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Missed mortgage payments in Toronto have quadrupled

Missed mortgage payments in Toronto have quadrupled

Nearly 2,800 GTA mortgage consumers were in arrears during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report

Doug Ford feels we should be more positive about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Doug Ford feels we should be more positive about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT

An inquiry isn't necessary, according to the premier. Just be happy the line is about to launch!

Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has announced his retirement

Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has announced his retirement

Martinez has been the Blue Jays’ commentator since 1987

A timeline of every single Eglinton Crosstown disaster, from 2010 until today

A timeline of every single Eglinton Crosstown disaster, from 2010 until today

It’s a long list

In response to police corruption arrests, Doug Ford says "there's always a few bad apples"

In response to police corruption arrests, Doug Ford says “there’s always a few bad apples”

Eight officers are alleged to have leaked personal information to organized crime contacts, leading to shootings and other violent incidents

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.

Toronto drivers blocked streetcar tracks over 300 times in just 11 days this winter

Toronto drivers blocked streetcar tracks over 300 times in just 11 days this winter

If a $500 ticket won't deter them, what will?

The rate of psychological distress among Ontario teenagers has tripled since 2013

The rate of psychological distress among Ontario teenagers has tripled since 2013

A McMaster University study found that cannabis use may be related

Olivia Chow says police officers found guilty of crime “deserve to be thrown in jail"

Olivia Chow says police officers found guilty of crime “deserve to be thrown in jail”

The mayor's comments follow news that a group of Toronto police officers were arrested on organized crime and corruption charges

Tate McRae has apologized for supporting Team USA—kind of

Tate McRae has apologized for supporting Team USA—kind of

Whatever you say, Trait McRae

A group of Toronto police officers has been arrested in connection to organized crime and corruption allegations

A group of Toronto police officers has been arrested in connection to organized crime and corruption allegations

Personal information allegedly leaked to an organized crime network led to shooting incidents

Donald Trump just sent Canada a Valentine via Conservative MP Jamil Jivani

Donald Trump just sent Canada a Valentine via Conservative MP Jamil Jivani

Trump says, “I love you.” Is this gaslighting?

This is the oldest artifact in the Toronto Public Library's research collection

This is the oldest artifact in the Toronto Public Library’s research collection

You can see it up close at the library's new handwriting exhibition

Just when Jays fans thought the Addison Barger pull-out couch had been forgotten...

Just when Jays fans thought the Addison Barger pull-out couch had been forgotten...

A special edition T-shirt commemorating the couch will drop at a Jays game in April

Canadian Tate McRae's Team USA Olympics ad is treason

Canadian Tate McRae’s Team USA Olympics ad is treason

It’s been betrayal after betrayal heading into Milano Cortina 2026

Another driver thought the Queens Quay streetcar tunnel was a normal road and went right in

Another driver thought the Queens Quay streetcar tunnel was a normal road and went right in

Do the security gates mean nothing? When you're driving an allegedly stolen vehicle, maybe not

Jon Hamm and Auston Matthews prove that Team USA is terrified of Team Canada

Jon Hamm and Auston Matthews prove that Team USA is terrified of Team Canada

A different kind of heated rivalry

Does Olivia Chow want to be Toronto's mayor again?

Does Olivia Chow want to be Toronto’s mayor again?

We’re just wondering

The Eglinton Crosstown will launch this Sunday, says the TTC's CEO

The Eglinton Crosstown will launch this Sunday, says the TTC’s CEO

We are cautiously optimistic...

Toronto can expect two federal by-elections in the near future

Toronto can expect two federal by-elections in the near future

Long-time Liberal MP Bill Blair announced his resignation yesterday and will relocate to the UK for a different role

There’s a petition to double the space at Allan Gardens’ conservatory

There’s a petition to double the space at Allan Gardens’ conservatory

A volunteer collective is seeding the idea that free, citizen-led public space is worth growing

The NASA mission carrying a Canadian to the moon won't blast off as planned

The NASA mission carrying a Canadian to the moon won’t blast off as planned

What’s a little wait when you’re well-versed in space-time?

The first Frank Stronach trial, set to begin today, has been delayed

The first Frank Stronach trial, set to begin today, has been delayed

The 93-year-old billionaire is accused of sexual assault by 13 women, seven of whom are complainants in this trial

How Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull spends a day off in Toronto

How Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull spends a day off in Toronto

Including a serious at-home espresso set-up, a stop at SanRemo and a Heated Rivalry binge

Toronto's police budget has reached $1.43 billion

Toronto’s police budget has reached $1.43 billion

Mayor Olivia Chow's newest city budget includes $93.8 million more for police

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