't Yorkville keep its trees alive?

Why can’t Yorkville keep its trees alive?

Of all neighbourhoods in Toronto, one would think Yorkville would have the means to keep a few sidewalk trees fed and happy, but...

Everyone hates the CBC’s new strategic plan

The future had never looked bleaker for the CBC than it did last month, after CEO Hubert Lacroix announced that he would be...

City council docks Giorgio Mammoliti's pay for three months

City council docks Giorgio Mammoliti’s pay for three months

Giorgio Mammoliti , who drew the city integrity commissioner's ire after accepting $80,000 in proceeds from a $500-a-plate dinner...

Rob Ford's nickname for LeeAnne McRobb was "little monkey"

Rob Ford’s nickname for LeeAnne McRobb was “little monkey”

Remember LeeAnne McRobb ? The woman who, during Rob Ford ’s time in rehab, was caught driving his Cadillac Escalade while...

Rob Ford stayed seated during a WorldPride standing ovation, still swears he's not homophobic

Rob Ford stayed seated during a WorldPride standing ovation, still swears he’s not homophobic

In council chambers this morning, during a standing ovation in honour of the city staff members and organizers who helped pull off...

Million-dollar homes are becoming Toronto’s new normal

—The number of Greater Toronto Area homes that sold for $1 million or more during the first six months of 2014, according to a...

Rob Ford behaved like a total jerk in rehab

Rob Ford behaved like a total jerk in rehab

The Star reports that, during his vaunted stay at GreeneStone residential treatment facility, Rob Ford behaved, well, pretty much...

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: our sixth annual reminder of why we love it here

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: our sixth annual reminder of why we love it here

Election years have a way of reminding us what we love about our city. Whatever you think of our punchline of a mayor, there’s...

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #20. Because a Living Room Charity is Changing the Way We Raise Our Kids

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #20. Because a Living Room Charity is Changing the Way We Raise Our Kids

Gwen Broda, a North York nurse who had three kids close together, and a few of her friends hatched a plan this year to help new...

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #16. Because the Walleye, Pike and Bass Are Back

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #16. Because the Walleye, Pike and Bass Are Back

If you go down to the boardwalk at the foot of Spadina on a sunny day and peer over the edge, you’ll see something that seemed...

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #26. Because Brian Orser Finally Won Gold

Reasons to Love Toronto 2014: #26. Because Brian Orser Finally Won Gold

Brian Orser didn’t win gold when he was a skater—he’s a two-time Olympic silver medallist—but as a coach, he’s...

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