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Reaction roundup: city hall reporters journeyed to Etobicoke to take in Ford Fest—then, they tweeted about it

Reaction roundup: city hall reporters journeyed to Etobicoke to take in Ford Fest—then, they tweeted about it

Last Friday, Jonathan Goldsbie tweeted, “When we reach the ‘1500 Royal York’ bus stop, the bus driver announces ‘Stop for...

They grow up so fast: as TIFF approaches, Sarah Polley reveals she is pregnant

They grow up so fast: as TIFF approaches, Sarah Polley reveals she is pregnant

The lovely Sarah Polley is undoubtedly an up-and-coming director (as evidenced by this year’s gala presentation of her second...

Dull political sabre-rattling follows Ontario Liberals’ dull political attack ad

Busted, Horwath! Actually, not really, but that’s the message the Liberals are apparently trying to convey with what might be...

Doug Ford’s waterfront fantasy meets numbers and facts

The buzz-kills over at the Globe and Mail have thrown cold water all over Doug Ford’ s plans for the Port Lands. Chief among the...

New streetcars will put you face to face with those pesky public nail clippers—and generally be bigger and more comfortable

Transit etiquette, it seems, is at an all-time low considering that news of the TTC’s new fleet of streetcars comes with advice...

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.

Reformed commie—and now avowed red hunter—Giorgio Mammoliti breaks rank and returns to his union roots

Reformed commie—and now avowed red hunter—Giorgio Mammoliti breaks rank and returns to his union roots

Giorgio Mammoliti , apparently a political chameleon of the highest degree, has once again found a labour cause that he can get...

Conrad Black attacks Stephen Harper’s law-and-order agenda with a lot of big words

Conrad Black attacks Stephen Harper’s law-and-order agenda with a lot of big words

Critics of Stephen Harper ’ s prison corrections plan may have just found an unlikely ally—none other than convicted felon and...

How Kent Monkman—a half-Cree illustrator from Winnipeg—sexed up the exploitation of First Nations people and conquered Toronto’s art world

How Kent Monkman—a half-Cree illustrator from Winnipeg—sexed up the exploitation of First Nations people and conquered Toronto’s art world

Pink high heels. Heartthrob pink. These are dream shoes, shoes to break your heart. Shoes that are up to no good, shoes to dance...

Dalton McGuinty proposes a tax credit for businesses that hire new immigrants (because apparently they don’t speak English)

Dalton McGuinty wants to offer a $10,000 tax credit to businesses that hire new immigrants, a move the Progressive Conservative...

Reason to love Toronto: because the TDSB isn’t afraid to let its rainbow flag fly

Reason to love Toronto: because the TDSB isn’t afraid to let its rainbow flag fly

Gays and lesbians have been able to marry legally in Ontario since 2003, which makes our province an international leader in the...

Weekly Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, including a fall beauty guide, the biggest books of the season and more

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

Is Josh Matlow the overlord of the provincial Liberals? Probably not—but the Grits did announce an environmental assessment for his controversial quarry

Is Josh Matlow the overlord of the provincial Liberals? Probably not—but the Grits did announce an environmental assessment for his controversial quarry

One of the issues that Josh Matlow has been following is decidedly outside of his ward: the proposed quarry in Melancthon (about...

Doug Ford’s waterfront vision is (slowly) being revealed—now with 100 per cent more Australians

Apparently there is something resembling a plan behind Doug Ford’ s glorious vision for Toronto’s waterfront. The rumour...

Toronto is shaping up to be a battleground for the provincial election (but where’s Ford Nation?)

Toronto is shaping up to be a battleground for the provincial election (but where’s Ford Nation?)

A raft of new polls on the provincial election race is showing the same thing over and over: where once it looked like Tim Hudak...

Cops found TTC bus driver in possession of pot—right after lethal crash

By now, we’ve lost track of the number of TTC drivers alleged to have driven while under the influence—and the whole issue...

Why Dalton McGuinty isn’t worried about a record provincial debt, an exodus of trusted MPs and the Tim Hudak surge

Why Dalton McGuinty isn’t worried about a record provincial debt, an exodus of trusted MPs and the Tim Hudak surge

Six months ago, Ontarians had barely heard of Tim Hudak. Now he’s roaring toward victory. How do you plan to overcome his lead...

Fans worry after a Honda bumps into Justin Bieber’s Ferrari

Fans worry after a Honda bumps into Justin Bieber’s Ferrari

Justin Bieber was driving his $187,000 Ferrari in Studio City on Tuesday and was reportedly in a “very minor incident” with a...

Conrad Black talks to Matt Galloway about the broken American criminal justice system (and how it’s done him wrong)

Conrad Black talks to Matt Galloway about the broken American criminal justice system (and how it’s done him wrong)

We’ve learned a lot about Conrad Black this week—be it his ability to make friends in the big house or that his verbose style...

Police chief versus mayor: Bill Blair takes on Rob Ford over budget cuts

Police chief versus mayor: Bill Blair takes on Rob Ford over budget cuts

Every city department is being forced to reckon with major budget cuts—just as Rob Ford instructed earlier this year. Most...

Death of beloved former Maple Leaf Wade Belak prompts discussion about the toll being the tough guy can take

Death of beloved former Maple Leaf Wade Belak prompts discussion about the toll being the tough guy can take

In more ways than one, it has been a sad summer for hockey fans. With news of the untimely death of former Toronto Maple Leaf Wade...

Horwath and Hudak both making vague, happy noises about paying for the “privately funded” Sheppard subway

Horwath and Hudak both making vague, happy noises about paying for the “privately funded” Sheppard subway

It looks as though Mayor Rob Ford ’ s Sheppard subway extension plan might be getting some more love from the people who want to...

Uptight Liberal brass squashes any hope of the Grits having fun—or promoting their success—at TIFF

It’s a touch tougher to accuse the provincial Liberals of being a bunch of elitists and a touch easier to accuse them of being...

Finding no buyers for its last few stores, Blockbuster concedes an inevitable, crushing defeat

In the long, drawn-out saga of Blockbuster Canada’s demise, today marks a grim day for the national movie rental chain: already...

Strange bedfellows? Stephen Harper chooses Toronto Star columnist Angelo Persichilli as his new PR chief

Strange bedfellows? Stephen Harper chooses Toronto Star columnist Angelo Persichilli as his new PR chief

Ottawa has been abuzz this week with rumours surrounding who will replace Dimitri Soudas as Stephen Harper’ s director of...

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