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Dig out that library card because the strike could be over by tonight

Although we won’t have any details until it’s ratified, striking library workers have reached a tentative deal with the city...

QUOTED: Doug Ford explains how a new study on the Port Lands proves how smart he is

QUOTED: Doug Ford explains how a new study on the Port Lands proves how smart he is

– Doug Ford, on how the results of a new study on kick-starting the Port Lands development are pretty much exactly what he and...

Some of Toronto's inside workers accepted the city's offer, making Doug Holyday sort of right

Some of Toronto’s inside workers accepted the city’s offer, making Doug Holyday sort of right

Doug Holyday was half-right (or half-wrong, we guess)—the deputy mayor had predicted that Toronto’s inside workers would...

Regent Park condo purchases were probably legit (but they'll be reviewed nonetheless)

Regent Park condo purchases were probably legit (but they’ll be reviewed nonetheless)

The potentially shady condo purchases over at Regent Park have now grown from “ Toronto Sun scandal” to “possibly legitimate...

Has Justin Bieber’s pranking gone too far? Um, he’s being sued, so probably

Has Justin Bieber’s pranking gone too far? Um, he’s being sued, so probably

First he convinced Taylor Swift that she had been party to blowing up a boat on Punk’d , and now Justin Bieber has directed...

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 gets chewed out over Woodbine Live’s lack of progress

On BlogTO yesterday, a longtime Etobicoke-North resident verbally smoked Rob Ford over the Woodbine Live project—you know, the...

Rob Ford broke a few election rules because he loves democracy, says, uh, Rob Ford

Rob Ford broke a few election rules because he loves democracy, says, uh, Rob Ford

Sure, Rob Ford broke the rules when he invited potential council candidates to give the mayor’s office a ring, but it’s only...

In a shocking development, Rob Ford tried to delay his campaign audit—again

Rob Ford is a man who knows how to stall, but even his very best tactics couldn’t delay his upcoming audit appeal hearing any...

Rob Ford guilty of "illegal" campaigning, says councillor (and thwarted radio host) Josh Matlow

Rob Ford guilty of “illegal” campaigning, says councillor (and thwarted radio host) Josh Matlow

Rob Ford’s plan to run a slate of pro-subway candidates in the 2014 city hall election has already hit its first obstacle—and...

Margaret Atwood expresses support for librarians on strike (no reponse yet from Doug Ford)

Margaret Atwood expresses support for librarians on strike (no reponse yet from Doug Ford)

By now, it’s clear that the ongoing library strike won’t spark another spirited bout between literary critic Doug Ford and...

DeadMau5 accuses Madonna of being a drug pusher

DeadMau5 has become vocal after Madonna allegedly referenced (and therefore, according to DeadMau5, advocated for the use of)...

Justin Bieber would really, really like to be your boyfriend

Judging by the lyrics to Justin Bieber ’s freshly launched single “Boyfriend,” he would like to be your boyfriend, and...

Some notables earning six-figures (or more!) from Ontario's annual "sunshine list"

Some notables earning six-figures (or more!) from Ontario’s annual “sunshine list”

Once again, Ontario’s sunshine list has spotlighted the public servants who made $100,000 or more last year. A list of rich...

Did Councillor Pam McConnell mess up by buying a condo in the Regent Park redevelopment?

Some well-placed folks may have broken the rules when they scored brand-new condos in a redevelopment partly financed by the...

Ryan Gosling volunteers as tribute for the Hunger Games (not really, but someone is pretending on the Internet)

Ryan Gosling volunteers as tribute for the Hunger Games (not really, but someone is pretending on the Internet)

The Hunger Games film made $155 million in its opening weekend, and we recently discovered that feminist, typographer and Etsy...

See what Rob Ford's subway pie chart might have looked like

See what Rob Ford’s subway pie chart might have looked like

Last week, Rob Ford ’ s refusal to outline financing plans for his Sheppard subway scheme had councillors complaining and Josh...

Inside workers will hold a deal-or-no-deal vote on Wednesday (without Howie Mandel, sadly)

Inside workers will hold a deal-or-no-deal vote on Wednesday (without Howie Mandel, sadly)

Doug Holyday, the mayor’s point man in the negotiations with CUPE Local 79, is proclaiming victory, telling reporters that the...

Municipal election spoiler: Rob Ford wants a full slate of candidates in 2014

Municipal election spoiler: Rob Ford wants a full slate of candidates in 2014

The next municipal election is still more than two years away, but Rob Ford is already talking strategy. Speaking on his radio...

Jim Balsillie finds giving away $30 million is tougher than he thought

Jim Balsillie finds giving away $30 million is tougher than he thought

Poor Jim Balsillie. First Research in Motion’ s board wanted some distance, and now over 270 professors at York University...

How a strike by Toronto’s inside workers would make your life suck

Going on strike seems to be the thing to do these days, and we’re wondering if the city’s inside workers will be next to get...

Q&A: Mark Ferguson, the trash-talking Buddhist at the head of CUPE Local 416

Q&A: Mark Ferguson, the trash-talking Buddhist at the head of CUPE Local 416

When he wins, the public hates him. When he loses, his members hate him. As CUPE 416 president, you spent 16 weeks locked in...

Air Canada workers stage short-lived wildcat strike and ruin at least one childhood

Air Canada workers stage short-lived wildcat strike and ruin at least one childhood

Having apparently decided Toronto’s librarians look pretty cool walking the picket lines, Air Canada workers launched a wildcat...

Return of the Dads: one Scarborough father’s simple solution to his community’s most taboo problem

Return of the Dads: one Scarborough father’s simple solution to his community’s most taboo problem

The most taboo question in Toronto’s Caribbean and African communities is why half of black fathers refuse to help raise their...

Reaction Roundup: what the pundits are saying about Rob Ford's humiliating Sheppard defeat

Reaction Roundup: what the pundits are saying about Rob Ford’s humiliating Sheppard defeat

Though Rob Ford did everything he could think of (short of making a pie chart, at least), his dream of a Sheppard subway extension...

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?