Subscribe

City News

Tim Hudak spent his life climbing the Tory ladder and now he has a shot at taking over Queen’s Park—but can he convince voters he’s more than just Mike Harris lite?

Tim Hudak spent his life climbing the Tory ladder and now he has a shot at taking over Queen’s Park—but can he convince voters he’s more than just Mike Harris lite?

Tim Hudak is riding in the back of an RV, a big, bouncy RV wrapped in an enormous picture of his smiling face, and he’s coming...

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from designer glam to Italian ham

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from designer glam to Italian ham

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

In an attempt to appear connected to its ridership, the TTC asks passengers to name subway stops

The TTC is naming the stops along the Spadina extension (which you may never ride), and they want you to help. The transit...

The 2011 Cashmere fashion show featured touchably soft cotton in support of breast cancer awareness

The 2011 Cashmere fashion show featured touchably soft cotton in support of breast cancer awareness

When we think of a toilet paper fashion show (though event organizers are careful to refer to it as “bathroom tissue”), our...

Has conservative councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby become a Ford Nation exile?

Has conservative councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby become a Ford Nation exile?

The “it’s complicated”–style relationship between conservative councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby and Mayor Rob Ford appears...

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.

Rob Ford will not destroy anyone’s election dreams by endorsing them

Rest easy, Tim Hudak . The Toronto Sun reports that Mayor Rob Ford won’t be endorsing any of the provincial leaders in the...

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty embarrasses Ontario provincial election candidate Dalton McGuinty with early tax credit

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty embarrasses Ontario provincial election candidate Dalton McGuinty with early tax credit

The Conservatives are accusing Dalton McGuinty of making desperate political gambits after the Liberals announced that they were...

OPP expands force with frightening new (heavily) armoured vehicles

The Ontario Provincial Police made a terrifying addition to the force in the form of two “armoured rescue vehicles” (or what...

Sun breaks out the thesaurus to describe its own readership

The Toronto Sun managed to find a few choice adjectives to describe the results of a recent study on the size of its...

Sportsnet cements its multi-platform dominance with the launch of new bi-weekly mag

Sportsnet cements its multi-platform dominance with the launch of new bi-weekly mag

Sports fans left unsatisfied by the Rogers Sportsnet’s paltry TV, radio, online and mobile offerings have a glossy new way to...

Marcus Gee provides another reason for the city to feel not-so-world-class

Rob Ford is fond of saying that Toronto has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Today, Marcus Gee argues that Toronto has...

Denzil Minnan-Wong now serving as bean counter–in–chief and lead gravy hunter for the Rob Ford administration

Denzil Minnan-Wong now serving as bean counter–in–chief and lead gravy hunter for the Rob Ford administration

Thanks to a freedom of information query put forward by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, who requested “the 25 highest mileage...

The Onion, that paper your friend’s friend picked up in Milwaukee that one time, now available in Toronto

The Onion, that paper your friend’s friend picked up in Milwaukee that one time, now available in Toronto

Joking aside: in its first export from the United States, satirical newspaper The Onion landed in T.O. this morning. Long popular...

G20 rioter pens essay to avoid jail time, Matt Galloway fumes politely

A four-page essay may have helped a 22-year old avoid jail time for participating in Toronto’s G20 riots. Robin Henry’ s...

Dalton McGuinty warns voters about what a Rob Ford (er, Tim Hudak) win in the provincial election victory could mean for Ontario

Dalton McGuinty warns voters about what a Rob Ford (er, Tim Hudak) win in the provincial election victory could mean for Ontario

With polls showing a dead heat in the provincial election race and no clear winner in Tuesday night’s debate, Dalton McGuinty is...

The Sun laments government ineptitude with a story about a “porn loser”

We’ve heard of people cursing the government over higher food and gas prices—but blaming the RCMP for failed porn stardom?...

Jan Wong: how the rise of horticultural training at Toronto schools is bad for students

Jan Wong: how the rise of horticultural training at Toronto schools is bad for students

While we’re busy teaching our kids to tend school gardens, they’re failing provincial tests in reading, writing and math. The...

Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion’s endorsement is like steroids for politicians

Political kingmaker Hazel McCallion is being accused of unfairly influencing the Mississauga by-election in which one of her...

City council considers toll roads (very, very briefly)

Two city councillors have an idea to increase city revenues and—oh, wait, forget it. Councillors Josh Matlow and Doug Holyday...

Dalton McGuinty’s hands finally give the provincial election campaign the excitement we’ve been waiting for

Dalton McGuinty’s hands finally give the provincial election campaign the excitement we’ve been waiting for

Dalton McGuinty’ s erratic movements and hand gestures at last night’s provincial election debate should provide good...

Rob Ford declares victory on budget cuts—but his support base looks wobbly

Rob Ford declares victory on budget cuts—but his support base looks wobbly

While provincial leaders wowed us last night with dazzling hand gestures and their ability to stick to talking points, Toronto...

Apparently, the mayor makes a lot of proclamations—but we still want to know more about “Foot Health Month”

City hall blogger—and Informer contributor— Matt Elliott has spotted something that we missed: Rob Ford never signed an...

Rogers Sportsnet scoops up venerable Globe sports columnist Stephen Brunt

Rogers Sportsnet announced Monday that Stephen Brunt, one of the most distinguished voices in Canadian sports, is joining the...

Reaction Roundup: sailing metaphors, locker room talk and ignoring Toronto. The skinny on what happened at last night’s provincial election debate

Reaction Roundup: sailing metaphors, locker room talk and ignoring Toronto. The skinny on what happened at last night’s provincial election debate

Given the amount of chatter generated by Dalton McGuinty’ s erratic hand gestures last night, it would seem that the provincial...

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