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Evangelical Christians succeed where lefty activists fail—in protesting a Toronto visit from former U.S. President George W. Bush

Evangelical Christians succeed where lefty activists fail—in protesting a Toronto visit from former U.S. President George W. Bush

George W. Bush —yes, that George W. Bush—gave a speech in Toronto this week and no one seemed to notice. The former...

Doug Ford allegedly threatens fellow councillor with automated wrath

Now and then we hear griping about Doug Ford’ s outsized influence at city hall given the brief time he’s actually spent as a...

Carolyn Parrish loses council by-election, reminding Mississauga politicians never to screw with Hurricane Hazel

Hazel McCallion ’s detractors have even more evidence that messing with the long-serving mayor of Mississauga is a political...

The provincial election is now officially less important than hockey

That’s right—the CBC will be airing the Toronto Maple Leafs opening night match-up with the Montreal Canadiens on October 6 on...

Five highlights—and learnings—from last night’s executive committee marathon meeting (round deux)

Five highlights—and learnings—from last night’s executive committee marathon meeting (round deux)

Sure, it’s often difficult to pinpoint precisely when a meeting falls apart—but we’re going to venture a guess that last...

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.

Justin Bieber is requesting that people all over the world join hands—electronically

Justin Bieber is requesting that people all over the world join hands—electronically

As if people needed another way to embarrass themselves online, Justin Bieber is reaching out to 500,000 fans to make half-hearts...

Tim Hudak barely utters the name of his former barbecue buddy, Toronto mayor Rob Ford

Yesterday, reporters had to lob six questions at Tim Hudak about Rob Ford before the Progressive Conservative leader would even...

Likely suffering from a case of the Mondays, Rob Ford chooses the path of least resistance

Likely suffering from a case of the Mondays, Rob Ford chooses the path of least resistance

Library lovers can rest a little easier, at least for now. The Globe and Mail reported this morning that library closures and...

Doug Ford acquires a new mantle: most recent Toronto city councillor to embarrass himself on the radio

A political rookie, Doug Ford can be forgiven for not knowing that heated calls to talk radio don’t always work out well for...

Ancestry.ca reveals Dalton McGuinty and Tim Hudak are distantly related, generates publicity for itself

Ancestry.ca reveals Dalton McGuinty and Tim Hudak are distantly related, generates publicity for itself

The duel for premier seems to have reached an impasse , and an announcement by Ancestry.ca today could offer an...

Six city hall observers worth following on Twitter in order to keep up with today’s executive committee meeting at city hall

Six city hall observers worth following on Twitter in order to keep up with today’s executive committee meeting at city hall

Mayor Rob Ford and his executive committee are in the early stages of what we assume is the political equivalent of a root...

TTC approves service cuts (or how riding the rocket just got a little squishier)

News broke recently that, apparently, it’s possible for TTC vehicles to be more crowded than they already are at rush hour. The...

Weekly Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, including centrepieces and budget squeezes

Weekly Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, including centrepieces and budget squeezes

Every weekend we round up the highlights from the other websites in the St. Joseph Media family (that’s the company that owns...

Five things we learned about credit mills (not including what a credit mill actually is), thanks to the Toronto Star

The investigative reporters at the Toronto Star have changed the way we think about a lot of things. They’ve made us wary of...

Rob Ford dips into the provincial politics water—but we were hoping he’d make a bigger splash

Rob Ford dips into the provincial politics water—but we were hoping he’d make a bigger splash

The Globe and Mail is reporting that Mayor Rob Ford has “waded into the provincial election campaign”—although we think...

Apparently, 13,000 Torontonians are the victims of union bullying

After this week’s news regarding the mayor’s plummeting support, Rob Ford told reporters the only poll that matters is the one...

Urban Diplomat: What’s the dress code for meetings when they take place on Skype?

Urban Diplomat: What’s the dress code for meetings when they take place on Skype?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I run a tech company, and a lot of my meetings take place via Skype with programmers and designers who work...

Rob Ford’s anti-gravy strategist is now riding firefighting gravy boat

Looks like the man who helped Rob Ford ride the phrase “Stop the gravy train” all the way to the mayor’s office is now...

Apparently, executive committee member Jaye Robinson doesn’t like mega-malls, Ferris wheels or monorails

Mayor Rob Ford ’ s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week continued today, as a member of his executive...

Urban Diplomat: Taking a free coffee shop newspaper into the bathroom is not cool, right?

Urban Diplomat: Taking a free coffee shop newspaper into the bathroom is not cool, right?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I regularly read in a coffee shop that’s well stocked with free newspapers. Last Sunday, a fellow café...

Is Rob Ford’s dismal approval rating bad news for Tim Hudak (and good news for Dalton McGuinty)?

Is Rob Ford’s dismal approval rating bad news for Tim Hudak (and good news for Dalton McGuinty)?

Dalton McGuinty says Ontario voters can expect cuts in the style of those proposed by the Rob Ford and co. at city hall if Tim...

Urban Diplomat: Can we tell our neighbours to stop smoking—for the sake of our baby?

Urban Diplomat: Can we tell our neighbours to stop smoking—for the sake of our baby?

Dear Urban Diplomat, My husband and I have detected the smell of cigarette smoke coming through the shared wall of our...

How a chronic insomniac found a radically simple cure for her sleepless nights

How a chronic insomniac found a radically simple cure for her sleepless nights

I was living in a co-op on the edge of Regent Park, next to a playground that was invaded by screeching junkies every...

Libraries win out over lower taxes—at least, according to the relative popularity of Toronto’s duelling essay contests

If the city’s competing essay competitions are any indication, there may just be a new kind of barometer for public opinion on...

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?