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Doug Ford’s parking pass stunt could save taxpayers dozens of dollars

The chairman of the Toronto Parking Authority says the organization will review its policy of giving councillors free parking...

Will crowds boo Kris Humphries when he returns to Toronto tomorrow? Kim Kardashian, we presume, says yes

Will crowds boo Kris Humphries when he returns to Toronto tomorrow? Kim Kardashian, we presume, says yes

Kris Humphries has come a long way since his days as a young (read: not very good) basketball player in Toronto. The ex-Raptor...

City councillors are (once again) considering licensing cyclists—that terrible idea that refuses to die

The city is looking to crack down on reckless cyclists—specifically those who ride on the sidewalk—and apparently they’re...

Where to Buy Now: East End Danforth, because million-dollar homes, modest semis and co-ops commingle close to the Beach

Where to Buy Now: East End Danforth, because million-dollar homes, modest semis and co-ops commingle close to the Beach

The urban mix is the appeal of East End Danforth—a neighbourhood that has proximity to the boardwalk; manicured houses flying...

RIM’s share prices surge with rumours that co-CEOs might be turfed

Research in Motion may have found a quick way to shake off a dismal third quarter (and that whole rowdy drunken execs fiasco):...

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.

In an act as dramatic as it is inconsequential, Doug Ford cuts up his parking pass

Doug Ford cut up the free parking pass he receives as a member of city council—then mailed it back to the Toronto Parking...

Rob Ford and his allies continue to control the PR game over contract negotiations with city unions

Rob Ford and his allies continue to control the PR game over contract negotiations with city unions

The Rob Ford administration has already fired the first volleys of the New Year in the ongoing public relations battle with CUPE...

Where to Buy Now: Mimico, because it’s one lakefront revitalization that’s on schedule

Where to Buy Now: Mimico, because it’s one lakefront revitalization that’s on schedule

Many west-end neighbourhoods close to the core have their waterfront views blocked by the Gardiner. Mimico, on the other hand, is...

The latest in wholly unsurprising news: the Eglinton Crosstown is going to be insanely expensive

The latest in wholly unsurprising news: the Eglinton Crosstown is going to be insanely expensive

The Eglinton Crosstown light rail line—the public transit project that’s proving Rob Ford can’t just bury things he...

The List: 10 things the star of Gerry Dee: Sports Reporter and the new CBC sitcom Mr. D can’t live without

The List: 10 things the star of Gerry Dee: Sports Reporter and the new CBC sitcom Mr. D can’t live without

1| My alma mater I spent 13 years at De La Salle College, first as a student and then as a gym teacher. It was a great job to have...

Max Adler, Josh Sussman, Catherine O’Hara and more donate their footwear for Ron White’s 16th annual shoe drive

Max Adler, Josh Sussman, Catherine O’Hara and more donate their footwear for Ron White’s 16th annual shoe drive

Ron White kicks off his 16th annual shoe drive in the Manulife Centre this Friday at 1 p.m. with an event that showcases...

Rob Ford rings in the New Year by kissing babies (good) and ducking reporters’ questions (bad)

Pesky journalists crashed Rob Ford ’ s annual levee yesterday, nearly putting a damper on the jolly good time the mayor was...

Year in Review: our 10 favourite Rob Ford storylines of 2011

Year in Review: our 10 favourite Rob Ford storylines of 2011

Naturally, with someone the likes of Rob Ford at the city helm, it was no easy task to pick only our 10 favourite mayoral...

Year in Review: 2011 was a good year for Biebz, Drizzy, Gadon, McAdams and the Almighty Goz

Year in Review: 2011 was a good year for Biebz, Drizzy, Gadon, McAdams and the Almighty Goz

It has the been the year of abs, boyish haircuts, protesting and Maury Povich–style paternity suits for celebrities we...

Year in Review: our favourite hits and misses from The Scene in 2011

Year in Review: our favourite hits and misses from The Scene in 2011

It will come as no surprise that this year’s fashion parties were (mostly) at one of two places: The Bay and Holt Renfrew. At...

Rob Ford embarks upon the most predictable year-end media blitz ever

Rob Ford embarks upon the most predictable year-end media blitz ever

Rob Ford is wrapping up his year-end interview circuit, having spoken to (most of) the city’s major dailies, along with a few...

Rob Ford’s left-wing opponents are taking him to the cleaners in the office football pool

We suspect this news cut right to the core of Rob Ford’ s heart (in a way that nutrition programs for needy children never...

VIDEO: Ryan Gosling celebrates the holidays drunk and in his P.J.s (so, like many)

Those not familiar with Funnyordie.com’ s Drunk History videos have a lot of catching up to do, but a good place to start is the...

Why three prominent Chinese-Canadian writers launched a $10-million plagiarism suit against Ling Zhang

Why three prominent Chinese-Canadian writers launched a $10-million plagiarism suit against Ling Zhang

A tale of death threats, tarnished reputations and literary jealousy The streets near Scarborough’s Confederation Park curve and...

Maria Augimeri avoids a by-election; Rob Ford avoids the referendum he probably doesn’t want anymore

Thanks to the Superior Court of Ontario, Maria Augimeri avoided the crushing indignity of a by-election. The court ruled last...

Market realities continue to ruin all of Doug Ford’s waterfront fun

Carnival-loving Torontonians probably won't be riding a Ferris wheel anytime soon—at least not until long after we get tired of...

Once again, Rob Ford bends the truth; this time, Marcus Gee politely points out his fibs

Rob Ford has been busy bending the truth in a series of year-end interviews, and Marcus Gee has been busy following along...

Conrad Black Book Club, A Matter of Principle: Chapter 12 (wherein Conrad goes to court)

Conrad Black Book Club, A Matter of Principle: Chapter 12 (wherein Conrad goes to court)

As his trial approaches, Conrad Black is wringing his hands. While his lawyer, Eddie Greenspan, is the finest legal mind in...

Canada’s year on YouTube: the tragicomedy to end all tragicomedies

Canada’s year on YouTube: the tragicomedy to end all tragicomedies

Remember when home videos were so painfully boring, but you were happy to sit through them if doing so made a loved one very...

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