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Occupy Toronto supporter calls the mayor’s office, records it for all to hear

Jason Chesworth recently phoned Rob Ford’ s office to voice his support for Occupy Toronto, and he recorded the entire thing. In...

The Q&A: Nick Kouvalis is cashing in on his newfound cachet right, left and centre

The Q&A: Nick Kouvalis is cashing in on his newfound cachet right, left and centre

A chat with the political strategist everyone wants in their corner In a year, you’ve gone from mastermind of Rob Ford’s...

The Conversation: artist-illustrators Gary Taxali and Graham Roumieu on art, wine and wolverines

The Conversation: artist-illustrators Gary Taxali and Graham Roumieu on art, wine and wolverines

The place: The Gem on Davenport. The people: artist-illustrators Gary Taxali and Graham Roumieu. The subjects: art, wine and...

Perpetual runner-up Toronto goes for gold with a possible bid for the 2024 Olympics

The Globe and Mail reports that wheels are in motion—though they’re turning very slowly at this point—for a 2024 Summer...

Occupy Toronto gets crushed by the man, then fights the power and actually wins (at least, momentarily)

Occupy Toronto gets crushed by the man, then fights the power and actually wins (at least, momentarily)

The campout will continue. After the city served Occupy Toronto with an eviction notice yesterday morning, it looked like the...

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.

Quoted: Doug Ford on why Occupy Toronto wanted to get evicted

Quoted: Doug Ford on why Occupy Toronto wanted to get evicted

That was Councillor Doug Ford telling CP24 why today’s eviction notice really isn’t so bad. According to Ford, apparently the...

Evidence from contested warrants will stand in Byron Sonne case

Superior Court Justice Nancy Spies has rejected an application to have evidence against G20 fanatic Byron Sonne thrown out. His...

Ford fact check: apparently, city staffers not as gravy-drenched as once thought

Remember back in 2010 when then–mayoral candidate Rob Ford said the city could balance its books without layoffs? How times have...

Rob Ford chosen to cameo in The Nutcracker ballet (cue last-minute cottage vacation)

Rob Ford chosen to cameo in The Nutcracker ballet (cue last-minute cottage vacation)

Every year the National Ballet of Canada works a celebrity cameo into its performance of The Nutcracker, and this Christmas, Rob...

Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 7: wherein Conrad is charged with crimes

Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 7: wherein Conrad is charged with crimes

As chapter seven opens, Conrad Black recalls the release of Richard Breeden’ s lengthy investigative report called, somewhat...

Occupy Wall Street is given the boot; Rob Ford follows suit by serving Occupy Toronto an eviction notice

Occupy Wall Street is given the boot; Rob Ford follows suit by serving Occupy Toronto an eviction notice

The city said it would make its move on Occupy Toronto sometime this week, and Rob Ford offered yesterday that the protesters at...

Apparently, funding transit is more complicated than just asking people to open their wallets

The Toronto Star’ s Royson James appears to have pinpointed Torontonians’ reluctance to fork over much-needed cash for...

The last place to get a nice-sized home on a quiet, leafy street for less than $150,000 in the GTA—Twin Pines trailer park

The last place to get a nice-sized home on a quiet, leafy street for less than $150,000 in the GTA—Twin Pines trailer park

On a bright morning in August , Judi Lloyd drove through Twin Pines with the air of a visiting dignitary. The preternaturally...

TTC finally seems to have done something right: new streetcars are pretty cool (but not quite pimptastic)

TTC finally seems to have done something right: new streetcars are pretty cool (but not quite pimptastic)

This past weekend the TTC put one of its long-awaited new streetcars on public display and, sadly, it looks nothing like the...

Rob Ford threatens to remove Occupy Toronto; Anonymous threatens to remove Ford from the Internet

Last week Rob Ford proclaimed that it’s time for the Occupy Toronto protesters to leave St. James Park. The announcement...

The richest diamond sale in Canadian history is apparently something of a bargain buy

When it comes to auctions, there’s almost nothing more titillating to bidders than a...

Can Rob Ford tell the difference between wasteful and regular-government-has-to-run-a-city spending?

Can Rob Ford tell the difference between wasteful and regular-government-has-to-run-a-city spending?

The budget committee continued the city’s march toward reducing spending last week, approving a motion that will eliminate...

Olivia Chow calls for guards on trucks to protect cyclists

Toronto MP Olivia Chow is reintroducing a private member’s bill calling for the installation of side guards on large trucks in...

Police squash brief Occupy Toronto camping trip at Queen’s Park

An attempt by some Occupy Toronto–types to dodge an impending city crackdown failed when a small group of protesters set up camp...

Ryan Gosling proves that caring about municipal politics is sexy

Ryan Gosling proves that caring about municipal politics is sexy

Under the category “memes that won’t die” are Ryan Gosling macros, which up until now have tackled feminist issues and the...

Following a poorly planned attempt at buyouts, city decides to just lay off workers instead

City manager Joe Pennachetti confirmed the city will be laying workers off. The layoffs, of course, are part of mayor Rob Ford ’...

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from the debt of nations to male gyrations

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from the debt of nations to male gyrations

Every weekend we round up the highlights from the other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. Check them out, after the...

Member of the one per cent goes to St. James Park, yells at Occupy Toronto

Member of the one per cent goes to St. James Park, yells at Occupy Toronto

“You couldn’t cut the hypocrisy with a chainsaw in this park.” That was Brad Geddes , managing partner and chief executive...

Apparently, Toronto bachelor Michael Bryant turns to online dating to look for love

After separating from his wife and having some irreconcilable differences with a recent flame, it seems Michael Bryant has turned...

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?