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Sarah Thomson puts herself on the cover of her own magazine—again

A year and a half ago, Sarah Thomson received her fair share of flack for splashing her own image on the cover of Women’s Post...

Jack Layton, fall fashion and more: the top stories from the St. Joseph Media digital network

We bring you highlights from around the St. Joseph Media network in our new weekend feature. • Thanks Jack, We've Got It From...

The Star adds a little service journalism to the saga of injured Toronto animals

When police were unable to find a veterinarian to care for an injured deer earlier this month, they were forced to “dispatch”...

Doug Ford and Margaret Atwood go at it again—but nobody gets called stupid this time

Doug Ford and Margaret Atwood go at it again—but nobody gets called stupid this time

Yesterday, at a fundraiser for the Toronto Public Library union, the ongoing hostilities between Doug Ford and Margaret Atwood...

Man accused of dragging police officer behind car misplaces his shoe, leaving reporters baffled

A bloody but supposedly uninjured man appeared in court yesterday in a wheelchair and with only one shoe after allegedly dragging...

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.

Mississauga unveils its first downtown traffic roundabout, which the Toronto Sun finds weirdly exciting

Traffic lights are old news. Roundabouts are the new cool kids on the block (literally), and cities all over North America are...

Latest StatsCan report confirms all our stereotypes about commuting in the GTA

Latest StatsCan report confirms all our stereotypes about commuting in the GTA

Statistics Canada’s latest report about commuting across Canada came out yesterday, and there are lot of interesting goodies in...

TTC ridership setting new records, despite all the griping from riders (and newspaper columnists)

TTC ridership setting new records, despite all the griping from riders (and newspaper columnists)

Bouncing off of the latest Statistics Canada data, Matt Gurney writes in the National Post that the long travel times associated...

Is Toronto building too many speed bumps? Probably—and it’s council’s fault

Here’s a small example of our favourite type of trouble (that’s the kind city council gets itself into by ignoring staff...

Five things we learned—or relearned—about Giorgio “Hot Wheels” Mammoliti from Ed Keenan’s profile in The Grid

In the months since Rob Ford took office, Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti has become the mayor’s de facto party whip, wielding his...

That was quick: NDP leadership speculation begins as Brian Topp said to be giving it “serious consideration”

That was quick: NDP leadership speculation begins as Brian Topp said to be giving it “serious consideration”

As Jack Layton’s casket made its way yesterday to Ottawa—where the former leader will lie in state before coming home to...

TCHC entangled in another lawsuit, only this time it’s not the one getting sued

Toronto Community Housing is involved in a new class action lawsuit and, just to keep things interesting, they’re actually the...

Those crazy kids made it after all: former TTC chief Adam Giambrone to marry long-time partner this fall

Those crazy kids made it after all: former TTC chief Adam Giambrone to marry long-time partner this fall

It’s fair to say that this is not a storybook romance, but that’s no reason not to congratulate former TTC chair Adam...

Last night’s storm shut down the Ex, caused power outages—and produced some stunning photos

Last night’s storm shut down the Ex, caused power outages—and produced some stunning photos

Despite a tornado warning for the area, last night’s storm only resulted in a few power outages, the early shutdown of the CNE...

What smart, innovative cities are doing to combat gridlock (Toronto not included)

What smart, innovative cities are doing to combat gridlock (Toronto not included)

Believe it or not, Toronto isn’t the only city dealing with traffic congestion (paging Los Angeles ). Big or small, old or...

TORNADO WATCH: extreme storm could touch down in Toronto this evening

TORNADO WATCH: extreme storm could touch down in Toronto this evening

Just one day after the city’s second annual summer lunchtime quake, Environment Canada has issued a tornado alert for...

Rob Ford learns to say yes to gravy by saying no to bedbugs (and yes, for now, to nurses)

Rob Ford learns to say yes to gravy by saying no to bedbugs (and yes, for now, to nurses)

Toronto’s on-again, off-again relationship with public health nurses is now back on again, as the city’s budget committee...

Dates with Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje up for grabs in Toronto library contest (we’re looking at you, Doug Ford)

Doug Ford better start brushing up on his writing chops (because this might be a surefire way for him to finally figure out who...

TTC to ban passengers who assault transit staff

In the aftermath of a particularly vicious assault on a TTC worker last Monday, the TTC is going to try to lower the boom on...

Tim Hudak keeps giving Liberals more ways to paint him as a Harris-era Tory

Tim Hudak keeps giving Liberals more ways to paint him as a Harris-era Tory

The provincial election in October has an oddly retro feel to it: Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak seems inclined to bash...

Russell Oliver—a.k.a. the “Cashman”—really will give you cash (lots of it) for your gold

Today, the Toronto Star took a break from making us terrified of swimming pools to investigate the city’s notoriously...

EARTHQUAKE! Once again, Toronto hit by a lunchtime summer tremor

EARTHQUAKE! Once again, Toronto hit by a lunchtime summer tremor

If the hundreds of reports on Twitter are to be believed (and the reports of about half of the Toronto Life office), Toronto just...

Christie Blatchford is unimpressed with the media’s reaction to Layton’s death; frankly, we’re rather unimpressed with her reaction

Apparently, National Post columnist Christie Blatchford is ticked that Jack Layton’ s death has become a “thoroughly public...

Reaction Roundup: An outpouring of love, respect and grief in the wake of Jack Layton’s death

Reaction Roundup: An outpouring of love, respect and grief in the wake of Jack Layton’s death

The last time this blogger had the pleasure of speaking with Jack Layton was for an Informer post during the federal election. The...

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