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The Plutocrats’ Playground: inside Hilary and Galen Weston’s exclusive enclave of palatial vacation homes

The Plutocrats’ Playground: inside Hilary and Galen Weston’s exclusive enclave of palatial vacation homes

Hilary and Galen Weston built an unimaginably luxe development of multimillion-dollar vacation homes in Florida. With royals, CEOs and socialites, they play polo, hit the links, plan corporate takeovers and party. An inside tour of Toronto-by-the-sea

VIDEO: David Letterman, Martha Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill take another swipe at mayor Rob Ford

The flood of scandalous Rob Ford crack stories has slowed to a trickle in Toronto as we wait for more developments—mark your...

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends moved twice in a year. Do I have to buy them two house-warming presents?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends moved twice in a year. Do I have to buy them two house-warming presents?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I showed up to my friends’ housewarming without a gift, and they were pissy about it all night. At one...

There is now a really weird Rob Ford bus tour run by a pair of mock satanists

Just when we thought the Rob Ford saga couldn ’ t possibly get weirder: Monday morning marked the debut of the Rofo Bus Tour, an...

QUOTED: Justice Ian Nordheimer on why the Rob Ford–Sandro Lisi police documents should be released in full

QUOTED: Justice Ian Nordheimer on why the Rob Ford–Sandro Lisi police documents should be released in full

— Justice Ian Nordheimer , writing in today's ruling that all portions of police documents from the investigation into Sandro...

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.

The 50 Most Influential People in Toronto: who really runs this city?

The 50 Most Influential People in Toronto: who really runs this city?

You know you live in interesting times when the chief of police is the most powerful person in town. What propelled Chief Blair to...

Reaction Roundup: the seven top responses to yesterday’s Liberal victory in the Toronto Centre byelection

Reaction Roundup: the seven top responses to yesterday’s Liberal victory in the Toronto Centre byelection

“Liberal candidate wins in Liberal stronghold” is not a very exciting statement, but you wouldn’t know that from reading the...

The List: 10 things local comedy legend Catherine O’Hara can’t live without

The List: 10 things local comedy legend Catherine O’Hara can’t live without

1 | My Muskoka cottage When I was growing up, my parents rented a cottage every year, and I inherited their love of the...

Toronto named most youthful city in the world, out-youthing New York, Paris and London

Toronto named most youthful city in the world, out-youthing New York, Paris and London

Since the Rob Ford crack scandal kicked off, many have been searching for a feel-good story that could counter the impression...

11 people who dislike the idea of Bon Jovi moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto

11 people who dislike the idea of Bon Jovi moving the Buffalo Bills to Toronto

Twitter exploded this morning with “Livin’ on a Prayer” puns over news that classic rock mainstay and hair enthusiast Jon...

Dear Urban Diplomat: Should my wife be allowed to slap bumper stickers on our car against my will?

Dear Urban Diplomat: Should my wife be allowed to slap bumper stickers on our car against my will?

Dear Urban Diplomat, Recently, my wife came home with a set of the stick-figure decals people put on car windows (we have a...

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...

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...

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