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Has Doug Ford finally become a political handicap for Rob Ford?

Has Doug Ford finally become a political handicap for Rob Ford?

Doug Ford’ s antics are finally catching up to him—and his brother. According to a nice piece in the Globe and Mail...

QUOTED: Giorgio Mammoliti on Karen Stintz’s (politically!) salacious behaviour

QUOTED: Giorgio Mammoliti on Karen Stintz’s (politically!) salacious behaviour

—The one and only councillor Giorgio Mammoliti, speaking after yesterday’s transit vote, about TTC chair Karen Stintz, the...

Karen Stintz triumphs over Rob Ford (again)—though it may not be the coup it seems

Karen Stintz triumphs over Rob Ford (again)—though it may not be the coup it seems

Yesterday, council voted 29-15 —a solid majority—in favour of Karen Stintz’ s plan to blow up the nine-councillor transit...

Karen Stintz moves to dissolve the TTC board, while Rob and Doug Ford back a citizens-only proposal

Karen Stintz moves to dissolve the TTC board, while Rob and Doug Ford back a citizens-only proposal

When making political decisions worthy of careful consideration and consultation, it’s apparently best to do so off the cuff and...

Rob and Doug Ford take to the airwaves to talk about transit and say other things that aren’t really true

Rob and Doug Ford take to the airwaves to talk about transit and say other things that aren’t really true

Rob Ford and brother Doug made their second appearance as the hosts of Newstalk 1010’s “The City” yesterday, squashing any...

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.

VIDEO: Justin Bieber is an earth-loving man-boy at the age of 18

Justin Bieber likely has everything he needs, from a collection of Michael Jackson– inspired duds to a boatload of sweatpants...

Bieber Fever may hit space thanks to astronomer Seth Shostak

Bieber Fever may hit space thanks to astronomer Seth Shostak

SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) astronomer Seth Shostak wants to launch Justin Bieber into suborbital...

Doug Ford wants to fund the Sheppard subway extension with casino dollars and lottery money

Doug Ford wants to fund the Sheppard subway extension with casino dollars and lottery money

With the fate of public transit on Sheppard Avenue soon to be decided, noted idea man Doug Ford thinks it’s time his colleagues...

Forbes asks how Toronto can sustain four new luxury hotels

The folks at Forbes were curious as to how Toronto will sustain four new luxury hotel towers at a time when hotel development is...

Rob Ford proclaims the vehicle registration tax dead (again)

Rob Ford proclaims the vehicle registration tax dead (again)

After rumours that Rob Ford might try to reinstate the vehicle registration tax to finance the Sheppard subway surfaced on...

Rob Ford is making moves in the lead-up to the Sheppard subway vote (also, Nick Kouvalis is back!)

Rob Ford is making moves in the lead-up to the Sheppard subway vote (also, Nick Kouvalis is back!)

Looks like Rob Ford isn’t willing to let his Sheppard subway dream go gently into that good night. While the initial vote to...

Another U.S. agency dumps RIM (despite its fancy PlayBook-integrated Porsche)

Once again, Research in Motion is having a rough week. First, Politico reported that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...

Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt are officially getting hitched (sorry, everyone!)

Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt are officially getting hitched (sorry, everyone!)

Attention, gay men of Toronto hoping to steal Rufus Wainwright away from his long-time fiancé, Jorn Weisbrodt: the pair has...

Rob Ford and Karen Stintz agree to keep city councillors in control of the TTC board

TTC chair Karen Stintz and Rob Ford have reportedly reached a compromise on the composition of the TTC board, which currently...

A letter to Justin Bieber on his 18th birthday

A letter to Justin Bieber on his 18th birthday

Dear Justin Bieber, We can’t believe you’re 18 years old already—it seems like only yesterday you were plucked from...

Find out which awards dreamboat Ryan Gosling deserved to win, but didn’t—some may surprise you

Stephanie Bencin and Achilles Stamatelaky have created this hilarious film outlining which awards Ryan Gosling didn’t win for...

Oprah wants Torontonians to do a better job of living

Oprah wants Torontonians to do a better job of living

Torontonians be crazy for Oprah Winfrey (despite her elevator hijinks ), so it’s nice to see her reciprocating the love. The...

The 2009 and 2012 versions of Giorgio Mammoliti offer drastically different visions of transit

The 2009 and 2012 versions of Giorgio Mammoliti offer drastically different visions of transit

Given the recent uproar over Toronto transit, with council’s right arguing vehemently against any proposal that didn’t involve...

QUOTED: Janet Davis on the addictive properties of selling ads

—Ward 31 councillor Janet Davis , slamming the Toronto Public Library’s recent decision to slap advertisements on the backs of...

Would Rob Ford revive the vehicle registration tax to finance his Sheppard subway?

Naturally, our knee-jerk answer is no. Absolutely not. Rob Ford would never impose something like that on the good taxpayers of...

Q&A: Martin Short, the new judge of Canada’s Got Talent, isn’t afraid to sound the gong

Q&A: Martin Short, the new judge of Canada’s Got Talent, isn’t afraid to sound the gong

Lately, you’ve had some chewy roles on Damages and Weeds . What made you want to be a judge on Canada’s Got Talent ? The show...

Justin Bieber “punks” Taylor Swift in the return of, um, Punk’d

Looks like little Justin Bieber will get a chance to show off his pranking skills on an upcoming episode of the revamped...

Will Rob Ford’s Sheppard subway fantasy die on March 15?

Will Rob Ford’s Sheppard subway fantasy die on March 15?

The long-running saga of Rob Ford’ s Sheppard subway dream looks like it will finally reach a not-so-surprising...

Editor’s Letter (March 2012): technology, innovation and the importance of making products of real value

Editor’s Letter (March 2012): technology, innovation and the importance of making products of real value

Five years ago, I was living in Brooklyn, where I was a member of a not-for-profit neighbourhood organization called Park Slope...

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