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Why generations of artists insist on attempting the impossible—adapting Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Why generations of artists insist on attempting the impossible—adapting Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Back in the 1990s, I starred as the Red Queen in Alice: The Rock Opera , a student production at the Claude Watson School for the...

At the CFL’s 100th birthday bash, the Brothers Ford crash the party and talk NFL again

At the CFL’s 100th birthday bash, the Brothers Ford crash the party and talk NFL again

There’s an old rule about weddings: nobody is allowed to look better than the bride. We couldn’t help but think about that...

Mark Wahlberg may be seen shirtless more often in his rumoured Yorkville property

Mark Wahlberg may be seen shirtless more often in his rumoured Yorkville property

Unless someone is shooting a movie or revisiting a favourite Toronto haunt , we’re typically limited to boldface Hollywood types...

The Blue Jays’ Jo-Jo Reyes almost sets a new record for futility

The Blue Jays’ Jo-Jo Reyes almost sets a new record for futility

Last night, for the first time in nearly three years, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes walked off the mound a winner...

Ford flip-flop follies: the mayor files appeal to halt campaign finances audit

Ford flip-flop follies: the mayor files appeal to halt campaign finances audit

As events unfold, the ongoing story of Mayor Rob Ford ’s election finance audit keeps getting more and...

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.

Apparently being a millionaire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—wait, what?

Apparently being a millionaire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—wait, what?

The Deloitte Center for Financial Services recently released a report predicting that the number of millionaires in Canada is...

Why educational apartheid is not the answer to curbing dropout rates for specific racial and ethnic groups

Why educational apartheid is not the answer to curbing dropout rates for specific racial and ethnic groups

The tall black man was angry. “I want to propose 10 seconds of silence in memory of Brother Dudley Laws,” he said into the...

Ford’s hand-picked Sheppard Subway quarterback starts calling his own shots

Ford’s hand-picked Sheppard Subway quarterback starts calling his own shots

Gordon Chong , now the chair of Toronto Transit Infrastructure Ltd ., caused a bit of a stir over the weekend by telling the...

Prince William and Kate Middleton to tour Canada (not Toronto), but what will she wear?

Prince William and Kate Middleton to tour Canada (not Toronto), but what will she wear?

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the hottest properties of the modern monarchy, have announced their Canadian tour (yes, like a...

Patterson’s explosive batting display lifts Blue Jays above the .500 mark

Patterson’s explosive batting display lifts Blue Jays above the .500 mark

Remember Vernon Wells ? Okay, so do we. But Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder Corey Patterson is sure doing his part to help us...

Mike Layton promises to start his own cycling committee—sadly, tree house not included

Mike Layton promises to start his own cycling committee—sadly, tree house not included

Rob Ford may be trying to kill off most of the advisory committees and task forces at city hall , but some more committee-friendly...

Vampire Sighting: Robert Pattinson at King Street East and Victoria Street

Vampire Sighting: Robert Pattinson at King Street East and Victoria Street

Toronto may not be known as Hollywood North —that’s our westerly counterpart, Vancouver—but we’ve got ourToronto Bike...

If Sun Media can do it anybody can—Rogers ready to launch its own all-news channel

If Sun Media can do it anybody can—Rogers ready to launch its own all-news channel

Toronto’s 24-hour cable news market is going to get even more crowded this fall, as Rogers Media announced this morning that...

Is Toronto’s great new tennis hope just too tired?

Is Toronto’s great new tennis hope just too tired?

Milos Raonic has been a busy young man since he caught the attention of Canadian tennis fans at the Rogers Cup in Toronto last...

Toronto leads the country in bike-on-car collisions—wait, really?

Toronto leads the country in bike-on-car collisions—wait, really?

The city recently released a report about last year’s data on cyclist collisions with cars and pedestrians, and the statistics...

UPDATE: Toronto Police Service reopens G20 assault case after the Star makes it look bad

Well, that was fast. This morning, the Toronto Star reported that even the roommate of the cop who allegedly assaulted Dorian...

G20 Aftermath: the Toronto Star makes the police look silly (yet again)

G20 Aftermath: the Toronto Star makes the police look silly (yet again)

The Star has been like a dog with a bone when it comes to the fallout from last summer’s G20 summit, diligently following the...

Huffington Post Canada launches with Elizabeth May, David Suzuki, cleavage

Huffington Post Canada launches with Elizabeth May, David Suzuki, cleavage

The latest entrant into Canada’s digital news world launched this morning , bringing the love child of Arianna Huffington and...

Is Sun News worthless? Bell Canada thinks so

Is Sun News worthless? Bell Canada thinks so

Earlier this month, we noted that Bell and Quebecor are in the midst of a small squabble over how much Bell should have to pay for...

Toronto does a poor job of getting kids active, so (surprise, surprise) Toronto kids aren’t active

Toronto does a poor job of getting kids active, so (surprise, surprise) Toronto kids aren’t active

A new report from Get Active Toronto (guess what they’re all about) says that 93 per cent of local youth don’t get the minimum...

Goodbye, Caribana; hello, Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto

Goodbye, Caribana; hello, Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto

A street festival by any other name would be as much fun? We sure hope so, because today our beloved Caribana died, and the...

Ford finally takes yes for an answer in Pride Toronto funding controversy

Ford finally takes yes for an answer in Pride Toronto funding controversy

Well, this proved to be a pleasant surprise at council yesterday: instead of insisting on new funding conditions for Pride Toronto...

A young Toronto programmer designed a brilliant app using raw intel from the TTC. Now, if only city hall would give him more data

A young Toronto programmer designed a brilliant app using raw intel from the TTC. Now, if only city hall would give him more data

A few years ago , the TTC did something surprisingly cool. It met with its crankiest critics—Toronto’s transit-obsessed...

Sign of the Apocalypse #6: a slight rounding error delays body count

Sign of the Apocalypse #6: a slight rounding error delays body count

The gang’s all here, which means one of two things: we are all horrible, horrible people who were deemed unworthy 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?