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How Jackie O’Brien, owner of streetwear shop Jonathan and Olivia, would spend a perfect Saturday on Ossington

How Jackie O’Brien, owner of streetwear shop Jonathan and Olivia, would spend a perfect Saturday on Ossington

“My husband, Nic, and I chose to set up our shop on Ossington because of its mix of new, dirty, gritty and dynamic. I can’t...

VIDEO: the trailer for a touching, hilarious (and entirely made-up) Rob Ford movie starring Chris Farley

Our current favourite of the many, many, many, many, many Rob Ford spoof videos circulating online? This fake trailer for Rob...

INFOGRAPHIC: putting mayor Rob Ford in perspective

INFOGRAPHIC: putting mayor Rob Ford in perspective

World’s Biggest Bookstore has been sold to the developer behind the Four Seasons Hotel

World’s Biggest Bookstore has been sold to the developer behind the Four Seasons Hotel

First it was Sam the Record Man. Then Honest Eds. Now, yet another iconic local retailer is packing it in. Come February, the...

VIDEO: Watch Ron Burgundy (a.k.a Will Ferrell) sing mayor Rob Ford’s election theme on Conan

Now, even fictional anchormen are paying attention to quasi-mayor Rob Ford . SNL veteran Will Ferrell made an appearance on Conan...

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.

QUOTED: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick explains why all Canadians secretly adore Rob Ford

QUOTED: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick explains why all Canadians secretly adore Rob Ford

— Slate senior editor and Canadian expat Dahlia Lithwick, arguing that Rob Ford embodies our oh-so-polite country’s...

Rob Ford’s “professional help” includes a trainer convicted of distributing steroids

Rob Ford’s “professional help” includes a trainer convicted of distributing steroids

The exact nature of Rob Ford’ s “health plan” is one of the many, many topics the mayor has refused to speak...

VIDEOS: Watch Letterman, Stewart, Colbert and other late-night talk show hosts joke about Rob Ford (again) on November 19

VIDEOS: Watch Letterman, Stewart, Colbert and other late-night talk show hosts joke about Rob Ford (again) on November 19

Rob Ford ’s increasingly odd behaviour has cost him the support of council allies and most of his most senior staffers —even...

Sun News cancels Doug and Rob Ford's TV show, Ford Nation, after only one broadcast

Sun News cancels Doug and Rob Ford’s TV show, Ford Nation, after only one broadcast

Well, that didn't last long. Less than a day after its first episode, Ford Nation— the current affairs show starting Doug and...

The nine most outrageous things that Rob Ford has said in the past 24 hours

The nine most outrageous things that Rob Ford has said in the past 24 hours

Stripped of almost all his mayoral responsibilities, Rob Ford appears to be easing into his new full-time position:...

A mesmerizing GIF that sums up one all-important way that the TTC trumps cars

A mesmerizing GIF that sums up one all-important way that the TTC trumps cars

Everyone knows that taking public transit helps reduce congestion, but knowing and seeing are two different things. This...

Rob Ford, Figurehead: Rounding up the weirdest events at Monday's very weird city council meeting

Rob Ford, Figurehead: Rounding up the weirdest events at Monday’s very weird city council meeting

When Rob Ford became mayor in 2010, it was an unlikely ascent for an avowed council contrarian. In a series of humiliating votes...

Prime-Minister-in-Waiting Rob Ford’s Busy, Busy Weekend

Prime-Minister-in-Waiting Rob Ford’s Busy, Busy Weekend

Rob Ford says he wants to run for prime minister of Canada In an media blitz through some big American news stations, Rob reveals...

How Premier Kathleen Wynne would spend a perfect Saturday near Yonge and Eglinton

How Premier Kathleen Wynne would spend a perfect Saturday near Yonge and Eglinton

“The first thing I do in the morning is read the newspapers; I get the Star and the Globe. Then I like to go for a run for about...

QUOTED: Brad Duguid on laying the groundwork for John Tory's possible mayoral run

QUOTED: Brad Duguid on laying the groundwork for John Tory’s possible mayoral run

—Ontario Training Colleges and Universities Minister Brad Duguid on why CivicAction chair and talk radio host John Tory should...

What ever happened to Gawker’s Crackstarter money?

What ever happened to Gawker’s Crackstarter money?

Six weeks after Gawker began soliciting donations to procure the infamous Rob Ford crack video, the gossip site was left with more...

Mayor May Not: here are the odds of the seven top contenders in the next race for the Toronto mayor’s office

Mayor May Not: here are the odds of the seven top contenders in the next race for the Toronto mayor’s office

The staggering revelations of the past two weeks have completely altered the dynamics for the 2014 election. Although Rob Ford’...

VIDEO: Late-night talk shows from November 14 get in their digs at Rob Ford's sexy talk—from Jon Stewart to Stephen Colbert to Conan O'Brian

VIDEO: Late-night talk shows from November 14 get in their digs at Rob Ford’s sexy talk—from Jon Stewart to Stephen Colbert to Conan O’Brian

If there's one thing Rob Ford can be proud of this week, it's that he's ensuring employment for a key segment of the population:...

The 10 most unbelievable quotes from the past 36 hours of Rob Ford insanity, from Charlie Sheen to Kathleen Wynne

The 10 most unbelievable quotes from the past 36 hours of Rob Ford insanity, from Charlie Sheen to Kathleen Wynne

Somehow, in the past two days, the situation at city hall managed to get even more surreal. Council voted en masse to urge Rob...

TTC fare hike is probably coming just when no one wants it—in January

TTC fare hike is probably coming just when no one wants it—in January

Something to contemplate as you wait on the crammed subway platform this evening: the Toronto Transit Commission is looking to...

Dear Urban Diplomat: My neighbours’ reno project is driving me crazy. How can I shut them up?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My neighbours’ reno project is driving me crazy. How can I shut them up?

Dear Urban Diplomat, Our neighbours purchased a fixer-upper three years ago and have been working on it almost every evening and...

Sun News Network just gave Rob and Doug Ford their own television show

Sun News Network just gave Rob and Doug Ford their own television show

When the media closes a door, sometimes it opens a window. NewsTalk 1010 ended the Rob and Doug Ford’ s weekly radio show last...

QUOTED: Rob Ford on oral sex [UPDATED]

— Rob Ford during a media scrum this morning, in response to an allegation that he told a woman who is not his wife that he was...

Rob Ford plans to sue Mark Towhey, Isaac Ransom, "the media," BierMarkt and everyone who said mean things about him

Rob Ford plans to sue Mark Towhey, Isaac Ransom, “the media,” BierMarkt and everyone who said mean things about him

The city hall circus has already started up for the day. Rob Ford— sporting an Argos jersey and cowboy boots—just told...

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?