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Reaction Roundup: the fallout over Rob Ford’s decision not to march in the Pride Parade—again

Reaction Roundup: the fallout over Rob Ford’s decision not to march in the Pride Parade—again

It feels like déjà vu: despite getting tons of flak for not attending any Pride Toronto events last year, Rob Ford has once...

Our May issue cover photographer explains why he keeps Rob Ford’s business card in his wallet

Wondering what it’s like to get right up in Rob Ford’ s face? Photographer John Cullen went to the mayor’s headquarters to...

Who Worships Where: an agnostic assessment of Toronto’s most formidable flocks

Who Worships Where: an agnostic assessment of Toronto’s most formidable flocks

Religious attendance might be in free fall across the city, but over the years a handful of Toronto congregations have managed to...

RIM debuts a pretty lame handset—on purpose

In an attempt to stay alive until it’s finally ready to release the BlackBerry 10 platform, Research in Motion launched a...

Ryan Gosling is one of the top 50 sexiest environmentalists

Ryan Gosling is one of the top 50 sexiest environmentalists

Rodale Inc., owner of Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention, Running Times and Organic Gardening magazines, has put out its...

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.

Giorgio Mammoliti has some more ideas on brothels (like how to make money off them)

Giorgio Mammoliti has some more ideas on brothels (like how to make money off them)

Giorgio Mammoliti (who seems to be everywhere this week) has a few more thoughts about Toronto-area brothels—specifically, how...

Rob Ford’s chief enforcer Mark Towhey admits to being evil

Apparently, Rob Ford’ s policy director, Mark Towhey—widely referred to as the mayor’s Rasputin—got hold of the latest...

The casino debate turns to location, location, location (and Torontonians disagree with MGM’s choice)

The casino debate turns to location, location, location (and Torontonians disagree with MGM’s choice)

Even though Toronto hasn’t agreed to host a casino—and may not even decide until 2014—the rampant speculation as to where it...

The famous Bunny Ranch brothel is coming to Toronto

The famous Bunny Ranch brothel is coming to Toronto

One of the side effects of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision to legalize bawdy-houses: awkward newspaper columns (and even...

Rob Ford reminisces about the time when he was totally awesome

In the face of a flurry of questioning about his leadership, Rob Ford reminded his executive committee of the good ol’ days at...

Giorgio Mammoliti wants to cut down on, well, cuts

Giorgio Mammoliti wants to cut down on, well, cuts

Giorgio Mammoliti may be one of Rob Ford ’s most avid supporters (some even say he’s Ford’s fall guy), but it looks like...

Las Vegas heavyweight MGM sends agents into Toronto’s casino debate

Las Vegas heavyweight MGM sends agents into Toronto’s casino debate

Reports of Toronto’s ongoing should-we-or-shouldn’t-we casino debate have made their way to Nevada. Gaming giant MGM Resorts...

Where is Rob Ford? (Even his former press secretary wants to know)

Where is Rob Ford? (Even his former press secretary wants to know)

The Ford brothers and former mayoral press secretary Adrienne Batra had a bit of a verbal spat over the weekend—ostensibly over...

QUOTED: Giorgio Mammoliti thinks unemployed single moms should become dealers

QUOTED: Giorgio Mammoliti thinks unemployed single moms should become dealers

— Giorgio Mammoliti, explaining how single moms could win big by becoming card dealers if Toronto had a casino. Appearing on Rob...

RIM writes a list of terrible things that could happen (or already have happened)

Research in Motion’s annual information form isn’t as dry as it sounds—if you ask the Globe and Mail , it reads “like a...

Clash of the Moguls: Oprah and Trump visit Toronto on the same day

Clash of the Moguls: Oprah and Trump visit Toronto on the same day

Fans are going gaga for Oprah on Twitter because she is hosting her Lifeclass tour today at the Metro Toronto Convention...

Kristyn Wong-Tam wants to host a party for Rob Ford—during Pride Week

Kristyn Wong-Tam wants to host a party for Rob Ford—during Pride Week

Since Rob Ford bucked tradition and relaxed at his cottage instead of making an appearance at the 2011 Pride parade, councillor...

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are an item—musically, that is

Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are an item—musically, that is

It appears Taylor Swift is over the accusations of blowing up a boat with fireworks by Justin Bieber, because it’s been...

Rob Ford’s Sheppard Line could be built solely by casino-money—500 years from now

Rob Ford’s Sheppard Line could be built solely by casino-money—500 years from now

Metro blogger and noted Rob Ford critic Matt Elliott attacks the idea of a Toronto casino today (and without invoking the future...

Air Canada pilots call in sick, Air Canada passengers just sickened

Air Canada pilots call in sick, Air Canada passengers just sickened

Since this morning, Air Canada has been dealing with a pilot “sick-in,” which stands to be about as unpleasant as it...

How Rob Ford could nail down his council allies: establish a party system

Rob Ford is finding it hard to drum up many allies on council these days, but former Stephen Harper speechwriter Michael Taube has...

Celebrity Watch: Margaret Atwood is officially everywhere, from Twitter to Rob Ford: The Opera and more

Celebrity Watch: Margaret Atwood is officially everywhere, from Twitter to Rob Ford: The Opera and more

The recent release of Payback , a new feature documentary based on Margaret Atwood’s book of the same name, confirms it

The designers vying for $25,000 of Suzanne Rogers’ money have been announced

The designers vying for $25,000 of Suzanne Rogers’ money have been announced

The Toronto Fashion Incubator has announced the four finalists for its annual New Labels competition, and they include Sid...

A report recommends three safe-injection sites in Toronto, but the province doesn’t agree

Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto took four years to produce a hefty report on safe...

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?