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Cormarama packed The Garrison with musicians, journalists and friends to help save Derek McCormack’s life

Cormarama packed The Garrison with musicians, journalists and friends to help save Derek McCormack’s life

Spirits were high at Cormarama at The Garrison on Tuesday night, with the New York Times arts editor Adam Sternbergh, Toronto...

Reaction Roundup: councillors on the surprisingly dramatic vote on cleaning contracts

Reaction Roundup: councillors on the surprisingly dramatic vote on cleaning contracts

The formerly “mushy middle” and the left-leaners on city council teamed up against another of Rob Ford’ s campaign promises...

Metrolinx says the Air Rail Link is supposed to be express (so stop asking for more stops)

Just days after the unlikely team of Mike Layton and Frances Nunziata called for more stops on the rail link to Pearson...

Has Justin Bieber created a monster? Carly Rae Jepsen overtakes the Biebz’s top spot on the U.K. charts

Has Justin Bieber created a monster? Carly Rae Jepsen overtakes the Biebz’s top spot on the U.K. charts

Carly Rae Jepsen’ s single “Call Me Maybe” just hit number one on the U.K. charts, dethroning former status holder and...

Are lettuce-clad babes what Rob Ford’s weight loss challenge needs?

Are lettuce-clad babes what Rob Ford’s weight loss challenge needs?

Perhaps having heard that Rob Ford ’ s public weight loss campaign was getting a bit sad, People for the Ethical Treatment of...

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.

Rob Ford’s campaign audit: everything you need to know

Rob Ford’s campaign audit: everything you need to know

Now, that Rob Ford is finally ready for his campaign expense audit, there are many questions to answer. Who’s overseeing the...

Jim Balsillie bashes York University (and shows he’s a sore loser) in the Globe and Mail

Jim Balsillie bashes York University (and shows he’s a sore loser) in the Globe and Mail

Woe betide anyone who refuses Jim Balsillie’ s largesse—the former Research in Motion exec penned an op-ed in today’s Globe...

Check out this list of Justin Bieber’s corniest quotes (it will change your life)

Kudos to the people at Hollywood.com for loving Justin Bieber just as much as we do and compiling a list of his corniest...

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 “This was a dark horse for the Best Picture Oscar this year. It’s a 9/11...

VIDEO: Toronto Life contributor Marci McDonald talks about Rob Ford’s shadowy “co-mayor”

For our May cover story, “The Incredible Shrinking Mayor,” contributor Marci McDonald profiled the ever-controversial Rob...

Rob Ford temporarily succumbs to debilitating Easter parade injury

Rob Ford temporarily succumbs to debilitating Easter parade injury

Like all self-respecting reporters, members of the Toronto media generally consider Rob Ford ’ s health off-limits—unless...

City council wonders whether to have a casino referendum now, later or never

Let’s hope the peace and love down at city hall continues today as councillors debate whether to put the question of a Toronto...

The List: 10 things The L.A. Complex’s actress Cassie Steele can’t live without

The List: 10 things The L.A. Complex’s actress Cassie Steele can’t live without

The former Degrassi actress is enjoying a breakout role on MuchMusic’s The L.A. Complex . Here, a few of her favourite things 1|...

Reason to Love Toronto: because Regent Park’s The Citadel dance theatre is now a reality

Reason to Love Toronto: because Regent Park’s The Citadel dance theatre is now a reality

At Dundas and Parliament is a gleaming 60-seat dance theatre called The Citadel. It’s the best thing to happen to Regent Park...

Return of the minx: Paulina Gretzky goes to a steak house in lingerie (sorry, Wayne)

Return of the minx: Paulina Gretzky goes to a steak house in lingerie (sorry, Wayne)

Despite efforts from Wayne Gretzky to tame his wild child Paulina Gretzky, the Twitter sensation is making waves again— TMZ...

The Rogers Centre is one of the ugliest stadiums in baseball (but certainly not the ugliest)

The Rogers Centre is one of the ugliest stadiums in baseball (but certainly not the ugliest)

In an arbitrary but amusing list of Major League Baseball’s ugliest parks, the Blue Jays’ home stadium netted the number eight...

Now that council has stopped bickering, Metrolinx will finally speak up on Toronto transit

Since the Sheppard showdown in March, we’ve had a break from transit-planning theatrics, but the next act is fast...

Maple Leafs execs to fans: sorry this season (and last one, and the one before that...) sucked

Maple Leafs execs to fans: sorry this season (and last one, and the one before that...) sucked

The Toronto Maple Leafs brass have released an open letter apologizing for the team’s dismal performance this season. It’s not...

Casinos are exactly like state-subsidized “smoking palaces,” according to Marcus Gee

Casinos are exactly like state-subsidized “smoking palaces,” according to Marcus Gee

We thought Richard Florida’ s disdain for casinos was intense, but the Globe and Mail’ s Marcus Gee may have him...

Should the Air Rail Link to Pearson Airport have more stops?

Forming an unlikely alliance, councillors Mike Layton and Frances Nunziata are asking Metrolinx to add more stops to the line from...

Patrons fight over signed Warhol painting at Figuration exhibit opening at Berenson gallery

Patrons fight over signed Warhol painting at Figuration exhibit opening at Berenson gallery

Friendly punches flew between the Ontario Health Ministry’s communications project manager Loretto Breen and art patron Clive...

Why the Blue Jays home opener—and season—is going to be different this year

Why the Blue Jays home opener—and season—is going to be different this year

Every year, spring brings with it the first Toronto Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre. Most years—at least most years in the...

RIM caves, meaning criminals in India should avoid plotting via BlackBerry Messenger

RIM caves, meaning criminals in India should avoid plotting via BlackBerry Messenger

Research in Motion’ s years-long spat with the Indian government is finally winding down—and all the company had to do was...

Get a sneak peek at our May cover story: Rob Ford and the weirdest mayoralty in Toronto history

Get a sneak peek at our May cover story: Rob Ford and the weirdest mayoralty in Toronto history

Below is an excerpt from our May cover story, “The Incredible Shrinking Mayor” by Marci McDonald. The full text is now...

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?