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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...

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.

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...

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...

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|...

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