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You can buy a Christmas gift for all the animals at the Toronto Zoo

You can buy a Christmas gift for all the animals at the Toronto Zoo

Ever thought about what a hippopotamus might want for Christmas?

Air Canada is dramatically expanding its service at Billy Bishop

Air Canada is dramatically expanding its service at Billy Bishop

In the decades-old fight for the soul of the Toronto Islands, mark one down for team airport

The St. Anne's Church fire is being investigated as possible arson

The St. Anne’s Church fire is being investigated as possible arson

The fire destroyed murals painted by members of the Group of Seven

The Shoppers Drug Mart at Bloor and Bedford has the most unhinged social media account in the city

The Shoppers Drug Mart at Bloor and Bedford has the most unhinged social media account in the city

Who knew Shoppers could be...funny?

Boursin® and Emily in Paris are opening a French bistro in King West for one night only

Boursin® and Emily in Paris are opening a French bistro in King West for one night only

Book your table at Boursin® Bistro today for an exclusive and complimentary Emily in Paris dining experience on December 4

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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.

WATCH: An in-depth interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney

WATCH: An in-depth interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney

The prime minister goes deep on texting Donald Trump, the trade war and Pierre Poilievre’s hair

Buyers spent $5.9 million at the Bay's art auction

Buyers spent $5.9 million at the Bay’s art auction

Not bad, but the company owes a reported $1.1 billion

BMO has dropped “diversity” from its core values

BMO has dropped “diversity” from its core values

The bank’s CEO recently informed employees of a change in corporate vocabulary

Barry and Honey Sherman's son wants trustees removed from his parents' estate

Barry and Honey Sherman’s son wants trustees removed from his parents’ estate

The trustees attempted to remove the Sherman son earlier this year, according to the Toronto Star

Most Canadians shopping Black Friday sales plan to ignore American businesses

Most Canadians shopping Black Friday sales plan to ignore American businesses

According to a new survey, 62 per cent of respondents will shop locally even if it costs more

A new Yorkville spa is bringing bougie biohacking to the masses

A new Yorkville spa is bringing bougie biohacking to the masses

Turns out you can start cryogenic freezing before you die

Ryan Wedding's GTA lawyer allegedly told him to have a witness murdered

Ryan Wedding’s GTA lawyer allegedly told him to have a witness murdered

Deepak Paradkar is now in custody along with six Canadians alleged to have been involved in Wedding’s drug-trafficking empire

The gift that saved Scott Wilson

The gift that saved Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson was dying of end-stage liver disease and preparing his children for a life without him—until a generous organ donor and transplant innovation at UHN gave him the gift of life

Created byUniversity Health Network (UHN)

City council abruptly dissolved the Toronto Parking Authority board

City council abruptly dissolved the Toronto Parking Authority board

Some councillors disagree with the sudden move, which Mayor Olivia Chow says will save money

Balzac’s just launched a seasonal protein drink

Balzac’s just launched a seasonal protein drink

Move over, skinny gingerbread lattes. We’re drinking burly beverages now

Nearly every One Bloor West purchase agreement has been cancelled

Nearly every One Bloor West purchase agreement has been cancelled

Real estate developer Tridel says buyers can try again in 2026

Bo Bichette turned down the Blue Jays' qualifying offer

Bo Bichette turned down the Blue Jays’ qualifying offer

This sounds bad, but it’s actually fine

Mississauga may rename Duke of York Boulevard

Mississauga may rename Duke of York Boulevard

A motion presented to city council says the street name is inappropriate given sexual violence allegations against its namesake

A Toronto convenience store has been selling fake Viagra

A Toronto convenience store has been selling fake Viagra

Health Canada issued a public advisory today

Dundas station is now TMU station, according to a little sign

Dundas station is now TMU station, according to a little sign

The change is part of the city’s renaming efforts and comes shortly after the grand opening of Sankofa Square

The city approved a Rosedale family's construction plan, then changed its mind a month later

The city approved a Rosedale family’s construction plan, then changed its mind a month later

This sounds like a you problem, transportation department and preservation planners

The Thomsons and Westons want to buy the Hudson's Bay charter for $18 million

The Thomsons and Westons want to buy the Hudson’s Bay charter for $18 million

It’s nice to see two of Canada’s wealthiest families coming together like this

Two thieves pretended to be grieving relatives so they could access GTA mausoleums

Two thieves pretended to be grieving relatives so they could access GTA mausoleums

Police fear some stolen heirlooms have already been sold at pawnshops

Two Toronto tenants were almost evicted for being one cent short of rent

Two Toronto tenants were almost evicted for being one cent short of rent

Now, they’re sharing their story as a warning to other renters in light of Bill 60

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