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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...

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.

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...

Mike Del Grande loves cavities (and possibly conspiracy theories)

Mike Del Grande presented a motion—he called it a “grenade”—in favour of eliminating fluoride from the city’s drinking...

Gallery: We picked eight notables who could make a difference this Movember

Gallery: We picked eight notables who could make a difference this Movember

November has unofficially become Movember, which means that brothers, sons, fathers, husbands and lovers have taken to growing...

VIDEO: The objectification of Ryan Gosling, actor

If you haven’t heard of him, you’re a liar, because Ryan Gosling’ s star is rising faster than gas prices, yeast and other...

Rob Ford won’t get an advance on surplus transit funds, but clings to his Sheppard subway fantasy anyway

Rob Ford won’t get an advance on surplus transit funds, but clings to his Sheppard subway fantasy anyway

Mayor Rob Ford ’s dreams of a privately financed Sheppard subway extension have been on life support for some time now, and news...

Justin Bieber’s Johnson could belong to rocketmanxxx

Justin Bieber’s Johnson could belong to rocketmanxxx

What is estimated to be a $1,000 snake that Justin Bieber carried at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards is now up for auction at...

See, hear, read: experts from Suspect Video, HMV Superstore and Ben McNally Books offer their selections

See, hear, read: experts from Suspect Video, HMV Superstore and Ben McNally Books offer their selections

They love it. We want it. Three red-hot releases “Werner Herzog got rare access to film inside the Chauvet Cave in France, the...

Dear Urban Diplomat: what’s the etiquette for tipping with Groupon?

Dear Urban Diplomat: what’s the etiquette for tipping with Groupon?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I used a Groupon recently to get my hair done at an expensive Rosedale salon. It saved me 65 per cent. When...

Councillor Pam McConnell gets into TTC fare dispute, handles incident like an adult

The eagle-eyed Toronto Sun devoted a 300-word news story to the following sequence of events that occurred last weekend: (1) Pam...

Rob Ford plays the PR game in the early stages of labour negotiations with city unions

Sure, it’s still early in the game, but Rob Ford appears to be winning the public relations battle with the city’s...

City contemplating washing away Occupy Toronto with a deluge of bylaw infraction tickets

The city is poised to take serious action against the Occupy Toronto protesters next week—or it might just write a whole bunch...

Dear Urban Diplomat: should I report my colleague’s religious email signatures to HR?

Dear Urban Diplomat: should I report my colleague’s religious email signatures to HR?

Dear Urban Diplomat, One of my co-workers signs all her emails “God Bless.” I find it irritating and think it’s...

Current Obsession: With Neil Young as his guide, photographer Joseph Hartman went looking for the town he could barely remember

Current Obsession: With Neil Young as his guide, photographer Joseph Hartman went looking for the town he could barely remember

Neil Young Gothic , if such a thing exists, eschews flash and cleverness in favour of lumber-jacketed authenticity and a...

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