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Party Pages: Members of the TSO play a private show at a Distillery District warehouse

Party Pages: Members of the TSO play a private show at a Distillery District warehouse

On Tuesday night we popped into Airship 37’s Hangar Space in the Distillery District to take in an intimate and exclusive...

Reaction Roundup: what the revival of Transit City could mean for Toronto (and Rob Ford)

Reaction Roundup: what the revival of Transit City could mean for Toronto (and Rob Ford)

The whole "war on cars" talking point feels so 2009 (and 2010… and 2011), but now that Metrolinx and city council have pushed...

QUOTED: Josh Matlow on Doug Ford’s fairy-tale approach to transit funding

QUOTED: Josh Matlow on Doug Ford’s fairy-tale approach to transit funding

— Councillor Josh Matlow, comparing the likelihood of building a subway without a transit expansion fund to that of gifting kids...

Major service delays (and angry commuters) on west GO Train lines

Major service delays (and angry commuters) on west GO Train lines

Thanks to a computer malfunction, passengers on the Lakeshore West, Kitchener and Milton GO Train lines are experiencing “major...

The Scene: Fashion Cares 25 launches without Elton John and Jeanne Beker

The Scene: Fashion Cares 25 launches without Elton John and Jeanne Beker

Last night at Charles Khabouth’ s La Société, Fashion Cares event co-chair Michael King and artistic director Philip Ing...

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.

Frank Stronach ripped for real estate deals and not showing at board meetings

The corporate governance problems at Magna International continue—and now there’s a possibility billionaire Frank Stronach...

The 2014 election (or Doug Ford’s election to Queen’s Park) could kill Transit City again

The 2014 election (or Doug Ford’s election to Queen’s Park) could kill Transit City again

Rob Ford has been silent since Metrolinx resurrected the LRT-based transit plan he cancelled on his first day in office, but the...

Giorgio Mammoliti and Mark Ferguson trade insults—over a community environment day

Giorgio Mammoliti and Mark Ferguson trade insults—over a community environment day

Giorgio Mammoliti has canceled his ward’s environment day tomorrow, and he says it’s CUPE Local 416’ s fault. The councillor...

The Argument: Hot Docs’ takeover of the Bloor Cinema proves the once humble doc is the new crowd-pleaser

The Argument: Hot Docs’ takeover of the Bloor Cinema proves the once humble doc is the new crowd-pleaser

Like an old ham of an actor, the Bloor Cinema has veered in and out of respectability in its hundred-odd years of...

Insurance brokers vs. banks: insurers call foul on RBC and BMO

Canada’s biggest banks seem to be the subject of a strange amount of scandal of late. This month alone, a massive lawsuit was...

Metrolinx’s proposed timeline for building LRTs is inconvenient for Rob Ford

In a hotly anticipated report that will go to the Metrolinx board tomorrow, Metrolinx staff gives a thumbs-up to city council’s...

More than 1800 arts patrons packed the Art Gallery of Ontario for this year’s Massive Party

More than 1800 arts patrons packed the Art Gallery of Ontario for this year’s Massive Party

Last Thursday, 1800 people packed into the Art Gallery of Ontario for one of the biggest galas of the year: the AGO’s Massive...

QUOTED: Denzil Minnan-Wong scolds Toronto’s chief medical officer for wanting to cut speed limits

QUOTED: Denzil Minnan-Wong scolds Toronto’s chief medical officer for wanting to cut speed limits

—Denzil Minnan-Wong, chair of the public works committee, getting testy over Dr. David McKeown’ s call to cut the speed limit...

Rob Ford finally decides he needs an agenda—and he wants council’s help

Rob Ford finally decides he needs an agenda—and he wants council’s help

In an attempt to woo wayward councillors back to his side and re-inject some direction into city hall, Rob Ford has scheduled...

Josh Hutcherson names his new puppy after Ryan Gosling

Josh Hutcherson names his new puppy after Ryan Gosling

You can add Josh Hutcherson to Ryan Gosling ’s growing list of hunky Hollywood fanboys (plus one Judy Blume ). We thought the...

Could Hockey Night in Canada soon be cancelled forever?

Could Hockey Night in Canada soon be cancelled forever?

Once the CBC’ s current contract with the National Hockey League expires in 2014, Hockey Night in Canada could be...

Former BMO adviser passed along wads of cash to a lawyer convicted of insider trading

Looks like Royal Bank isn’t the only major financial institution with a shady employee or two. A BMO Nesbitt Burns financial...

Justin Bieber sticks it to alleged baby mama Mariah Yeater—on Twitter, that is

Justin Bieber has made it clear that he’ll never be Mariah Yeater’ s boyfriend. Twitter’s new bad boy tweet-taunted his...

Rob Ford’s former press secretary explains the real reason he won’t attend Pride

Rob Ford’s former press secretary explains the real reason he won’t attend Pride

After getting into a bit of a verbal spat with the mayor last week, Rob Ford’ s former press secretary, Adrienne Batra , is...

City hall intrigue: centrist councillors to talk agenda (and, hopefully, eat) at a downtown restaurant

City hall intrigue: centrist councillors to talk agenda (and, hopefully, eat) at a downtown restaurant

The increasingly powerful “mighty middle” has stepped up the civic intrigue at city hall, according to the Toronto...

Kobo expands into some old-fashioned things called “bookstores”

Kobo expands into some old-fashioned things called “bookstores”

When Kobo was bought by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten back in November, CEO Michael Serbinis said it now had the backing to...

Justin Bieber spends $20,000 on a motorcycle he can’t drive

Justin Bieber spends $20,000 on a motorcycle he can’t drive

Justin Bieber, who doesn’t even have a motorcycle license, just dropped $20,000 on a Ducati Superbike 848 EVO under the...

Dear Urban Diplomat: Do you need to give a standing ovation in Toronto even when one isn’t deserved?

Dear Urban Diplomat: Do you need to give a standing ovation in Toronto even when one isn’t deserved?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I just moved to Toronto from London, England, and I’ve noticed that nearly every theatre production here...

The Conversation: Steven Page and Johannes Debus on making music—both popular and avant garde

The Conversation: Steven Page and Johannes Debus on making music—both popular and avant garde

The place: the Cameron House on Queen West | The people: singer-songwriter Steven Page and COC music director Johannes Debus | 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