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The AGO's Grange Park is getting a facelift, thanks to Galen Weston's dad

The AGO’s Grange Park is getting a facelift, thanks to Galen Weston’s dad

Grange Park is one of Toronto's hidden gems. It's surrounded by inspiring architectural sights— Frank Gehry ’s AGO to the...

Mississauga’s new logo is pretty much a paper clip

The city of Mississauga recently spent $170,000 developing a new "brand story," the better to articulate its "welcoming world...

A play-by-play of the escalating Ford-family feud with police chief Bill Blair

A play-by-play of the escalating Ford-family feud with police chief Bill Blair

While it's somewhat understandable that Doug and Rob Ford would be unhappy with the Toronto Police Service's ongoing investigation...

St. Mike's Hospital ranks the relative health of 140 Toronto neighbourhoods (with predictable results)

St. Mike’s Hospital ranks the relative health of 140 Toronto neighbourhoods (with predictable results)

For health nuts who wonder if they're settled in the best possible part of the city, St. Michael's Hospital has answers. Urban...

Is this the best ad of the 2014 mayoral campaign so far?

Is this the best ad of the 2014 mayoral campaign so far?

Coming just 12 hours after yet another high-profile Rob Ford segment on American late-night TV, here's some truly next-level...

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.

Robyn Doolittle talks about Rob Ford on Late Night With Seth Meyers

Robyn Doolittle talks about Rob Ford on Late Night With Seth Meyers

Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolitte ’s ceaseless quest to explain our mayor to Americans continued on Wednesday night with an...

Doug Ford revives his war on Waterfront Toronto in new "Ford Nation" YouTube videos

Doug Ford revives his war on Waterfront Toronto in new “Ford Nation” YouTube videos

Remember when Doug Ford tried to scrap Waterfront Toronto ’s carefully drafted plan for Toronto's port lands so he could fill...

The Ice Age: six remarkable stories from Toronto's holiday ice storm

The Ice Age: six remarkable stories from Toronto’s holiday ice storm

December’s freak storm left 300,000 Toronto homes without power, while temperatures plummeted to record lows. It brought out the...

QUOTED: Montreal mayor Denis Coderre on Rob Ford's presence at the Big City Mayors’ Caucus

QUOTED: Montreal mayor Denis Coderre on Rob Ford’s presence at the Big City Mayors’ Caucus

—Montreal mayor Denis Coderre , summing up the reaction to Rob Ford ’s presence today at the Federation of Canadian...

Poll puts Rob Ford, John Tory and Olivia Chow in a virtual dead heat

Poll puts Rob Ford, John Tory and Olivia Chow in a virtual dead heat

With the 2014 mayoral campaign officially underway, the time has come for a pre-election ritual: a cavalcade of opinion polls...

Is Rob Ford's reelection campaign being run by amateurs?

Is Rob Ford’s reelection campaign being run by amateurs?

At this early point in the 2014 mayoral campaign, nobody has ruled out the possibility that Rob Ford will win reelection, but...

The city is officially pushing the "remove" option for the Gardiner Expressway

The city is officially pushing the “remove” option for the Gardiner Expressway

We knew this was coming, but it's a big deal all the same: city staff are officially recommending that councillors vote to get rid...

New city website tells you which nursing homes to avoid if you don't want norovirus

New city website tells you which nursing homes to avoid if you don’t want norovirus

In the past, Torontonians have had to guess whether or not it's safe to visit grandma or grandpa at the nursing home, never...

UPDATED: Doug Ford gets police chief Bill Blair investigated for misconduct

UPDATED: Doug Ford gets police chief Bill Blair investigated for misconduct

Doug Ford has frequently alleged that his brother Rob's troubles are the result of a conspiracy against the Ford family. His...

Rob Ford admits to drinking, dodges drug questions on the Today Show

Rob Ford was on the Today Show this morning for a second interview with Matt Lauer , whose previous grilling of the mayor made...

Ontario Liberals are thinking about letting cities ditch first-past-the-post voting

Ontario Liberals are thinking about letting cities ditch first-past-the-post voting

In what seems like a perfect—albeit belated—Valentine's Day gift to Toronto election-reform activists, premier Kathleen Wynne...

The CN Tower is one rusty anchor away from demise

The CN Tower is one rusty anchor away from demise

First of all, a disclaimer: there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that the CN Tower is in any way unsafe. By all...

A Q&A with mayoral candidate Karen Stintz

A Q&A with mayoral candidate Karen Stintz

Karen Stintz became Toronto's latest mayoral candidate this morning when she officially filed her nomination papers, just a couple...

The latest participant in Rob Ford's unfolding crack scandal? Apple

The latest participant in Rob Ford’s unfolding crack scandal? Apple

Torontonians have grown used to seeing Rob Ford on late-night TV and on foreign newscasts, but the latest measure of the mayor's...

John Tory steals Karen Stintz's campaign-announcement thunder

John Tory steals Karen Stintz’s campaign-announcement thunder

Today's headline was supposed to be all about Karen Stintz , who is due to launch her mayoral campaign at around 10 a.m. But then...

Dear Urban Diplomat: my cyclist husband risks his life by purposely ramming into cars. How do I get him to stop?

Dear Urban Diplomat: my cyclist husband risks his life by purposely ramming into cars. How do I get him to stop?

Dear Urban Diplomat, Every day—in rain, sleet, snow—my husband cycles to work along the Harbord bike lane. And every day he...

TekSavvy will turn over the names of 2,000 alleged movie pirates

TekSavvy will turn over the names of 2,000 alleged movie pirates

In a blow to internet freeloaders nationwide, a federal court decision released on Thursday compels TekSavvy , the Ontario-based...

Tim Hudak softens his stance on unions

Tim Hudak softens his stance on unions

Politicians should be allowed to change their minds from time to time, but there's something a little strange about today's Tim...

The stakes at today's Canada vs. USA hockey game are higher than we thought

The stakes at today’s Canada vs. USA hockey game are higher than we thought

As if Canada needed any extra motivation to win against the USA in this afternoon's men's hockey semi-final game in Sochi, here's...

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?