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CONFIRMED: Toronto gets two new area codes—416 and 647, meet 437 and 387

CONFIRMED: Toronto gets two new area codes—416 and 647, meet 437 and 387

We mentioned a couple days ago that the CRTC was considering—“within weeks”—announcing a new area code for Toronto, a...

R.I.P.: Elwy Yost, TVO’s beloved cinephile, dies at 85

In the era before Netflix—and even before Suspect or Queen Video—one of the best ways to watch foreign or classic films (from...

Sheppard subway poised to eat the TTC chief’s job—and maybe Karen Stintz and streetcars, too

Sheppard subway poised to eat the TTC chief’s job—and maybe Karen Stintz and streetcars, too

The big story this morning from the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail is that the mayor’s office—either Rob Ford himself or...

Gravy found? Why Toronto’s daycare for cars (i.e. the Toronto Parking Authority) should get the axe

Gravy found? Why Toronto’s daycare for cars (i.e. the Toronto Parking Authority) should get the axe

In between some of the more outlandish proposals by KPMG that will never be seriously considered ( selling the Toronto Zoo...

Dwight Duncan blasts the media for being intellectually dishonest, right wing and Rupert Murdoch–like

Dwight Duncan blasts the media for being intellectually dishonest, right wing and Rupert Murdoch–like

“The intellectual dishonesty, particularly of the right wing in this country and the right-wing media, is that they don't tell...

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.

Recent fact-checking spree reveals that no, Etobicoke doesn’t have more libraries than Timmies, contra Doug Ford

Recent fact-checking spree reveals that no, Etobicoke doesn’t have more libraries than Timmies, contra Doug Ford

We suspect that “fact-checking the Fords” will be a growth industry for city hall watchers, especially after Ed Keenan ’s...

Hotpocalypse: Toronto media forget that whole “eight months of winter” thing and go nutty in the hot, hot heat

Hotpocalypse: Toronto media forget that whole “eight months of winter” thing and go nutty in the hot, hot heat

Okay, this is going to be one of the hottest days in a long time. We get it. Thirty-eight degrees is pretty damn spicy, and the...

Another Toronto Star columnist tries out the whole civic government thing

Another Toronto Star columnist tries out the whole civic government thing

One more case like this and it’ll officially be a trend. First, Rosie DiManno took over the SIU’s investigation into the...

Tennis Canada accused of sexism for Rogers Cup ad

Tennis Canada accused of sexism for Rogers Cup ad

The Rogers Cup is getting its fair share of attention for all the wrong reasons. With the tournament less than three weeks...

City manager warns of huge impending hikes to user fees

City manager warns of huge impending hikes to user fees

Whether Toronto should be subsidizing its recreation services at a higher level than other GTA cities is a political...

Michael Thompson would like to clarify something very important

Michael Thompson would like to clarify something very important

“I love Christmas. Don’t anybody think for a moment that Thompson doesn’t love Christmas. I do.” That was Toronto...

The latest target in Giorgio Mammoliti’s sights? The city’s immigrant-settlement services

The latest target in Giorgio Mammoliti’s sights? The city’s immigrant-settlement services

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...

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...

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