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Torontonians pay higher Bixi fees than...well, everyone

Torontonians pay higher Bixi fees than...well, everyone

Living in Toronto has been getting pricier and pricier, and the city’s rap for being expensive extends to its Bixi...

QUOTED: Josh Colle explains what makes white people feel better

QUOTED: Josh Colle explains what makes white people feel better

— Josh Colle, arguing that the bylaw prohibiting firearms on city-owned property doesn’t do much for residents in his riding...

Kristyn Wong-Tam and Denzil Minnan-Wong argue over how to turn Yonge into New York

Kristyn Wong-Tam and Denzil Minnan-Wong argue over how to turn Yonge into New York

Yonge Street retailers are complaining that the area has too much foot traffic—which sounds a little nuts, but their reasoning...

A retelling of John Travolta’s alleged big gay exploits in Toronto

A retelling of John Travolta’s alleged big gay exploits in Toronto

Two men have filed a lawsuit against John Travolta this week, dealing with allegations that Travolta sexually harrassed his...

Daniel Dale won’t face charges for standing near Rob Ford’s house

Daniel Dale won’t face charges for standing near Rob Ford’s house

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: a marketing professor compares RIM to Hogwarts and its new executives to Muggles

QUOTED: a marketing professor compares RIM to Hogwarts and its new executives to Muggles

— Markus Giesler, a Schulich School of Business marketing professor, trying to describe why making Frank Boulben chief marketing...

Justin Bieber graduates from high school, but still hates reading and writing

Justin Bieber is a mama’s boy through and through, and he proved that to the world by graduating from high school as per his...

Gene Jones, the new TCHC boss, used to go on nighttime drug raids

Gene Jones, the new TCHC boss, used to go on nighttime drug raids

The Toronto Community Housing Corporation has been muddling along without a permanent CEO since Keiko Nakamura was fired last...

Spotlight: John Irving’s new novel In One Person is an epic tale of bisexual bawdiness

Spotlight: John Irving’s new novel In One Person is an epic tale of bisexual bawdiness

John Irving writes big, blustery novels full of larger-than-life characters and sex in all its acrobatic and often scandalous...

Rob Ford has a very small...group of supporters on council

Rob Ford has a very small...group of supporters on council

Rob Ford championed a dry issue in yesterday’s council meeting, arguing that the city could save about $200,00 a year by no...

The reason Woodbine Live is stalled: Cordish and Woodbine Entertainment can’t get along

Finally, some details on why the Woodbine Live development— Rob Ford’ s signature achievement from his days as a...

Watch Eva Mendes’ full body blush at the very mention of Ryan Gosling

There’s been a lot of speculation as to whether or not Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are still together, but the actress’s most...

RIM finally gets a new marketing chief—which can only be a good thing, right?

Rob Ford and journalists get passive-aggressive during World Press Freedom Week

Rob Ford and journalists get passive-aggressive during World Press Freedom Week

Here’s a scenario that feels more like satire than real life: Rob Ford marked World Press Freedom Week with a speech about the...

Budget committee newbie James Pasternak promises a “floor fight” over cuts

Since learning the city’s 2011 surplus (or “savings”) was $138 more than forecast, city councillors...

VIDEO: the Canadian Paralympic Committee gets us pumped for London 2012

This minute-long video for the Canadian Paralympic Committee (which went viral this week after being posted on Mashable ) is an...

Rob Ford opts out of attending a “gentle” and “welcoming” gay outreach event

Rob Ford opts out of attending a “gentle” and “welcoming” gay outreach event

Rob Ford has remained non-committal about whether or not he’d forgo all Pride events this year (we believe his exact words were...

The economy wins! The Toronto Blue Jays win!! Everybody wins!!!

The economy wins! The Toronto Blue Jays win!! Everybody wins!!!

Apparently, more bums in ballpark seats are a strong indicator of a growing economy. Canadian Business is reporting on a fun...

Sun News Network’s David Menzies makes Rob Ford’s radio show that much more offensive

Sun News Network’s David Menzies makes Rob Ford’s radio show that much more offensive

The Sun News Network’ s David Menzies managed to be more controversial than Rob and Doug Ford on the brothers’ radio show this...

Michelle Berardinetti says the (sizable) bag tax proceeds should go to trees—not retailers

Michelle Berardinetti says the (sizable) bag tax proceeds should go to trees—not retailers

Toronto’s five-cent plastic bag tax could boost Toronto’s environmental cred in a new way: Councillor Michelle Berardinetti...

The Drake Hotel is expanding to Prince Edward County

The Drake Hotel is expanding to Prince Edward County

Jeff Stober , the hotelier behind the Drake, is planning on exporting his brand of Queen West cool to Prince Edward County. Stober...

Rob Ford’s plan to buy parkland advances—as does the Toronto Star’s campaign against it

Rob Ford’s plan to buy parkland advances—as does the Toronto Star’s campaign against it

There won’t be any decision just yet about whether Rob Ford can buy the strip of parkland next to his Etobicoke bungalow...

See, Hear, Read: our experts pick the movie, music and book release of the month

See, Hear, Read: our experts pick the movie, music and book release of the month

They love it. We want it. Three red-hot releases “Ed Burns has two careers going on. He’s an actor in big Hollywood movies...

Conrad Black returns to Toronto (to a PDA from Barbara Amiel)

Conrad Black returns to Toronto (to a PDA from Barbara Amiel)

The man formerly known as prisoner no. 18330-424 (i.e. Conrad Black ) is back in Toronto—greeted at his Bridle Path home with an...

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?