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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...

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.

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...

The Scene: Power Ball 13, a party where people drink a lot and eat meat in designer clothes

The Scene: Power Ball 13, a party where people drink a lot and eat meat in designer clothes

Forget the fashion—Power Ball 13, 2011’s edition of the annual Power Plant fundraiser, was all about the meat. Think a pig on...

Does RIM just not get the gadget market?

Does RIM just not get the gadget market?

Research in Motion took another beating on the markets this morning, plunging 21 per cent after another disappointing earnings...

Google launches “new” reverse-image search engine—three years after a Toronto tech company did it first

Google launches “new” reverse-image search engine—three years after a Toronto tech company did it first

Three years ago, Leila Boujnane’s Idée Inc. developed an oh-so-cool reverse-image search engine called TinEye. At the...

Councillor loses his piggy, prompting city council to make jokes that were actually kind of funny

Councillor loses his piggy, prompting city council to make jokes that were actually kind of funny

In an attempt to remind people of the seriousness of the city’s dire fiscal straits, Toronto budget chief Mike Del Grande has...

Is council’s vote to sell off 22 TCHC assets the beginning of a Toronto social housing fire sale?

Is council’s vote to sell off 22 TCHC assets the beginning of a Toronto social housing fire sale?

A day after Mayor Rob Ford mused about selling Casa Loma , he and a large majority of councillors voted to divest city hall of a...

Dalton McGuinty is urging a refund if GO trains are delayed—provided commuters (read: voters) like the idea

Dalton McGuinty is urging a refund if GO trains are delayed—provided commuters (read: voters) like the idea

Apparently, Dalton McGuinty is proposing to run the government like a pizza delivery van (at least, so says the Toronto Star) : 20...

Air Canada and Canada Post on strike, locked out and about to get the TTC treatment

Air Canada and Canada Post on strike, locked out and about to get the TTC treatment

When the Interwebs received word that Canada Post workers were ready to start rotating strikes, the jokes were both predictable...

David Miller lands a teaching gig at NYU, proving (once again) that he really, really loves New York

David Miller lands a teaching gig at NYU, proving (once again) that he really, really loves New York

The last time we heard from David Miller, we couldn’t help but notice that New York is quite clearly the (ahem) apple of his...

Apparently the Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence is a financial sinkhole

Apparently the Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence is a financial sinkhole

Hockey seems to be the topic of the day. First, the Vancouver Canucks get thumped by the Boston Bruins in game six of the Stanley...

Does the city really need to start a letter-writing campaign in support of a second Toronto hockey team?

Does the city really need to start a letter-writing campaign in support of a second Toronto hockey team?

Last week, Josh Colle presented a motion to Toronto council urging the city to pursue bringing a second National Hockey League...

Five things we learned about Doug Ford from Saturday’s Globe and Mail

Five things we learned about Doug Ford from Saturday’s Globe and Mail

Doug Ford is a toughie for Toronto press corps to write about. Officially, he’s just another councillor, and a really green one...

Jay who doesn’t usually play—let alone pitch—chucks a flawless ninth

Jay who doesn’t usually play—let alone pitch—chucks a flawless ninth

The Toronto Blue Jays’ arms have struggled a lot recently. Case in point: the Jays’ pitching corps coughed up an embarrassing...

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