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Rob Ford’s city budget includes a 2.5 per cent tax increase—but that’s really not a big surprise

Yesterday, the city began the lengthy and rather unpleasant process of pushing next year’s budget through the budget committee...

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Five things we learned about celebrity interior designer Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz is a name we haven’t heard in a long time, save for occasional radio play of “American Woman” and news of his...

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Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 9 (wherein Black falls and bruises his knee)

Only in the distorted world of Conrad Black does moving become an ordeal on par with the Hundred Years War or the Rwandan...

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Rob Ford’s press secretary, Adrienne Batra, joins (and towers over) the Sun

Readers who alighted on the Toronto Sun website during their lunch break today were greeted with the unexpected yet benevolent...

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The Power Plant’s new director is Quebecer Gaëtane Verna

After an “extensive international search,” the Power Plant has found its new director right next door in Quebec. Gaëtane...

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.

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Port Lands development may be on the fast track (but no word if that track is a monorail)

One product of Doug Ford ’s failed attempt to turn the Port Lands into a waterfront amusement park is a commitment to expediting...

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MLSE is off the market, planning sports network instead

Last Friday the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan board tersely stated that it’s no longer interested in selling its 80 per cent...

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QUOTED: Tim Hudak confuses the Interwebs by tweeting in gibberish

That’s the cryptic message Tim Hudak sent to his 11,600 Twitter followers yesterday. No, it wasn’t a Dalton McGuinty –fueled...

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With the gravy train essentially out of steam (and gravy), the new budget marks Rob Ford’s toughest political test to date

Today city manager Joe Pennachetti unveils the 2012 budget, which among other things entails the first projected spending decrease...

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Giorgio Mammoliti says city massage parlours are also operating illicit opium dens

Forget the budget—here we have a single story that involves Giorgio Mammoliti, massage parlours and heroin. Oh my! The Toronto...

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Could the Yeater-Bieber love child be the result of a phantom sexual act? No.

The triad non-relationship between Justin Bieber, Mariah Yeater and Robbie Powell (Yeater’s ex) has reached impressive lows this...

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Four users on the GTA’s largest South Asian dating website—Shaadi.com—share the secrets of ethnically loaded matchmaking

For members of traditional South Asian communities, marriage—in Hindi and Urdu, shaadi —is the single most important event in...

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Another call for a public inquiry into the G20 after pricy police infiltration op produces few results

Once again, there are calls for an inquiry into police conduct during the G20. This time, the calls come in response to details...

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Metrolinx teases commuters with a downtown transit relief; but the TTC isn’t into it

The province’s transit authority is considering expediting the creation of a new downtown subway or light-rail line (or at...

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In a quintessentially Toronto moment, the Occupy protest comes to a peaceful end

The remaining Occupy Toronto protesters were forced from the wilds of St. James Park yesterday, and all things considered, it was...

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VIDEO: Thousands risk frostbite for Justin Bieber and the Today Show (but really, Justin Bieber)

Justin Bieber is milking his success by coming out with a holiday album, which is a smart business decision, but absolutely...

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American Occupy movement’s bombast—and police brutality—garners attention Occupy Toronto can’t match

Ottawa Magazine’ s Mark Bourrie notes that the American Occupy protesters displayed a level of bombast that helped them garner...

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Markham may soon be home to the most expensive insult to Jim Balsillie ever

The remote wilds of Markham could have a $300-million, 20,000-seat sports and entertainment venue by 2014, the Globe and Mail...

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G20 ringleaders go to court, undercover police officers’ names and stories go public

The Toronto Star, among other media outlets, reports the names of two undercover police officers who infiltrated activist circles...

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Research in Motion is broke(n), say brokerages

Reporters aren’t the only ones forecasting doom and gloom for Research in Motion— grave prophesies from several financial...

Cost of Living

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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”

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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”

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This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“Groceries are our biggest monthly expense after rent”

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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

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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

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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”

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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”

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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

City News

Rob Ford’s city budget includes a 2.5 per cent tax increase—but that’s really not a big surprise

Five things we learned about celebrity interior designer Lenny Kravitz

Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 9 (wherein Black falls and bruises his knee)

Rob Ford’s press secretary, Adrienne Batra, joins (and towers over) the Sun

The Power Plant’s new director is Quebecer Gaëtane Verna

Port Lands development may be on the fast track (but no word if that track is a monorail)

MLSE is off the market, planning sports network instead

QUOTED: Tim Hudak confuses the Interwebs by tweeting in gibberish

With the gravy train essentially out of steam (and gravy), the new budget marks Rob Ford’s toughest political test to date

Giorgio Mammoliti says city massage parlours are also operating illicit opium dens

Could the Yeater-Bieber love child be the result of a phantom sexual act? No.

Four users on the GTA’s largest South Asian dating website—Shaadi.com—share the secrets of ethnically loaded matchmaking

Instead of fixing 311, Rob Ford’s allies blame underperforming city workers

New BlackBerry launch sparks RIM-loving riot (for a change)

The intricacies of track work and other reasons the TTC sometimes sucks

Bixi expands its service—just in time for winter

Another call for a public inquiry into the G20 after pricy police infiltration op produces few results

Metrolinx teases commuters with a downtown transit relief; but the TTC isn’t into it

In a quintessentially Toronto moment, the Occupy protest comes to a peaceful end

VIDEO: Thousands risk frostbite for Justin Bieber and the Today Show (but really, Justin Bieber)

American Occupy movement’s bombast—and police brutality—garners attention Occupy Toronto can’t match

Markham may soon be home to the most expensive insult to Jim Balsillie ever

G20 ringleaders go to court, undercover police officers’ names and stories go public

Research in Motion is broke(n), say brokerages

These North York points enthusiasts earn $370,000 a year. How do they spend it?

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My family takes Mother’s Day more seriously than Father’s Day

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I’m a hoarder, but I’m a collector

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

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 brother is lying online about Dry January

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office