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The Leafs’ home opener is tonight

The Leafs’ home opener is tonight

Whatever you do, don’t mention Mitch Marner

Did this New York actor save the Yankees with his mind?

Did this New York actor save the Yankees with his mind?

Things were going so well for us

The Scarborough IKEA will close next year

The Scarborough IKEA will close next year

Unfortunately not even $4.99 Swedish gravadlax could get people to shop in person

Carney and Trump come to an agreement...about the Toronto Blue Jays

Carney and Trump come to an agreement...about the Toronto Blue Jays

“They’re looking pretty good”

Marineland is threatening to euthanize 30 belugas. Can it do that?

Marineland is threatening to euthanize 30 belugas. Can it do that?

The executive director of Animal Justice weighs in

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.

A Toronto judge found two men guilty in the St. Michael's Hospital fraud case today

A Toronto judge found two men guilty in the St. Michael’s Hospital fraud case today

Vas Georgiou and John Aquino were convicted of fraud over $5,000

Durham high schools are cancelling prom

Durham high schools are cancelling prom

Have these principals not seen Footloose?

Metrolinx and the TTC promise to make commuting less terrible

Metrolinx and the TTC promise to make commuting less terrible

Service adjustments are being made to accommodate return-to-office mandates

Doug Ford's cabinet ministers are getting a lot of speeding tickets

Doug Ford’s cabinet ministers are getting a lot of speeding tickets

Are speed cameras to blame?

The 2025 Giller Prize shortlist has been announced

The 2025 Giller Prize shortlist has been announced

And the awards gala will once again be pre-taped

This math teacher turned climate warrior earns $31,200. How does she spend it?

This math teacher turned climate warrior earns $31,200. How does she spend it?

“I need a generous data package to post cute videos of plant-based restaurants and farmers’ markets”

Another Toronto mushroom shop caught fire last night

Another Toronto mushroom shop caught fire last night

Guys who sell mushrooms in Ziploc bags in the park, this could be your time to shine

Taylor Swift shouted out Vancouver on The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift shouted out Vancouver on The Life of a Showgirl

We’re so chill, but this make us jealous

The Toronto Parking Authority is in hot water again

The Toronto Parking Authority is in hot water again

And we thought Green P’s glitchy app was bad

A group of young Toronto athletes will train with Olympians this weekend

A group of young Toronto athletes will train with Olympians this weekend

Before noon, if you weren’t already impressed

Feud Watch: Josh Matlow versus community mailboxes

Feud Watch: Josh Matlow versus community mailboxes

The city councillor is coming for big, ugly street furniture

Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman partied a little too hard after the team’s monumental win

Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman partied a little too hard after the team’s monumental win

In his defence this is very exciting

Air Canada is trying to make amends—with more free booze

Air Canada is trying to make amends—with more free booze

If there’s one thing that makes us want to book air travel, it’s the prospect of drunker seatmates

The city will be spending "intentionally" in 2026

The city will be spending “intentionally” in 2026

This may mean a lower property tax hike, says budget chief Shelley Carroll

First Look: Trionda, the 2026 FIFA World Cup ball

First Look: Trionda, the 2026 FIFA World Cup ball

Yes, that’s a maple leaf on one panel

This retiring city official used to cry into his beer after work

This retiring city official used to cry into his beer after work

Executive directors of municipal licensing and standards, they’re just like us

Brad Bradford plans to run for mayor. Could he beat Olivia Chow?

Brad Bradford plans to run for mayor. Could he beat Olivia Chow?

That depends on who else wants the gig

Toronto is getting a star-studded music fest in support of mental health

Toronto is getting a star-studded music fest in support of mental health

The inaugural World Congress on the Social Impact of Music is coming to town—and it’s bringing a healthy dose of star power

Oops: Turns out the Blue Jays are restricting ticket sales too

Oops: Turns out the Blue Jays are restricting ticket sales too

For once, Ticketmaster isn’t to blame

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?