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Norm Kelly: deputy mayor of the internet

Norm Kelly: deputy mayor of the internet

Before being named deputy mayor over the summer, Scarborough city councillor Norm Kelly was best known for saying something dumb...

The Captive: John Greyson's time in Egyptian prison

The Captive: John Greyson’s time in Egyptian prison

John Greyson is the quintessential loud-and-proud gay activist—earnest, ardent and perpetually revved up about one cause or...

Toronto Election 2014 Power Ratings: the week Rob Ford self-destructed

Toronto Election 2014 Power Ratings: the week Rob Ford self-destructed

This week came to a screeching, crack-smoking, ethnic-slur-spewing halt on Wednesday, when the public learned that Rob Ford has...

From now on, we buy our smut from Rupert Murdoch: Torstar is selling Harlequin

From now on, we buy our smut from Rupert Murdoch: Torstar is selling Harlequin

Harlequin —international romance-novel publisher, ripper of a million bodices—is based in Toronto and owned by Torstar , the...

Toronto is about to be plunged into yet another election

Toronto is about to be plunged into yet another election

After months of talk and partisan hostility, it's finally happening: Ontario will go to the polls in June. At a press conference...

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.

VIDEO: how U.S. late-night hosts mocked Rob Ford's latest scandal

VIDEO: how U.S. late-night hosts mocked Rob Ford’s latest scandal

Wednesday's debut of Crack Video 2: The Crackening came a little too late in the evening for it to make its way onto that night's...

New details surface about the second Rob Ford crack video

New details surface about the second Rob Ford crack video

The circumstances surrounding the second Rob Ford crack video—the one whose existence was revealed amid a torrent of Ford news...

What else happened with Rob Ford this afternoon?

What else happened with Rob Ford this afternoon?

After Doug Ford ’s press conference earlier today, the pace of Rob Ford news slowed considerably. Here's what else there is to...

Full text: Doug Ford's statement to the media about his brother's leave of absence

Full text: Doug Ford’s statement to the media about his brother’s leave of absence

A few minutes ago at city hall, Doug Ford addressed the media about his brother's leave of absence following Wednesday night's...

Reaction Roundup: the 12 essential quotes about Rob Ford's meltdown and leave of absence

Reaction Roundup: the 12 essential quotes about Rob Ford’s meltdown and leave of absence

Wednesday night was an utter disaster for Rob Ford , with three different stories about different substance-fuelled embarrassments...

Rob Ford's world imploded last night: a chronological recap

Rob Ford’s world imploded last night: a chronological recap

Prior to Wednesday night, there were people who would have said it was impossible to force Rob Ford into substance-abuse...

In honour of Drake's pants, the Toronto Raptors are giving out free lint rollers tonight

In honour of Drake’s pants, the Toronto Raptors are giving out free lint rollers tonight

After Drake 's famous pants de-linting episode during game two of the Toronto Raptors ’ playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets...

VIDEO: Watch Seth Myers make fun of Rob Ford at the Time 100 gala

VIDEO: Watch Seth Myers make fun of Rob Ford at the Time 100 gala

Fast forward to 4:25 in the video below to see Seth Myers , former SNL personality and new host of Late Night With Seth Myers...

Union Station's massive renovation could be in trouble

Union Station’s massive renovation could be in trouble

The Star spent some time digging into the details of the city's massive Union Station revitalization effort, and the news isn't...

TDSB trustees are misusing their expense accounts, an auditor finds

TDSB trustees are misusing their expense accounts, an auditor finds

The Toronto District School Board's trustees have a new bullet point to add to their lengthy resume of failures: a new internal...

Moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto may be virtually impossible

Moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto may be virtually impossible

Talk of a wealthy buyer moving the Buffalo Bills NFL franchise over the border to Toronto has been constant since the death of...

Queen's Park wants to make it a little more expensive to be rich in Ontario

Queen’s Park wants to make it a little more expensive to be rich in Ontario

Thanks to yet another leak leading up to Thursday's tabling of the 2014 provincial budget, the Star has figured out that Kathleen...

Toronto socialite accused of stealing millions from a 92-year-old with dementia

Toronto socialite accused of stealing millions from a 92-year-old with dementia

Here's a story Toronto will be hearing more about: Nancy Tsai , once a key figure in Toronto's charity-gala scene and founder of...

Olivia Chow promises "up to a billion dollars" for transit in Toronto

Olivia Chow promises “up to a billion dollars” for transit in Toronto

At the Toronto Region Board of Trade this afternoon, Olivia Chow unveiled her transit-investment strategy in front of a packed...

QUOTED: Councillor Peter Milczyn, on Montreal versus Toronto

QUOTED: Councillor Peter Milczyn, on Montreal versus Toronto

—Councillor Peter Milczyn , chairman of Toronto’s planning and growth committee, responding to Montreal mayor Denis Coderre...

QUOTED: Rob Ford's sister Kathy, on almost missing a court date, again

QUOTED: Rob Ford’s sister Kathy, on almost missing a court date, again

- Kathy Ford , apologizing on Monday to Justice of the Peace Diane McAleer after arriving hours late to court. According to the...

Rob Ford's "billion dollars" in savings is actually probably more like $350 million

Rob Ford’s “billion dollars” in savings is actually probably more like $350 million

Here's Rob Ford , speaking to a Fox News reporter in November: On too many occasions to count, in interviews and in mayoral...

Dear Urban Diplomat: should I stop my atheist roommate from joining a Christian talent agency?

Dear Urban Diplomat: should I stop my atheist roommate from joining a Christian talent agency?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I’m sure you’ve seen the billboards around town for the Christian talent agency AMTC (Actors, Models and...

Olivia Chow gets the Iron Sheik's endorsement, then apologizes

Olivia Chow gets the Iron Sheik’s endorsement, then apologizes

Something about the circus-like atmosphere fostered by Rob Ford has blurred the line between Toronto politics and professional...

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?