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The Wall Street Journal introduces Rob Ford to America (Nutcracker cameo and all)

The Wall Street Journal introduces Rob Ford to America (Nutcracker cameo and all)

With all of Rob Ford ’ s supposed middle finger flipping, parade skipping and tantrum throwing, not even the often staid Wall...

Downtown relief line could make everything better for everyone (except Rob Ford)

Downtown relief line could make everything better for everyone (except Rob Ford)

One of the byproducts of the recent transit debates at city hall (aside from the planned light rail lines) is a discussion of a...

Royal Bank plays off a major lawsuit like it’s no big deal

Royal Bank plays off a major lawsuit like it’s no big deal

The way the Royal Bank of Canada is acting, you’d think the seriously massive lawsuit brought against it by a U.S. regulator is...

After stalling for 11 months, Rob Ford is finally ready for his election audit

After stalling for 11 months, Rob Ford is finally ready for his election audit

After stalling and stalling and stalling some more, Rob Ford has a radical new tactic for dealing with his campaign audit: just do...

Kids could get out of paying Rob Ford’s field fees—this year, at least

Kids could get out of paying Rob Ford’s field fees—this year, at least

Councillor Janet Davis and like-minded colleagues are poised to block yet another of Rob Ford’ s belt-tightening measures by...

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.

Miffed Ontario finance minister tells Toronto plenty of cities would love a casino

Miffed Ontario finance minister tells Toronto plenty of cities would love a casino

Sounding like a spurned suitor, Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan says if downtown councillors like Adam Vaughan and Mike...

Want to buy a limited edition Margaret Atwood short story? You can’t, unless you subscribe to The Walrus

Want to buy a limited edition Margaret Atwood short story? You can’t, unless you subscribe to The Walrus

The Walrus Foundation announced the launch of its imprint The Walrus Books today, and the first book in its roster is a limited...

Did Ryan Gosling really save Laurie Penny’s life? We’re not so sure

Dear Laurie Penny, Given that Ryan Gosling has not actually come out to confirm your life-changing event (he has merely confirmed...

Former CEO Tom Glocer gets paid millions not to work at Thomson Reuters

Former CEO Tom Glocer gets paid millions not to work at Thomson Reuters

Tom Glocer, who left Thomson Reuters at the end last year after 10 years as CEO, earned $6.7 million in bonuses on top of his...

The battle over the Jarvis Street bike lanes begins again

The battle over the Jarvis Street bike lanes begins again

Now that it’s clear—abundantly so—that Rob Ford can be beat, the Toronto Cyclists Union has decided to revive last...

General Idea man A.A. Bronson to receive honourary doctorate from McMaster University

General Idea man A.A. Bronson to receive honourary doctorate from McMaster University

General Idea co-founder A.A. Bronson blurted out on Twitter last night that he’d received word he’ll be presented with an...

Drake hints at a collaboration with late R&B singer Aaliyah, maintains he’s still a man

Drake hints at a collaboration with late R&B singer Aaliyah, maintains he’s still a man

We learned that a posthumous Aaliyah album may be in production after producer Jeffery “J. Dub” Walker suggested it via...

Man stabbed at RIM party after drunken guests charge the coat check

Things just never seem to work out for Research in Motion. Last night, the company was hosting a swanky party in a London...

QUOTED: Doug Holyday on what Toronto can expect from Rob Ford for the next two years

QUOTED: Doug Holyday on what Toronto can expect from Rob Ford for the next two years

—Deputy mayor Doug Holyday’ s preview of Rob Ford’ s agenda for the next two and a half years can be summarized thusly: who...

RIM embraces its square-ness and provides software for other, cooler smartphones

RIM embraces its square-ness and provides software for other, cooler smartphones

After trying too hard to seem cool (the Bold Team superheroes appealed to absolutely no one, and an attempt to get in on the...

Strike watch is officially over: part-time recreation workers take Rob Ford’s deal

Just as mayor and labour oracle Rob Ford predicted, the 8,600 part-time city workers who run Toronto’s recreation programs have...

Ryan Gosling saves a woman’s life in New York City—yep, he’s sexy and Batman

Ryan Gosling saves a woman’s life in New York City—yep, he’s sexy and Batman

Apparently, it’s not enough that Ryan Gosling is preternaturally handsome and makes movies that cause us to weep...

High (finance) drama between Royal Bank and a U.S. regulator

High (finance) drama between Royal Bank and a U.S. regulator

A lawsuit filed yesterday against Royal Bank of Canada could make for major scandal: a U.S. regulator is accusing Canada’s...

Toronto has more sugar daddies (a.k.a. creepy rich guys) than anywhere else in Canada

Toronto has more sugar daddies (a.k.a. creepy rich guys) than anywhere else in Canada

Toronto has the dubious honour of being the sugar daddy capital of Canada, according to a dating website that specializes in...

Memoir: I’m usually loyal to a fault—so why do I always betray my hairdressers?

Memoir: I’m usually loyal to a fault—so why do I always betray my hairdressers?

It’s time I faced the truth about my philandering ways Janet opens the door to her house, already wearing her powdery white...

A “tanned and relaxed” Mark Ferguson may run for city council in 2014

The hypothetical slate of candidates recruited by Rob Ford better watch out, because CUPE Local 416 president Mark Ferguson may...

York University refuses to take $30 million from Jim Balsillie

York University refuses to take $30 million from Jim Balsillie

After eight months of foot stamping and posturing, York University has backed out of a deal to use a big chunk of Jim Balsillie’...

Spotlight: theatrical virtuoso Daniel MacIvor exposes a bitterly funny slice of life in Was Spring

Spotlight: theatrical virtuoso Daniel MacIvor exposes a bitterly funny slice of life in Was Spring

In Toronto’s occasionally precious theatre scene, Daniel MacIvor is like a pit bull in a Japanese paper shop, joyfully shredding...

Rob Ford’s weight loss campaign is officially a downer

Rob Ford’s weight loss campaign is officially a downer

Because most diets involve plateaus and a bit of backsliding, making one’s weight loss public—very, very public —often ends...

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?