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

When news broke a couple days ago that Toronto wouldn’t in fact be getting a homegrown answer to Jersey Shore, it was met with...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

Paul Krugman squares off against Lawrence Summers on the economy at the next instalment of the Munk Debates

While the Occupy protestors entrenched in St. James Park are proof enough that times are bad, four high-profile economists are set...

Michael Bryant to write book about cyclist’s death so the world can finally hear his side

Former attorney general Michael Bryant is writing a memoir titled 28 Seconds about the contentious moments leading to the death of...

RIM to salvage reputation, apparently, by “intercepting” the future

RIM to salvage reputation, apparently, by “intercepting” the future

Research in Motion’s Jim Balsillie appears to be brimming with confidence that investors will be blown away by a series of...

Will freshly proposed library cuts spark the triumphant return of Margaret Atwood?

Will freshly proposed library cuts spark the triumphant return of Margaret Atwood?

At the end of last week, Toronto Public Library staff proposed a host of cuts as part of an effort to meet Rob Ford’ s demands...

High-speed rail travel between Toronto and Quebec could radically affect poutine consumption

The Toronto Star obtained a report that says a high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City is viable, and the details...

A list of things that Rob Ford is not: (1) a mathematician

A list of things that Rob Ford is not: (1) a mathematician

Municipal affairs reporter John Lorinc gives Rob Ford a math lesson today over at Spacing Toronto. In a recent speech, the mayor...

Three-day service outage accelerates RIM death spiral, company responds by offering free download of Bubble Bash 2

Research in Motion is rolling out a suite of free apps to pacify users incensed by last week’s global service outage. The full...

Reaction roundup: local media have a difficult time saying anything interesting about Occupy Toronto

Reaction roundup: local media have a difficult time saying anything interesting about Occupy Toronto

The Occupy Everywhere movement spread to Canada on Saturday, with protesters setting up camp in St. James Park in Toronto, among...

Toronto mayor Rob Ford set to show his face on the international stage

Apparently, there are some ceremonial events Rob Ford will attend and there are some ceremonial events Rob Ford won’t...

How Israeli developer Gil Blutrich built his empire of vacation destinations for the yachting class in southern Ontario

How Israeli developer Gil Blutrich built his empire of vacation destinations for the yachting class in southern Ontario

Gil Blutrich believes in destiny. When he was a boy growing up in Ra’anana, a town north of Tel Aviv, he spent a lot of time...

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from an autumn walk to the King of Rock

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from an autumn walk to the King of Rock

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

Gawker gotchas: a roundup of Toronto’s most embarrassing moments according to the gossip giant

Gawker gotchas: a roundup of Toronto’s most embarrassing moments according to the gossip giant

Earlier this week, the Globe and Mail’ s “Caption Writing Person” set off an online frenzy with a series of epic one-liners...

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