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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...

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.

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...

Liane Balaban dreams about tomorrow in the docudrama The Future Is Now!

Liane Balaban dreams about tomorrow in the docudrama The Future Is Now!

The latest film by surrealist director Gary Burns and journalist Jim Brown offers up an antidote to pessimism so buoyant it could...

Giorgio Mammoliti gives up the fight against Pride funding—and launches new attack on all “political” festivals

The saga of Giorgio Mammoliti ’s fight against funding Pride Toronto—which began with disputes about the participation of...

Russell Peters and Trey Anthony on jokes, race and jokes about race

Russell Peters and Trey Anthony on jokes, race and jokes about race

The place: Cora’s Breakfast and Lunch in Woodbridge. The people: comedians Russell Peters and Trey Anthony. The subject:...

Stratford star Seana McKenna is trading in her corsets to play Richard III. Can audiences handle a female portrayal of true evil?

Stratford star Seana McKenna is trading in her corsets to play Richard III. Can audiences handle a female portrayal of true evil?

At this point in our cultural history, cross-dressing is subversive only to the most sheltered among us. Drag now is the kind of...

Rupert Murdoch momentarily snatches the crown as most despised media baron from Conrad Black

Rupert Murdoch momentarily snatches the crown as most despised media baron from Conrad Black

The bad news just keeps piling on. First, Conrad Black was sentenced to another 42 months in an American prison. Then, he was...

How Toronto’s lavishly rich Latner family is tearing itself apart

How Toronto’s lavishly rich Latner family is tearing itself apart

Albert Latner made his fortune in real estate, health care and casinos, and lavished his four children with riches. After his wife...

Harper heralds end of Liberal era of Canadian politcs; Joe Comartin accuses him of having a one-night stand with Quebec

Harper heralds end of Liberal era of Canadian politcs; Joe Comartin accuses him of having a one-night stand with Quebec

“Here we’ve got a guy who’s saying our honeymoon is going to be over quickly with the people of Quebec after he didn’t...

Recipients of city loan guarantees tell councillors why they would really like them to continue

Recipients of city loan guarantees tell councillors why they would really like them to continue

Ever since the city had to take over Etobicoke’s Lakeshore Lions arena under a cloud of financial mismanagement, it has been...

The TTC’s latest publicity problem? An employee urinating outside Runnymede station—or not

The TTC’s latest publicity problem? An employee urinating outside Runnymede station—or not

TTC workers behaving badly barely deserves to be news anymore, but the latest example to come to light is kind of hard to ignore:...

See, Hear, Read: Three summer arts recommendations from three local experts

See, Hear, Read: Three summer arts recommendations from three local experts

The Bautista PR blitz continues with another promo video, just in time for tonight’s home run derby

What do heavily synthesized drum-machine loops, annoying Auto-Tuned vocals and overdubbed home run calls have in common? If...

Toronto’s first core service review is out; on the menu: cuts, cuts and more cuts

Toronto’s first core service review is out; on the menu: cuts, cuts and more cuts

When he was running for office in 2010, Mayor Rob Ford repeatedly assured voters that he could deliver his budget promises to 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