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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...

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.

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...

The Moment: Conrad Black’s artfully orchestrated return

The Moment: Conrad Black’s artfully orchestrated return

There was plenty of hand-wringing among politicians and pundits over His Lordship’s homecoming, but the rest of us collectively...

Rob and Doug Ford’s trash-talking may be reviewed by the integrity commissioner

Rob Ford is facing another formal complaint over misconduct, this time for targeting Toronto’s medical officer of...

How did Bixi do in its first year in Toronto?

How did Bixi do in its first year in Toronto?

Like proud parents, we can’t believe Bixi, the bike rental service and bona fide reason to love Toronto, is a year old already...

Rachel McAdams competing for MTV’s Best Kiss award against Ryan Gosling

Attention: Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling are both nominated for Best Kiss at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on June 3. McAdams will...

Reaction Roundup: a few sane arguments (in a whole sea of crazy) about Rob Ford’s backyard showdown

Reaction Roundup: a few sane arguments (in a whole sea of crazy) about Rob Ford’s backyard showdown

The strange tale of Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale’s altercation with Rob Ford keeps escalating (as does our vicarious...

QUOTED: Tim Hudak explains what the Toronto Maple Leafs and Justin Bieber have in common

QUOTED: Tim Hudak explains what the Toronto Maple Leafs and Justin Bieber have in common

—Progressive Conservative leader and Boston Bruins fan Tim Hudak, on why Toronto’s home team is just like the prank-loving...

Rogers Media’s new digital strategy involves shutting down eight of its websites

Rogers Media’s new digital strategy involves shutting down eight of its websites

Something interesting is afoot at Rogers. In recent weeks, the media giant undertook large-scale layoffs across the country as...

RIM headache number 4,572 (or thereabouts): Nokia is suing for patent infringement

Despite the fact that Nokia and Research in Motion have each seen their smartphone profits eviscerated by Apple and...

Justin Bieber’s ultimate viral video features some already-dated Internet references

Ryan Seacrest is attempting to go “viral” on the Internet (Viral! Internet! Words young people know and use!), and he’s...

Is Rob Ford waging a war on bikes?

Is Rob Ford waging a war on bikes?

It’s always fun when news agencies outside of Toronto pay attention to the city’s political scene, but this BBC clip about...

Lorne Michaels fuels rumours about high-profile cast member departures

Toronto native Lorne Michaels has been dodging queries about SNL’s cast changes, stating in a conference call with the Canadian...

Rob Ford waves his fist at a Toronto Star reporter in a bizarre backyard altercation

Rob Ford waves his fist at a Toronto Star reporter in a bizarre backyard altercation

The ongoing beef between Rob Ford and the Toronto Star got real weird last night. Here’s the rundown: around 7:30 pm, a...

Camera: Michael and Diane Budman host a private screening of Frank Marshall’s new doc in their Forest Hill home

Camera: Michael and Diane Budman host a private screening of Frank Marshall’s new doc in their Forest Hill home

February 29. It wasn’t quite musical chairs, but there was a flurry of seat swapping between courses during a dinner at the...

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