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Could seven-foot, four-inch Sim Bhullar be Toronto’s next great hoop dream?

With the Great Wall of Yao and the Big Aristotle planning their vacations as the NBA’s most recent retirees (that’s Yao Ming...

Tim Hudak would rather not talk about abortion; the Liberals would rather he did

Tim Hudak would rather not talk about abortion; the Liberals would rather he did

Heading into October’s election, what the ailing Ontario Liberals really need is an issue they can use to drive a wedge between...

Toronto is set to get a third area code, 416 holders set to get even smugger

The city is running out of phone numbers. Two decades ago, the GTA had to be split into the 416 and 905 area codes keep pace with...

We look at the three front-runners in the race to replace Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo

We look at the three front-runners in the race to replace Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo

When Adrian Wojnarowski speaks, the basketball world listens . So we took notice when the Yahoo! Sports NBA columnist and...

SIU closes investigation into the Adam Nobody assault—again

SIU closes investigation into the Adam Nobody assault—again

The total number of police officers who will be charged in the beating of Adam Nobody at last summer’s G20 summit...

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.

The next act in the grand core service review theatre: don’t cut the gravy

The next act in the grand core service review theatre: don’t cut the gravy

Yesterday’s meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee was the council’s first look at what to actually do with...

Star investigation warns that home prices could drop by 25 per cent—we’re starting to miss 2010’s optimism

Star investigation warns that home prices could drop by 25 per cent—we’re starting to miss 2010’s optimism

Not that we want to be accused of looking for clouds behind every silver lining (and yes, just today CIBC reported that...

Five things we learned from the Post’s “Fire and EMS at war” piece

Five things we learned from the Post’s “Fire and EMS at war” piece

One of the proposals that’s been put forward to save the city money in these lean fiscal times is combining Toronto’s Fire...

Justin Bieber’s fragrance takes in $3 million in three weeks, world set to explode with the scent of dreams

To sell $3 million worth of Justin Bieber ’s Someday fragrance, a business would need to sell nearly 58,000 bottles—of what we...

Critics accuse Mayor Ford of getting all Shock Doctrine-y

Critics accuse Mayor Ford of getting all Shock Doctrine-y

The Toronto Star never quite comes out and says it, but the basic argument various critics of Rob Ford seem to be making is that...

NAFTA challenges, energy board rulings and the sell-off of AECL: is Ontario’s energy plan unravelling?

NAFTA challenges, energy board rulings and the sell-off of AECL: is Ontario’s energy plan unravelling?

One of George Smitherman ’s crowning achievements in provincial politics was the establishment of the Green Energy Act, a...

Tweeter at the bat: a look at the four best Twitter users from the Toronto Blue Jays

Tweeter at the bat: a look at the four best Twitter users from the Toronto Blue Jays

It seems like everybody in the public eye has a Twitter account these days, and Toronto’s athletes are no exception . Whether...

Four reasons every night should be ’80s night for the Blue Jays

Last night was ’80s night at the Rogers Centre , and after the Blue Jays ’ 16-7 trouncing of the visiting New York Yankees, we...

Council clears a (straighter) path for the Island airport’s pedestrian tunnel

Council clears a (straighter) path for the Island airport’s pedestrian tunnel

One of the last pieces of business that city council dealt with on its third day of meetings yesterday was approving a deal with...

Jarvis bike lane reversal prompts backlashes, sarcastic and otherwise

Jarvis bike lane reversal prompts backlashes, sarcastic and otherwise

On Wednesday we told you about the childish antics in council that accompanied the demise of the Jarvis bike lane. Now it’s time...

Stuck in the ’90s?: Sun papers leave the Ontario Press Council, citing “political correctness”

Stuck in the ’90s?: Sun papers leave the Ontario Press Council, citing “political correctness”

This is all a bit insider-y, but we can’t help but detect Kory Teneycke ’s hand at work here: the Sun chain of papers has...

Microsoft announces it’s coming to Toronto next year—we hope to avoid the blue screen of death

Microsoft announces it’s coming to Toronto next year—we hope to avoid the blue screen of death

It’s probably best to think of this as a warm-up for the Pan Am Games: Office and Windows giant Microsoft announced this week...

More core service reviews, more of the same message: the gravy is missing

More core service reviews, more of the same message: the gravy is missing

Yet another core service review has come out today—this time relating to parks and the environment and leaked early to the...

Provincial Liberals blame Rob Ford for GTA transit woes; we admire the province’s chutzpah

Provincial Liberals blame Rob Ford for GTA transit woes; we admire the province’s chutzpah

As they gear up for the October election, the provincial Liberals have devised a simple plan: reduce their vulnerability to...

Jarvis and Scarborough bike lanes die following particularly childish council debate

Jarvis and Scarborough bike lanes die following particularly childish council debate

Well, that’s that: just before taking their lunch break today, council voted to adopt Denzil Minnan-Wong ’s bike network...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hits Toronto with a premiere and a Hogwarts-themed party at Casa Loma

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hits Toronto with a premiere and a Hogwarts-themed party at Casa Loma

It may be surprising to some (no one) that Harry Potter is a big deal for small children, teens, adults and the elderly. It was...

City to offer buyouts to staff—but the devil, as usual, is all in the details

City to offer buyouts to staff—but the devil, as usual, is all in the details

News came out yesterday that to deal with Toronto’s yawning financial black hole, the city is considering offering staff a...

Ottawa wants to build a major new airport in Pickering, despite local MP’s pre-election reservations

Ottawa wants to build a major new airport in Pickering, despite local MP’s pre-election reservations

As Toronto gets used to the Island airport being a busy hub, we idly wondered when the GTA would get to have another big fight...

Toronto Raptors’ newest addition making a splash on the international stage

Toronto Raptors’ newest addition making a splash on the international stage

He’s big, white, has suited up for the Lithuanian national team for three international tournaments since 2008 and took home the...

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?