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Reason to Love Toronto: because Regent Park’s The Citadel dance theatre is now a reality

Reason to Love Toronto: because Regent Park’s The Citadel dance theatre is now a reality

At Dundas and Parliament is a gleaming 60-seat dance theatre called The Citadel. It’s the best thing to happen to Regent Park...

Return of the minx: Paulina Gretzky goes to a steak house in lingerie (sorry, Wayne)

Return of the minx: Paulina Gretzky goes to a steak house in lingerie (sorry, Wayne)

Despite efforts from Wayne Gretzky to tame his wild child Paulina Gretzky, the Twitter sensation is making waves again— TMZ...

The Rogers Centre is one of the ugliest stadiums in baseball (but certainly not the ugliest)

The Rogers Centre is one of the ugliest stadiums in baseball (but certainly not the ugliest)

In an arbitrary but amusing list of Major League Baseball’s ugliest parks, the Blue Jays’ home stadium netted the number eight...

Now that council has stopped bickering, Metrolinx will finally speak up on Toronto transit

Since the Sheppard showdown in March, we’ve had a break from transit-planning theatrics, but the next act is fast...

Maple Leafs execs to fans: sorry this season (and last one, and the one before that...) sucked

Maple Leafs execs to fans: sorry this season (and last one, and the one before that...) sucked

The Toronto Maple Leafs brass have released an open letter apologizing for the team’s dismal performance this season. It’s not...

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.

Casinos are exactly like state-subsidized “smoking palaces,” according to Marcus Gee

Casinos are exactly like state-subsidized “smoking palaces,” according to Marcus Gee

We thought Richard Florida’ s disdain for casinos was intense, but the Globe and Mail’ s Marcus Gee may have him...

Should the Air Rail Link to Pearson Airport have more stops?

Forming an unlikely alliance, councillors Mike Layton and Frances Nunziata are asking Metrolinx to add more stops to the line from...

Patrons fight over signed Warhol painting at Figuration exhibit opening at Berenson gallery

Patrons fight over signed Warhol painting at Figuration exhibit opening at Berenson gallery

Friendly punches flew between the Ontario Health Ministry’s communications project manager Loretto Breen and art patron Clive...

Why the Blue Jays home opener—and season—is going to be different this year

Why the Blue Jays home opener—and season—is going to be different this year

Every year, spring brings with it the first Toronto Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre. Most years—at least most years in the...

RIM caves, meaning criminals in India should avoid plotting via BlackBerry Messenger

RIM caves, meaning criminals in India should avoid plotting via BlackBerry Messenger

Research in Motion’ s years-long spat with the Indian government is finally winding down—and all the company had to do was...

Get a sneak peek at our May cover story: Rob Ford and the weirdest mayoralty in Toronto history

Get a sneak peek at our May cover story: Rob Ford and the weirdest mayoralty in Toronto history

Below is an excerpt from our May cover story, “The Incredible Shrinking Mayor” by Marci McDonald. The full text is now...

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...

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...

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