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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:...

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 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...

QUOTED: AM640's Bill Carroll on why he doesn't want to talk to Doug or Rob Ford anymore

QUOTED: AM640’s Bill Carroll on why he doesn’t want to talk to Doug or Rob Ford anymore

— Bill Carroll, AM640 talk show host, after being informed that Doug Ford was calling the station asking to be interviewed on...

Shocking new details surface about Rob Ford: booze, cocaine and "even a suspected prostitute" in the mayor's office [UPDATED]

Shocking new details surface about Rob Ford: booze, cocaine and “even a suspected prostitute” in the mayor’s office [UPDATED]

Here we go again. Justice Ian Nordheimer ruled today that some redacted bits in the police documents released last week—those...

A majority of councillors vote that Rob Ford should take a leave from being the mayor [UPATED]

A majority of councillors vote that Rob Ford should take a leave from being the mayor [UPATED]

Even Doug Ford thinks the mayor should step down for a bit and get his life together. That interesting choice was revealed this...

Letters to the editor: December 2013

“Fortress York” in your October issue raised several important points and was particularly timely, considering the recent...

New poll shows Rob Ford’s support isn’t as strong as it seemed

New poll shows Rob Ford’s support isn’t as strong as it seemed

Even admitting to smoking crack cocaine didn’t put a dent in Rob Ford’ s job approval rating—a fact that has amazed...

QUOTED: Legendarily dark film director David Lynch on the Rob Ford debacle

QUOTED: Legendarily dark film director David Lynch on the Rob Ford debacle

—Film director David Lynch on Rob Ford . Lynch, who was being interviewed for an upcoming issue of Flare by local scribe Ryan...

Rob Ford spends five hours signing bobblehead dolls that look nothing like him

Rob Ford spends five hours signing bobblehead dolls that look nothing like him

Spending the better part of a day signing bobblehead dolls doesn’t seem an obvious move for a man embroiled in the most...

Party Pics: Laureen Harper replaces Stephen, and Bill Blair wants to arm wrestle at the True Patriot Love gala

Party Pics: Laureen Harper replaces Stephen, and Bill Blair wants to arm wrestle at the True Patriot Love gala

Stephen Harper missed Thursday night’s True Patriot Love Dinner at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, but his wife Laureen...

QUOTED: Don Cherry on what Torontonians should do with their crack-smoking mayor

QUOTED: Don Cherry on what Torontonians should do with their crack-smoking mayor

—Hockey motormouth Don Cherry, trying to rally the city’s residents around his buddy Rob Ford. Cherry acknowledged yesterday...

QUOTED: Irate Toronto father reacts to the news that Rob Ford will march in the Santa Claus Parade

QUOTED: Irate Toronto father reacts to the news that Rob Ford will march in the Santa Claus Parade

— Brian Connolly —father, Twitter user , caps lock lover and no fan of the mayor—reacts to Rob Ford’ s decision to walk in...

UPDATED: Does AshleyMadison.com make fake profiles of sexy adulterers? A former employee says yes

UPDATED: Does AshleyMadison.com make fake profiles of sexy adulterers? A former employee says yes

Extramarital hook-up site Ashley Madison may just be the world’s most prolific catfish (sorry, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo —it was a...

QUOTED: American satirist P.J. O’Rourke describes one way Rob Ford has actually been good for the city

QUOTED: American satirist P.J. O’Rourke describes one way Rob Ford has actually been good for the city

— P.J. O’Rourke, American political satirist and writer, talking about Toronto’s new edgy reputation, gained in the wake of...

Moms on Top: the rise of power wives, house husbands and the new single-income family

Moms on Top: the rise of power wives, house husbands and the new single-income family

Now that more women are high powered and high earning, their husbands are choosing to quit work and raise the kids. An inside look...

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