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Ontario’s e-waste recycling program is a “Soviet Union-esque” disaster

Ontario’s e-waste recycling program is a “Soviet Union-esque” disaster

Okay, we’re not going to go quite as far as the critic who equated the provincially mandated Ontario Electronic Stewardship to...

Conrad Black preparing for “war” against the U.S. justice system—also, working out

Conrad Black preparing for “war” against the U.S. justice system—also, working out

We had to admit we were a touch disappointed when Conrad Black’s re-sentencing hearing last week didn’t provoke the usual...

We speculate about how the vote will break down when the Jarvis bike lanes go in front of council next month

We speculate about how the vote will break down when the Jarvis bike lanes go in front of council next month

The Jarvis bike lanes will be on the city hall chopping block next month, and when the vote goes down we’ll be watching. The...

A collection of Toronto’s top cricket talent announced: cue corpo-political schmoozefest

A collection of Toronto’s top cricket talent announced: cue corpo-political schmoozefest

Amid all the Bollywood hoopla leading up to Saturday’s International Indian Film Academy Awards , another celebration of another...

Bixi needs to grow—meaning more bikes and a larger service area—in order to survive

Bixi needs to grow—meaning more bikes and a larger service area—in order to survive

Ever since its inception in Toronto in early May, the Bixi bike-sharing rental program has been a hit, growing from 700 trips in...

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.

Sheppard Subway extension gets a half-billion dollars more expensive; meanwhile, brothers Ford get upset

Sheppard Subway extension gets a half-billion dollars more expensive; meanwhile, brothers Ford get upset

If Gordon Chong suddenly decided to organize, say, a parade this summer , we’re pretty sure Rob Ford wouldn’t want to...

HMV offloads its Canadian shops to a U.K. restructuring firm—is it time to start a death watch?

HMV offloads its Canadian shops to a U.K. restructuring firm—is it time to start a death watch?

As the last remnants of the Blockbuster Canada empire close their doors —with the sad remains of their inventory on sale for...

Conrad Black will have plenty of time to ponder whether insulting the court was the best idea after receiving another year of jail time

Conrad Black will have plenty of time to ponder whether insulting the court was the best idea after receiving another year of jail time

Conrad Black , former Canadian citizen, current British lord and now and forever a convicted felon, is heading back to prison to...

Why we like Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo’s choice at the NBA draft last night

Why we like Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo’s choice at the NBA draft last night

We wouldn’t blame Toronto Raptors fans for letting out a collective groan when the team announced Jonas Valanciunas as the fifth...

Public works committee votes to scrap Jarvis Street bike lanes

Public works committee votes to scrap Jarvis Street bike lanes

Jarvis bike lanes, we hardly knew ye. Yesterday, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee voted in favour of removing eight...

Rob Ford wages his own war on the car—no, really: he thinks cars illegally parked in handicapped spots are bad

Rob Ford wages his own war on the car—no, really: he thinks cars illegally parked in handicapped spots are bad

We assumed that Toronto’s war on the car ended when Rob Ford won the election. But apparently the good mayor himself is willing...

Four reasons why we love the Toronto Raptors new head coach, Dwane Casey

Four reasons why we love the Toronto Raptors new head coach, Dwane Casey

After three weeks of surprisingly little speculation over who the Toronto Raptors ’ new bench boss would be, the team made the...

Eglinton residents worried that Transit City’s crosstown LRT won’t make the streets any prettier

Eglinton residents worried that Transit City’s crosstown LRT won’t make the streets any prettier

The NDP announced yesterday morning that its election platform would include funds for the TTC (and other transit systems across...

Rob Ford says no to (free!) nurses, once again turning down (free!) provincial dollars for health

Rob Ford says no to (free!) nurses, once again turning down (free!) provincial dollars for health

A pattern appears to be forming when it comes to Rob Ford and public health resources: first, the province offers the city...

Rob Ford says he won’t be marching in this year’s Pride Parade—somehow, we’re not shocked

Rob Ford says he won’t be marching in this year’s Pride Parade—somehow, we’re not shocked

We’re curious to see how this one plays out in the polls: today, the mayor’s office announced that Rob Ford won’t be...

Bank of Canada set to distribute new see-through currency, making Canadians’ payment choices plastic, plastic or plastic

Bank of Canada set to distribute new see-through currency, making Canadians’ payment choices plastic, plastic or plastic

The era of paper money is coming to an end, and not just because everybody loves to pay with debit or credit cards. Even the Bank...

ESPN names Toronto the worst sports city in North America. That’s right—even worse than Cleveland

ESPN names Toronto the worst sports city in North America. That’s right—even worse than Cleveland

Any remotely rational sports fan living in Toronto knows that we don’t have a particularly good professional sports...

A chunk of the Gardiner Expressway drops off—but it’s no big deal, right?

A chunk of the Gardiner Expressway drops off—but it’s no big deal, right?

Apparently, the Gardiner is falling. The 55-year-old expressway seems to have a...

G20 Aftermath: one of the largest mass arrests in Canadian history nets only a handful of charges

G20 Aftermath: one of the largest mass arrests in Canadian history nets only a handful of charges

This Sunday marks the first anniversary of the G20 summit in Toronto, and instead of a celebratory kettle of local citizens—you...

Toronto councillor tweets about “hot chicks,” promptly embarrasses himself

Toronto councillor tweets about “hot chicks,” promptly embarrasses himself

Sure, our public servants are human beings, too—they have their foibles and they make mistakes. But the fun part about living in...

Six reasons the International India Film Academy Awards are in Toronto

Six reasons the International India Film Academy Awards are in Toronto

If you encounter more than the usual number of bhangra dancers on the streets this month, that’s because the International...

G20 aftermath: it’s rough being a cop in Toronto this summer

G20 aftermath: it’s rough being a cop in Toronto this summer

We’ve spent a bunch of time and pixels blogging about how the city has recovered (or not) from the G20— and...

Rob Ford, the Liberator? Toronto’s mayor takes on the city’s love of rules

Rob Ford, the Liberator? Toronto’s mayor takes on the city’s love of rules

Here’s something that might actually span the political chasm in this town: getting rid of some of Toronto’s more absurd rules...

NDP convention endorses Layton, shelves “socialist” decision for now

NDP convention endorses Layton, shelves “socialist” decision for now

With Canada’s first majority government since 2004, Ottawa’s political parties now have the chance to focus on all sorts of...

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?