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Both sides declare victory on police budget (even though Bill Blair received pretty much everything he wanted)

Rob Ford’ s allies folded like a cheap shirt in the ongoing dispute regarding the police budget. Recall that Chief Bill Blair...

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Donors are closing their wallets with news that the Toronto Zoo is for sale (and investors aren’t opening theirs)

Apparently, donors aren’t keen to throw money into a black hole (surprise, surprise). The latest buzz around the city’s...

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Sun columnist takes the Globe and Mail to task over garbage reporting

Sue-Ann Levy has chosen her latest target, and it’s not a union leader or a left-leaning councillor. It’s municipal affairs...

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Wong vs. Wong: Denzil Minnan-Wong calls Kristyn Wong-Tam’s Bank of Toronto stupid, insane and illegal

Earlier this week, Kristyn Wong-Tam suggested that the city establish its own bank. Critics responded with choice quotes...

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TTC drivers are suffering from the dreaded 2.5-hour workday

The TTC voted to introduce random drug testing for staff in response to an apparently persistent substance abuse problem. Despite...

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.

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Toronto Raptors’ Andrea Bargnani is well on his way to having an affair (the basketball kind) in Italy, thanks to Ashley Madison

Nobody likes an NBA lockout—not the fans, not the players—with one apparent exception: ashleymadison.com (yes, that...

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Maple Leaf Gardens set to be named something less historic, more corporate (surprising all of nobody)

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ parent company has succeeded in its effort to prevent Ryerson University from using the name “Maple...

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Krista Ford: Lingerie Football League player turned revolutionary

Krista Ford, niece of mayor Rob Ford and daughter of councillor Doug Ford, rocked the sports world yesterday with the news that...

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John Filion wants to curb Rob Ford’s mayoral powers fearing he’s going to do something impulsive

A municipal politics lesson courtesy of the Toronto Star: the employee and labour relations committee, made up mainly of Rob...

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Occupy Toronto organizer is asked anything, and an interesting conversation ensues

Reddit.com has “Ask Me Anything” threads (more here ), where users bombard a willing participant—like a children’s author...

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Citizen with easy subway access seeks to raise Transit City from the dead

An online petition calling for the revival of Transit City has attracted around 1,800 signatures so far, thanks to a Torontonian...

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Gravy now appears to include luxe items like heating

A bit of news from earlier this week seems almost too ridiculous to believe—and provides ample material for some pretty awful...

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What do Tim Hudak and Erica Strange have in common? They’re both stubborn time travellers

You’ll have to forgive us for passing over a Toronto Star story on Friday that seems to have pulled its headline out of the...

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TTC drivers and other staff could be facing randomized drug testing if the board gets its way

Following an August crash that left one TTC passenger dead, the transit commission is considering instituting random drug tests...

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Library board decides to axe jobs, but puts off decision to reduce operating hours

City councillor (and notorious bookworm) Doug Ford can breathe a sigh of relief: according to a leaked document (and eagle-eyed...

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Kristyn Wong-Tam suggests Toronto start its own bank; comparisons to Bible Bill Aberhart ensue

Mayor Rob Ford is fond of saying that when it comes to balancing the budget, his opponents believe massive tax increases are the...

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The Globe continues to scrutinize Rob Ford’s campaign finances; Rob Ford continues to come off poorly

The Globe and Mail reported on Saturday that two family-owned businesses—Deco Labels and Tags and Doug Ford Holdings Inc.—cut...

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The Argument: David Hockney’s iPad paintings show that a cool device can’t rescue bad art

David Hockney’s Fresh Flowers exhibition has been touring Europe in advance of its only Canadian stop, at the ROM’s Institute...

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Hazel McCallion’s shady behaviour could have led to $11 million in savings for her son

Hazel “Haters Gonna Hate” McCallion once voted in favour of a motion that could have cut the fees charged to developers—and...

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The Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 3 (wherein Black falls and skins his elbow)

Conrad Black begins the third chapter of A Matter of Principle by devoting a page-and-a-half of ink to dumping on the old boy from...

Cost of Living

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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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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

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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

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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?

City News

Both sides declare victory on police budget (even though Bill Blair received pretty much everything he wanted)

Donors are closing their wallets with news that the Toronto Zoo is for sale (and investors aren’t opening theirs)

Sun columnist takes the Globe and Mail to task over garbage reporting

Wong vs. Wong: Denzil Minnan-Wong calls Kristyn Wong-Tam’s Bank of Toronto stupid, insane and illegal

TTC drivers are suffering from the dreaded 2.5-hour workday

Toronto Raptors’ Andrea Bargnani is well on his way to having an affair (the basketball kind) in Italy, thanks to Ashley Madison

Maple Leaf Gardens set to be named something less historic, more corporate (surprising all of nobody)

Krista Ford: Lingerie Football League player turned revolutionary

John Filion wants to curb Rob Ford’s mayoral powers fearing he’s going to do something impulsive

Tech world less than charmed by BlackBerry’s new OS and app tools

Rob Ford is a model mayor for municipalities across Canada (no, really)

Joe Fiorito predicts activist baby boom after Occupy Toronto camp-out

Lake Shore dies off, to the delight of many and the surprise of few

Occupy Toronto organizer is asked anything, and an interesting conversation ensues

Citizen with easy subway access seeks to raise Transit City from the dead

Gravy now appears to include luxe items like heating

What do Tim Hudak and Erica Strange have in common? They’re both stubborn time travellers

TTC drivers and other staff could be facing randomized drug testing if the board gets its way

Library board decides to axe jobs, but puts off decision to reduce operating hours

Kristyn Wong-Tam suggests Toronto start its own bank; comparisons to Bible Bill Aberhart ensue

The Globe continues to scrutinize Rob Ford’s campaign finances; Rob Ford continues to come off poorly

The Argument: David Hockney’s iPad paintings show that a cool device can’t rescue bad art

Hazel McCallion’s shady behaviour could have led to $11 million in savings for her son

The Conrad Black Book Club: A Matter of Principle, Chapter 3 (wherein Black falls and skins his elbow)

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?

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

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

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal